Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1918 — Page 1

No. 179.

CANNING A JOY

Buy a “Conservo”

Cans all foods, fruits, vegetablas, meats. Conserves food; fuel, fruits, vegetables, time.

W. J. WRIGHT

SAMPLE OF GERMAN PROPOGANDA

Mr. J. H. Reddick, of Logansport, who is visiting friends here, has a son who is in the medical corps in France. He has had a wonderful experience and is making good, one of his letters to Mr?. Reddick, he gives this very striking account of Hun propogranda among the German soldiers: “Not long ago we advanced our front a short distance, consequently a number of tents the boche had been Iviing m fell in-to-our hands, together with equipment, comforts, etc. Among the latter was a box of cigars with the name “Berlin-Bagdad” on the outside of the lid. On the inside was a picture of the European portion of the world, the names of the countries written in German and a railroad from Berlin to Bagdad and a miniature train shown upon it. Can you beat it? A great example of boche propaganda among his own troops. Mrs. Reddick’s husband was for a number of years the superintendent of the Pulaski county schools.

Stomach and Liver Troubles. No end of misery and actual suffering is caused by disorders of the stomach and liver, and may be avoided by the use of Chamberlain s Tablets. Give them a trial. They only cost a quarter. c Mrs. Firman Thompson went to Chicago this morning. She reports that her father, Dr. Clayton, had been to see Dr. Sharer at Benton Harbor, Mich., and found him in a semi-con-scious condition. Mrs. Isaac Glazebrook returned home Wednesday from an extended vtisit with her daughter, Mrs. D. E. Besser at Greencastle. A. M. Robertson is spending the day in Chicago and Bert Viant is at Lowell. The Princess and Gayety will be closed this evening so that the patrons of these theatres may go to the Chautauqua.

BEST PICTURES >• PRINCESS THEATRE We offer the highest class pictures and most complete programs ever exhibited outside of the large cities. TONIGHT Go to the Chautauqua. There will be no show at the Princess. \ —FRIDAY— HHEr Beautiful Carmel ' Meyers ’ in wHeLMS “The Marriage Lie” -coXd, H Ok&l - - MWMMBMi —SATURDAY— ■ At Both Princess and Gayoty , Thokfl inte presents ' * 7 ® Wm- S. Hart V/M.SHAQT/Blueß!az2s’Pawden in AaAOTCOAFTAaM ‘Blue Blazes Rawden’ 2 act Comedy “Scandal”

TONIGHT . Grand Concert Including Harp Solos—Mme. Ringsdorf and company. Wonderful Magic and Mind Reading—The Floyds.

The Evening Republican

FORMER RE SI DENTS VISITING HERE

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sayler, of Cewelaha, Wash., arrived here last Sunday for an extended visit with relatives and friends. They left their home in May and have tickets good for six “months. These tickets are good on any railroad and parties may make stops at any points desired. ' Mr. Sayler was bom on the former Sayler homestead west of Rensselaer, a part of which is now owned by Dr. Hansson. He lived on this farm for forty-two years. His brother, Thomas, purchased half of this farm and he purchased the other half. In 1894 John Sayler sold his farm to W. E. Moore, receiving thirty dollars per acre, which at the time was considered a very high price. The farm is now owned by Vincent Eisele and is worth something Jike S2OO per acre. After being in business here for a short time, Mr. Sayler moved to Monticello. He remained there six years and then moved west. Since moving west he has been very successful and now owns a fine alfalfa farm which yields him a splendid 'profit each year. He is also in the sheep business which is very'profitable. On their way here Mr. and Mrs. Sayler visited his - brother, Thomas' at Lamar, Colo. Thomas is now very wealthy, being worth more than one hundred thousand dollars. Thomas’ sons, Frank and Jay, are also making good. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sayler’s children are getting along nicely. They are Mrs. W. E. Daly, of DeMich., and Mrs. Ray Hershman, of Brook, and Mrs. Grace Defenbacher and Bert Sayler, of Cewelaha, Wash. Orlie Clouse made at trip to Chicago today. If any of your stock dies be sure and promptly call A. L. Padgett, Phone 65.

CHAUTAUQUA

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1918.

INTERESTING LETTER FROM JOHN KNOX

June 25, 1918. Dear Father: As you have long since known we had a successful voyage, like all of Uncle Sam’s undertakings, everything went as per schedule, not a hitch. with mingled emotion that W set sail on the appointed night for the foreign land to which a turn of world events was sending millions of others. We were going to a place where a life of daily adventure might possible be the normal life. Then too was the added zest of possible encounter with submarines. When I awakened next morning we had traveled Hampton Roads and I realized I had taken my last view of land for Several deys to come. As I have said it was with mingled emotions, emotions that we had last anchor.By the next morning my emotjon had become so mingled that it was futile for me to attempt to ignore their real meaning. For two days I was at the mercy of the elements and extremely mild, they were at that. The ocean was for the most part of our voyage as placid as a basin of water. Nevertheless I had my little fling There were hours when I had not the least concern what the future held in store for me. Of the so-called joys of ship life—• of which one hears people speak so enthusiastically—the less said the better. It is a childish mind that can be impressed by a, great wablely bulk of water. It is tremendous' of course, but nothing to kick up such a row about. The only variety to the prospect was other members of our convoy and an occasional returning supply sluip or tanker. Of course, we were not traveling in lux—that makes some difference.

On the morning we entered the extreme danger zone. They .routed us out at three a. m., and we stood at our various stations on the decks until se>en o’clock, ready to abandon ship, in the event of a disasterous torpedoing. Nothing of the kind ocettred. The greatest possibility of attact form subs comes at dusk and at day break. Trust to the U. S. to manage the submarines. We have them cowed and on the run. Practically on the defensive and that is some achievement. It occurs to me that the submarine zone is more dangerous for the submarine its self than for any allied vessel. There are reasons for this, turn of events that I’m not permitted to tell. <To the best of our knowledge not even one submarine poked it’s nose above water. They are afraid to come up for air. On the same day we arrived one submarine’ came into the same port and surrendered—starved out. It has since been reported that two others have done likewise. Writing this letter has presented more difficulties than any I have ever attempted in my life.

There are a million things to write about, a great fund of observations and experiences to draw from. It is so hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. And the chaff is all that one can write of. The vitally interesting things are of course, of use to the enemy and because of that and for our own safety and well being, comment in that direction is not perm'issable. Because of recent submarine activity along the Atlantic coast the danger zone is technically considered to include the whole of the ocean between the two continents. We were required to wear life preservers (jacket like affairs), and a canteen of water the entire trip. In view of the novelty of the experience the voyage was worthwhile. Conditions and accommodations were as good as I expected—though that is not boasting. The food was excellent, but even so, you would have been astonished at the remarkable aversion to food some individuals had at certain times. There seemed to be an epidemic of acute indigestion, "headaches, and a dozen others petty annoying indispositions, but not sea sickness. Oh no, far be it from that? What with the pitching and rolling of the ship, narrow, slippery companionways, and much crowding at mess time, the business of eating whs a propostton worthy of our most worthy consideration.. One day we were diverted by the antics of a baby whale which plied at our starboard for a considerable distance. I say whale because it looked as much like a whale as anything else. Besides, a whale is a safe thing to discuss for very few people know anything, about them. The sailors said it was a shark, and for that very reason I am convinced that it was something else. ■ Soldiers have found in the sailor a most reft&ble source of unreliable information.' In dispensing information the sailors seem to have a greater regard for effect than the truth, and it is just as well. All are I recall the case of Fred Young, a Chicago lad. He is inclined to he pessimistic. A master of satire, but withal possed of a saving sense of humor. I passed him on the top deck the fifth day out, crumpeled up against an air funnel, sick and dis-

ABANDONS SUPPLIES—AIDS REFUGEES

Paris, Aug. B.—“ The finest carload of supplies that ever came up to me —and I had to abandon it,” said Karl Cate, Y. M. C. A. secretary, when he arrived in Paris, dusty, worn, staggering from exertions and lack of sleep. “Our station was close to the front, directly in the path of the German advance. I just got my car unloaded when word came that we had to beat it. That car was loaded with American cookies and chocolate and cigarettes and writing paper and chewing gum and cigars. I had a camion and started’' to load with the idea of getting on board as many supplies as possible and saving them. I piled on just one box, and then it struck me thrft the Y. M. C. A. would look pretty rotten toting a camion load of suppli es back from the front when the roads were full of refugees and there were wounded soldiers coming back in numbers. So I chucked off the box.” He did chuck off the box and put in its place five wounded soldiers whom he picked up along the road. Every other available inch of space on his camion he jammed with women and children refugees from the invaded territory and set out for the rear. “As I left I yelled to the American soldiers, ‘There’s a carload of stuff. Go to it. Help yourselves.’ And believe me, they did.” Cate reached Paris with his camion two days later. He had driven constantly except for brief intervals of sleep taken in the ditch by the roadside. After a hasty meal, without a bath, withput- even a chance to dust and refresh himself, he started back to his job to carry what comforts he could to his section of American soldiers in the battle line.

Summer Complaint.

During the hot weather of the summer months some member of almost every family is likely to be troubled with an unnatural looseness of the bowels, and it is of the greatest importance that this be treated promptly, which can only be done when the medicine is kept at hand. Mrs. F. F. Scott, Scottsville, N. Y., says: “I first used Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as much as five ago. At that time I had a severe attack of summer complaint and was suffering intense pain. One dose relieved me. Other members of my family have since used it with like results.” C

couraged. I had recovered from my slight indisposition and was going back for “seconds,” at meal time. I felt that good. I beamed on him and greeted him in my most genial manner. He was feeling “great” but the expression on his face belied his words. Then followed a conversation or rather a monologue that was enlightening to say the least. It was a tirade. Young had very definite opinions regarding ocean travel. I asked him if he had written home, No, but I’m going to this afternoon before it is too late, and that is what I’m goiqg to write. “Dear Folks: Don’t woryy. I have arrived safely under sea.” This letter grows too long. My lieutenant and censor must be considered. I shall write another day tell you what I can of France. I am now located near Gievres, a village of a few hundred souls. It is some miles south east of Tours> in the province of Loire-et-Cher. It is really nothing more than a geographical desgnation. About (censored) I am in rare good health ;and could not ask things to be better than they are. I’m mighty glad I am 'in France. Of course I should like to. be with you all in Rensselaer, but in these times and until the war is over, I am contented and I would not change places with anyone in the whole of Jasper county. The numbef of letters that I may send will be limited though I do not know now to what extent. Don’t let that keep you from ‘ writing. When ever you feel the call of the muse —obey that impulse. I am mourning the loss of a pair of bed slippers given to me by the Red Cross. They were the most comfortable and the most indispensable of ail my personal belongings. The nights are surprisingly cold and we sleep on the ground and all those little knick-knocks help a bit. The loss was a results of a fire which destroyed our tent and most of the contents. The fire occured during our absence so there were no'casualties. The tent was a large bne accommodating fifty men. I have an idea that delivery of newspapers Will be very slow and irregular, so it would be well to clip items of interest from the papers and enclose them in your letters. Date the items if possible. S Never send packages to me unless specially requested, else I’ll never get them. , Give my love to all the folks and remember —write often. with love, Your son John, Ident. 785923 Q. M. C. Supply Co. No. 312 American Express Forces A. P. O. 713.

AN OPPORTUNITY! We have an opening in our organization for an all-round man. One to work “with us” not “for us.” We need a hustler, a man possessing tact, initiative, patience and . having the desire to master the psychology of selling. Our merchandising methods are based entirely op a foundation of SERVICE. The immediate approach of all customers the moment they enter our store, is most essenc'ial. Undivided attention must also be that customers so long as he or she may remain. Our goods are allmarked in plain U. S. figures and are sold at absolutely only the stipulated prices. Our employees are never subject to the embarassement cuased by customers endeavoring to ’ “Jew” below the marked selling prices. A man rendering servvieeable SERVICE t to our clientele—to such a man we offer a com- * pensation consistent with his ability to efficiently master the technical knowledge of our merchandise and the psychology of serving the people. HILLIARD & HAMILL Incorporated. S. P. Hilliard, Pres. August the Bth 19 18 Tomorrow’s Weather Cooler.

BARKLEY TOWNSHIP LAD DIES OF INJURIES

* Cecil Donald Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Adams of Barkley tp., died in the hospital in this city Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. The lad was severly injured Saturday, Aug. 3, having been thrown off of a horse. He fell upon a jug he had been carrying and this caused a ruptured bowel. The accident happened about 1 o’clock and the young boy was brought to the hospital later in the afternoon. He was much improved Sunday and was taken to his home. He became mudh worse Monday and was brought back to the hospital where he continued to grow worse and died as indicated above. The lad was a bright little fellow, just ten-years of age and his,death is most keenly felt by his bereaved parents. The funeral services will be neia at the Barkley M. E. church Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock and will be in charge of Rev. Cramer, pastor of that church. Interment will be m Weston cemetery.

MUSIC. Helen Mills Ranmeier, teacher of sight reading, rythm, time, improvising and musical appreciation. Essa 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. NOTICE. Water in city water works wells is running low, so patrons must not waste water. The sprinkling hours are from 6 to 8 a. m., and 4 to 8 p. m., exceeding 2 hours each day. In case of fire, all faucets and hydrants must be closed at once. C. S. CHAMBERLIN, Supt

ADDRESS MADE BY MRS. C. W. HANLEY

A few words as to the purpose of the War Mothers organization, which is composed of mothers Only of boys in service. We are standing behind every patriotic movement to bring the war to a speedy close. “The War Mothers” was organized ■by an Indianapolis lady by the name ‘of Mrs. Alice M. French in August, j 1917, and in August, 1918, the 15th land 16th, the convention meets again in Indianapolis and the plans for a national organization will be perfected, Which will then be known as “The American War Mothers.” The county meetings are held the last Saturday of each month. We have township meetings whenever it best suits the sownship ladies and at these meetings, the mothers may tell of their own boys’ their pleasures and their sorrows, and have interested sympathetic listeners. Almost every city ot town of any size has a chib or clubs whereby they can give some comforts and pleasures to their local boys, this, has become the pleasure of the Jasper county war mothers. We have sent to all our boys in service that we have been able to locate a letter, telling them to come to. us with their troubles and worries, and if there is anything we can send them to make them comfortable and happy to ask us. We have had some very interesting letters in reply, and have so far granted every request, Some ask for sweaters, some for hand knit socks, some comfort kits, some literature, and a few requests for tobacco. The last few days a good many letters are being received from France. Now if there are any boys whose names we do not have, we desire to have his name and address, also his mothers’ name so we may consider the mother one of our working members, so please send them in. We have a great many motherless boys. Some friend or neighbor please send us his name, that he may receive some of the comforts also. The War Motehrs today are presenting a service flag to Jasper county. We have two mothers who are distinguished, one Mrs. Rose of Barkley township, whose son was the first to enlist in the Rainbow Division in April,' 1917, and Mrs. George Iliff, who has three sons in ,the sendee. One more family in Jasper county are represented by four boys, but the parents of these 'boys are not living. These are the Speak boys. We are pleased Ao have the mothers unfurl the flag the war mothers are presenting to Jasper county. We have today 522 blue stars and two gold stars representing Wm. Budd, of Gillam township, and Earl Caster, of Milroy. In planning for our services today, we were thinking of how we might please our boys as well as ourselves in delivering the address. We know they, while absent, are with us in spirit, and we thought it would give them pleasure to invite one who had lived and worked among them for ten years, and watched over them, loving and guiding them not only in the church and sabbath school, but ball, basket ball and on the base ball fields and was a companion as much as any one we know of, and if he should be called < into service as chaplain we would be greatly pleased to have any one or more of our boys under his care again the same as when they were little boys on the play ground in our little city, and we would be glad to know they were - again under his spiritual care and leadership. Rev. Parrett is nd stranger to Jasper county people.

AT THE STAR THEATRE —The House of Good Ptstnr— TODAY RUTH STONEHOUSE in “THE EDGE OF THE LAW” also DOUBLE ACTION COMEDY. —w— FRIDAYJUNE CAPRISS In a patriotic production of unusual interest “MISS U. S. A.” also WEEKLY NEWS. SATURDAY—JUNE ELVIDGE In a big special “THE OLDEST LAW” Also for speed and action see “LIBERTY” SATURDAY Comfortably cool at the STAR

TONIGHT Grand Concert Including Harp Solos—Mme. Ringsdorf and company. Wonderful Magic and Mind Reading—The Floyds. ’ A y

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