Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 207, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1918 — Page 1

T6JPUBLISHRRS OF piratloa of mbscciptioa «blmm svlMßostotto* I*l ronowad wljild tot.— Thomas S. BmuMlly, Chtef of Palp and Piper Beotten War Indu>trim Board.

No. 207.

Annual Showing Of > Japanese Baskets We have just received a shipment of lunch, sewing and . novelty baskets. They are on display in our window. W. J. WRIGHT

OBITUARY.

I Leslie Lewis Smith, son of E. E. ind Frances Odeala Lekis Smith, was X in Chicago, 111., April-8, 1904. le was christened in the faith of the if. E. church when an infant. The jeloved mother departed from this world to the Ibette rone above Feb. .0, 1906. He moved to Rensselaer with his parents April 21, 1915, and ater transferred his membership rom the M. E. church of South Cnglewood to the E. 'church of iensselaer. ■ . ■ , On July 14 he went to Hammond o visit with his brother, Raymond Smith, and on August 29 he was truck by an auto truck in Hammond nd passed to the great beyond a ew hours later in the Hammond hosital. His funeral was held at the M. E. hurch Sunday, Sept. 1, at 2 p. m., le services being conducted by Rey. trecker, and the remains were laid II rest in Weston cemetery by the ! ide of his beloved mother,. He was a kind and loving son, and [j ad a smile for everyone. He leaves a o mourn their loss a father, mother, svo brothers and other relatives. 3 lourn not for me or sorrow take, i ut love each other for my sake. I seep not, but be content; I y life to you was only lent. I iy grave you know, my bed you see, I repare yourselves and follow me; I i love we lived, in peace I died; I ou asked my life but God denied.

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our heartfelt tanks to our friends and neighbors tr the kindness shown us during the jw parting hours of our beloved Lese, and many thanks for the beauti--11 floral offerings.—E. E. SMITH ND FAMILY. .

ROSEN RYE.

A car of Rosen Rye at the Farm’s’ Grain Co. Customers may get eir orders Wednesday. Bring your icks.

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

A baby girl was born to Mr. and rs. Frank Hoeferiin, of Brook. Vilas Price (has entered the hostel for medical treatment. All other patients remain the same. Margaret Babcock has as her guest is week Miss Hazel Bye, of Inanapolis.

OUR PATRONAGE EXPLAINS THE QUALITY OF OUR SHOWS PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT MARC MCDERMOTT, MILDRED MANNING (Mr*. Augustus Phillips) la "MARY JANE'S PA” / ALSO DREW COMEDY

WEDNESDAY— ' New Paramount Program ' WALLACE REID la “REMROCK JONES” Also Comedy \ I* FRIDAY—"OVER THE TOP” i 9 Act*. Matinee Only. at Night— A FRANKLIN FARNUM la “$5,000 REWARD” Also Comedy

The Evening Republican.

IS THE BEST PAPER THAT HE READS

Manchester, Tenn. Sept. 9, 1918. Editor Republican, Rensselaer, Indiana. Gentlemen: — Please find enclosed Check for $2, for which continue the paper to my address for another year. It is the best war news paper that I take. It has such interesting letters from the boys over there. I sure enjoy reading them, and especially those from Vern Davisson, as his father and I sat together in school when we were boys at old iCosey Palace. Well, everyone stand on their feet -and salute. All honors to our boys with the colors. Wishing much success to the editors and readers, I am, Very truly,

A RENSSELAER MAN’S EXPERIENCE

Can you doubt the evidence of this Rensselaer You can verify Rensselaer endorsement. Read this: Landy McGee, fur dealer, says:. “I suffered from a lame back and such severe pains across my loins that I could hardly move. I couldn’t rest well and my kidneys were too active. I * used several medicines, but nothing seemed to relieve me until I got Doan’s Kidney Pills, at B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store. The backache and pains in my loins soon left and the kidney secretions became natural.” (Statement given May 31, 1907. s On February 22, 1916, Mr. McGee said: “Doan’s Kidney Pills are still my stand-by. I think they are fine and I am never without them in the house.” . Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. McGee had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

A car of Rosen Rye at the Farmers’ Grain Co. Customers may get their orders Wednesday. Bring your sacks. _____ Go to the EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE for rubbers and rubber boots. ' ■

THURSDAY— EhjlLY STEVENS DESTINY Or . “THE SOUL OF A WOMAN” Great Drama in six acts, showing the millstones that confront us in everyday life. SATURDAY— - PRINCESS AND GAYETY World’s Supreme War Drama "OVER THE TOP” In 9 Act* With Sergt Guy Empey (Himself) Everything that’* going on in the Great War—Battle oa Land, Sea and in the Air.

L. W. STOCKWELL.

ROSEN RYE.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1018,

VERN DAVISSON WRITES FROM THE THICK OF THE FIGHT

. At the Front, Aug. 6, 1918. Dear Father and Mother:— Received your letter a few days ago. Glad to hear you are all well. Tam feeling fine and in good health. I suppose you formed some idea from my other letter of where :: am. lam .in the thickest of it, any,way. It suits me fine. We can stant anything just to'see the kaiser get Ms finish. The “Bo'che” went hack so fast we almost ran the tails off of our Fords trying to keep up with the infantry. The roads and fields were strewn with wreckage, dead French and Boche, horses and airplanes and everything. Roads and bridges were blown up. We had to ford a little creek with our Fords. It was some sight to see the cars plowing through the water over the wheels. - We have to hand it to our Lizzies for getting there.

We are now wondering when we will 'be relieved to get some rest. We have had nineteen days of this without a let up; It is a hit unusual, but this summer has been a heavy one. Yes, the Y. M. C. A. is doing a great work over here, but owing to the fact that we are with the French army ft is a rare case of coming in contact with one. Yes, I found out last night that Sam Duvall is married Ito a French girl. .She is good looking, extra well educated and a “Tres gentile.” After he explained she affair to me, I remembered having seen her about a year ago at Noyon when we first landed there to go out to the front. She speaks good English, German and French. She is working in the American aviation headquarters near Paris.

I get all the newspaper, clippings you send and enjoy them very much. I also received a letter from Dr. Johnson—he is still in England, doing special surgery. He is feeling fine, but has not reached France yet, Got a letter f rom Fred Hamilton (a short time ago. We are trying te get permission at the same time and manage to get together, but don’t know Whether we can work it O. K. or not. . We get plenty to eat and all goes along fine. The weather has been very good, and the kaiser is getting his. I have had poor luck in meeting boys from home that I know. I hear compliments every day on the American fighters. The French ate crazy about the spirit the U. S. boys go to fight with and the success they have made.

We rescued a piano from an old town which was being fiercely shelled. The house had been hit three or four times and almost destroyed, but the piano was unhurt, so we loaded it into an ambulance and brought it back-to camp. There are two drivers in this section who can play very good, therefore at times we have some music. I received the Moose lodge re-!-eeipts; thanks. It has been quite some time since I wrote you last, have been too busy, but remember, “No news is good news.” I have been over here one year and four days today. It does not seem that long. My different cars have been hit five different times. One piece of shrapnel glanced off my helmet, which saved my head a little wound, therefore I consider myself a lucky bird. I just hope it will contine this way. Will close for this time, hoping to hear from you often. Your loving son,

V. C. DAVISSON.

S. S. U. 629, Convods Autos, Paris, France.

ROSEN RYE.

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LETTER FROM CECIL REES

7th Company, Coast Art. Corps, Ft Caswell, N. C. Dear Father and Mother: Well, as this is Sunday morning and have just attended Bible class will write you a letter. This is a very bright and sunshiney morning and not very hot. I supose you have seen Carl Smith already. He left on a thirty day furlough yesterday. I would have liked very much to have been with him but I could not be. There was nothing I could base an application for a furlough on, that is, that would be accepted by the commanding officer but I will apply for one sometime in the early part of fall or winter. I beKeve that I can obtain one then. Let me tell you now as we never know what is going to happen, that in case of alarming sickness, if serious, and you summons me home by wire be sure that the attending physician O. K. the telegram by his signature, because they don’t allow any one to go home for a sick call unless it is confirmed by the attending physician? Don’t forget because I have learned that from other boys in camp who get sick calls from home. Say Mlam, I did not get to

send any lettir with Carl ir much else because he left sooner than I expected. I did send by him a service flag and some pictures of myself and the turtle Did you get them? I intended to send some letters and shells by-Carl but didn’t get them together in time. I can just see and hear him as he answers all your questions. Well, we lost our captain with regret for he was sure very bright and sunshiny morning as good a man as ever wore a uniform. He is now a major. We don’t know for sure who our next captain is but he can’t be any better than Captain Harlson. 1 went <ver to Southport iast night by steam boat the boat is called the Morrison. Can you picture me as I sit or stand on deck looking out over the vast body of water gazing through the moonlight as the surf from the sea comes up in our-faces from the waves slashing the side of our boat. It seems just like I was in a dream or trance here at Ft. Caswell ever since, I came and that I am going to wake up sometime and find all of us in civi} life once again. Is it not wonderful and curious how things can change and take place in such a short time. Who would have thought that on April 9th, 1918, as I boarded “old nippy” for Gary that I was to take such a long trip and still a longer one when we get to Berlin and back. I often wonder if I am to be one of the fortunate, if ever ,we go to France, to return home or one of the fate:ul to push up the dairies in France. Jut I am coming back, I think, as the majority will. Nellie you and Lester must grasp ■an education for without it you will >e helpless in life. From experience in army life alone it seems that the man with the college educatiion is the man who gets the shiny leather eggings and gold and silver bars on sis shoulders. No matter how much money one has if he has no education it is absolutely no good to him as far as his advancement is concerned. The educated man has the upper land and everything is at his hand. [ am mighty proud of the education I have. I would find myself in an awful predicament if I couldn’t read and .write. Well mam’ I suppose you have already read in the Exi aminer of the attempted gas attack up on Ft. Caswell? You don t need to worry for it was a failure as far as destruction was concerned. It i did not get to our place at all. It floated to Smith’s Island, across the Cape Fear River from our fort. It overcame the coast guard life saver there but they got over it alright.

You need have no fear of submarine destruction at Ft. Caswell, for certain reasons. Well I must close for I think we are going bathing pretty soon again. I have a bathing suit now so I go bathing most every day. I believe I can swim now when I get home don’t you? lam learning fast but am no expert yet but hope to be before going to France in case of emergency you know. Well goodbye, and answer soon. Your son, CECIL REES P. S. Am glad to know that the dredge boat is about ready to steam up for it will help Newland and vicinity.

CAPTAIN ARTHUR TUTEUR.

Arthur Ttfteur is now a captain in the United States army and is located at Washington, D. C. Captain Tuteur is very anxious >to be assigned™ overseas duty as soon as his health will permit , Captain Tuteur was with the soldier boys in Texas and served as Adjutant with the then Major Georgy H. Healey. On account of his health Captain Tuteur was forced to resign. In a letter to friends here Captain Tuteur speaks of meeting quote often people from Rensselaer, among them Misses Halleck and Ryan, and.also Charley Rhoades. Captain Tuteuris address is 1761 Eucfid Street N. W, Washington, D. C., and he would be delighted to hear from his friends here. .

SEEKS DIVORCE.

Leah Maxwell has brought suit in the Jasper circuit court for a divorce from her husband, George Maxwell. Parties were married June 16, 1908, and separated January, 1914. -The complaint alleges abandonment. Mrs. Maxwell asks for divorce and custody of their child, Lois Maxwell, age< ®x years.

f »W-WW / \ Have You Bought That Suit Yet? GOOD clothes are becoming more scarce every day and a lot of cheap substitutes are beginning to make their appearance. Don’t buy them. Its a waste of good money. Add a little, just a little to it and buy a good, firm, weighty, close woven, all wool suit. A good suit isn’t as good an investment as a Liberty Bond but its the best investment you can make other than a Bond, especially so at this time. COME IN Always glad to show you. We have good clothes. We’re proud of them and we like to show them. $25 to S4O - Tomorrow's Woatkar Slightly warmer.

SENATOR LEWIS CHILLED WHILE AIDING WOUNDED

Paris, Sept. B.—Senator Lewis, of Illinois, who was among the passengers on the American transport Mount Vernon, al lof whom were saved, is s teering from a chill resulting from exposure while carrying wounded men from their bunks. > Congressman Thomas D. Schall and Attorney John Cross, of Providence, R. 1., were among those on board. Mrs. Schall, the wife of the blind representative from Minnesota, led her husband up on deck and across the ship to their lifeboat. Both were calm and acted as though there was no peril. '

LETTER FROM E. W. GWIN.

Marshland, Neb., Sept. 5. Clark & Hamilton. Dear Sirs:— • Enclosed you will find $2.00 cheek forimy renewal to an old home paper, the Semi-Weekly Republican, as we can not get along without it. We have begun our threshing here in northwest Nebraska. The grain is very good. The oats are averaging 50 bushels to the acre and the wheat 35 bushels, and the corn crop looks fine. The potato crop is also very good, as they raise lota of potatoes in this part of Nebraska. We had expected to visit our old home town this fall, but have concluded to Wait until the War is over, that is, if it’s not too long. We are doing all we can, by-way of raising lota of stuff to help winthe war. Best regards to all our Jasper county friends.

E. W. AND MRS. GWIN.

Marshland, Nebraska.

NOTICE. The Home Economics Club will hold a market at Warners’ hardware store Saturday, Sept. 14. Just received a supply of rubbers and rubber boots.——FENDIG’S EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE.

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BIG UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL GROUP GATHERING

a The plans have all been completed, except some details of the program, for a big group gathering of the seven union Sunday schools m the northern part of Jasper county, to be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, in a grove located 3% miles north of Gifford, ,6% mile seast of Virgie, 5% miles south of Wheatfield, and 8% miles west and 2 miles north of Medaryville, near the site of the old Dew Drop church. Two sessions win be held, one opening in the forenoon at 10 o’clock with a song and praise service, followed by a review of the International Sunday school lessons for the third quarter. This will be followed by an address on some theme vital to rural Sunday school work. At noon a community dinner will be served in the grove. The afternoon session will open at 1:30 with a song service followed by other addresses and a round table talk on Sunday school management and teaching. These seven union schools are under the auspices of the American Sunday School Union, of Philadelphia, Pa., of which W. H. Hess, of Francesville, is the missionary for Jasper and Pulaski counties, and are as follows, and will be designated by ribbon badges of the color named: Independence (in Barkley), black; Independence (in Gillam), white; Kniman, yellow;Newland, lavender; Virgie, green; Walker Center, blue; West Vernon, red. Any other Sunday schools, whether denominational or otherwise, wishing to attend will be made welcome, and a general invitation and cordial welcome is extended to all. The location is easily accessible and all roads leading to the point are in fine condition. The exercises will be interspersed with musical selections by the various schools. Gome early with well-filled baskets and enjoy the entire day.

IT IS NOW CAPTAIN WATSON.

Edward L. Watson, who left here with Company M and has been located at Hattiesburg, Miss., for some time, has been promoted from first lieutenant to a captaincy, and has been sent to Camp Beauregard.

WEATHER. The prediction for today to, “Cloudy tonight and Wednesday, slightly warmer Wednesday.” The temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 6 o’clock Monday .evening was, maximum 83 and minimum 50.

CROWN POINT CROWDED; HYMEN DRAFTS 38 COUPLES Crown Point, Sept. 9.—Thirty-five couples, many from Chicago, obtained licenses to wed 'here today. The ages of the majority were between 31 and 45. _ "Big fern sale Saturday, Sept 14. 500 only-—Must have room for winter plants. Do not miss this sale if you want a fern. 10c, 25c, 35c, 75c, |1.25 and up. The new Rex Begonia and some fine palms will be on sale. Plants f. o. b. greenhouse. Greenhouse two blocks north of cemetery gate. JOHN H. HOLDEN Phone 426 Anyone wishing to see me will find me at the Trust A Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. H. O. Harris. Phone 124. If any of your stock dies be rare and promptly call A. L. Padgett, Phone 65. B. N. Fendig can take care of your rubber and rubber boot needs. Phone 121-W. RenMelaer, lad. Charles Pefley will furnish you trees for fail planting direct from Rochester, N. Y. Every tree guaranteed to grow or replaced free of charge. Phone 475.

AT THE STAR THEATRE —Th* Hence of Good Phtnr** TODAY BABY MARIE OSBORNE In “CUPID BY-JPROXEY” Also' - The Hear»t-Pathe Weekly New*. WEDNESDAYWILLIAM RUSSELL In “HEARTS AND DIAMONDS” Also MISS BILLIE RHODES In “SHE COULDN’T GROW UP” THURSDAYHARRY CAREY I» “THE MARKED MAN” Alee A COMEDY ACT FRIDAYJUNE CAPRICE “THE UNKNOWN 274” Also THE FORD WEEKLY

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