Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 272, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1918 — Page 1

No. 272.

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PARENTS CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING

The following article has reference to the parents of John W. Walker, formerly the reporter of the JasperNewton circuit court: • Bloomington, Ind., Nov. 19.—Mr., and Mrs. John W. Walker celebrated i their golden wedding anniversary here today. They have lived the entire fifty years in Bloomington. Mr. Walker is 76 years odd and his wife is 74. He is a veteran of the Civil war and one of the city’s most substantial citizens and was a contractor and carpenter until his retirement a few years ago. The children are George W., of this city; Norman, manager of the Associated Press bureau at El Paso, Tex., and John*and Charles, of Tucson, Ariz. The wedding of the. couple took place in the Methodist' icburch, which was located fifty years ago on West Sixth street. The celebration today was made all the more enjoyable for the venerable couple by the arrival of their son, Norman Walker, from El Paso, and scores of telegrams and flowers from relatives and friends. A gold loving cup was presented the couple by their children. Among the telegrams of kindly felicitations was one from Mexican .Consul General Garcia to the United States, a special friend of Norman Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Walker held open house all day to their hundreds of Bloomington friends.

NEWSPAPERS FIND IS NECESSARY TO RAISE PAPER RATES

Ft. Wayne, Ind., Nov. 19.—Fort ■7 Wayne newspapers have announced an increase in their subscription price from 2 cents to Bzcents,8 z cents, or 15 cents a Week delivered by carrier. The price of paper has gone up 100 per cent and this, together with other large increases in the cost of publication, are announced as reasons for the change, if the newspapers are to be kept up to the standard heretofore maintained.

Ut any of yourstodk <Uus be j sure and promptly call A. L. Padgett. Phone 65.

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COL. HEALEY WRITES FROM FRANCE

The following item is taken from the Indianapolis Star, the Nov. 20th issue, the article of their Washington, D. C., correspondent, Everett C. Watkins: “A letter received here yesterday by friends of Col. George H. Healey, commander of the 151st Infantry Regifnent of gave further , details on the death of Capt. Austin L. Loer, of Evansville, Ind., inteUi'gence officer of the Healey regiment, who succumbed t®. influenza while on board transport en route to France last month. Four Indiana men of the 38th Division also died aboard ship from the same cause. The dead enlisted men include Private David L Bums, of Goodland, Ind., a member of the 137th Field Artillery. Capt. Loer was a newspaper man at Evansville before he entered the National Guard service. His home originally was at Marion.”

IRON CROSSES CHEAP NOW.

Paris, Nov. 19.—The iron crosses which the'former German Emperor so lavishly bestowed during the war now are being sold in Germany for five pfennings, or about one American cent apiece, a telegram from Amsterdam says. ,/

Wanted, for farm, and will pay a premium above market price, for 75 to 100 young Buff Orpington hens. Phone 287 how many you have, or call on B. Fprsythe. The Baptist church will hold a cottage prayer meeting .tonight at the home of Mrs. C*. Ramey, on North Jefferson St. Anyone wishing to see mo will find me at Trust 4 Savings bank on Saturday afternoons. H. O. Hams. Phone 124. Mr. and Mrs. Garret Watetra, who live on one of the Otis ranches east of Roselawn, (brought their baby here today to be treated by a Rensselaer physician.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20. 1918.

THE COUNTY CONFERENCE _ _ ' -< •-•' Of the Christian Churches of Jasper County will be held at the Christian > Church in Rensselaer, Indiana, Saturday, November 23rd, Commencing at 10 o’clock a. m. The following program wiM be presented: ; ■ £ ' ' ■ FORENOON. 10:00 —Devotional. ... m 10:15—-Report of County Work, including Church, S. S., C. E. and C. W. B. M. Discussion. The Christian Church in this County, Its Power and Possibilities— Rev. Thorpe, pastor of the Christian Church, Remington, Indiana. 7 Discussion. - . ' x Appointment of Committees. . Adjournment. > AFTERNOON. .I:3o—Devotional.. . 1:45—Election of Officers. . , 2:oo—The Missionary Budget—Rev. R. C. Dillman, District Evangelist, Brook, Indiana. 77 2 ;30—Women’s Work in the Church—Mrs. Liddell. 3:oo—Sunday School Address —Rev. J. F. Ashley, pastor of the Christian Church, Monticello, Indiana. Adjournment. ■' • -• ’-j'A < EVENING. 7:00—Devotional. 7:3o—The Church and Young People—Rev. R. R. O’Haver, Swayzbe, ■< " Indiana. ' B:oo—The Church in the Present Crisis—Rev. R. C. Dilhnan. The members of the Christian Church in this county are urged' to be present. -7. ' * F, , - .

HAS RECEIVED MILITARY MEDAL

RENSSELAER BOY HONORED FOR BRAVERY SHOWN - IN BATTLE, Fred H. Hamilton, who is in a hospital for facial injuries in London recovering from wounds received in 'battle, has been given a military medal inThonor of his deeds of valor while charging upon the German lines in France. • The medal was given for his remaining at his post of duty after being wounded and for saving the crew of his armored car by getting out of same and cranking it after it had stopped -within the German lines. Fred was with the Canadians on the drive out from Arras and Lens. He was operating a motor machine gun in an armored car which wap leading the infantry attack. In the forenoon he was hit by a piece of shrapnel and wounded. He remained with the car and operated his machine gun. In the afternoon of the same day, which was about Sept. 1, the soldier driving the armored car allowed the engine to stall. They were well out in the German lines and the fire from the enemy was very heavy, (but Fred jumped out of the car and cranked it with machine gun bullete flying all about him. He was nideed twice but not seriously, but a third which .went through his right jaw, put him entirely out of business. For this act which came very near costing him his life, the Canadian government has presented hint a •military medal for bravery upon the field of

battle. - . . _ , _ A letter received from Fred Tuesday evening, which was written on October 31, says that he will possibly be at the hospital two months longer. A picture received of him taken after his injury shows that his face will be but slightly marred, but his jaw bone is still badly shattered. His wound is a very painful one, but with the skill of the London surgeons it is though! that his daw.can be restored to normal condition Fred enlisted in the Canadian army in Winnipeg in May, 1916, asn motor machine gunman. Six months later he was in the. trenchej in France. He saiw continued active service until the Boche put him out of business Sept. 1 with a machine gun bullet m the -

Through this strenuous service and since his wound he has been uncomplaining and always writes in the very happiest mood. His one great desire is that his mother should not worry. He has insisted from the first that he would come through and return, safe and sound.

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BRIDGE PLANK.

—/, We are unloading a car of white oak bridge plank from Arkansas. J. C. Gwin & Co. The next excursion to the Rio Grande Valley, T&s. will leave Chi~e«o at 9:30 a. m. Nov. 29. This is a 37500 mile trip, the grandest you ever made. Don’t miss it Harvey Davisson.

BIG CAMPAIGN AGAINST FEAR

COURSE IN COMMON SENSE IS URGED TO COMBAT INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. Des Moines, lowa, Oct 28.— -A. course in common sense and the basic ideas of Christian faience, and an editorial policy for newspapers directed against fear, was urged at a meeting here recently of a committee of business and professional men which 'have virtually been in charge, of the city during the so-called influenza epidemic. Dr. W. C. Witte, city sanitarian, is charman of the committee. The membership includes James R. Hanna, former mayor; K. C. Thornburg, superintendent of schools; C. L. Herring, of the Greater Des Moines committee; Marshall Miller, president of the Trades and Labor assembly; Ralph Faxon, secretary of the chamber of commerce; Charles Sawerude, druggist, and Dr. Granville, Ryan, R. D. Baker and Thomas F. Duhigg. Thfe city has been under rigid quarantine for a minimum period of two weeks, all' schools, colleges, churches, theatres and amusement places (having been closed to prevent further spread of the alleged epidemic. The fact that soldiers and officers at Camp Dodge who are Christian Scientists have not been affected by the epidemic, was. called, to the comfmittee’s attention at the meeting by Mr. Miller. “There is no question,” said Dr. Witte, “that by a right attitude of mind these people have kept themselves from illness. I have no doubt that many persons have contracted the disease through fear.

“People can deceive themselves into thinking they have any disease on the calendar, and doubtless many of them have thought themselves into their graves.” ■ ' , / A recommendation that newspapers prepare editorials citing the-hmnunity which Christian Scientists enjoy from influenza, and urging'the use of common sense and a calm attitude of mind in conquering fear of infection was made by W. H. Byers, corporation counsel for the city. The recommendation was endorsed by the committee as a whole; and newspapers were asked to quote the committee to that effect.

“Entirely too much publicity has been given to supposed symptoms of the so-caHed Spanish influenza,” was Mr. Byers further comment, “and I would recommend that if anything be printed in regard to the disease it be confined to simple preventative measures —something constructive, rather than destructive.” “Fear is the first thing to be overcome, the first step in conquering this ‘epidemic,” said Dr. Witte. “I am dbt a Christian Scientist, but I believe en application of their principles will mar terially aid in preserving the health of this community. They did not originate with the Scientists, but are to be found by anyone who will take the trouble to read his bible. “In my work in infected communities, I have always found Scientists the first to comply with fundamenta suggestion of sanitary conditions, am the first t ©comply with fundamental health Salt Lake Herald.

PAY DR. WASHBURN.

AU persons indebted to me are hereby notified that all—counts have been left at the First National Bank of Rensselaer, and you are requested to call at once and make settlement. Dr L M. Washburn.

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BRITISH CASUALTIES IN WAR TOTAL 3,049,991 MEN

London, Nov. 19.—British casualties during the war, including theatres of activity, totaled 3,049,991, it was announced in the house of commons today by James lan McPherson, pariimentary secretary for the war office. Of this number the officers killed, wounded or missing aggregated 142,634 and the men 2,907,357. The ;otal losses in the fighting on the Franco-Belgian front were 2,719,652. The total of British losses in killed on all fronts during the war was 658,665. Of these 87,836 were officers and 620,829 were men. Of the wounded 92,644 were officers and 1,939,478 were men. Of the missing, including prisoners, 12,094 were officers and 847,051 were men. The figures given include troops from India and the Dominions. In Egypt the total losses were 57,853. Those killed or who died of wounds were 15,892, comprising 1,098 officers and 14,794 men. The wounded totaled 38,078, comprising 2,311 officers and 35,762 men. The missing and prisoners totaled 3,888, comprising 183 officers and 3,705 men. The total casualties in France were 2,719,642. Of this total 32,769 officers were killed and died of wounds or other causes and 526,743 men. The wounded totaled 1,833,345, comprising 83,142 officers and 1,750,203 men. The missing, including prisoners, totaled 326,695, comprising 10,846 officers and 315,849 men. ' In Italy the British losses totaled 6,738. Of these 86 officers and 941 men were 'killed; 334 officers and 4,612 men were wounded. Of (these 765 missing, 38 were officers and 727 men. . .. In the East African campaign the total casualties were 17,823. Of this total 9,104 were killed or died, comprising 380 officers and 8,724 men. A total of 7,754 were wounded, comprising 478 officers and 7,276 men. Che missing and prisoners totaled 967, In other .theatres the total casualties were 3,297. Of this number 138 officers and 1,373 mien were wounded and 51 officers and 908 men were missing or prisoners. In addition to the grand total of deaths, there were 19,000 deaths from various causes, among troops not forming any part of the expeditionary force. - ‘ >

MORE ABOUT LIEUT. FLEMING.

Rev. J. Budman Fleming has received a copy of the Franklin, Penn., | Evening News, whicn gives much space to Lieut. Frank R. Fleming, who was killed in action in France on October 11. Among other things the Account mentions the following: - Ueut. Fleming would have been 24 years old if he ’had lived until Oct. 14. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Fleming, and was born in Franklin, Penn. ___ He was graduated from the Franklin high school m 1914. Having taken a course in physical training at Silver Lake, N. Y., he became instructor *n the Buhl Club at Sharon in 1915. He was released from this position in less than a year to go to Detroit, Mich., where he took up motor construction in an automobile factory. From Detroit he and James C. Richey, now a sergeant in Co. F, went to New Brunswick, N. J., to follow similar work, and were there when the Mexican trouble .was started m 1916. Both young men immediately returned to Franklin and enlisted in Co. F, going to the border and serving until 1917. Fleming returned to New Brunswick, but left there and went to Lafayette, Ind., in response to &noffoY of physical instructorship m Purdue university. The offer appealed to Fl emi ng but the imminence of wat Wd to his declination, with the understanding that the position would be open to him after the war. At the time of his death he was a lieutenant in Co. M, 112th Regiment, and received wounds resulting tn his death while fighting in the drive 1 through the Argonne Forest

INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC IS GROWING SERIOUS

Indianapolis, Nov. 19.— Aeeamng to reports received by the state noara of health, influenza-pneumonia, conditions in Indiana were more serious today. Forty-two counties reported a total of 1,506 new cases, the largest number reported in twenty-four hours for two weeks. In this city 282 nicer cases were reported by physicians during the day. Nine deaths were reported.

BIRTH AND DEATH AT HOSPITAL

I daughter, Mary Margaret McFarland, was born this forenoon to Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord McFarland. THw mother is a daughter of Michael Kanne, and the father is the eon of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McFarland. Joseph Sigo, aged twenty-six years, died at the hospital about 11:30 p. m. Tuesday. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Sigo, ana is survived by a son about three years of age. . wife died about a year ago. The cause of his-death wee influenza.

WEDNESDAY'S WEATHER. - - — (Forecast: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; probably rain southwest portion, slightly colder north portion. Temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7:00 a. m. was maximum 48 and minimum 36.

NOTICE. To all members of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, F. 4 A. M.: < You are hereby notified that the stated meeting for the election of officers win be held Monday evening, December 16, 1918. Your attendance is requested. By Order of the W. M. NOTICE. ' On Monday, December 2, 1918, there will be held a lodge for instruction in the hall of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, F. & A. M., beginning at 1:30 o’clock p. m. All members requested to be present. By Order of the W. M. NOTICE NOT TO TRESPASS. Notice is hereby given that you are forbidden to trespass or hunt on our premises. • HARRY S. COOK, JOSEPH L. GALEY.

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