Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 182, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 August 1918 — Page 1

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No. 182.

o ' Wts have just received by '• express 2 Hoover Electric *. Vaccum Sweepers. We J 4 have been selling these just as fast as we get them. W. J. WRIGHT

JORDAN TWP. RESIDENCES BURN

FIRE DESTROYS TWO RESIDENCES SATURDAY WHILE OWNER WAS IN THE CITYA fine large residence and a smaller one hearby on the W. F. Michael ‘farm, which adjoins the Egypt school house lot, were burned to the ground Saturday night about eleven o’clock. The origin of the fires in unknown but many circumstances seem to indicate that it was the work of an incendiary. , At the time of the fire Mr. Michael and his family were in Rensselaer. Neighbors seeing the blaze rushed to the scene, but were unable to save but little of the household effects. All that was saved was a jfiano and a few chairs. It is understood that the property were insured, but undoubtedly Mr. Michael had not had the amount increased since the high price of building material and labor and he will therefore no doubt sustain a considerable ißss,

NO MISSIONARY t MEETING THIS WEEK On account of the extreme heat the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will not meet Tuesday. NOTICE TO REGISTRANTS. The monthly meetings in military districts two, three and four, will ■be held as follows: District 2, at Parr, Thursday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 p. m. District 3, at Rensselaer, Friday, Aug. 16, at 8:30 p. m. District 4, at Remington, Tues-] day, Aug. 13, at 8:30 p. m. Registrants please govern yourself aCC ° r BOARb OF INSTRUCTION, By J. M. SAUSER, Major of Registrants. C. A. Hoover, of Goodland, who left with the selectmen from this county and is now located at Fort Beniamin Harrison, is spending a portion of his five day furlough here iwith his uncle, Postmaster Littlefield.

OAYETY AND PRINCESS THEATRES BEST PICTURES TONIGHT if '■ SELECT PICTURES PRESENTS Costance Talmadge "Scandal" Animated Weekly = WBfH i ®||j !| —Tuesday— , i |JH r|BLUE RIBBON PLAYS. ■ g qMfe|| Earl Williams ; "The Stolen Treaty" ; fMI ' ALSO COMEDY. B —WEDNESDAY— : . |f// FREDEQICK \\Ofl j _PARAMOUNT STAR SERIES. K Pauline Frederick in 1 . 1 ' ____— “Mrs. Danes Defense" "OVER THE TOP" ALSO COMEDY. With SERGT. GUY EMPY.

The Evening Republican.

NO MORE PASSENGER AUTOS TO BE MADE AFTER JAN. 1st

The following letter from the war industries board to the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce is along the line that many have been expecting for some time. The letter is plain within itself. “We have given careful cqnsideration to , your communication of Au£. 8 embodying the resolutions passed at your meeting at Detroit, Aug. 6,” the letter said: “We notfi that the manufacturers have voluntarily agreed among themselves to curtain the production of passenger cars 50 per cent. Further curtailment's inevitable. “Fairness to your industry iiriipels us frankly to state that the situation today indicates clearly there will.be little, if any, of the principal materials required in the construction of passenger cars available for npn-war industries after the war requirements shall have been provided for, and the war industries (board cannot at this time make any promise whatever regarding the supply to your industry of steel, rubber, or other materials for any definite period in advance. <» ' “We strongly believe it is to the best interest of your members and all other manufacturers of passenger- automobiles to undertake to get on a 100 per ’cerit war work basis as rapidly as possible and not later than Jan. 1, 1919, for in no other way can you be sure of the continuance of your industry and the preservation of your organization.” It was stated by one member of the board that allotment of steel to the industry has been stopped and those far sighted enough to obtain stocks of steel prior to the restrictions on delivery will in all probability have their supply taken by the government to be turned over to war industries short of it.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam received word today that they had a new granddaughter. % A fine, girl having arrived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Wilcox, who live in Marshfield, Oregon. Judson J. Hunt is in Pulaski county today looking after some business matters. President C. G. Spitler is assisting in the Trust and Savings bank dunng Mr. Hunt’s absence. C. H. Mills is absent from the bank and is enjoying a two weeks’ vacation at a Michigan summer resort.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1918.

CHAUTAUQUA CLOSED SUNDAY

ADA WARD ONE OF THE GREATEST THAT HAS APPEARED IN THIS* CITY. The Lincoln Chautauqua, which closed its six days session in this city Sunday night, was one of the highest class chautauquas ever given in this city. During these days there came to our city some of the very best talent in this country and from other countries. As advised and instructed by the government much of the matter presented was of a patriotic nature. Many of the addresses were as patriotic as the special addresses that have been delivered in this city in the patriotic meetings that have been held here. The addresses Of Ada Ward, of London, were without question, the best- patriotic addresses that have been delivered in this city sinctce the war. She has a wonderful message for the" War Mothers of the county. Her stories of her experience of entertaining the Iboys at the front and in the trenches were thrilling and her unrestible appeal for every one to get into the war with all that they have and all they are will have an effect upon this community that will indeed be far reaching. Her setmon Sunday morning on “The Soldiers’ Religion” was an effort that compared very favorable with a Hillis or a Gunsaulos. It emphasied very forcefully the greatest element in all religion, service. The musical numbers were the very best in their several lines. Thtf Lincoln Ladies’ Orchestra which appeared Sunday afternoon and evening was'equal to the very best orchestras which one often travels a considerable distance to hear and for which the admission is more than the entire price of a chautauqua ticket. Almost every person who appeared upon the platform gave patriotic expression endorsing the war. Most of them made effective appeals for the war activities, the purchasing of Liberty bonds, Thrift stamps land certificates, they urged that all give liberally to the Red , Cross, The Young Mens’ and Young Womens’ Christian Associations, the Knights of Columbus, the Salvation Army and other great organizations. The chautauquas of the country are doing a great work and our splendid week of entertainment, instruction and patriotic enthusiam will do much for this community and compares favorably with our schools, our churches, our Red Cross chapter, our Waj* Mothers organization, our county council of defense and all other movements that have as the purpose of their endeavors the making of this a better community. The President and many others high in authority have urged the chautauquas to continue. Many state councils have endorsed them and this week the Indiana state council of defense meets at Hazelton to consider the endorsement of chautauqua work in Indiana. The program here deserved, what it'did not get in the measure of which it was wholly worthy, the full endorsement and co-operation of the people of this community. . Many who have been very active in other community activities were passive and a few were very antagonistic whjch made it very difficult for the' local committee' and to them must fall the blame for the deficit which amounts to considerable.

The guaranteerors feel that in putting up this money to make good a deficit that would have been a surplus, except for the mistaken idea of the chautauqua and its great work, that they have made a contribution to the war that will be as effective and as far reaching as that done by any of war activities we have had the privilege of assisting. If we„ are to have a chautauqua next year it will be necessary for a large number of our citizens to cooperate with the local committee. To fail to have this great school of instruction, enthusiam and entertain-, anent to visit us next year and the suc-\ ceeding years can be nothing less than a calamity. Those of us wly> are not able to go to the large cities to hear the most eloquent orators, the sweetest singers, those with the highest skill in the production of clasical instrumental music and all that is uplifting and ennobling must have our souls stunted and must miss much of the sweetness and joy of life.

Walter C.' Swengle, of Neoga, Hl., the superintendent who served through the,entire chautauqua, was a gentleman in every respect and while here he made a great number of clase personal friends. He presided with modest dignity and was always thoroughly courteous. It is a matter of very great regret that the extra expense and labor to which the association was put on account of getting the tent ready for the Monday’s patriotic meeting, was not in any way spoken of by those in charge of these meetings. Tf 113 might have been an oversight but members of the committee had suggested to those in charge that possibly the association was entitled to a brief word of thanks. H. O. Johnson went to Monticello today.

HARVE ROBINSON MAKING PIN MONEY IN NEW ORLEANS

We extract the following from a personal letter received from Harve J. Robinson, former linotype operator of the Republican, who is now working for a short time in New Orleans to make a little pin money before cotton picking time: . K “I received notice from the local board of conscription of Jasper county to appear Monday, August 5, for organization under the Board of Instruction. I don’t know what the meaning is, but do know it is too late to~appear. I wrote them today explaining. I am working for the Times-Picayune at night from 6 to about 2 o’clock, with a half hour off for lunch from 10 to 10:30. Last week was paid a little better than $45 for my work. It is mostly piece work, although when I set editorials it is time work, and is paid for by taking your average of the week before. My average is. held to be 8,000 m’s an’hour, which at 12 cents per 1,000, brings me nearly a dollar an* hour for my work, which is much easier than I ever found it when I worked on the Republican. A week ago Friday the Jackson, Miss., Daily News telegraphed asking for the loan of a* man for Saturday night. I was sent up there Friday night and worked Saturday and Saturday night until 2 o’clock. It was rather expensive for the News, as they had to pay me sl4 for my work and about the same for my expenses. On Sunday I stopped off home until Monday morning. Crops looked good. Corn was doing nicely. Cotton on oUr place is better than the average of what I have seen. The sorghum, peanuts, peas, etc., looked fine. Some time ago I planted about an acre of watermelons for a late patch. The .vines had covered the ground and were a beautiful sight to one who likes the fruit. If you don’t wait too long before coming down, you will be able to fill up on them. They had planted about three acres of late Irish potatoes, which were not yet up, and also had been putting out more sweet potatoes, which looked fine. They have sweet potatoes to eat now from some of the patches. It is much cooler in New Orleans than at Liberty, although even at Liberty it is copier than in the north. I don’t know why this is tare, but I know it is so. I will return to Liberty the latter part of this month, as there will be too much to do there without more help, and abor is very scarce. So many people ask me if we are going to make money this year and when I answer yes, they say: ‘Many from the North come down here and try to farm as they have always been used to farming and won’t farm as the South farms, and as a result don’t make money.’ We don’t farm altogether as the Southerners do, but if a person will just use good common sense and work hard he can make more money here than in the North, taking into consideration the difference in land values. By next spring the forty head of hogs we are feeding should, with the increase, bring in good returns. The other day a farmer told me we were getting ‘hog poor.’ I laughed and told him that perhaps' he would change his mind next spring when we ship our hogs. I get. the Semi-Weekly regularily here and appreciate it. I .would like to visit Rensselaer for a Week or so but would soon be homesick for the South again. Wish you would tell some of my old friends to write me at Liberty, Miss. I wrote Howard some time ago, but have not heard from him in reply. Also send me Howard’s address and Ben Fendig’s address in New Orleans. As I was going to dinner today I saw Ben on a street car and he called to me, but the car was too far past to board it and I lost him.”

ENJOY A BASKET DINNER.

An elegant basket dinner was given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Collins. About forty were in attendance, including the following from a distance, who 'are visiting relatives here: Mrs. Alfred Collins, of Bucklin, Kansas; Mrs. Kate Baughman, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Maggie Yeoman, of Yeoman, Kansas; Rev. and Mrs. Fred Rich and family, of Auburn, Hl.

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Miss Ruth Daugherty was operated on for appendicitis Sunday and she is doing nicely. Mrs. Ed Lane and baby are getting along fine. Clay DeWies re-entered Sunday for medical attention. Mrs. A. E. Jay has shown a great improvement. Mrs. Emma York expects to, go to her home in a few days. Frank O’Brien is some better. . - Mrs. Ed Walton, of Remington, will be able to leave in a few days. Louis Hoferlin remains about the same. 1 , .. Automobiles have been disturbing the patients of the hospital and will the public please be careful and not make any more noise than necessary while passing by.

BIG SUPPLY OF CARS.

When we called .for the market, Harry Hartley, the hustling manager of the Fanners Grain company, informed us that the local freight had just set in twenty empty grain cars. This should help very materially in relieving < the present grain blockade here. -- Lonore Carr is assisting in the Trust and Savings bank. She succeeds Mr. •C. R. Dean, who is in Springfield with his wife and visiting her relation.

Mr. Carl Newby formerly with Ttyfe Hub Chicago Is now employed by the establishment of Hilliard ■ - ■ j sis Hamill. Mr. Newby is a « thoroughly experienced cloth- , ing man, a practical tailor and cutter, and our clientele may be • assured of most efficient service in our store from now on. Mr. Newby wilt be in charge of the clothing and headwear departments. In securing the services of a man , of Mr. Newby’s wide experience, v we are able to offer to the people of Rensselaer a store service 2nd to none in the country. The highest grade of merchandise, sold / • by thoroughly experienced men, in an efficient and courteous manner,, constitutes that which we are so proud of—- “ Our Service” Hilliard fir* Hamill « / ' I _'X * I ToßorwVt WmSJmt Showers.

INDIANA SOLDIERS IN NEW CASUALTY LISTS

Washington, Aug. 11.—The army casualty list issued today in four sections dhows: Killed in action, 154; died of wounds, 16; died of accident and other causes, 4; wounded severely, 76; wounded, degree undetermined, 65; wounded slightly, 2; missing in action, 28; total, 345. Sergt. Marcus ' Walentic, Gary, killed in action. Corporal Paul C. Daron, Michigan City, killed in action. Corporal Harry W. Hammons, Malvern, killed in action. Private Orville V. Kendall, Anderson, killed in action. Private Henry C. Richman, Anderson, killed in action. Private O. A. Dueppe, Hammond, missing in action. Private Paul J. Kober, South Bend, missing in action. Private Mark M. Miller, Anderson, wounded, degree undetermined. Private Clyde R. Scholl, 3105 North Illinois street, Indianapolis, wounded, degree, undetermined. Private Bogdan Blue, South Bend, wounded, degree undetermined. Private John R. Joerger, Greensburg, wounded severely.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moore, of Kankakee, 111., drove here yesterday for a short visit with friends. Friends here of Leon Smith, of Pittsburg, Pa., have received cards from him from Marine training Station, Paris Island, S. C. Leon will be , remembered by many, having visited j his aunts, Misses Grace and Fame Haas, and attending high school here winter before last. We, carry a complete line of accessories. Standard and blemished tires at 50c profit Gas 1c profit Genuine Ford parts. Do all kinds of lathe work, and* welding. Open day and night. New and second hand bike and bike tires. Buy and sell second hand cars. Agent for Maxwell and Oakland cars. , MAIN GARAGE. Anyone wishing to see me Will find me at the Trust & Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. H. O. Harris. Phone 124.

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STILL HOT AND DRY.

V. The weatherman still keeps in mind the saving of our bumper crop ■of wheat and oats and is little midful of the damage securing to one of the most promising corn crops in the history of this county. He continues to hand it to us hot and dry with a record since our last report as follows: Max. Iffin. August 9 91 72 August 10 ....'. 92 68 August 12 95 72 Possibly some of the knockers on the chautauqua blame the local committee for the lack of rain and the excessive heat.

AT THE STAR THEATRE —The House of Good Pictures TODAY SEE VIOLA DANA in “THE WEAVER OF DREAMS” Au unusual attraction for today ' AT THE STAR. TUESDAYLITTLE MARIE OSBORNE The little queen of the screen in “DADDY’S GIRL” A jolly production. SEt THE PATHE NEWS. WEDNESDAYOLIVE TELL I in “THE GIRL AND THE JUDGE” ♦ ■ also . BILLIE RHODES IN COMEDY.

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