Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 236, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 October 1918 — Page 1

No. 236.

Buy Linoleum Now Linoleum should be put down before cold weather. We have one .role that we will cut to any size for stove-pat-terns. The price on all linoleums will have to advance in a short time. W. J. W R I G H T

M’CRAY CLOSES DEAL FOR TRACT

PURCHASES 80 ACRES EAST OF FOR HARRISON AT CONSIDERATION OF $20,000. Warren T. McCray, of Kentland, owner of large estates in Indiana, has made his second purchase of 80-acre tracts in Marion county, a deal closed yesterday giving hiift the ownership of 80 acres at Apple’s mile east* of Fort Harrison. The deal was made through the Luke W. Duffy Farm Sales Co., for $20,000. The price averages about $250 an acre and the land was owned by Alex Alexander. Mr. McCray pays SIO,OOO cash for the land and transfers 240 dferes of land in Clair county, Mich., valued at SIO,OOO. Recently Mr. McCray bought through , the Duffy agency a tract of eighty acres near Ben Davis, Wayne township, for $40,000.

TEMPERATURE.

The temperature for the twentyfour hours ending at 6:00 a. m. today was, maximum 69 and minimum 40.

The Red Cross has received Its October quota of surgical dressings and is issuing an urgent call for workers. Persons who have a cold should not attempt to do this work. —HELEN LAMSON. Mrs. Ben D. McColly was called to Hammond Monday evening on e account of the very serious illness of her granddaughter, Dortha Hinds. Mrs. John E. Randle, who had been with her daughter, Mrs. Josserand, at Reynolds, returned 1 here Monday evening to attend the funeral of her nephew, John A. Randle; . Mr. and Mrs. Adam Nagel were called to Camp Sherman on account of the serious illness of their son, Leonard, who is in the hospital at that place with pneumonia. They left for Chillicothe, Ohio, Monday evening.

PRINCESS THEATRE NOTICE _______ . - The U. S. Government has ordered Theatres closed on account of Spanish influenxa. The Princess will reopen as soon as the danger is over with its usual fine line of pictures. You can’t see shows, but you can get everything good to eat at the PRINCESS LUNCH ROOM (OLD COLLEGE INN) ■ ' * • ■■■ z ■’ • • LUNCH, SHORT ORDERS AND'DINNERS • ICE CREAM CANDIES, CIGARS z and tobacco Under Management of A. M. ROBERTSON & 0. B. VIANT

The Evening Republican.

$75,000.00 IS STILL NEEDED

JASPER COUNTY IS STILL LAGGING BEHIND IN FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN. We are still $75,000.00 short on our quota of $450,000.00 for the Fourth Liberty Loan. There has been some splendid work done by the organization and many magnificent individual subscriptions have been made. We are sure that we are nearing the goal and that the good people of Jasper county will go over the top in a very short time. The following telegram was received from the Chicago Liberty Loan headquarters: “Republican: “Will H. Wade, federal reserve director of sales for Indiana, this morning gave but the following statement addressed to all Liberty Loan organizations in that state: ‘The war is not over, neither is the Fourth Liberty Loan. Germany is not defeated and a real peace is not in sight. Our government needs every dollar of the Fourth Liberty Loan to help win the war. Let all Liberty Loan organziations renew their efforts so that quotas may be exceeded.’ “Ormsby.”

Having purchased the dairy business of John Duvall, I desire to serve his and all other customers who may need milk. Will you please telephone all orders to me and they will receive prompt attention. William H. Mackey. Phone 408.

NOTICE. Owing to the death of my sister, Mrs. Betty Stiefel, in Lincoln, DI., my store will be closed all day Thursday Wm. Traub. INDIANA WEATHER FORECAST. Fair tonight and Wednesday. Warmer tonight.-

MACKEY DAIRY.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, /TUESDAY, OCTOBER S, 191«-

FOE MUST SURRENDER OR FIGHT

IS EXPECTED TO BE WILSON’S REPLY TO LATEST GERMAN PEACE BID. Washington, Oct. 8. —The national capital waited patiently today for President Wilson’s reply to the Hun peace proposals. Officialdom and the diplomatic corps, having accepted the belief that the reply must be an unqualified rejection of an armistice anc a discussion of terms based on the President’s public utterances, confined itself to speculating whether the reply would make plain to the central powers 'exactly what guarantees are necessary before the United States and its allies will talk peace.

Unofficial Washington, the. man and woman in the street, was content to leave the whole affair in the hands of the President, and not speculate, being perfectly satisfied that the reply would uphold the honor and dignity of the nation. The President has been in consultation with London, Paris and Rome. The general outline of what he plans has been communicated to the governments there. They have been asked for statements of their positions. The decision in the present case, while that of President Wilson, will have the indorsement in every word, of the nations that are aiding 1 in the struggle to “make the world safe for democracy.*''

TUESDAY WAR SUMMARY.

-New allied gains at widely separated places on the western front increase the certainty that the Germans soon will be forced to readjust their lines generally from the NoYth Sea to the Swiss border. Haig is drawing tighter his net around Lille and Douai. Petain has driven to' the Aisne and captured Berry-au-Bac at the eastern end of the Chemin-des-dames, thus imperiling the enemy hold on Laon and Craonne, their two principal bases at the bend in the old Hindenburg line. Pershing is again advancing in the Argonne-Meuse sector. The fall of the four bases mentioned above would inevitably force a wide retreat, while further advance >y the Americans up the Meuse would cut communications so vital that the Germans would be forced to evacuate practically all the territory' they lold in France west of the Meuse.

There are accumulating signs that the enemy is preparing for the re? treat and that he expects it soon. Great fires and explosions continue behind the German lines, while troops have been observed moving back airdromes, supplies and military equipment in general. Unfavorable weather and the necessity of bringing up supplies to armies over terrain badly cut up by the battles of the last few weeks have slackened the allied drive somewhat, but there are no signs that the pressure is any the less. On the contrary, Marshal Foch is everywhere maintaining pressure and nowhere allowing the enemy a breathing spell.

WILL BE BURIED HERE.

Emma Gibson, of Brooklyn, N. ¥., died Monday morning. She was a sister of Ida May Gibson, who was also a resident of Brooklyn but formerly lived here. Emma was also a sister of Mrs. Fred W. Cole, of Lafayette. The body of the deceased will be brought to this city and will be buried in the family lot in Weston cemetery. The funeral party is expected to arrive here Thursday on the 10:36 a. m. train and go directly to the cemetery.

A THOROUGH TEST.

One To Convince the Most Skeptical Rensselaer Reader. The test of time is the test that counts. Doan’s Kidney Pills have made their reputation by effective action. •The following case is typical. Rensselaer residents should be convinced. The testimony is confirmed—the proof complete. Testimony like this cannot be ignored; Mrs. Aaron Hickman, W. Vine St., Rensselaer, 4bys: “I had such severe backaches, headaches and pains across my loins, I couldn’t sleep well. I felt tired and wornout when morning came. My kidneys were weak and I had no strength or ambition to do anything. I finally got Doan’s Kidney Pills from B. F. Fendig’s Drug Store, and they strengthened my kidneys, relieved me of the backaches and made me feel fine.” (Statement given May 31, 1907). On February 29, 1916, Mrs. Hickman said: “Doan’s Kidney Pills have surely done good work for me. I shall always praise them.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—-the same that - Mrs. Hickman had. Forster-Mil-burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

Get your winter potatoes before cold weather. This week we will unload a car of South Dakota ripe Early Ohio potatoes at |1.60 a bushel. Eger’s Grocery.' ■

MOTOR TRUCK MAIL ROUTES

SERVICE TO BE ESTABLISHED BETWEEN INDIANAPOLIS ‘ AND CHICAGO. f • . Charles S. Myers, representing the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, was in Rensselaer today and informed a reporter for the Republican that he expected to have a motor truck mail service in operation between Indianapolis and Chicago in a very short tiptie. There is to be three divisions in this route. A truck is to leave Indianapolis each morning at 5:00 o’clock, and 4s to reach Lafayette by noon. Another truck is to leave DeMotte each morning at 6:00 o’clock and arrive at Lafayette by 12:00 noon. Another division is to operate between DeMotte and Chicago. The route will require the services of six men- They will receive $4.00 per day but will be employed every j other day. They will be furnished i trucks by the government. The men are to be selected by Mr. Myers. The route in Jasper county will be from Remington to DeMotte via the Jackson highway. All of the post offices on this route will be served, and anyone washing to mail letters, papers or parcels may do so by hailing the motor car as it passes. No mail is to be delivered to patrons on the routes. This system has been worked out in Pennsylvania and has proven to be very serviceable and there very popuar.

CURED OF THE “FLU.”

The arrival of Danna Louise Wright in the hbme of Mr. and Mrs. Zern Wright on Sunday, October 6, has entirely cured the father of an attack of Spanish influenza. Zern says he never felt better, and he struts about ike a high army officer pn dress parade.

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Charles Sell, of Morocco, died at the hospital at 11:00 p. m. Monday. The cause of his death was pneumonia. Julia, the fifteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thornton, has >een placed in the hospital with a severe attack of pneumonia.

Bessie Adamson returned from Culver Monday evening. She makes i her home here with the family of Zern Wright. • Prof, and Mrs. W. F. Kratli and son and D. S. Naye went to Knox to-' day, where they will remain while the schools are closed. Louise Hartman, who had been teaching in the Danville high school, has returned to her home in Remington. The schools of Danville are closed. Mrs. Clyde Gunyon has returned from Randolph, Wisconsin, where she had been with her husband, who has a dredge contract at that place. Charles Grow went to Indianapolis Monday night. He will now be the mail clerk on trains -No. 31 and 33, which pass through here at 1:57 and 6:50 p. m. Dr. Lowell Snorf returned to Chicago Monday evening, but expects to return to Rensselaer again today on account of the sickness of with Spanish influenza at the home of her grandfather, H. O. Harris.

Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Parkinson have received a letter from their son, Wallace, who is in Oregon. He has entered the army in the medical corps. A son of hft wife has been wounded in France. - - • . Mr. and Mrs. B* F. Barnes have had as their guests since Friday, relatives from Springfield, 111. They were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lord, Miss Stella Stockton and William Byrline. They left this morning for their hom'es, returning by Chicago, the trip being made by automobile.

The Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will hold its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. A. F. Long Wednesday, October 9, at 2:30 p. m. The place of this meeting has been changed on account of sickness in the home of Mrs. Jay Lamson. Reuben Hess, of Kentland, prosecuting attorney of the Thirtieth Judicial circuit and , a Republican, has been appointed postmaster at Kentland, to succeed Hume L. Sammons, who resigned some time ago. The appointment was made following a competitive examination held some time ago, and in which several residents of Kentland participated. The student who was with Gaylord Long and three others in the airplane accident at Pensacola, Fla., and who was so severely injured, died in the hopsital at that place. It will be remembered that three of the occupants of the plane were killed at the time of the accident. Gaylord was very fortunate, as he was the only one of the five to escape. James Swaim returned today from Delphi.

’ STYLE HEADQUARTERS [f I ♦ploys are not . f very keen on ‘ ‘being dressed up to kill” when they are playing, but just the same they are as proud of how they look in a good suit as you parents are. We have a special line of Boys’ suits With lots of wearHn them —up-to-the-minute in looks—that sell at the reasonable price of SIO.OO. Others as low as $8.50. Boys’ Stockings 25c, 50c Boys’Waists 75c, 85c " Fair

NELSON SHAFER HAS GONE EAST

Mrs. Nelson Shafer has received word from her husband, who enlisted in the ordnance department of the army and was assigned to.the motor repair department, and a few days ago went to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, has been transferred to Camp Raritan, Metuchen, N. J.

FUNERAL OF JOHN A. RANDLE.

The body of the late John A. Randle, of Sayre, Okla., and funeral party arrived here this Tuesday morning on the 3:30 a. m. train. In the party were Mrs. John A. Randle, her son, Luther Randle; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Russell Randle, also Edd J. Randle, of this city. The funeral was held at the cemetery this afternoon, no services being held at the church on account of the epidemic of influenza. Among others who attended the funeral were Mrs. John E. Randle, of Reynolds; Mrs. A. E. McFarland, of Camden; Mrs. John Clark, of Chicago, and Mr. Elias Hollingsworth, of Ateheson, Kas., father of Mrs. John A. Randle.

NO ADMITTANCE.

The general public will not be permitted to enter the offices of the Jasper County Telephone until further notice. This order is issued on account of the present epidemic of Spanish influenza. JASPER COUNTY TELEPHONE CO. By W. L. Bott.

NOTICE. To those who want cabbage, I will be out at the patch all week. Cabbage 3c per pound.—J. J. MH <i dvK. Telephone 168. John Robinson went to Chicago Monday evening. _ ¥ Mrs. John Kelsey returned to her home in Linden today. Samuel Fendig and William C. Babcock went to Chicago tins forenoon. . .-TV Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Milhron went to Peru today for a visit with relaItivea. -

WAR HINTS HELPS, DUTIES

COMPLIED AND CONDENSED FOR THE STATE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE BY GEORGE ADE. Indiana has made good on the Fourth Liberty Loan. Now go ahead and make more than good. Don’t be afraid of oversubscribing. The American soldiers have a way of going beyond the objectives assigned to them. No matter how many Liberty Bonds you have in your tin box, you never will regret the purchase of one. And remember this—when the boys come home and march down Main street, if you haven’t backed them to the absolute limit all during the war, you will, have to go and crawl under he house. «• • • Failing -to stir up the sugar in the bottom of the cunis just like sending a loving post-card to the kaiser. «$ e • A determined man was fighting a ferocious wild beast. Ait last he seemed to get the upper hand. The narling animal began to back away. The man’s clothes were torn and has hands were bloody and he was mad all the way through. He heard behind him a gentle voice suggesting compromise and an immediate cessation of hostilities. He "did not dare to look around because the wild beast was desperate, at bay, and maddened >y failure. All he could do was deiver a back-kick in the direction of the voice and say, between his teeth: “We’ll compromise just as soon as one of us is sitting on top of the other, fanning himself.” •• • • Fruit pits and nut shells seem to be trifling things to fool with but they are needed in the making of gas masks. Pennies and grains of wheat look small off by themselves but a lot of pennies will finance the war and many grains of wheat will feed the world. Get to be the busy little saver, even to tin foil and collapsible tubes and old pewter. The government can use almost anything these days except a slacker. Aetata

«* • • Under the new ruling, you need not secure a permit from your County Council of Defense for a new farm building unless the total cost is going to run above SI,OOO. Also, you will be permitted to repair or extend an old buildihg if the total expenditure is below $2,500. The State Council of Defense repeats a former bit of advice to loyal Hoosiers: “Don’t build at all just now if you are going to use men, money, or material that could be utilized in winning the war.” •« * * bo your Christmas shopping this month or next month, the sooner the better. Shop early in the day. Buy useful gifts. Yes, toys are useful in preserving the blessed traditions of Christmas. We cannot give those up even when the world is under a warcloud. Don’t give' fussy and expensive gifts to grown-ups. Send all packages through the mail before December sth. Don’t ship or mail bulky packages. Don’t ask for special deliveries. These are common sense requests and you know why they are made. If Christmas doesn’t seem to look the same as usual try to imagine how it would look if you were living in Berlin! ♦• • • Pass the word through every neighborhood in Indiana that the Bed Gross is still in urgent need of nurses —graduate nurses and student nurses.

TAKE NO ACTION TO STOP SPREAD OF FLU

Evansville, Oct 7.—At a meeting of the local board with Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, it was decided not to close schools, theatres and churches as a means of stopping the spread of Spanish influenza. Dr. Hurty said that there was really no epidemic m Evansville and that such action would not be necessary until more cases developed. This probably will be the action taken by the state board of health at its meeting Wednesday. The question of placing a quarantine on public places likely will be left to the individual county and city boards.

TEACHERS GET PAY.

Indianapolis, Oct B.—Teachers in the schools of Indiana closed because of the influenza epidemic will continue to receive their salaries, according to a statement issued yesterday by Superintendent Ellis. This assurance to the teachers was based on the opinion cf the attorney general.

ACCOUNTS TO BE PAID.

' I promised to keep open office for three months so that accounts due could be settled directly. This I have done at considerable expense. But now I will be too far away for any personal supervision so, from Oct. 15, all accounts not paid by cash or note will be cared for by an attorney. In the meantime my sister will receipt yoor payment.

Friends of William Traub recmyed word today of the death of his sister, Mrs. Betty Stiefel, in Lincoln, DL, yesterday.

VDL. IL

MERLE D. GWIN.