Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 277, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 November 1918 — Page 1

No. 277.

ThanksgivingLenefit The Matinee Musicale will give a Thanksgivng Benefit at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening, November 26, at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend, bringing an offering of money or provisions for the poor. The following program will 'be given:* Song—America ' Congregation Beauties of American Indian Music ■ Mrs. J. H. Chapman Piano—(a) Dawn (lb) Whispers of the Night ~ Cadman Mis. Harry Milner Quartette —The Land of the Sky Blue Water Cadman ■ * Mirs. J. A. Dunlap, Mrs. Rex Warner, Miss Watson, Miss Daugherty ~ • Voice Selected Mrs. J. A. Dunlap Address Organ—(a) March (b) Meditation Cadman Mrs. M. D. Gwin Quartette —Song 1 of Thanksgiving—Fear Not, O Lord Rogers Mrs. English, Miss Daugherty, x Dr. Myer, Dr. Brown Song—The Star Spangled Banner Congregation Leader—-Mrs. J. H. Chapman Choral Director-—Dr. Myer Accompanist—Mrs. M. D. Gwin

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1818.

LIEUT. THOMAS AND MISS HALLECK ARE MARRIED

’ The following announcement was handed to us this morning by the parents of Mrs. Gwin Thomas, formerly Mass Lura Halleck: “Mr. and Mrs. A. Halleck announce the marriage off their daughter, Lura, to Lieutenant Harvey G. Thomas, NoHospital No. 2, Staten Island, New York.” Lieut. Thomas is the son of County Surveyor and Mrs. George- Thomas, of Monticello. Lieut. Thomas has just returned from France, where he /was severely wounded during the summer. Mrs. Thomas is the daughter off Attorney and Mrs. Abraham Halleck, off this city. She is a graduate of theRensselaer high school and Indiana State university. She has a splendid position in Washington, D. C. The Republican and a host off friends extend to this young couple congratulations and best widhes.

LIBERTY GUARDS WILL BE DISBANDED SOON

Dissolution of the Liberty Guards is expected to take place soon, perhaps December 2. The disbanding of the organization will come about by proclamation of the Governor. The organization consists of 192 companies, comprising about 15,000 men in all parts of Indiana. Harry B. Smith, adjutant-general of Indiana, is comimander-inTchief of the guard. It was formed at the request of the Governor early in the war and prepared many persons for military service 'before they were drafted. It is an organization distinct from the state militia and wholly non-combatant.

INFLUENZA AT ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE

One new case of influenza was reported at St Joseph college today. The last victm is one of the sisters, and she is the eighth to tbe attacked jy the epidemic. With the exception of about three the decline. About three patients are patients the disease seems to be on still in a very critical condition.

KENTLAND SERGEANT KILLED IN ACTION

Tuesday afternoon’s casualty list contained the name of Sergeant Ralph V. Burns, of Kentland, as killed in action.

NEWSPAPERS RAISE PRICES TO MEET INCREASED COSTS

For< Worth, Texas, Nov. 25.—New increases in subscription rates have been announced by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the prices being raised from 10 to 15 centd a week by carrier and from 2 to 5 cents a copy on the street) The yearly rate leas been increased from $7.50 to $9. This is the second advance made during the year. Houston, Texas, Nov. 25.-—The Daily Chronicle has increased its price's to 3 cents a copy when purchased from newsboys or at newsstands. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Nov. 25.—The price of the Evening Star has been increased from 12 to 15 cents a week and to 3 cents a copy. Dealers are charged SI.BO a 100 instead of $1.20. Richmond, Va., Nov. 25.—The Tjmes-Dispatch has advanced its price for the daily edition to 3 cent sa copy. Spokane, Wash., Nov. 25.—The Spokane Spokesman - Review and Chronicle 'has announced an increase in subscription prices from 10 to 15 cents a week. The price of the Chronicle has been raised from 2 to 3 cent sa copy.

BAPTIST CHURCH.

There will be meetings each night this week at the Rensselaer Baptist church. Rev. S. E. Hamilton, of Indianapolis, who is an evangelist in our denomination, is a forcible speaker. You will want to hear him. His subject tonight is, "A Burning Heart.” The church is glad to invite all of its friends and all of the .people of Rensselaer into these services. D. C. HILL, Pastor.

MECHANIC BREAKS ARM.

Ray Anderson, who is employed as a mechanic at the Kusboske garage, While cranking an automobile today •broke his right arm near the wrist. The physician .who attended to the injury reports that Mr. Anderson will' •be laid up for three weeks or more.

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES. Floyd Gratner was operated on for enpyema. His condition is encouragAM other patients are doing nicely. In last night’s paper we said that Harold Littlefield was ordered overseas. His father went to Camp Scott to see him before he left, and while there a message was received from Washington to disband the company and demobilize Thursday and send the boys to their homes Friday. The company was ail packed and ready to leave Wednesday when this order came. .. I - ? .-, ■ ♦ Mrs. Charles Porter, Abraham Halleck, Mose Leopold and William Traub are Chicago goers today. ■’: 4 . ' '’ * .-.'-•xrw * r

INTERESTING LETTER FROM SERGEANT ANDREW HURLEY

Camp Taylor, Ky., November 22, 1918.Dear Folks:— Will answer your letter I receive* a few days ago. lam getting along fine and dandy now since the “flu” is almost over. I don’t have to woric nearly so hard. At one time while the “flu” was so bad I was in charge of nine kitchefis and dt surp kept me busy keeping them going. We were feeding about 3,000 patients. But now I am in charge off the nurses’ home and it is somewhat different, but at times I think dt is as hard to please the 200 women as all the 3,000 men I was feeding an the Emergency hospital. ";•?-£.■•■• • Now that the war is over I suppose the boys will soon be going home. I don’t know just yet when I wiM be discharged, but hope it will be soon. They are discharging the officers’ school now. They discharged' about 500 today «nd will discharge more each day. Everybody seems anxious to get home. Work here is going on just the same as it did before the war was over.. The new hostess’ house is nearly done, and will sure be some fine place when finished. Tomorrow Louisville is putting on a big patriotic parade. It will be one

of the largest in the history of the city. Nearly every business place in the city is taking part. Most of Camp Taylor will be there. . I wish you foils were here to see it. Louisville is sure a patriotic city. They have gone over the top in each of the Liberty Loans, Red Cross drives, and in fact everything to help the khaki boys, and since the war is over some one suggested a monument in memory of the boys that had lost heir lives “over there,” and in a few hours they had give nthousands of dollars to 'build it. They are going to put all of the Louisville boys names on this monument whether they died fighting or from other causes. I think in the next thirty days there will be a lot of homes made glad, for >y that time our boys will nearly all be home. But, alas! Ttyere are many homes where there will be no glad home-coming. The light-hearted ad that so bravely bid his folks and friends good-bye is sleeping peacefully in some foreign land, and to heir memory the good people of Rensselaer should erect a monument. During the worst of the “flu” here have seen as many as a hundred caskets taken past my office a day. Those were the days to make a fellow wish he was at home. - Well, I expect I had 'better close for this time. Will write and tell you all about the parade next week. Tell all my friends to write me a line. I am as ever, your son, ✓ Sergt. Andrew Hurley. . General Del., Louisville, Ky.

BLOSHE VISM SPREADING. BEWARE!

Red flags are all right when they are two-thirds white and blue. We do not care to take our red straight. Bolshevism thrives best on autocratic soil. Hunger is. its strongest ally. Russia started with a peaceful revoution and a moderate government. This was followed by socialism, then anarchy. The tyranny of the mob and the assassin has superseded the tyranny of the Czar and the grand dukes. Germany and Austria are headed toward anarchy. They are hungry. If they can be properly and quickly fed, they may sober up. America, France and Britain are well fed and have liberal governments. They ca navoid Bolshevism if they are careful. Discourage radicalism. Respect law and order. »

STATION AGENTS GET MORE.

Washington, Nov. 25.—8 y an ord-, er of Director-General McAdoo railroad station agents today got a general wage increase of >25 a month above the rate prevailing January ! last, with a minimum of >95 a month. Eight.hours is to be regarded a day’s work, with pro rata pay for two hours’ overtime, and time and onehalf for services above-ten 'hours. The order affects about 2,500 station agents who are not telegraphers and who consequently were not coA ered by the recent wage increase for telegraphers. The wage advance does not apply to men paid >3O or less a month for special services requiring only a part of their time. Exceptions also are made for a few agents who receive >SO or less a month, for whom a straight advance of >25 is granted, without application of the >95 minimum. ' The wage increase order ’was the first official document signed 'by Mr. McAdoo following the announcement of his resignation on the ground of inadequate pay for cabinet officers.

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the friends for their words of kindness, the beautiful floral offerings and the use of automobiles at the funeral and burial of our mother, Mrs. Jennie Wishard. The Wishard Family.

NOTICE. - The barber shops will -be closed all day Thursday, but will stay open Wednesday evening as long as business permits. ■Wood & ILreater. . Charles Jacks. . Calvin Cain. - Freeman Wood.

Compare Our Prices With the Prices You Have Been Paying! Overalls - - $1.75 Work Shirts - SI.OO Canvas Gloves - 17 l-2c Knit Caps - - . 75c 14 oz. mitts - - $1.75 Work Shoes - $4.00 Rockford Sox - 17 1-2 Mackinaws - - SB.OO Corduroy Pants - $4.50 Wool caps - - $1.50 Jerseys - - z- $3.00 Moleskin Pants - $4.00 Leather Jackets - $10.50 Wool Gloves - -60 c Not Sale Prices But Just Our Regular Prices. •< ; '' : ' wunni Partly cloudy.

STORES WILL CLOSE THANKSGIVING DAY

It is understood that a number of the business houses of the city will be closed all day Thursday, Thanksgiving, and that all will be closed in the afternoon. • The elevators have given notice that they will permit their forces to enjoy Turkey Day free of labor. Should the very pleasant weather continue there should be some very largely attended football games on that date. It is understood that there is to be a battle royal at'Kentland between the high school at the capital of the county and Morocco, the metropolis of the northern part of the county.

STATE CONVENTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The state convention of the Indiana County Commissioners association wifi be held at Logansport on the 4th, 5t hand 6th of December. The dates for this convention were originally set for early November, but postponement was necessary on account of the influenza quarantine. Special interest is felt throughout the state in the proceedings of this year, as many very important mat>. tens in regard to road construction and other county activities will be discussed and acted upon. A very large attendance and a very interesting meeting seems

CITY SCHOOLS WILL BE IN SESSION

On account of the great amount of time already lost on account of the influenza, the Rensselaer city sdhools will continue in session Thursday and Friday of tins week. C. Ross Dean, Superintendent.

TUESDAY’S WEATHER. Forecast: Partly cloudy north, probably rain or snow south portion tonight and Wednesday., Slightly wanner tonight central portion. Temperature: Maximum for the twenty-four hours ending at 7:00 a. m. was 41 and the minimum was 19.

It W of your stock dies be sure and promptly call A. L. Padgett Phone <5. All home print today. Read the indde pages.

BALLARD MADE GOOD ADDRESS

CRAWFORDSVILLE ATTORNEY RENDERED SAVING STAMP SALE PLEA.' There was a fair sized crowd at the Methodist church Munday night to hear the address of the Hon. Emerson C. Ballard, made in the interest of the War Saving campaign in this county. Judson J. Hunt, chairman of the War Saving Certificate campaign, presided at the meeting. Rev. E. W. Strecker, who had formerly been a neighbor of Attorney Ballard, introduced the speaker. The address was one of the very best ever doliverd in th city. The attorney placed his appeal upon high ground and said that the real test off our patriotism is now when the enthusiasm of battle is past. He said that the war had been fought for invisible things and that the blessing secured by this nation demanded by our Declaration off Independence were to be extended to ail humanity. Freedom and equality were to be. granted to all individuals and nations. He urged the people to get back off the War Savings movement and to come through at least on a 100 per cent basis. He asked that all make a subscription off which they can feel justly proud and can look the boys square in the face when they come home. The organ numbers by Mrs. M. D. Gwin and the community singing led by Dr. W. L. Myer, were enjoyed by aH present

CITY COUNCIL MEETS.

Mayor C. G. Spitter and the city eouncilmen, with the exception off Councilman Frank Tobias, met in regular bi-monthly meeting Monday evening. - On account of the large number off city lights being broken the council instructed the city attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the use of sfing-riwts, air rifles and making it unlawful to break street Kghts or parts thereof. The financial committee made their report, which was approved. ■ii ■■■■■—in i■■ i min •

DANCE AT FAIR OAKS.

There wiM be a dance at Gundy’s iaH in Fair Oaks Saturday night, the ast day of November. Splendid music has been provided and a general good time is expected. You are cordially invited to be present. Fred Thomas.

ELEVATORS CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY

Notice is here by given that both of the grain elevators in this city will be closed on Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day. AH patrons are requested to be governed accordingly. W. <3. Babcock. The Farmers Grain Co.

a NOTICE. To all members of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, F. 1 A. M.: You are hereby notified that the stated meeting for the election of officers will be held Monday evening, December 16, 1918. Your attendance is requested. • By Order of the W. M. SPECIAL NOTICE. To ail Members of Prairie Lodge, < No. 125: Word bee been received that the lodge for instruction will be heSd on Tuesday, December 3rd, instead of the 28nd, as previously announced. STARTHEATRE —The House of Good Picture*— TODAY MRS. VERNON CASTLE "THE MARK OF CAIN” The Path* New., giving all th* Latest World Events.

WEDNESDAY— A Seven Act Peralta Play With BESSIE BARISCALE “MADAM WHO” THURSDAY— A«_ n - □peciai w oria-Draay rrogrßiu See MADGE EVANS And JOHN IE HINES I "NEIGHBORS” A Five Act Drama A GOOD COMEDY

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