Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 258, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 November 1918 — Page 1

No. 258.

We Have Just Received Two Rolls 's' j. - . i ' ' . ... c - • • •* Velvet Stair Carpet * ' z ' ' ' V \ 27 Inches Wide. W. J. WRIGHT

DEMOCRATS SPRING ELEVENTH HOUR GHOST

In its issue of today the Jasper County Democrat gives much prominence in large type on the front page, to a supposed ghost in Union township , Trustee George H. Hammerton is charged with illegally expending money. Relative to the merits of the case we are not in a position to say until the facts are brought out, when «in justice to all concerned we will be glad to give the facts publicity. The facts far developed are not as stated in the Democrat that the investigation .was started by Republicans, but that an affidavit was secured from one Zack Gaesey by Frank Welsh, Democratic chairman, and his secretary, Edward Honan.

CLOSING BAN EXTENDED.

At a meeting held Friday evening by the county and city ihehlth boards it was decided that on account of a large number of new cases of influenza it would be advisable to continue the rigid order against all public gatherings until Friday,'Nov. 15. In connection with the above your attention is called to the following telegram: Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 1, 1918. Dr. .Frank Hemphill, , County Board of Health. State Board of Health closing order expires at midnight November 2. Recommend ban should not be lifted in your county except as you think advisable. Direct you confer with city health officers. Decide restrictions necessary, then advice State Board of Health. Continue daily reports. Make this public. J. N. HURTY, Secretary State Board of Health. The attention of the people of the county is directed to the above and compliance with the same is ordered. F. H. HEMPHILL, Sec. Jasper Co. Board of Health.

The Evening Republican.

Princess Lunch TONIGHT . FRESH FISH SUPPER with all the trimmings OYSTERS Shell Oyster Crackers SPECIAL DINNERS / Every Day ——————— Home Made Pies fresh twice a day We use Riverside Dairy Pure Bred Jersey Milk and Cream AU eur dishss and silverware are sterilized

VOTE FOR WILL BROWN FOR STATE SENATOR NEXT TUESDAY.

Your vote will be cast for a man who will represent the people of this community in the next legislature in an able manner and will safeguard your interests in the legislative halls at all times. As a Farmer, as a Business Man, as an employer of labor and as a workman himself his record is of the best and should commend itself to every citizen of the district. You should make it your duty as a loyal American citizen this year of all years to exercise your right of suffrage, and seek to choose men of irreproachable character, whose citizenship and loyalty is of the highest type. No Loyal American will stay away from the polls next Tuesday. k Mr. Brown is a resident of Hebron, where he is held in the highest esteem, and where he will receive almost solid support. In the primary campaign last spring he was the only candidate from outside of Lake county, and it is a significant fact that he obtained an unusually large majority. You will make no mistake if you advise your neighbor to vote for Will Brown, and also see that he does get out and vote for him on electron day.

LOAN IS OVERSUBSCRIBED $866,416,300

The final reports of the treasury department sfliow $6,866,416,300 subscribed in the Fourth Liberty Loan. This makes an oversubscription of more than $866,000,000. The number of subscribers was more than 21,000,000 persons. The department also announced that every Federal Reserve district went “over the top,” the Boston district standing first, having reached 126 per cent of its quota. The Chicago district subscribed 110 per cent of its quota. 1 You can name your price for a Ford automobile at the big Wallace & Baugh auction sale at Parr, Saturday, Nov. 2.

1 . - ■ ■•- | ■ - - vA> ' ■ ' _ RENSSELAER, INDIANA. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1918.

R. H. S. SENIOR LATEST VICTIM

INFLUENZA CLAIMS POPULAR MEMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL ' , CLASS.

Willard Zea, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Zea, of Hammond, died at the hospital this Saturday morning at -4:30 o’clock, with pneumonia following an attack of influenza. / Willard was one of the promising young-men of the city. He was a member of the senior class of the high school. He belonged to the Liberty Guards, though but seventeen years of age in September. He was an industrious young man and was employed during has spare time in the office of the Jasper County Democrat. Besides his parents the deceased is survived by two brothers and one sister, all of whom live in Hammond.

Funeral services win be held at the grave in Weston cemetery Monday, October 4, at 2:30 p. m.

ANOTHER SOLDIER BOY IS LAID TO REST

Mount Calvary cemetery was for the second time the scene of sorrow and mourning when the mortal remains of Clarence Messman were placed in their earthly tomb this Saturday morning at 10:00 a. m. Private Messman had been preceded in the draft made upon human life by the ravages of influenza by Private John Stein. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Messmlan, of this city. He had been sent to Winona two weeks ago with a group of selectmen from Newton county. Private Messman was a member of Bishop Dwenger Council Knights of Columbus, and members of that order acted as pallbearers. The funeral was of a military nature and the firing squad was from Captain A. E. Wallace’s Co. E Libertf Guards. The religious services were conducted by Rev. Father Daniels, assisted by Fathers from St. Joseph college. The funeral was very largely attended, and besides the relatives from this community there were a number from Kentland.

THE JOINT APPEAL.

•Two former Presidents of the United States—'the only former Presidents living—united in a Unique and stimulating appeal to their fellow-country-men yesterday. For years they have not been friends. In -the face of a weighty political situation they forgot differences and found common ground. Mr. Taft and Mr. Roosevelt have asked in temperate language that both of the great political parties of the nation shall have a chance to share in the work of running the nation’s business. They make this plea, they say, as Americans and not as party men. In their statement is the following declaration: > “The work of reconstruction must not be done by one man, or finally formulated according to his academic theories and ideals The President was not elected when such issues were before the people. His mandate of power was not given in the light of the momentous questions which will soon force themselves for .solution. He was elected as a peace President and because “he kept us out of war.” The American people should, therefore, place in the branch of the government charged constitutionally with adopting policies of reconstruction a congress which will not register the will of one man but fresh from the people, will enact the will of the people/’ Of course the assertion that Mr. Wilson was not chosen as a war President is true. He was elected because the people were peace loving and because the Democratic managers made much of the fact that under Mr. Wilson’s leadership peace had been maintained. To the credit of the country let it be said that the* people, while still loving peace, have demonstrated that they love honor and justice still more. However, they did not name the Democratic party for its work on the theory that it slope, one-half the people or less, would have to fight a war and then determine and control subsequent events. The job facing the nation now is the biggest job in the world- It is not a one-man job. Neither is it a one-party job. An administration composed exclusively of Republicans would be as great a calamity as an administration composed exclusively of Democrats. What is needed now, as the two former Presidents point out, is unity of action and a spirit of partnership. That can not be secured as long as a stirictly partisan appeal is made. The President should welcome Republican advice and Counsel in congress instead of resenting it.—lndianapolis News.

BANKS RECEIVE HONOR ROLLS.

The local banks are receiving their Certificates of Distinguished Service, as a result of having purchased their full quota of certificates of indebtedness assigned them previous to the Fourth Liberty loan drive. Rensselaer is in the Seventh Federal Reserve district, ibis district having taken 112 per cent of its quota.

R. L.BUSSELL IS FATALLY BURNED

PROMINENT CITIZEN DIED FROM BURNS DECEIVED WHEN OIL CAN EXPLODED.

A horrible shock was experienced by this community Friday when word reached here that Royal L. Bussell, McCoysburg, had been seriouslyourned and that his physician entertained little hope of his ery..'Mr. Bussell had arisen about six o'clock and had gone to the kitchen to start a fire in the range. He had pu J a lighted match to the kindling and was in the act of pouring kerosene upon the fire when the can exploded and the blaze swept from Mr. Bussell his clothing and so badly burned him from head to foot that the doctor, with difficulty, was able to find a place on his body large enough in which to make a hypodermic injection for the relief of the intense pain. From the suddenness of the explosion and the awfulness of the burns it is thought that there must have been some gasoline mixed with the kerosene.

Mrs. Bussell heard the explosion and rushed to the assistance of her husband. When she reached the room it was full of smoke and she at once called for help from the neighbors, many of whom lived quite near. How the building escaped being burned is a miracle. In the house with Mr. and Mrs. Bussell were their four children. The unfortunate man was brought to the hopsital in this city and was given every care and attention. He remained conscious and did not seem to be suffering greatly from his burns. He talked to his wife and other relatives. His father, Charles W. Bussell, arrived on the 1:57 p. m. train from Hammond. Royal was able to talk to him, but soon began to sink rapidly and death came at 3:30 p. m. The passing of Royal L. Bussell marks the departure of one of Jasper county’s splendid young men. He was an active church worker and his daily life measured up to his devout Christian profession. No father was more devoted to his family than Royal. His home was a happy one and love reigned supreme. He delighted to be with and assist in the care and entertainment of his children. On account of his constant devotion his bereaved widow, who was before her marriage, Miss Verna Parker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, will feel most keenly his absence from the hearthstone he has kept so pure, bright and happy. It will be a long time before the four chidren, who 'had spent so many happy hours with father, will 4 be able to be reconciled to his departure. These little ones are Lucile, age nine; Paul, age eight; Elizabeth, age four, and Edson, but one year old. Royal was the last of the three children of Charles W. Bussell and his first wife, who before her marriage was Miss Lucy; Whittaker. The deceased is survived by his wife, his four children, his father, C. W. Bussell, Iris Step-mother, of whom he was very fond, and two half brothers, Wilson, of McCoyaburg, and Elvin, who is with the colors in France.

We are accustomed in death to remember only the virtues of those who have passed to the great beyond. We do not speak of their shortcomings and human failties, but should we turn the searchlight upon the character of Royal L. Bussell we believe it would shine as spotless and bright as vt is possible for mortal man. As we have said above, he was a devoted father and husband. He was a kind friend and neighbor. He delighted in doing acts of kindness at all times. He was a dihgient and efficient servant and served his community nearly sixteen years as a rural mail carrier. We doubt if there was a single complaint in all that time. Expressions of appreciation were often heard and he was constantly rendering extra service and would receive as his reward nothing but the satisfaction and pleasure of having done a kind act. «• He was public spirited and always took a leading part in all community enterprises. He was bhe Sunday school superintendent, a constant cbttrch worker. He was chairman of the war activities of Hanging Grove township. In the Fourth Liberty loan his township was a banner corporation. His untimely death is a calamity to the whole community which he had so well and faithfully served. _ Funeral services will be held at the Osborn cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, and will be in charge of Rev. E. W. Strecker.

We must close out our big stock of general merchandise. Sale is now on and you have the opportunity to buy staple goods at greatly reduced prices. AU must go, including fixtures. Sale closes Saturday evening, November 2. Wallace &.. Baugh. Parr, Ind.

MEAT MARKERS TO CLOSE.

The butcher shops of the city wiU be closed each evening, except Saturday, at 7:00 o’clock. EIGELSBACH A SON, ROTH BROTHERS-

Hilliard &" Hamill . ■ WILL never let you buy one of their hats—not even a new STETSON—tiII both of us are satisfied we've found the RIGHT one for your face. It’s our specialty—selecting the... right hat for the right man and face; COME '< I TRY ■ them VK IH on. Mb See you HH again on SjSg , Monday ||||| Bs

MR. VOTER.

You may not think that the election next Tuesday means much of anything to you, but if you fail to go to the polls and the wrong kind of a legislature is elected to meet next winter, you and the rest of the citizens of Indiana are going to be the ones to suffer. If the state of Indiana elects a legislature that just starts in to rip things up generally and pass a lot of laws, without a due consideration of the needs of the workingman, the farmer, the manufacturer, the laborer and the employer of labor, there will be a heavy penalty to pay in unjust and burdensome taxes, and unjust laws, and the fellows who will pay are the ones who did not take enough interest to vote, or were careless in who they voted for. Especially is this true in regard to the office of State Senator, who is elected for four years. The Republicans have as their nominee Will Brown, of Hebron, a man of unquestioned integrity and character; a man who knows the need of the farmer from his own actual hard earned experience; who has been both a laborer and employer of labor, and while acting in the former capacity never lacked a job, and who as an employer never failed to see that the men he employed got a square deal, in Lake county, where he was raised and is best known they call him “Square Deal” Brown, and if he is elected next Tuesday the citizens of this county can rest assured that they will receive a square deal at his hands. , Don’t fail to vote next Tuesday—it is your duty as a loyal American citizen; and -it is also your duty io see that your neighbor gets out and votes, and when you vote, vote for Brown

FORTUNE TOLD—FORTUNE TAKEN

Rensselaer was visited by a band of real Gypsies this week, the first that have come this way for many months. This time Romany rolled into town in modern “gas” wagons instead of in their traditional horsedrawn vehicles. Although the horse trading feature was missed in'thear visit here, one could still have their fortune told. As the story goes, a young man from up north met one of gaily bedecked, brown eyed daughters of the tribe and he, wishing to know how next Tuesday’s election would come out, and what his future prospects would be, had his fortune told. Shortly after, however; he discovered that his fortune had been taken as well as told, a twenty-dollar bill was missing, so 'he immediately notified Sheriff McCoHy, who stopped the caravan when just getting ready to pull out across the Washington street bridge. In due time Sheriff McCoflly recovered the money and had ordered the Gypsies on their way, and the young' man from up north went bomb to await the great things which the fortune teller told him would happen.

WAYNE WEST DIES IN DENVER, COLORADO

A telegram was received here early this Saturday morning announcing the serious illness df Wayne West, at Denver, Colorado. About two hours later another message was received announcing the death of the young Wayne was born March 28, 1898. He spent a Urge portion of fess life in tins city. He left here about a year ago. He was a high school student before leaving. _ , Funeral arrangements will be announced later. - \

If your stock dies call me at my expense and I will call for it promptly A. L. Padgett Phone 65.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO HELP IN RELIEF WORK

The executive committee of the Jasper County Sunday School association, together with the program committee, met at the First National Bank on Tuesday evening to plan for the program of the coming county' Sunday school convention. The president of the county organization, Mr. George H. Hammerton, was unable to be present. Those in attendance were Vice Presidents Jas. N. Leatherman and W. L. Bott, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Sidney J. Ash, Rev. D. €. HaR and Dr. W. L. Myer. They are planning for a program designed to help every Sunday school member in Jasper county. Aho Jasper county plans to be counted upon in the principal Sunday school activity of North America for this year—the relief of suffering Armenians, Syrians and Greeks in Bible lands where little cMidren are hungry and homeless and helpless as a result of the Turkish atrocities incident to the war. Our plan last year for a Sunday school Christmas without a treat made it possible for our united schools to give for their comfort one million dollars. This year more schools will be enlisted and we expect to have two million dollars for this worthy purpose.

36 COUNTIES REMAIN UNDER INFLUENZA BAN

The state board of health Friday announced that its order prohibiting public gatherings because of epidemic influenza will be left on thirty-six counties where conditions are unfavorable for an immediate lifting of the full ban. The state-wide order was issued three weeks ago, and was to expire at midnight this Saturday. It will expire in fifty-six counties only. The counties where the ban will continue in full or on part are Cass, Clark, Clay, Dearborn, Elkhart, Fayette, Floyd, Fountain, Gibson, Greene, Hamilton, Hendricks, Huntington, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Kosciusko, Laporte, Lake, Lawrence, Montgomery, Noble, Orange, Porter, Putnam, Rush, Shelby, Switzerland, St. Joaeph, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Vigo, Warrick, White and Whitley. The state board will work out with county health officers in the epidemic areas arrangements whereby the ban may be lifted in parts and in places where the disease is abating beyond a dangerous situation.

THREE POUNDS OF SUGAR TO EACH PERSON

The newspapers announce that the United States Food Administration has increased the monthly household allowance of sugar for each person from two to three pounds. This order, which takes effect immediately, according to the report, provides that the entirely monthly allowance may be purchased at one time. However, Local Food Administrator Eger states that he has received no official orders to raise the allowance and local stores will sell but two pounds to each person a month as before.

RUSH TO PAY TAXES.

Monday is the last day to pay your taxes. Up to last night scarcely halt of the taxes of Jasper county had been < paid, which accounts for the big run in the treasurer’s office today. During the rush Treasurer May has as his office assistants Miss Belle Southard, the regular deputy, Mrs. George Ganne and Mrs. Agnes May.

If any of your stock dies be sura and promptly call A. L. Padgett Phone 65.

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