Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 245, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 October 1918 — Page 1

No. 248.

Buy . Linoleum Now Linoleum should be put down before cold weather. We have one role that we will cut to any size for stove patterns. The price on all linoleums will have to advance in a short time. W. J. WRIGHT

Leo 0. Worland ' e LICENSED UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER AMBULANCE SERVICE DAY .OR NIGHT

DR. HURTY EXTENDS BAN BEYOND SUNDAY

Indianapolis, Oct. 17.—Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, announced this, evening that •the statewide ban on all public gatherings because of the influenza epidemic will be extended beyond Sunday, midnight,, the original date set for the termination of the closing order. Dr. Hurty said the length of the extension period will depend entirely upon the nature of the reports received from county health commissioners over the state up to 10 o’clock Friday. He said that from the present outlook the extension would be at least five days and not more than ten days. . The extension order, like the original closing order, wall take in all “public gatherings,” including schools, churches, theatres and other public meetings, Dr. Hurty said. The total number of new cases reported to the state office today was 2,688, the largest number reported in a single day since the emergency order was sent out October 7.

BRAZIL BLOCK COAL ON TRACK.

We have a car of high grade Brazil Block coal on track which we will dispose of at once. If you want some of this, the very best soft coal obtainable, act quickly. , KELLNER & GALAHAN, Phone 273. Try some of* that sweet pickled and dry salt pork at 27 cents a pound at Eger’s Grocery.

The Evening Republican.

Princess Lunch (Old College Inn) Fresh Fish Supper TONIGHT 'Fresh Oysters Served i I Any Style and for sale in the bulk Special Dinners Every Day Short Orders All Kinds of Sandwiches Home Made Pies Ice Cream Candy, Cigars, Tobacco and Cigarettes Open 6:30 a. m. till Midnight

GARFIELD LIFTS GASOLINE BAN

GASOLINELESS SUNDAY A THING OF THE PAST, BUT GUARD YOUR SUPPLY. United States Fuel Administrator Garfield on Thursday, October 17, 1918, lifted the ban on gasolineless Sundays, effective at once. Should gasoline stocks again fall low, it was stated by the fuel administrator, the request will be renewed. It is probable that priority orders will begin for shipment overseas. The fuel administratior said through the loyal response of the public 1,000,000 barrels of gasoline was saved for the military forces. Stocks east of California are not materially Changed. On October 14 the stocks were 3,134,731 barrels of motor and 166,369 barrels of aviation gasoline. This represents the entire Reserve, and is not available for export, as it is stored in territory as far west as Wyoming, and includes storage in various interior oil producing localities. . The peak load of domestic consumption is passing, in the belief of the oil division of the fuel administration, and it is hoped that overseas shipments will not be quite so heavy. - ’ Through a priority order giving preference at refineries to shipments for overseas, prompt supplies for Europe will be assured, and if any shortage exists it will be domestic. The fuel administration, it is stated, is now considering what measures, if any, will be needed. Mrs. Clark Warfel received word today that her husband was very sick with pneumonia at Camp McCuilen, Alabama. She left for that place this afternoon.' Word was also received that Mr Warfel’s brother had died at Monticello last night.

I ■ ' 1 ' If your stock dies call me at my expense and I will pall for it promptly. A. L. Piadgett. Phone 65.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1918.

“FLU” EPIDEMIC SULL SERIOUS

MANY DEATHS REPORTED IN NEIGHBORING TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES. The White county situation is described as follows by the Monticello Herald: “The epidemic of influenza, which has been raging throughout the entire country and which struck White County with all its force, continues without abatement in this county. The situation was so serious yesterday (Wednesday) morning that officials of the United States government were sent here to take charge. All citizens of the county are requested to use every precaution to prevent a further spread of the disease. Lieut. Helwig, of the U. S Medical Corps, formerly a physician of llnj dianapolis, and Dr. Williams, a representative of the United States Board ■ of Health, arrived in the city Tuesday evening and immediately assumed control of the local situation. They are investigating conditions not only in Monticello but in the surrounding towns as well, and are offering suggestions to prevent further contagion. Considering the population, the situation in this county is one of the worst in,the state. Approximately thirteen hundred cases are now in existence according to the reports received by County Health Commissioner Greist. One hundred twenty-five new cases were reported in the county Monday of this week, and ninetytwo new cases were reported Tuesday. Many other ndw cases were reported yesterday (Wednesday). Sixty-six of the ninety-two cases reported on Tuesday were in Monticello. Approximately one hundred twenty cases were in families where no physician has been called and in some families as many as eight to ten cases have been reported. In some cases the disease has attacked the entire family.’’ The iNewton County Enterprise gives the following on the situation at Kentland: “Local doctors believe the crest of the influenza and pneumonia epidemic may have been reached, and have hopes that the trouble may now subside There still continues a large number of cases, too many to enumerate, but there are possibly not so many seriously ill, and quite a number are making good recovery. Numbered among the dead during the week were Miss Mildred Roe, Mrs. Joseph J. Hartman, John Ade, John Pierce, and a daughter of Mr. Robert Small, of Ade.” The situation at Brook, as given by the Reporter, is as follows: 1 “Seven deaths here from influenza and pneumonia combined; very few new cases and all are steadily improving.” „ . • • Notices of the following deaths were given: - Mrs. Russell Clinton, died Friday, Oct. , „ ~ n John Otis Ade, died Friday, Oct. 11. Charles R. Martin, died Thursday, Oct. 10 - ' Gladys Watson died on Sunday, Oct. 6; her mother, Mrs. Tillman Watson, on Friday, Oct. 11, and the older daughter, Mildred, died on Tuesday, Oct. 15. “Thus in less than ten days, of this happy family of four, only one remains, a heart-broken father.” Mrs. Arthur Allis, died Saturday, Oct. 12. J On Monday, Oct. 14, occurred the death of Sarah Small, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Small, of Ade.

FRIDAY WAR SUMMARY.

Ludendorff .now is swinging his retreat along a 230-mile front around the pivot in Lorraine. In Belgium the Germans cannot stop their flight until they have reached the western approaches of Antwerp They may have to fall back behind that bulwark. Ostend has fallen, Zeebrugge has been abandoned, the Belgians are. in Bruges and may succeed in cutting off a portion of the German army. The Germans are in rapid flight along the eightydive-mile front between the sea and Le Gateau, closely pressed by Marshal Foch’s armies. Lille has been passed, Douai has fallen and the Hindenburg line has apparently been rendered valueless by the French, American and Britiish advance to the south which has cleared the Germans from the Selle river, which constituted one of the principal barriers. Here the maximum advance is reported at two miles. Whether die Germans will be able to get back in safety to the Antwerp-Charleroi-Mezieres line remains in doubt. Any considerable advance by the alles will cripple the German communications and make escape almost impossible , , „ -. Pershing’s troops north of the, Argonne have again pushed forward, bravign, miserable weather and fierce machine kun resistance They are'two miles beyond Grand Pre and have captured Champignelle and penetrated the Grand Montagne wood. This sector is one of the most critical on the whole front for here a ■quick advance by the Americans would so cripple the German transport lines as to make a debacle practically inevitable.

Mrs. Mary E. Travis went to Monon today to visit her daughter.

TURN BACK AN HOUR ON OCT. 27

NO EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO CONTINUE DAYLIGHT SAV- , ING LAW. Washington, Oct. 17.—N0 further effort will be made by congress to continue the existing daylight saving law and the hands of the clocks will •be turned back an hour on October 27, as originally planned. This decision was reached today at a conference between congressional leaders and Chairman Baruch, of the war industries board, who had recommended that the law remain in force for the period of the war The senate recently passed a bill to continue the law in effect indefinitely and it now is pending in the house. Senator Calder, of New York, author of the original daylight bill, said after the conference today that difficulties of the railroad administration and other government agencies in arranging schedules and anticipated difficulties in getting final action on the bill by the house contributed to the decision. The war industries board urged continuation of the law particularly because of its value in the saving of fuel.

UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF TREASURY URGES PLUS SUBSCRIPTION

The Republican has received the following telegrams from W. G. McAdoo: Washington, Oct. 17, 1918. Publisher of Republican: I am deeply grateful for . the splendid support you have given to the Foprth Liberty Loan, and regret to have to ask your further assistance, but I think it important that a brief statement of about two hundred seventy-five words concerning the loan be given a prominent display in first page box if possible in your Friday issue. 1 shall greatly appreciate your assistance and co-op-eration. Statement will be wired, to you direct Thursday afternoon. - W. G. McADOO. Washington, Oct. 17, 1918. Republican, Rensselaer, Ind. Subscriptions reported and e<timated up to noon Thursday amount to four billion dollars, leaving at least two billion dollars to complete the Fourth Liberty Loan. Only two days are left within which to raise this vast sum. No country on earth but America could raise so vast a sum in so short a time. America can do it and must do it. The destinies of the world and the hopes of civilization’are centered upon America. We shall fail in everything we have fought for and hope to gain in this war if the Fourth Liberty Loan is. defeated. Let every true American citizen today examine himself under the white light of patriotism and say whether or . not he has done his utmost in this emergency. The highest obligations of duty and patriotism command every true American to go immediately to his bank or to his Liberty Loan committee and subscribe to the limit of his ability to the Fourth Liberty bonds. Don’t delay. Don’t wait to be urged. Be as Xjuick to do your part in this Fourth Liberty Loan battle as our soldiers in France are quick to obey the orders to charge the enemy. Buy Liberty bonds on the installment plan if you can not buy them for cash. Every patriotic bank will help you. If every patriotic citizen will do his duty today victory for the Fourth Liberty Loan is certain. The continued victories of our armies in Europe, the certain defeat of our enemies and the glorious triumph of the cause of liberty depend upon what the ’ American people .do in the re- ' maining two days of the Fourth 1 Liberty Loan campaign. W. G. McADOO.

MOOSE LODGE PAYS PROMPTLY

Mrs. Clara Biggs, the widowed mother of Dewey Biggs, who died in France on October 4, has received a check from the Loyal Order of Moose of this city for SIOO.OO. This is the amount paid by this order for funeral expenses for deceased members. The organization has a very large membership in this community, and like other institutions of its kind, it has a very useful mission. The order gives aid and assistance during illness and reaches out the hand of mercy to the widow and orphan. It deserves that blessing announced by Him, who said, “In as much as you have done -it unto one of the lease of these, my children, you have done it unto me.” Mrs. Biggs requests the Republican to express to the lodge and to the individual members her heartfelt thanks for the loving sympathy and for the substantial help rendered.'

OYSTERS.

Fresh oysters direct from Baltimore, for sale at the Princess Lunch. Standards 80c per quart; selects SI.OO ' per quart.

Special Stock Show Bargains V // C-M Jr W \ H 1 \ H / \ W // \H v AL I \\ .</**’* II % - HIGH TOP SHOES —12 inch, all solid leather. Steel eyelets. Genuine Goodyear welt sole CC EA SPECIAL atfV.UV WOOL JERSEYS—AII Wool “V” neck or turtle neck, Green, Khaki, Grey, Maroon, Blue. Heavy CO weight, SPECIAL at TRAVELING BAGS—FuII 18 inch black bag—Grey imitation leather lined —Genuine brass fixtures— Double handles, very strong C 4 bag. SPECIAL at Y* HUNTING COATS—22 genuine Summit hunting coats as CO 7E. long as they last at EXTRA TROUSERS —One small lot of very, very heavy All Wool, Grey worsted trousers —made out of overcoat material, unusually warm and durable. CC SPECIAL T* LEGGINS —Very heavy khaki colored duck, laced knee high. Cl water proofed, sor * * RAIN COATS —About fifteen special black, full rubberized coats. Double cape over the shoulders, assorted sizes. Will posi- CC EA tively turn the water

WORK COATS —Genuine Moleskin, pure wool lined, 36 inches long, heavy weight and CC well sewed at • ’ ▼’* SUIT CASES —264nches long and extra wide. Pure leather straps going all the way round, all fixtures made from pure brass. Steel frame. SPECIAL at... • ▼** ■- MACKINAWS —Are much cheaper than Overcoats. That’s the reason we have so many good, heavy, aU wool Mackinaws, -SR lIP in all colors, at • • • • F WEATBBB: Fair and cooler.

DIES OF PNEUMONIA

DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG WIFE AFTER A VERY SHORT ILLNESS. Martha Goff Overton, wife of David Overton, of Fair Oaks, died at the hospital in this city at 6:30 p. m., Thursday, Oct. 17. The cause of her death was influenza complicated with heart trouble . . The deceased was born in Union township January 20, 1884, and was married to David Overton October 28 1912. Martha was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Goff. She is survived by her husband, her daughter, Irene, her father, three brothers and three sisters. The sisters are Mesdames Harvel Davisson, Josiah Davisson and W. S. McConnell. The brothers are Phillip, Clarence and Frank. Funeral wiM be held at the grave in Weston cemetery at 2:00 p. m., Saturday, October 19.

FRIDAY’S WEATHER.

Probably showers tonight and Saturday, except fair tonight north portion.* / \ ;

OUR SOLDIER LAID TO REST

LIBERTY GUARDS ATTEND FUNERAL HELD AT MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY.

The funeral of Private John Stein, who died at Camp Taylor Wednesday, October 16, was held at Mount Calvary cemetery this, Friday, forenoon, at 10 o’clock. It was attended by a large number of the members of the Liberty Guard, as well as by a great crowd of relative sand friends. The- servcies were in charge of Father Christian Daniels, who was assisted by Fathers Rudolph and Albin. The Liberty Guards lined the path to the ‘grave and saluted the body of the deceased as it passed. Bugler Tobin sounded taps as the Guards stood at attention. It was a most solemn occasion. The broken-hearted parents and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all. Soldier Stein had placed his all upon the alter of his country and was ready to make the supreme sacrifice in its defense. He shall share equally the honor with the hero from the Ku aIH The honor of being the parents of a true American soldier should comfort his bereaved father and mother. His premature falling out of the ranks with many of his other comrades only intensifies our task and makes our burden heavier as well as sadder. - , Let us remember he had enlisted in the grandest army ever called upon bo defend the most sacred principles of the free peoples of the world. That enlistment shall not have been in vain, for the cause for which he stood shall be victorious and those who fall in cantonment, fort or field shall be honored in victory and glory and the triumph of right.

THOMPSON SALE BRINGS $7,000.00

The public sale held by Simon Thompson on his Union township farm Thursday, October 17, was very largely attended and the live stock and farm machinery brought good prices. One cow brought SIBO. The sale totalled the magnificent sum of $7,000.00. The auctioneer was Frederick A. Phillips, and in this sale he demonstrated bis ability as a salesman of excellent ability. Mayor Charles G. Spitler clerked the sale.

FRIDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Walter McConnell and son were brought to the hospital today with severe cases of the Spanish influenza. . , . Gordon Myers died at the hospital Thursday night. His home was in Ohio and he was brought here a week ago from Mt. Ayr, where he had been working. John Bartolomew, of Remington, was brought to the hospital today with Spanish influenza. Mae Warren and Alfred Teach were able to go to their homes today. David Wheat and Eugene Lang are improving.

COUNTY ODD FELLOWS’ MEETING CALLED OFF

Oon account of the epidemic of influenza, the meeting of the Jasper county Independent Order of Odd Fellows, which was to have been held on October 24, has been called off.

REMOVAL NOTICE. The Rapid Shoe Repair Shop has moved from West Washington street to the Hollingsworth rooms on Van Rensselaer street, just south of The Trust & Savings Bank. G. W. NAUR, Prop.

ANNUAL RED CROSS ELECTION POSTPONED

’ On account of the influenza epidemic, the annual meeting of the Jasper County Red Cross chapter has been postponed from the regular date, October 23, to Wednesday, November 20, 1918. CHARLES G. SPITLER, MRS. MYRA BEELER, President. Assistant Secretary.

POTATOES—CHOICE RIPE MIN4ESOTAS FOR WINTER STORAGE. $1.50 BUSHEL FROM CAR. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY. ROWLES A PARKER.

Cut this price list out and save money on your soap bill at EGER’S GROCERY:

Swift’s Pride Soap 5c Crystal White Soap 6c Classic White Soap .. 6c White Linen Soap 6c Kirk’s Flake White Soap... 6c Bob White Soap 6c Lenox Soap 6c Galvanic Soap 6c American Family Soap.— 7c Fels Napthr. Soap 7c P. & G. Naptha Soap ..... 7c Star Soap 7c Small Ivory Soap 7c Large Ivory Soap 11c White Line Washing Pwd.. 6c Star Naptha Wash Pwd.... 6c Large assortment of fancy toilet soap at the old price 6c

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