Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 208, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 September 1918 — Page 1

TO PUBLISHERS OF Aiscoatiiiu* paper* after Ist*" <5 S■ptratton of tml*** attbaorlpttea log NUBwad ui **l4 foz^—l Thomas B. Donnelly, Chief of Pulp and *a> per Section War IMw trie* 'BoasdL ■ •

No. 208.

» Annual Showing Of Japanese Baskets We have just received a shipment of lunch, sewing and novelty baskets. ■"•' ' • ’ - They Ore on display In our window. W. J. WRIGHT

WEDNESDAY WAR SUMMARY.

Torrential rains were drenching the greater part of the battle front early today. It was the first really bad weather in weeks a*d has imposed a temporary halt upon large scale infantry operations. Only local fighting is reported by. Field Marshal Haig in his night bulletin on the battle an front of tihe Hindenburg line. It took place west of Gouzeaucourt and Ephey in the center of the British line fronting the St. Quentin-Cambrai sector. In Flahders the British moved their lines ahead slightly northwest of Neuve Ghapelle and west of Armehtaeres. An unofficial report told of British patrols 'having reached' Fresnoy-le-Petit, which liss slightly more than three miles northwest of St. Quentin. The French made substantial progress just before the downpour started, between St. Quentin and La Fere. All communications between these half-circled bastions in the Hindenburg line are under terrific shell fire from • the French and American guns and are virtually cut. In their converging movement on St. Quentin, Gen. Humbert’s French forces have captured the four principal routes leading to the city from the south and west. The heavy rain may stave off the fall of La Fere a day or so, but that the town is certain to fall before long is the verdict of all critics and front reports. The French semi-circle is at some points less than'a mile from the outskirts. The Germans are expected to move back into the angle form-’ ed by the Serre River and the Oise Canal and may make a definite stand there.

RAIN, WEATHER MODERATE.

We had a very heavy rain this forenoon but it is cleat this afternoon. The weatherman says fair and ' continued cold Thursday. The temperature for the past twenty-four hours was maximum 75 and minimum 54.

SERGT. CLIFFORD HAM ARRIVES IN FRANCE

Ur. and Mrs. Frank Ham received ■notice today that their son, Sergeant C. F. Ham, 333rd Lalbor Battalion, had landed safely in-France.

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The Evening Republican.

TRIAL CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER TERM OF COURT

Second Week.—Sept. 16, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern R. R. Vs. Swanson et al. Sept. 17, American Agricultural Chemical Co. vs. Hayes. Sept. 18, American Agricultural Chemical Co. vs. Hight; Rensselaer Lumber Co. vs. Oliver. Sept. -19, Indian Refining Co. vs. Schroer; Cooper Rubber Co. vs. Schroer. Sept. 20, Davisson vs. Porter; Treanor vs. Bloom. Third Week.—Sept. 23, Laughlin vs. Oliver; Howe vs. Oliver; Gensert vs. Oliver. Sept. 24, Weis vs. Blankenship. Fourth Week. Sept. 30, State vs. Leach. Oct. 1, Poole vs. Babcock.

RED CROSS NOTICE. The Red Cross lis a week late in receiving its quota of surgical dressings and it is hoped that the workers will show their usual readiness in responding to the call for help. The work this month requires some very simple sewing and this can be dons by those who are not familiar with the folding. The shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, afternoons (from 2 till 5), and evenings, (from 7 till 9). It has been found to be most satisfactory for each worker to provide herself wit hapron and head covering.

Uncle Norman Warner’s condition is reported to be very serious today. Sam Fendig and G. J. Jessen are Chicago goers today. Mrs. W. R. Lee, of Mt. Ayr, went to Monon for the day. H. R. Kurrie went to Chicago today. Miss Madeline Abbott went to Chicago today for several days’ visit. Dr. Lucy Waite, of Park Ridge, lU., visited Mrs. E. M. Graham Tuesday. W. H. Parkinson went to Lafayette today to visit his family, who now live there. The 87th Ind. Vol. will hold a reunion at Plymouth September 18th and 20th. All the members and their families, are earnestly requested to be present.

FRIDAY—“OVER THE TOP” In 9 Acts. Matinee Only. AT NIGHTFRANKLIN FARNUM In “$5,000 REWARD” Also Comedy

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 1918.

TRANSFERRED TO BLOOMINGTON

PAUL BEAM SENT FROM CAMP DEWEY TO INDIANA UNIVERSITY. Paul Beam, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam, of this city, who enlisted in the United States navy a short time ago and who had been stationed at Camp Dewey, which is a part of the Great Lakes Naval Training station, has been transferred and will take training at the Indiana State university at Bloomington. Paul was very,much surprised when he was called into the officers’ room and informed that if he. so desired he might go to the Indiana university and receive training as provided in the law just passed by congress in reference to the registration of men from 18 to 45. This will be a splendid opportunity for Paul and he is sure to make the very best use of it. Paul is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam. Their oldest son, Hurley, won a lieutenant’s commission in the officers’ training camp in Illinois and saw active service in France, but had to be discharged from the service on account of the fact that he had broken down in health. There is a little incident somewhat amusing with Hurley’s physical con-

dition. When he was commissioned the Republican by a slip said that he had a splendid physical physique. This remark was taken up by the Chicago Tribune in the column, “A Line of Type or Two.” Hurley was one of the finest'specimens of physical manhood we have ever seen. He was an ideal soldier in appearance as well as in fact, and his soldierly bearing elicited universal comment. In his army life in France he contracted physical Ailments from which he has not yet fully recovered. The other son of Mr. and Mrs. Beam, Donald, is in the navy, and if he were permitted he could give some very exciting accounts of his strenuous life in his many trips across the Atlantic, which he has made in taking Americans over to fight the kaiser. This opportunity has come to Paul very much on account of his splendid character and ability, but the fact that he had remained faithful to his school work until be had graduated from the high school should be noted by young people who are anxious to succeed.

Mr. and Mrs. Beam, in common with a great many other parents of soldiers in this county, feel very proud of their sons, and people of the community should also appreciate that it takes patriotic homes from which to send boys into this aiwful war. The disposition' of a number of parents to shield their sons and give them the opportunity 'to fatten upon the extraordinary conditions for making money afforded by the war, and to be sure that they are not put in any danger, is very severely criticized by those who are giving their sons with but the single thought, and that is to win the war. Some day many of these soldier boys will return and all honor will be their’s, but what about the fellows whose unjust deferred classification kept them at home?

Mrs. Orville Ehl went to her home at Franklin today after visiting the family of W. S. Coon, of Brook. Archie Hollingsworth and Mike Miller, of Remington, went to Chicago today to attend the war show. Mrs. Agnes Brookbank returned to her home at Delphi today after visiting her sister, Mrs. E. C. Maxwell. Mrs. Roger Smith, of Roselawn, spent Tuesday here with her husband at the hospital.

Mrs. H. H. Potter and niece, Nellie Sawyer, went to Chicago this morning, where the latter will enter a music, school. Mrs. P. Conrad; of. Huntington, came here with her son Tuesday, who will attend St. Joseph’s college the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Fell returned to their home in Chicago today after visiting D. W. Biddle and family, of Remington.

Mrs. Smith has returned to her home in Chicago after an extended visit here with her daughter, Mrs. Vern Nowels. Mrs. B. W. Gerard returned to Lafayette today after bringing her daughter here to attend the Monnett school.

Ernest Coberly, of the officers’ training camp at Fort Sheridan, is, home on a short leave visiting his parents and friends at DeMotte. 'Mr. and Mrs. George Hensler, of Remington, spent the day here yesterday visiting friends. Mr. Hensler called at the Republican office, renewing his subscription to the Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welsh and daughter, Mrs. W. H. Wortley, went to Chicago today and will visit the Great Lakes, where Mr. Welsh has a son. Mrs. Welsh took along a large box of fried chicfceiF and other good ] things to eat

AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT

PRODUCTIVENESS OF JASPER COUNTY FARM LANDS SURPRISINGLY INCREASED. ’ In the fall of 1897 the writer began to travel over Jasper county and Iris work called him into every neighborhood of the county. He repeated these visits into every nook and corner of the county for ten years. At that time there were few gravel roads in the county. The main highways of Marion and Carpenter townships had been graveled, but very little stoe or gravel had been placed upon the other roads of the county. It was before the time of the automo-’ bile, and they would have been almost useless if they had been obtainable. The development of the roads of the county, has been marvelous, but we do not think that they.have kept pace with the productiveness of Jasper county soil, due to drainage and better farming.

Tuesday the writer rode out with Attorney George A. Williams to his two hundred acre farm just across the northern dine of Barkley township, in Walker township. Mr. Williams has a splendid reputation for truth and veracity, but had he truthfully described his farm, telling of the present crop, it would have been impossible to believe him. He had out a large acreage of oats that yielded over forty bushels to the acre. Much of his farm is in corn, a large part of which will yield in quantity and quality equal to the best land on Wall street. He has out two patches of buckwheat that if Jack Frost will remain north a few more days will make a splendid yield. He las matured and ready for the harvest a crop of beans that will make him and his tenant a mighty neat sum of money. Near the house on the farm w'as a large pickle patch that has been a money-maker, and the good housewife has a garden still loaded down with cabbage, beets, and other vegetables that will furnish the large family much of their winter supply of food. It really impresses one with the idea that the hand of the Almighty has so abundantly blessed the harvest here and elsewhere in Jasper county for a double purpose, to reward the faithful, hard tiller of the soil, and to assure uA all that He is truly on the side of the entente allies. His biess'ing in giving us a bounteous harvest assures us that He will also give victory to our arms. The land in Mr. Williams’ neighborhood and including his could have been bought in 1897 for $15.00 or less. Now from the standpoint of productiveness it is worth at the very least figure $150.00 per acre. With added improvements and better equipment for his tenant this farm will be the equal of any farm anywhere.

Mr. Williams is not the only one who has greatly profited by getting possession of some of the best real estate facing heaven. In the neighborhood Chamberlain and Marlatt have almost two sections of land that is very productive and,, of a value equal to that owned by the Renssel&ei* lawyer. » We believe that the possiblity wrapped up in the soil of Jasper county makes it the most promising real estate investment to be found anywhere. If the improvements in the future are to in any way compare with the development of the past few years, Jasper county, which in area is the second largest in the state, will take rank as the first agricultural county in the good old Hoosier state.

G. O. P. MAKES CLEAN SWEEP IN MAINE AUTUMN ELECTION

State Carried for Governor, Senator and Four Congressmen. Augusta, Me., Sept. 9.—The Republicans made a clean sweep in the jiennial state election today, carrying the state for governor, United States senator, state auditor, all four congressional districts, and every county with the exception of three. The legislature is Republican in both branches. Gov. Carl E. Milliken is re-elected by a majority ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 in a total vote of approximately 115,000. United States Senator Bert M. Fernaid, of West-Poland, who was elected two years ago to serve the unexpired term of Edwin C. Burleigh, of Augusta, was elected for the full term of -six years over 'his Democratic opponent, Elmer E. Newbert, of Augusta, while the present state auditor, Roy L. WardweH, of Augusta, defeated the Democratic candidate.

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 gSte ’ JOHN H. HOLDEN Phone 426 NOTICE. . The Home Economics' Club wil hold a market at Warners’ hardware store Saturday, Sept 14.

’nranl Sweaters ; a nice, ▼▼ soft, warm sweater feel good these cool evenings? We have lots of them—they’re for sale—we can’t possibly eat them. Good Heavy All Wool Sweaters $6 to sl2 Pull Over Head “V” Neck Maroon S' Black All Wool Special $8 Same for Boys $3.50 and $4 All Wool Jerseys $3.50 and $4 “V” Neck or Turtle Neck Come In Look them over. Compare our prices with the prices asked in any other store on the street. Tuairriv , i WesflMr , Fair; continued cool.

DE MOTTE RED CROSS SOCIAL AND BAZAAR A SUCCESS

The Republican is indebted to Mrs. E. M. Fairchild for the following report of the Red Cross social and bazaar held at DeMotte last Saturday afternoon and evening: The Red Cross bazaar and supper held Saturday afternoon and evening was an enjoyable affair as well as a financial success, resulting in $210.07 net being realized. Everybody helped and a smiling crowd filled Hart’s spacious hall to overflowing. The lines were soon cleared of garments, and many useful articles made by the women and girls of the vicinity. And the supper, yell, it was like the historical plaater of Jack Spratt and wife, but not until all were filled. If DeMotte was slow in waking, for which we should not be abused, we were only. following the watchful waiting policy of our President. However, we are ell surely trying to do our bit now.

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kirk at the hospital Sept. 11. The two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Al Prather, of Parr, is at the hospital for medical treatment. Carrie Miller, of Wolcott, entered the hospital for medical treatment All other patients are about the same.

Charles Pefley win furnish you trees for fall planting direct from Rochester, N. Y. Every tree guaranteed to grow or replaced free «f charge. Phone 475. ■

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WAR EXPOSITION TO VISIT HERE

ALSO FLEET OF AIRPLANES MAY COME TO BOOST LIBERTY LOAN. To assist in bringing clearer to the vision of patriotic people in Indiana just what their money is needed for, the executive committee of the Fourth Liberty loan drive in Indiana has arranged for an exhibit of war materials, occupying an entire railroad train, beginning September 16th. All the principal cities of the state have been included in the itinerary of the train, which is expected to prove one of the most effective arguments in support of a bond subscription that has yet been loaded under the direction of representatives of the war department, with special consideration for the purpose of promoting .the cause of the loan. It win include representative equipment, munitions, supplies, and other interesting reflections of the battle field, to which an incessant stream of American goods has been routed. In addition to the exhibition train, efforts are being made by the Indiana loan,committee to secure a fleet of airplanes for demonstrations during the two weeks prior to the opening of the subscription books. The Jackies Band from the Great Lakes Naval Training station also has been secured for a series of concerts over the state. The band will be under the direction of CoL Charles A. Garrard. The tentative itinerary of the exhibition is as follows: Hammond, Gary, Valparaiso, Plymouth, Laporte, South Bend, Elkhart, Goshen, Warsaw, Columbia City, Ft Wayne, LaGrange, Kendallville, Waterloo, Angola, Auburn, Decatur, Bluffton, Huntington, Wabash, Peru, Rochester, Logansport, Delphi, Monticello, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Frahkfort, Tipton, Marion, Hartford City, Portland, Winchester, Muncie, Newcastle, Anderson, Noblesville, Indianapolis, Lebanon, Crawfordsville, Rockville, Terre Haute, Brazil, Greencastle, Bloomington, Martinsville, Greenfield, Richmond, Liberty, Connorsville, Rushville, Shelbyville, Franklin, Colum/bus, Greensburg, Brookville, Lawrenceburg and Fowler.

CONVICTED I. W. W.S REACH PENITENTIARY

William D. Haywood, secretary of the Industrial Workers of the World, and ninety-two other members of the organization, (convicted in Chicago on charges of violating the espionage act, have arrived at the Federal penitentiary at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. The trip, which was made by special train from Chicago, was without incident, and on their arrival in the prison yard, the ninety-two prisoners left the coaches, formed in line and marched into the penitentiary building. After the formalities the prisoners were assigned to ceils. Haywood, chewing gum and apparently at ease, declared the recent bomb explosion rh Chicago was unfortunate and inopportune for the men under sentence and that because of the occurrence they had been hurried to prison.

WILL SPEND WINTER WITH SON IN WASHINGTON

Mrs. Ida May Harrod, who has had charge of the Makeever House this summer, will leave here Thursday. She will visit with relatives at South Bend and from there she will go to Pittsburgh, Pa., for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Sheedy. From there she wHI go to Washington, D. C., where she will spend the winter with her son, Captain Harrod, and wife. The captain is nicely located in the Washington Barracks.

AT THE STAR THEATRE —The Monee of Good Hetnree TODAY WILLIAM RUSSELL In A Five-Act Drama “HEARTS AND DIAMONDS” . Aho JI MISS BILLIE RHODES M The Queen of Comedy In “SHE COULDN’T GROW UP” This Is A Sure One. THURSDAYHARRY CAREY la “THE MASKED MAN” Aho WESTERN COMEDY FRIDAY—JUNE CAPRICE “THE UNKNOWN 274" Abo A NEW FORD WEEKLY SATURDAYBARBARA CASTLETON An<i IRWIN CUMMINGS j in r “THE HEART OF A GIRL" Aho MARIE WALCAMP - In LIBERTY No. 8 Which Is a Whirlwind of Action At Regular Prices.

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