Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 209, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 September 1918 — Page 1

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. ...- ■. Z ' - ' - - ■ 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

MRS. ANNA TUTEUR TO RETURN

H. B. Tuteur has received word from his’mother and sister, Maurine, who have been visiting with Mrs. Charles Park, Mrs. Tuteur’s daughter, dn Berkley, Cal., that they would return to Rensselaer in a very short time. Mr. Park has received a commission as first lieutenant in the engin-., eering department and is to report at Camp Humphries, Virginia, at once. This is the camp to which Lieutenant DeVere Yeoman is attached. Maurine is expecting to be called to Washington, D. C., in a very short time, as she has successfully passed the civil service examination. Mrs. Park will accompany her husband, Lieutenant Park, to the Virginia camp. j

* Bert Wood came home today from\ Camp Devens, Mass., .on a ten day furlough. - Miss Fern Swindler went to Lafayette today after visiting the families of William and F. Todd. Mrs. Ray Parks and daughter Margaret went to Chicago today for a feW days’ visit. Wilda Littlefield went to Chicago today to take up music at the Chicago Music school. _____ Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs. Adair went to Chicago today to witness the war show. Miss Dor6thy Crawford returned to her home at Chicago today after visiting the family of Ed. Reeves. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Busha came up from Lafayette today to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam. Mrs. arid Mrs. Sam Robinson, of Morocco, went to MteCoydburg today to visit his sister, Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Frank Paul and son, Walter, returned to their home at Paoli today after visiting her brother, H. R. Kuirrie, and family. Robert Price, two-weeks-old baby of Earl Price, on the Judge Hanley farm, was taken to a Chicago hospital today for medical treatment. Mrs. James Norris went to Hammond today for a visit with relative's.

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SATURDAY—WORLD’S MASTER DRAMA OF LOVE AND WAR “OVJER THE TOP” In 9 Acte With Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey (Himself), Supported by Loh Medworth and James Morrison, and thousands of War Heroes.. Everything that’s going on in the world conflict will be seen in this picture.

The evening Republican.

U. S. TO CUT PRICE OF GASOLINE FOR ALL

Washington, Sept. 10.—Fuel Administrator Garfield announced today that he expects soon to fix a price for gasoline for domestic consumers as well as the government and the allies at a figure lower than the present market price. Senate inquiry int otbe need for the gasolineless Sunday order of the fuel administration was foreshadowed today by passage of a resolution introduced by Senator Lodge directing the fuel administration to give the senate the total daily production and consumption of gasoline and data on the present surplus. .

THURSDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Miss Carrie Miller, of Wolcott, was operate doh Wednesday and is doing nicely. Villas of Parr, is in a serious condition. Mrs. David Zeigler remains about the same. Roger Smith, of Roselanw, is improving nicely. Opal Hankins is doing nicely. Mrs. Jay remains about the same. Hugh Thompson Kirk and mother, are doing nicely. The Stevens baby is mproyed. Sarah Hamlton remains the same. The Prather baby is about the same.

NOTICE. All the suits contesting the will of the late Benjamin J. Gifford, %re now disposed of, and I am in position to sell land. I have yet unsold several hundred acres of good land located in Jasper and Lake counties, which I will sell as Executor on reasonable terms, but cannot take any trade. Call at my office or at the office of T. M. Callahan, at Rensselaer, Indiana, for particulors. GEO. H. GIFFORD, Executor. TEMPERATURE. The following is the official temperatures since our last report: Max. Min. September 9 83 50 September 10 ...75 54 ■September 11 .......... 74 56 C. P. Wright went to Chicago today.

MONDAYCLARA KIMBALL YOUNG In "THE HOUSE OF GLASS”

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HAYS SOUNDS THE KEYNOTE

REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN PUTS WINNING THE WAR ABOVE PARTY SUCCESS. <* The following address was* delivered by Will H. Hays, chairman of the National Republican committee. It bristles with patriotism and makes winning the war the paramount issue: “We are living today in an epoch in all the eons of God’s eternity. There has never been anything like it since time began, and there will never be again while time shall last The world is on fire. There will never be a moment in ,the lives of any of us when it will be so important that individually and collectively we direct our thoughts with care and our actions with consideration. This country has to save the world. The Republican press is the voice, far-reaching, of that political party constituting in all probability the majority of the citizenry of this country. We are Republicans, we* are proud of it. The history of the actions of the Republican party is the store of the progress of the nation. A man could not have beeh more proud to have been a Republican in 1861, when the party was born to make men free, nor in 1898, when it gave its best to preserve the liberty of a down-trodden neighboring people, than he is to be a Republican today. In this, the greatest of all crises in our history, when theßepublican party finds the control of the government in other hands, it still sinks deeper into the soul of the nation and, true to its tradition, becomes the dominant war party, insisting upon the right of a full participation, pledging ourselves TO GIVE THE LAST OF OUR BLOOD AND OUR TREASURE TO WIN THE WAR AND WIN IT NOW; PLEDGING OURSELVES FOREVER AGAINST INCONCLUSIVE PEACE AND AT vEVERY MOMENT OF FALTERING ON THE PART OF THOSE IN POWER INSTANTLY PICKING UP THE GUERDON OF BATTLE AND CRYING CONTINUALLY: ‘CARRY ON!CARRY ON! CARRY ON!’

This is the’mission of the Republican party at the moment. Think what it means to the country’s cause for the minority party to strive continually to outdo the majority party in every war activity, and actually lead in its unqualified support of all war measures. This is our high privilege and duty. It is our business to see that our party runs true to its tradition, continues steadfast in its tradition, purpose, and functions in its perfonnance of loyal, efficient national sergice, requiring it of our own membership and of everyone else, Democrat or Republican, in office or out of office, high or law, and regardless of the individual, nig or little. The fact that the Republican party •in congress has been able to give a more generous war support than the opposition is not recited by Republicans in disparagement of the Democrats. By tradition, by training, by experience, by aspiration, and by actual performance, we have been qualified to do this. More is properly expected of us by reason of these things, and the fact that we have been true" to our consistent record of preparedness, patriotism and performance, though at times subjected to the most narrow partisan attempts to deter us, does not entitle us to any more credit than that due for the discharge of ariy recognized duty. There is no geography, political or physical, in the patriotism of this country. Democrats and Republicans alike love the flag and are ready together to die for it. I attribute to the membership of the Democratic party in this country the same high patriotic motives and loyal hearts which we claim for ourselves.

We guarantee that our candidates shall be men who are supremely proAmerican, believing in one flag and one people for this country, who will repudiate every vote not Wholly loyal, and denounce any support not wholly patriotic, and who will give the country’s all for the winning of the war and a conclusive peace. I hope and trust that the Democratic party will work by the same token. .And again I urge that there be no contest in this country this fall between any individuals or any political parties as to anything that touches the war except that contest—who best can serve, < who most can give. I challenge the opposition to do more. I dare them to do less.

I have pity, rather than any other concern, for those men who accuse Republicans of a lack of patriotism and a failure in war support Such statements, spawned in spite and uttered with the evident belief that a partisan advantage can % be gained thereby, are the walls of* ignorance 'and the woofs of selfishness. They do no harm politically to those against whom they are directed. The contrary is true. But for national reasons most important I most earnestly urge continually that there be no allegations from either one side or the other concerning disloyalty in this campaign. Shame on that man or committee of either party who does that! Such allegations are calculated to create among unthinking people a

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DECORATED WITH CROIX DE GUERRE

VERN DAVISSON IS FIRST RENSSELAER MAN TO BE THUS HONORED BY THE FRENCH. Dear Ma and pa:— At last we are pulled back of the lines a short distance to get some rest. Our division sure did some good fighting; we made fourteen attacks in nineteen days during the big drive and advanced about 30 kilometres. We sure had some time keeping up with the division. Many times our posts were within 500 or 600 steps of the Germans; qtufite interesting. We like lots of excitement. We were informed the other day by the French officers of our division that we were cited again by the army and that it had gone through headquarters O. K.- If so,

we will be the proud possessors of the Green .and Red cord, which is worn around the shoulder and under the arm. Only one section in France to wear it before, S. S. U. 629, and that is S. S. U. 646. It is a great honor to receive such a decoration as that. We only hope to be decorated officially soon, as you know it requires a ceremony, and most of the sanitary group.of our division present at the presentation of the Royal Cord, or “Fouragere,” the French term. If you have seen the “Blue Devils” who were sent to the U. S. to help in the Liberty Loan drive, they wear the “Fouragere.” I am also informed that I am about to get an individual decoration, “The War Cross,” or in* French, “Crofix de Guerre.” I certainly will appreciate it if it goes through O. K. You understand all these decorations must, under a late law passed by congress, be up before Gen. Pershing to be O. K.’ed or turned down, and I don’t think he can turn them down without showing a slight insult to the French. I think it is done to get on record all the decorations. Hope all goes through in fine shape. I am O. K. and feeling fine, and lope this finds you all the same. Will close, therefore good-bye. Your loving son, V. C. DAVISSON. P. S.—l got a letter from O. O. Oshornej.he is O. K. I'forgot to tell you about the Hun Duvall captured. I was there too, and also another amxulance driver.

August 18, 1918. Dear Father and Mother: — I wrote you a letter a few days ago, stating the fact that our section tad been cited again, for distinguished work and total disregard of dangen during the last two big drives we were in. We are credited with >eing the only section who really enby doing extraordinary brave stunts, such as having our post 500 or 600 metres of the Boche or‘driving our j’livers out across fields to batteries and such places as other ambulances lesitate to go. We are also artists at fording rivers, it being necessary because the retreating Boche dynamite all the bridges and crossings to delay the advancing troops. Nevertheless, we must keep up with the advancing troops, tanks, armored autos, cavalry and artillery. It’s wonderful to be on the winning side; everyone feels better. We have been in a great many attacks, big and small, and have not yet experienced a retreat, hope not to.

We also hope to soon be wearing “Royal Cord,” as I described it in my other letter. It is now in Gen. Pershing’s office waiting to be signed. Best of all, came to me yesterday, Aug. 17, 1918, at 10:30 a. m. I was arraigned before the Lieutenant Colonel of our division, and,there were about two hundred others there ranging from captain, chaplains, lieutenants down to privates. I, while standing there at attention during the discussion of the officers, decided that they were trying to agree on the place and at what time it would be best to execute me, and where they would plant me. After the discussion was over the Lieutenant Colonel came up to me, looked me over, and said, “Young hero, you have been cited personally, in the order of the division,” with a pleasant smile on bis face. I gave him a salute and he took from his pocket a “Croix de Guerre,” or Cross of War, with a White star on it and pinned it on me, and shook hands. We both gave a salute to each other and the affair was dismissed. Then they all came around to shake hands and congratulate me. It was like stepping from the scaffold to be made a king, so now I am wearing the “War Cross, proud as a lord. I guess lam we first one from Rensselaer personally decorated.

Received your two letters of July 14 and 21. Glad to hear from you, and that the crops are all good, for that as part of the battle. We are getting along fine and always have plenty to eat We are back for a little rest now, and getting plenty of sleep. lam next to go on permission. Will leave here about Aug. 25 for the U. S. rest camp at Aix la Baines. Will go through Paris on the way there and perhaps stop a few hours to make some purchases and get a ticket to buy bread with. They say Aix le Baines is a beautiful place. I We only get seven days there, then return to our section. __ I Well, I must close. Will write

'Ol W-O ✓ A nA li - W w Didn’t a lot of men register today though? Many of them made our cash register register too—and every time its bell rang—“someone saved some • •• money. If we didn’t have so large a stock and as fine a stock as we have, that old bell wouldn’t ring so much either. Its all right though— The bell hasn’t kicked yet, even tho we do work it pretty hard. \ COME IN Hear it ring! It’s the best bell in town and we have it surrounded with the best clothes in town too. See you tomorrow. P. S. That bell outfit >- coat $650.00. Ought to be a good bell. Tenenev's Weather Fair and cooler.

NEWSPAPERS AND WARTIME.

Newspapers have to mind their p’s and q’s these days and those who are criticizing their publication of war activity news insofar as the various enterprises for carrying on the war are concerned had better mind their p’s and q’s. Newspapers ever since the war began patriotic newspapers have practically turned over their columns to the United States government and never had to be asked or coerced to do so. Not satisfied with that, however, Uncle Sam watches the newspapers with hawk-like eye. The Laporte Herald says:

“Newspapers are about as firmly under government control as are railroads and more so than the telegraphs. Newspapers have their orders regarding how much they shall print and pledges are exacted that probably will be enforced through the paper manufacturers. Publishers running counter to the wishes of the government will probably have ifteir papers curtailed. Papers cannot even exchange with other papers—an ancient newspaper institution.”—Hammond Times.

FRANK HILL GETS TOP OF MARKET FOR CAR OF HOGS

Frank Hill shipped-a car load of fat bogs to Chicago yesterday and receive dthe top of the market and in fact the hgiheat price that hogs have ever sold for, $20.50 per hunelated over the price received. He engages in hog raising extensively and generally has around 600 head on his Jordan township farm shaping them up for the market.

If any of your stock dies bo euro and promptly call A. L. Padgett, Phono 65.

again soon. Your loving son,

VERN C. DAVISSON.

TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS awMfam to yeM, jKB wflßbe ArappsdUsttet •» sesasr STae* mm a*eaA to saSk testa »• 1* MOW.

MONTH’S SUPPLY OF GASOLINE

GARFIELD PREDICTS 1,000,000 BARRELS SHORTAGE “ JANUARY 1. Washington, Sept. 11.—Fuel Administrator Garfield informed the Senate today in ' response to the Lodge resolution of inquiry that unless conservation steps are taken immediately there would ibe a deficit of approximately 1,000,000 barrels of gasoline at the end of the year. He estimated that there was only about one month’s supply ahead. Daily domestic consumption of gasoline in this country, Dr. Garfield reported, amounts to 160,000 barrels, and 34,000 barrels are exported daily. Daily protection is 191,000 barreds, leaving a deficit of 3,000 barrels. Gasoline and naphtha stocks Jan. 1 last totaled. 8,400,000 barrels, which by April 1 had been increased to 11,000,000 barrels. By Aug. 1 this supply had fallen to 7,800,000 barrels. Total reduction in the stock of gasoline and naphtha during July was approximately 1,367,000 barrels, or approximately 44,000 barrels daily.

NEW SUITS FILED FOR THIS TERM OF COURT.

No. 8959. Emmet L. HollingswoAh vs. Lillian Davisson et al. Action, foreclose mortgage. No. 8960. Micah A. Gray vs. Thomas M. McAlear. Action, contract;

B. F. FENDIG BUYS MAUDE SPITLER RESIDENCE

Maude Spitler has sold her fine new residence on College avenue to B. F. Fendig, the druggist, who will oceqpy the property about November Ist. Mias Spitler will occupy a part of the John I. Gwin new residence on Cullen street.

THANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

Maude E. Spitler to Benj. F. Fendig, Sept. 10, 1918, pt 5, Rensselaer, pt sw nw 30-29-6, con. $8,250. W. D. William H. Parkison et ux to Harvey E. Parkason, Sept. 4, 1918, pt e % 7-30-5, 88.80 acres, con. $6,000. W. D. S. C. Irwin et ux to Samantha M. Smith, Aug. 22, 1918, Its 3 and 4, blk 6, Gifford, con. SIOO. W. D. Andrew DeHaan et ux to Peter . Swart et al, Aug. 29, 1918, ne se 21-32-7, 40 acres, con. $2,400. W. D. DeMa Wingard et baron to George A. Williams, Sept. 11, 1918, s % «e 26-28-7, con. SI.OO. W. D. , George A. Williams et ux to Earl R. Wingard, Sept. 11, 1918, s % se 26-28-7, con. SI.OO. W. D. '

NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

Notice is herdby given to all parties owing delinquent taxes that unless same are paid at once, collectors will be sent out, and thereby additional costis will be added. CHAS. V. MAY, Jasper County Treasurer.

IT IS NOW CAPTAIN WARNER.

Rex Warner has received his commission as a captain from the adjutant general of, Indiana, succeeding Max Kepner in Comany G, Third Regiment, Indiana Liberty Guard. Several other recommendations have been made for various commissions in the local companies but Mr. Warner is the only one to have yet received same.

NOTICE. The Home Economics Club will hold a market at Warners’ hardware store Saturday, Sept. 14. AT THE STAR THEATRE —The Hmm* of Good PI steam TODAY HARRY CAREY and MOLLY MALONE J Io "THE MARKED MAN” * ’ An Interesting Story ) Also A One-Reel Comedy. FRIDAY— ’ See JUNE CAPRICE In "THE UNKNOWN 274” Also THE NEW FORD WEEKLY SATURDAYBARBARA CASTLETON And IRWIN CUMMINGS In A World-Brady Special "THE HEART OF A GIRL" Aho MARIE WALCAMP I and z- R EDDIE POLO - In .r The Bth Episode of “LIBERTY” .Jill For Swift Action and Rapid Changes Seo "LIBERTY”

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