Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 180, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1918 — Page 1

No. 180.

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WAR SUMMARY.

A gash more than ten miles deep already has been cut into the German Picardy front east of Amiens by the Anglo-French offensive begun at dawn yesterday on a front of twenty miles between Braches, on the Avre, and Morlancourt, three and a half miles southwest of Albert. The drive is still in full swing. Early yesterday evening Bonar Law was able to announce in the Commons that upward of 100 7,000 prisoners had been taken.riela Marshal Haig, who has chief command of the offensive, gave no estimates, beyond saying that several thousand prisoners” and many guns” had been taken. . , Haig’s bulletin shows the British center to have penetrated as far as Framei-ville, which libs nearly eleven miles east of Villers-Breton-neux. When the drive began the British line passed less than a m>*« east of the two latter towns, which is nine and a half miles east of Ameins. _ ... , The arrowhead of the British wedge points straight at St. Quentin from which region the Germans lunged forward on their terrific drive on March 21. - Meanwhile the French, on the British left, made important headway along and between the Luce and Avre rivers, crossing the latter, lheir advance threatens to outflank Montdidier, the pivot both of the German Amiens and the German Compiegne fronts. _ .. • A large-scale German retirement between Noyon and Montdidier appears inevitable and simultaneously Ludendorff must draw back his front astride the Oise. The first day of the new allied drive insures, therefore, the chief object for which it has been launched—the elimination of what remains of the German “Paris front. With the collapse of the southern portion of that front, between the Aisne and the Marne, the whole German Picardy wedge became a menace to the Germans rather than to Paris and the allies. Realising this, Ludendorff had begun a couple of days

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I ago, under cover of feint attacks to- | ward Villers-Bretonneux, to make ' preparations for getting out of the ' deep Picardy cup, voluntarily, and ' at a minimum cost. | But before even his preliminary plans were laid Foch anticipated him and decided to strike. With irresistible speed and aided by a dense fog, the British Fourth army surged forward, after only three minutes of preliminary bombardment, and crushed everything before them, plunging ahead two, four, six, ten miles in the center. On their right, around Moreuil, the Germans were better prepared, the French attack having been preceded by a forty-minute bombardment. But there, too, the dash of the attacker* was too much for the Teutons, and Moreuil and Morisel fell in the first few hours of the offensive. More than a dozen German villages were'taken by the French and British. Capture of Morlancourt, reported unofficially late yesterday afternoon, ha* not yet been confirmed, but in the British center Marcelcave, Lamotte-en-Santerre, Harbonnierers, Bayonvillers, Cayeux and Caix fell to the atackers in swift succession.

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. W. A. Rinehart, formerly of Rensselaer, now manager of the Huiskamp Ranch of 5,000 acres near Palmyra, Mo., is threshing 2,000 acres of wheat, which will produce over 65,000 bushels. There is surely money in farming at the present time.

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CHAUTAUQUA

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1918.

REMINGTON THE WHOLE SHOW.

Monday was supposed to be a sort of “patriotic” day over the state. In this county the “big show” was staged in a sweltering tent at Rensselaer, instead of the cool shade of Fountain Park, where it should have been held, especially as Remington had to furnish the whole show anyway. People who attended, and the crowd was said to have been made up mostly of Remington people, stated that had it, not ibeen for Remington’s part in . the performance, there would have been an awful “frost” even with the mercury at 102 in the shade. Our people were there in numbers and the part staged by Mrs. Lough, “American History in Pantomime,” was certainly good. The little folks did mighty well in spite of the sweltering heat. Several “property articles” ’ really necessary to the success of her show were not obtainable and the part wherein the Liberty Guards were to appear was cut out entirely because the guards were required to go some place else in town to register or some other thing. ... , The speech by M. E. Foley, of Indianapolis, was said to be good. Rensselaer’s part in the program was practically nil. The business houses here were all required to close for the event, but we understand that very few of those in Rensselaer were so required. A good joke on the town was in evidence here that afternoon. A citizen of Rensselaer asked why all the business houses were closed, and on being told that there was some “big” doings going on at the hulb said: “Well, I’ll be darned if I know what, and I just came direct from there.” Rensselaer better advertise at home. In Mrs. Lough’s part in the entertainment, the. children were dressed in their hot raiment to go on at the proper time, but were kept waiting in line in the Meat for an hour while Rensselaer people tried to enveigle l enough dollars out of the crowd, mostly Remington, to pay for the the Liberty Guard suits and to buy chances on an automobile. A draft member who was required to be present told us that all they told them overe there couid easily have been transmitted by mail and saved taking the men from their work. In this locality one threshing outfit at least, and perhaps more, was compelled to lay off for the d*v- because the men had to go to Rensselaer to register again. Later: We lean that eight threshing rigs were idle over the county for the same reason —good judgment again. * The above is from the Remington Press of August 9. We thought we had Bro. Bartoo fixed up here in the hospital so that he would not have these spells of “excessive .bile secretion?’

We believe the spirit of this article is that of narrow pin head rather than the spirit of the splendid people of Remington. It most shamefully misrepresents them. Mrs. Lough and the young people of Remington did splendidly and they deserve and have the praise and thanks of the people who were present at the excellent production of “American History of Pantomime.” This was one of the delightful and interesting features of the day’s program, but it was not the whole thing. The whole day was an important one, the address of Mrs. Hanley, and of Rev. J.* C. Parrett and the splendid solos were important features of the presentation of the service flag by the “War Mothers.” The presentation of the flag itself with a star dedicated to the sacred memory of the five hundred and twenty-two men who have gone forth in defense ’of their country’s honor and flag was the important event of the day. Shame of the man who would belittle such an .event. i The meeting of the selectmen was one of the most important ever held in this county. It came as a direct order from officers of the government and its great importance in the preparing of the future soldiers that are to leave this county cannot be estimated. Of course, some of the boys left threshing machines, but five hundred and twenty-two have not only left tl/eshing machines, but they have left homes, father, mother, sister, brother and sweethearts and many of them are three thousand five hundred fighting in defense of these loved ones and their country’s honor. They are offering their all, even their life blood, in the most righteous cause for which human blood has ever been sacrificed. No pantomime, however, well produced, can in any way compare with the real drama staged at the Gayety theatre Monday'afternoon when the registrants of the county organized into four companies for the purpose of speeding up their preparation for the war service, many of them will be called upon to enter in the very near future. Had Mr. Bartoo been at that meeting and have seen and felt the patriotic 3 spirit of these virile men and heard the address of Rev. Fleming, he would have written a much different account of Monday’s meeting. The criticism of these essential

QUENTIN ROOSEVELT’S GRAVE.

On a wooden cross at' the head of a grave at the edge of a wood at Chamery east of Fere-en-Tardenois, is this inscription: “Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt, buried by the Germans.” German newspapers announced several days ago that Lieutenant Roosevelt, who disappeared during an aerial combat on July 17, had been buried by the Germans at Chamery, but until Wednesday the grave was not discovered. It was found by an American aviator. The inscription is in English. The grave was found by Lieutenant Wentworth, of the aerial squadj ron of which young Roosevelt was a member. ‘ Constant search for the grave had 1 been in progress for several days. It will be marked carefully and will be appropriately honored by American airmen. : ~

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Martin returned to their home in LaFountain, after a visit with friends and relatives here. Mrs. Martin was formerly Mrs. Jacob Troxell 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. Mrs. Louis Paulsen and son, of Harvey, 111., and hfer mother, Mrs. John Greve, went to DeMotte this morning. They had been the guests here of the family of J. W. Tilton. 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. Uncle Henry Wood says that our i tomato story was no good and that he has a plant that has twenty tomatoes on it now and they have been using off of it all summer, Maybi some one can beat Uncle Henry. David Shields, of J Manchester, Tenn., is here for a visit with his mother and other relatives. David was the founder of the Jasper County Democrat, which is now publishing its twentieth volume. He reports that farmers in his section are prosperous and that they are loyal and active in all War matters. He expects to return to his home Sunday. Moses Sego, Charles Sego and John Kolhoff went to Indianapolis today to visit Moses Sego’s son, Victor, who is stationed at the institution for the deaf. Victor left here about two months ago with a number of selectmen and he is to be transferred elsewhere in a very short time. Mr Moses Sego reported that they had quite a fine shower Thursday evening.

duties performed under government direction is unpatriotic and the person who indulges in it is worse than a slacker. A slacker does nothing himself’ while those who criticise try to get others to refuse to do their duty. • That the meeting did great good one striking instance already proved, ft: ore than eighty of the registrants from district No. 2, consisting of Gillam, Barkley and Union township met at Parr Thursday night and were anxious to begin intensive drilling and preparation. Some of these men came entirely across the county, some thirteen or fourteen miles and did it voluntarily and without suggestion as the regular meetinc- is not to be held until next week. If Mr. Bartoo will perform a duty that has been assigned to him, and one he should perform, he may be able to get his vision enlarged more than fifty feet away from the confines of his* narrow print-shop. He was appointed a member of the Jasper county council of defense, but has entirely failed to represent his splendid constituents in this most important service. . Shame on the man who tries to array friend against friend and neighbor against neighbor and may it be said to the credit of the people of Remington and Rensselaer that such appeals fall, on ears too deaf to hear the wail of a knocker with ideas so contracted that they would rattle in the brain cavity of a microbe. ... There should be the feeling of fellowship between the people of Rensselaer and Remington, and in all things worthy of effort there should be most hearty co-operation. It is hoped that the slam Mr. Bartoo has given Rensselaer will not deter our people from co-operation with the people at Remington and coming at this time that it will not keep any one from here from attending the splendid chautauqua, which is soon?, to be held at Fountain Park. The program this year is worthy of the patronage of the people within a very large radius of Remington. It reflects great credit and honor upon the people of that town who are most shamefully misrepresented by Mr. Bartoo when he published such an article as the ' above.

After War WHAT? Not BEING prophets we are unable to forecast coming events; nor can we prophesy anything about the War, except that THE KAISER IS GOING TO GET A HELL OF A LICKING. But you can rely on one thing, at any cost — WOOL CLOTHES are undoubtedly cheaper today than they will be next month or next Fall. THAT’S WHY WE URGE YOU TO BUY YOUR CLOTHES NOW! Come in and look our big stock over, rely on us to give you a square deal in every way. We have no clothes at all that are not absolutely all pure wool, and we stand right back of every suit we sell too. Come in and get acquainted. ALL WOOL SUITS S2O to S6O Tomorrow’s Weather Showers. ' ffi

INDIANA SOLDIERS IN NEW CASUALTY LISTS

Washington, Aug. 8. —The first two army casualty lists today show: Killed in action, 131; died of wounds, 12; died from airplane accident, 1; died of accident and other causes, 5; wounded severely, 62; wounded, degree undetermined, 22; total, 237. Sergt. Elbert H. Cox, Rushville, killed in action. Sergt. Charles R. Strothers, Bedford, wounded, degree undetermined. Sergt. Lester G. Brenner, Lafayette, wounded severely. Corporal Clarence Hunter, Madison, killed in action. Corporal John M. Metz, Elwood, wounded severely. Mechanic Arthur R. Rogers, West Lafayette, wounded severely. Private Clarence La Tourette, Covington, killed in action. Private Arthur Moore, Nashville, killed in action. Private Harrison Z. Taylor, Henryville, died of accident or other cause. Private Burnhhm T. Stevens, Danville, wounded severely. Private IjJamuel Renick, Frankfort, wounded severely. Private Benjamin H. Winebrenner, Albion, wounded severely. Private Glen A. Woziak, South Bend, wounded severely. IN THE MARINE CORPS. Private Engelbert M. Tetley, 1508 Broadway, Indianapolis, wounded, degree undetermined. Private Robert B. Turner, 1423 South Belmont avenue, Indianapolis, wounded, degree undetermined. Private Jacob V. Mullis, Tunnelton, wounded, degree undetermined.

Herman Ames returned to New York today after a visit with his parents. Herman will be on the Von Steuben. Don Beam and Don Wright are on the ship and. they are all doing their bit together.

BELOVED MOTHER ANSWERS CALL

LONG ILLNESS ENDS IN DEATH TO MOTHER OF TEN CHILDREN. Mrs. Michael Kanne died at'her home at the corner of Cornelia and Weston street Thursday evening, August 8, at 7:45 o’clock Her death had been expected for sometime as she had been a sufferer with stomach and liver trouble. Her maiden name was Maragret Leiser. She was born in Lockport, 111., January 6,1852; t ■— The deceased and Michael Kanne were united in Marriage, March 28, 1869, and for a number of years lived at Campus, 111. They moved to this county in 1906. Mrs. Kanne is survived by her husband and ten children, Joseph, George, Tony, Frank, John, Alfred, Edward, Arthur, Mrs. Steven Kohley and Mrs. J. G. McFarland. Funeral service will be held at St. Augustine’s church Monday morning at nine o’clock and interment will be in Mount Cavalry cemetery.

STRAWBERRIES BUT NOT WATERMELONS

Press Roberts of Jackson township, Newton county, but who owns some good Jasper county land, was in Rensselaer today and while here, sold twenty-two quarts of strawberries. He has the ever bearing variety and if a good, rain would*come soon he would have a large supply. It will be a very bitter disappointment to his many former customers to learn that Mr. Roberts will not have any of those good watermelons this year.

SEVEN ARE CALLED.

The local selective board received notice this date, August 9, to have seven men ready for general military duty to leave here semetime within five days after August 26. They are to be sent to Chillicothe, Ohio.

An aeroplane hovered over Remington Monday forenoon and caused intense excitment. It circled the town several times and finally landed in a field just east of Joe Graham’s farm residence, a mile west of town, on the Goodland road. It hadn’t hit the ground yet before dozens of loaded automobiles were on their way west, but the most part of them reached the scene just in time to see the flying machine disappear in the west. It only hesitated long enough to find out where it was before it took wing for familiar ground. It seems that the town of Remington is not located on their maps, and when they get this far they are lost. It’s a new thing just now which everyone wants to see, but a few years hence they will be as thick as automobiles, or nearly so. —Remington Press.

/ 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 Mrs. Ray Wood and daughter, Ruth, are spending the day in Chicago.

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