Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 212, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1918 — Page 1

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The Evening Republican.

CRACK COMPANY LIBERTY GUARDS

LIEUTENANT A. E WALLACE HAS MEN IN TIP-TOP CONDITION. Sunday afternoon Lieutenant A. E. Wallace and his group of Liberty Guards were drilling on’ the streets of the city. The men gave a splendic account of themselves, and from their appearance one wouM have thought that they were regulars from some cantonment rather than the young men of the community who are each busy each day with important tasks. The men in the line were from Companies E and G of the Third Regiment, Indiana Liberty Guard. The officers'™ charge were First Lieutenant A. E. Wallace, of Co. E, Captain Rex, Warner and Second Lieutenant Lesley Miller, of Co. G. Next Sunday the Liberty Guards of this city will go to Remington for battalion drill, and the following Sunday the Remington Guards will come here.

NOTICE. All the suits cointesting the will of the late Benjamin J. Gifford, are now disposed of, and I am dn 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. Anyone wishing to see me will find me at the Trust A Savings bankon Saturday afternoons. H. 0. Harns. Phone 124.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 191 -

YANKS CAPTURE 15,600 GERMANS

PERSHING’S BLOW LIBERATES ISO SQUARE MILES OF TERRITORY. Washington, Sept. 15.—1 t required just twenty-seven hours for the American troops and their supporting French divisions to reduce the St. Mihiel salient. This was disclosed by General Pershing’s communication for yesterday, received tonight at the war department. General Pershing said that besides liberating 150 square miles of territory and taking 15,000 prisoners, the Americans captured more than 100 guns of all calibres and “hundreds of machine guns and trench mortars.” A partial examination of the battlefield, the American commander added, shows that great quantities of ammunition, telegraph and railroad materials, rolling stock, clothing and equipment were abandoned by the enemy. This was in addition to the laqge stores burned by the Germans during their hasty retreat.

MONDAY WAR SUMMARY.

Overshadowing in interest even Marshal Foch’s hammer blows against the harried Germans, is the Teutonic bid for peace made through the imperial government of Austria-Hun-gary. The formal plan of Emperor Charles to the belligerents for a confidential and non-binding discussion on the basic principles for the conclusion of peace comes as the first sensational move in the “peace offensive” which has been expected since German arms began to stagger back from the fierce thrsts of the British, French and Americans. Washington and the allied capitals hailed the call for a conference on neutral soil as another German ruse to get better terms than they might exipect when the war has been carried to the Rhine. They were convinced ;hat Austria, whose people have long >een war weary, has been called upon to bear the onus of making peace overtures and thus save the face of Germany. Not only in Washington, but in London and Paris, pacifists found cold comfort. None of the involved were inclined to take seriously the request that delegates be sent to such

a conference as that proposed by the Austrian ruler. It was pointed out that the United States and entente allies Have made their peace aims so clear there can be no mistaking them. The assertion that the “central powers leave it in doubt that they are waging war of defense for the integrity and security of their territories was greeted with added skepticism in the face of the' Washington disclosures unmasking completely the intrique which has wrecked Russia. Publication* of documents proving .beyond.all question that Germany had waited only for a plausible preftext to plunge the world into war, cast a sinister shadow over the be-' nevolent protestations of Emperor William’s closest ally.

It was accompanied also by the announcement that a German marine had sunk the Brittish steamship, Galway Castle, with the loss of 189 lives. Ninety of those perished were women and children. At the same time U-boats renewed their attacks upon shipping on this side of the Atlantic, shelling only eighty miles off the coast a transport carrying Canadian sick and wounded. Grim meaning was given the overtures by the announcement from Paris that Austrian troops which tried k to block the way of the Americans rwere utterly demoralized and surrendI ered to a man. I www •« . v • i <

While the peace kite was in flight, British, French and American troops continued their relentless pressure against the Germans. Pershing’s men advanced from two to three miles on a thirty-mile front. Haig’s forces advanced northwest of St. Quentin while French forces made progress south of the same city. Mangin’s army simultaneously struck a new blow at the German salient north of Soissons. Wherever the allied troops attacked the German lines moved back.

WEATHERMAN PREDICTS FROST

The weather prediction sent out by the government weather bureau today read as follows: Indiana—Partly cloudy and cooler tonight. Possibly light frost in north portion Tuesday morning if weather clears. Tuesday fair, continued cool.

IT IS NOW CAPTAIN HANLEY.

Judge and -Mrs. Charles W. Hanley received a telegram Sunday from their son, Cope, who is stationed at Fort San Antonio, Texas, informing them that he had received his commission as captain. In the officers’ training camp last year at. Fort Benjamin Harrison young 'Hanley was commissioned a first lieutenant. Congratulations Cope, Judge and the Mrs. ___________ / . ■ William Frits, who lives near Fair » Oaks, was in Rensselaer today.

BULLETIN.

NORMAN WARNER, ONE OF Z . RENSSELAER’S OLDEST CITIZENS, DIED AT HIS HOME IN THIS CITY THIS, MONDAY AFTERNOON AT 1:15. FULL PARTICULARS AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE GIVEN LATER. GREATEST GAINS BYJANKEES VILCEY AND NORROY FALL AND ARMY CONSOLIDATES ITS LINES. London, Sept 15—General Pershing’s army, according to this afternoon’s news, is making fine progress. Since yesterday afternoon it has advanced from two to three miles on a thirty-three-mile front and the fortress guns of Metz have come into action against it. The American line at noon ran through Norroy, on the Moselle, Haumont, Doncourt and .to Abaucourt on the old line. It has been discovered that there were six German divisions operating in the St. Mihiel salient. That would ! give a total strength of 60,000 men, or a rifle strength of 36,000.

AMONG THE SICK.

Mrs. Charlotte Van Dyke, Mrs. C. P. Moody’s aunt, is quite sick at the Makeever House. Mrs. Maria Hopkins, who has been very seriously sick, is reported to be a little better today. Norman Warner was not expected t olive through the day. j. J. Lawler was not able to make his weekly visit last week on account of sickness. Oren Norman is sick at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Leave!. E. P. Honan is on the sick list and has been confined to his home for a few days. •

WILL TAKE NURSE TRAINING

Misses Mary Worden and Mabel Cain went to Chicago today to enter St. Mary hospital and take training as 'nurses. These young ladies have the spirit that should cause many others to take up this important duty so that the nurses now trained may go to France to care for the wounded.

MISSED HIS REGULAR VISIT.

It is always easy to tell when Friday comes jn Rensselaer, for J. J. Lawler, the Chciago stockyards man, always arrives at that time, ■Like all good rules there must be exceptions, and that has happened to this custom which has -been Mr. Lawler’s for many years. He was not here the last of the week due to sickness.

EGGS FORTY-ONE CENTS.

The local dealers are paying 41c for eggs. This is a very high price for hen fruit, and is due to a fight which is being waged here. This is a good thing for those who have eggs to sell, but it hits the fellow who has to buy them pretty hard. With meat and eggs both skyward, the cost of'living is pretty high.

DEFENSE COUNCIL TO MEET.

Wednesday is the regular date for the semi-monthly meeting, of the Jasper County Council of Defense. There was no meeting the first Wednesday of this month on account of unfavorable weather.

RAIN TODAY.

It has been raining most of the day. This is bad so rthe threshing that is not done and also for wheat sowing. Frost is threatened if it clears tonight. ■ - • Mesdames George Collins and Ray Parks and Mies Margaret Parks returned from Chicago this Monday afternoon.

HELEN MILLS : RANSMEIER Teacher of PIANO, HARMONY, VOICE, SIGHT SINGING, IMPROVISING AND J MEMORY TRAINING. PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC. FRIDAY, RENSSELAER Phono 43. 1 SATURDAY, MT. AYR Phone 88-C.

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TEMPERATURE. The following is the official temperature for the dates indicated: Max. Min. September 12 ,74 58 September 13 71 40 September 14 82 59 September 15 72 56

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

The condition of Mrs. J. N. Leatherman, vjho underwent an operation for appendicitis Saturday, is satisdF&ct/ory. Mothers Hugh Kirk and Frank Hoeferlin and babies are doing nicely. Miss Carrie Miller, who underwent an operation for appendicitis last week, is recovering nicely. Mrs. Sadie Hamilton, who is afflicted with cancer of the face, is in a very serious condition. Opal Hankins, of Gifford, is improving. Mr?. Alva Jay’s condition continues to improve. Mrs. David Zeigler’s condition is unchanged. Vilas Price is in a very serious condition. Roger Smith, of Roselawn, is able to be up part of the time. Jockey Stephenson, of Parr, Baby Ruth Prather, of Union township, are somewhat improved. Miss Meyer, of Chicago, is Mrs. Zeigler’s special nurse. Miss Cornstock, of Wesley hospital, is caring for Mrs. Leatherman.

WILL ASSIST LOCAL BOARD.

Private Ray Laßue, who had been receiving some special training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, has been sent here to serve as assistant clerk of the local conscription board.

TO THE PUBLIC.

As clerk of the Conscription Board it will be necessary for me to be at that office each day from 10 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. The balance of my time I will be at my own office to take care off my practice. Night and day calls will receive my prompt attention.

BAKER RETURNS FROM FRONT

DEEPLY IMPRESSED WITH THE SPLENDID SPIRIT OF MEN WHO OUSTED INVADERS. Paris, Sept. 15.—Newton D. Baker, the American secretary of war, returned tonight from the American battle front, where he spent the last two days with the American troops, accompanying them as they marched into St Mihiel. While deeply stirred with what he had seen, the secretary spoke in moderation. He was particularly impressed with the splendid spirit and enthusiasm of the American troops. He had also seen great throngs of German prisoners as they were brought back from the fighting line. General Pershing’s announcement wild cover the military situation. The people of the United States will be overjoyed that their army in close co-operation with the allies has been able to achieve this striking success. A particular happy circumstance is that the victory delivers from the invader territory which has been occupied for four years, and restored to France and her people who had been captives during the long period.

London, Sept. 15.—Germany has made a definite peace . offer to Belgium, according to information received here. The terms of this proposal are as follows: “That Belgium shall remain neutral until the end of the war. “That thereafter the entire economic and political independence of Belgium shall be reconstituted. “That the pre-war commercial treaties between Germany and Belgium shall again be put into operation after the war for an indefinite period. That Belgium shall use her good offices to secure the return of the German colonies. “That the Flemish question shall be considered, and the Flemish minority, Which aided the German invaders, shall not be penalized.” The proposal contains no word respecting reparation or indemnities, 10 admission that Germany wronged Belgium.

REPORT ON SELECTMEN ATTENDING WEEKLY DRILLS

Rensselaer, Ind., Sept 14, 1918. Rev. J. Budman Fleming, Chairman Board of Instruction, Rensselaer, Indiana. Dear Mr. Fleming:— In compliance with your verbal request of recent date, I have the honor to report that during the current • week 595 selected draft registrants received military training, as follows: Kniman, 16; Wheatfield, 101; DeMotte, 25; Remington, 103; Gifford, 44; Parr, 35; Fair Oaks, 20; Rensselaer, 227; in adjoining counties, 24. In addition to the above, approximately 200 volunteers and Liberty Guards reported and received training during the week. Eight men were excused on account of sickness and other causes, and 168 registrants failed to report. A list of the names of absentees will be submitted at an early date. Registrants in class 5 were exempt but quite a number availed thetaselves of the opportunity and accepted training. Very respectfully,

The officers of the Liberty Guard, in the county have loyally responded to the demands made upon them for assistance in training the men.

If any of your stock dies be sure and promptly call A. L. Padgett, Phono 66. AT THE STAR THEATRE —Tha Hsuao of Good Pfstaree TODAY ■ - - See VIOLA DANA J la ■■ “BREAKERS AHEAD” Abo THE OFFICIAL WAR REVIEW THE BIG DRIVE THE AMERICANS ON THEIR WAY TO VICTORY TUESDAY— ; IRENE CASTLE, MILTON SILLS and WARNER OLAND THE BIG THREE “THE MYSTERIOUS CLIENT’ An Unusual Production. Also 9 , THE PATHE NEWS. WEDNESDAY—MARY MILES MINTER la “SOCIAL BRIARS” ? * Alan I MISS BILLIE RHODES ’ t In Comedy j i .. , 11 • THURSDAY—- • FANCIS FORD • In l “JOHN ERMINE OF YELLOW--1 AlX* \

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