Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 280, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 November 1918 — Page 1

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LETTER FROM CECIL R. REES

Somewhere in France, •November 3, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Rees, Newland, Jasper county, IndDear Father and Mother: — Well, I will now drop you a few lines to let you know that I am well and enjoying army life. I suppose you are very anxious to hear from me, especially to get my you can send me a great big letter far Xmas. I would have written you v before but you know I came over wth replacement troops and did not have any permanent address so * cou'd write to you so I could get an answer. I suppose you got my cards 1 sent you some time ago. .1 must say that I am now assigned to a distinguished C. A. C. ‘battery. Wd are, as near as I can tell you, in the vicinity of Bordeaux. We have a nice location and our facilities as to roads (means of travel), food, quarters and clothing are O. K. I could write you ’ a very long letter about my top here and the surroundings, but it would take too long to censure it, so I won t iwrite very much. I* o ?’* am well and will probably Ibe home sooner than expected. Good-bye. Write soon. Your son, - PRIVATE OEOIL R. REES. e Battery C, 62 Art. C. A. C., A. A. „ Ist Army, Am. E. F. -

H. R. Kurrie came down, from Chicago today. Paul Norgor made a trip to Indianapolis today. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Steward, of Monon, were here on business today. Mrs. Della and Florence Fletcher are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Leopold. , z Mrs. Charlotte George went to Chicago today to spend the winter with .'her daughter, Mrs. Hurley Beam, Philip Kerns went to Plainfield today to bring back his son, Clifford, who has .been in the school there. George H. May, of Carpenter township, and a member of the Jasper county council, was in Rensselaer today. '

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Word was received here this afternoon that Manley Price, formerly a Rensselaer boy and a graduate of the high school here, but now a member of the Student Army Training Corps at Purdue university, had his leg broken in a football game. He 'is doing nicely in a Lafayette hospital. A Chicago man, who brought suit for divorce, based his suit on a collection of'love letters which he says he found where his wife was keeping them, in the ice box. Hereafter the Italian people may celebrate November 11 as a double holiday—the anniversary of the end of the great war, as well as the birthday of King Victor Emmanuel, For the first time in the history, of New York state women voted a t the recent election, among them Miss Rhoda Palmer, of Geneva, who cast her first vote at the age of 102. Victor Sego, of Remington, returned to Camp Jackson, S. £., Wednesday. He had been home to attend the funeral of his brother, Joseph Sego. A brother, John Sego, is rerovered from a sickness. The family of Charles W. Peck, of Remington, have been -qute ill with influenza. Mrs. Keith Spencer is still in a serious condition, but other members are reported to be improving nicely. - . . -- Letha Jewett and Zillah Huston, of •Berwyn, LU, returned to their homes today after a visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Huston. Both are teachers in the Berwyn schoolh. Miss Huston is a niece of Mr. Huston. Swiss girl singers, sometimes assisted by boys, have been giving street concerts in the principal towns and cities of the country to raise money for a fund for the comfort of the soldiers guarding the borders of Switzerland. G. L. Thornton left this morning for South Bend, where he will visit his son, George, and family. George is with the International Harvester Co. at that city. Mrs. Thornton also left this morning for Geneva, 111., where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Orle Abbott, and children.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1918.

JASPER COUNTY WAR ACTIVITIES

PROUD OF RECORD MADE DURING THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR. In the corridor of the court house in Rensselaer hangs a .large service flag presented to Jasper county iby the American War Mothers. Upon this flag are 701 stars, eleven of which have turned from blue to gold. Of the number that entered the great war, 427 twere volunteers and 274 were drafted. The soldiers and sailors have entered all branches of the service. They have scattered to all parts of the war zone. Second Lieutenant W. L Spitler is serving at Archangel, Russia, and Russell Warren was in the Italian waters with a suib-chaser. Eight men were taken out of Company M when encamped here and were sent to the Rainbow division and, with one of our first volunteers, Edward Rose, have since seen strenuous service with that great unit. Three of our naval boys have made fourteen trips across the Atlantic from New York to France. They are Don Beam, Don Wright and Herman Ames, who have been members of the LT. S. S. Von Stuben crew.

A large number of our men were commissioned in training camjps and Jasper codnty is proud of Col. George H. Healey, Captains Jerry Garland, Bradley Ross, E. L. Watson, Cope Hanley and C. Arthur Tuteur. The list of lieutenants, Sergeants and other officers in a long one. Twenty-seven young men from the county are now in Student Army Training Camps. Jasper County Honor Roll. • EARL CASTER, Camp Taylor. Died of disease December 19, 1917. WILLIAM ROY MYER, Camp McClellan, Ala. Died of Disease. . ARTHUR MURRAY, Camp Sherman, Ohio. Died of disease October, 1918. . a DEWEY BIGGS, France. Died of disease October 4, 1918. LONNIE DAVISSON, France. Died from wounds October 8, 1918. GEORGE FRITZ, Camp Taylor. Died of disease October 14, 1918. JOHN STEIN, Camp Taylor. Died of disease October 16, 1918. WILLIAM STATH, Camp Taylor. Died of disease •October 18, 1918. CLARK WARFEL, Camp McClellan. Died of disease October 19, 1918. * GEORGE GRATNER, Camp Tayor. Died of disease November 20, 1918. THOMAS VIRGIL BUDD, Great Lakes, :Hl. Died of disease March 11, 1918. Five physicians from Jasper county entered the service. They are: Drs. M. B. Fyfe of Wheatfield, Homer Hewitt of DeMotte, C. E. Johnson and M. D. Gwin of Rensselaer, all of whom are now in France. Dr. I. M. Washbum, of Rensselaer, is located at Fort Des Mones, lowa. Two girls from this county are now serving as Red Cross nurses. They are Misses Netta and Chede Jordan, both daughters of Mrs. S. L. Jordan.* . 1

Liberty Loan*. Jasper county answered every demand made upon her, whether for men, money, service or sacrifice. In the Liberty Loan drives the following amounts were subscribed: First loan, $81,700.00. Second loan, $229,600.00. Third loan, $465,400.00. Fourth loan, $526/100.00. In subscriptions to the Third Liberty loan Jasper was the banner 'county of the state. The subscription of the county was 274 per cent of its quota. There were 2,611 persons who bought bonds of this issue; 20 per cent of the people in the county were subscribers. The per capita was $35.68. These successful Liberty Loan drives were managed by James H. Chapman, as county chairman; B. F. Fendig, direcor of sales; George A. Williams, chairman of speakers’ bureau; C. M. Sands, chairman publicity committee, and Ed Lane, chairman of committee on transportation. The women’s organization was under the direction of Mrs. Judson J. Hunt, and .in each drive they exceeded their quota and assisted very much in making Jasper a banner county. " ’s. Red Cross. X. Iminediately after the declaration of war the women became interested in the work, of the Red Cross. A large number of women all over the county were busy knitting and preparing other articles for the soldiers.. Up to this date they have made 24,533 surgical dressings, 12,095 garments and 4,070 knitted articles. They have served departing soldiers with lunches and articles needed. All together Jasper county has given about $30,00 to the Red Cross. All of this has been raised by popular subscription, donations, sales and other means, except $7,500 which was appropriated by the county council out of public funds. Almost .everybody an the county has been back of this great work. The organization has been in the hands of the following: Chairman, C. G. Spitler; assistant chairman, Mrs. A. H. Hopkins; secretary, Ida Millikin and later Mrs. Myra Beeler; treasurer, J. H. Chapman and later (Continued on Page Four.) . ... —T'- .

CELEBRATES HIS 83RD BIRTHDAY

TIPPECANOE COUNTY TAKES PRIDE IN EMINENT LAWYER AND PATRIOT. Hon. Edwin P. Hammond, eminent lawyer, patriot and citizen of this community, today in a modest way celebrated the eighty-third anniversary of his birth. Judge Hammond was born at Brookville, Indiana, November 26, 1835, a son of Nathaniel and Hannah (Sering) Hammond. On the Hammond side of his genealogical tree he is descended from New England ancestry. Has father removed from Vermont to Indiana, and was married at Brookville. When yet a youth his parents removed to Columbus, Indiana, where he received such education as the common schools and the seminary at Columbus afforded. In 1854 young Hammond went to Indianapolis to accept a position as clerk in a wholesale house. During his first year thus employed he caught a glimpse of professional life and soon after began the study of law in the office of Abraham A.

Hammond and Thomas A- Nelson, of Terre Haute. The former, his halfbrother, was elected lieutenant governor in .1856 and became governor of the state, on .the death of Governor Willard in 1859. About this time, having passed a satisfactory examination, Judge Hammond entered thd senior class of Asbury university at’ Greencastle and in 1857 received the degree of bachelor of law. He soon after opened an office at Rensselaer. At that time the county seat of Jus-, per county was a country town and not inviting and yet Judge Hammond,

through strict integrity and unusual ability, became a factor in every advanced step of ‘higher ideals. Today he loves the county and its people and the people have only praise for the distinguished lawyer and good citizen. When the country was in danger of disruption by rebellion of the southern states, when our very existence as a nation was threatened, he heard, in the opening hour of the day, the. bell ringing in the old court house tower and without breakfast went across the way, surprised to find the court room half filled with men who realized somehow that war, with all it means, was inevitable. He walked to the front of the court room and delivered an address that electrified the people and that hour his career as a soldier and patriot began. He enlisted in the three months’ service, was commissioned first lieutenant of Company G, Ninth regiment, Indiana volunteer infantry, and served with-General Robert H. Milroy in West Virginia. At the expiration of his term of enlistment he returned to his home and resumed the practice of - law. He was elected to the legislature in October, 1861, representing Newton, Jasper and Pulaski counties. In August, 1862, he assisted in raising Company A, Eighty-seventh Indiana “regiment, and was commissioned captain. He rose rapidly to major and on November 21, of that year to lieutenant coloneK 'His great courage and efficiency in the civil war is tpo well known to” need repetition. Tippecanoe county claims him now. He easily ranks as one of our most distinguished citizens.—Lafayette Courier, November 26.

NOW A WESTERN CATTLEMAN.

Charles H. Porter, a native of this county and until last spring one of Jasper county’s progressive farmers, jut now a full-fledged westerner, owning and operating a large ranch near Harrison, Montana, is spending a few days here with his wife. Charles is not wearing a heavy leather band on his hat nor has he had an addition put on the rim of the same, but he is enthusiastic about the West, where cattle and hogs grow sleek and fat without wasting high priced corn, and where alfalfa is the principal diet of all stock and possibly of most of the people. Charles says that this is a great potato country and many of the tubers when full grown and ready for the table or hog pen weigh as much as five pounds, avoirdupois. Potatoes are selling at 60 cents per bushel, and this helps to provide money on which to keep up the high living. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horsewood went West with Mr. Porter and are still with him. They like the country very much but the elimate does not agree with Mr. Horsewood’s health and they will move elsewhere in a short time. Mr. Porter shipped three car loads of cattle to Chicago and came through with them v He expects to return west the first of the week. His wife and her mother, Mrs. Jay W. Williams, are planning to spend the winter in the South.

CITY TREASURER MOVES OFFICE

The office of Charles M. Sands, treasurer of the city of. Rensselaer, moved from the Stockton building to the rooms formerly occupied by Attorney W. H. Parkison in the Odd Fellows building. AH bills for light and water will be payable at tiie new location from and after Dec. 1, 1918. , CHARLES M. SANDS, V City Treasurer.

Sit isn t what you say the first, time you put the suit on—it’s what you THINK the last time you take it off. If you’re sorry to see the old suit go because it has given you such splendid service—you will want another of the same kind.. Thats why our customers come back. We neve? have to "sell** more than suit to a customer, that suit sells all the others he buys from us, because; Our Clothes Wear .

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EXTRA PULLMAN FARE RESCINDED

Washington, Nov. 28.—Elimination of the one-half cent a mile extra railroad fare for Pullman transportation effective December 1, has been decided on by Director General McAdoo. The order to be issued soon also will remove other differentials imposed by the Pullman company. This twill mean a loss to the radiroads of between $40,000,000 and $50,000,000 it is estimated. No radical changes Will be made soon in passenger train schedules or service, it was said today at the railroad administration. A few extra trains will be added to accommodate mid-winter tourist traffic to California and Florida.

160 HENS—1500 EGGS.

Mrs. H. M. Patton, Waverly, Mo., writes “I fed 2 boxes of “More Eggs to my hens and broke the egg record. I got 1500 eggs from 160 hens in exactly 21 days.” You can do as weH. Any poultry raiser can easily double his profits by doubling the egg production of his hens. A scientific tome has been discovered that revitalizes the flock and makes hens work all the time. The tonic is called Mope Eggs.” Give your hens a few cents worth of “More Eggs,” and you will be amazed and delighted with results. “More Eggs” wiU double this year’s production of eggs, so if you wish to try this great profit maker, write E. J. Reefer, poultry expert, Dept. 668, Room 668, Reefer Bldg., Kansas City. Mo., for a $1 package of “More Eggs” Tonic. Or send $2.25 today and get three regular $1 packages on special discount for a season’s supply. A million dollar bank guarantees if you are not absolutely satisfied, your money will be returned on request and the “More Eggs” costs you nothing. You take no risk. Write today. Pm a dollar bill to your letter or send $2.25 special discount for 3 packages. Or ask Mr. Reefer to send you free his poultry book that tells the experience of a man who has made • fortune out of poultry.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours nding at 7:00 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Mn. November 28 49 84 November 29 52 82 November 80 ...........48 24

HASKELLS HELD FAMILY REUNION

KINFOLK CONGREGATE AT WOLCOTT ON THANKSGIVING DAY. Frank Haskell and family and Mrs. J. H. Dunlap and two dhfldren returned from Wolcott Friday afternoon, where they had enjoyed a visit with relatives and participated in a family reunion, of which the following is an account: Once a great philanthropist said he would rather have the floral tributes that grace the casket, strewn along the pathway of life, and it is a trite saying, but nevertheless a truism. On Thanksgiving day the scene at the Hotel Wolcott, at Wolcott, of whom the genial host and hostess were the leading factors, had arranged for the Haskell family reunion, the last being held some twenty years ago at the death of Father Haskell. The day was an inclement one outside, ibut wthin Mr. and Mrs. Haskell surely made it one of the bright spots m the Jives o fthose present. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Haskell, Middleborrow, N. Y., engaged in dairy business; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Haskell, Chicago, postal service; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Haskell and two children, Nneeland and Bernard, Winamac, Ind., agriculture; Mts. Winnie Dunlap and two children, Esther and Gardiner, of Rensselaer; Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Haskell and son, William, Jr., foreman in car shops at Blue Island, residents of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Miller, Columbia City, Ind., agriculture; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Haskell, foreman in car shops at Blue Island, residents of Chicago. There were seven brothers and two sisters present, one brother and wife, residents of Colorado, were absent. This happy family and the happy boarders sat at Mrs. Haskell’s table, loaded with the staples and luxuries of the cuisine for which the genial landlady is noted, and such joy and pleasure were manifest that the occasion will not be blotted from memory’s book. ‘ Everyone present freely enjoyed the joyful occasion,* and it is the wish that such a function may be repeated in the future. These sweet, happy affairs along ife’s pathway are as milestones, bringing us nearer the peaceful goal Of life. _ Mr. and Mrs. Haskell are citizens who are possessed of that true spirit of hospitality and kindly personality, which lingers long with their guests.

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

Frank Hudson Barton, born Feb. 19, 1886, Armstrong, Di., occupation farmer, to Bessie Ridge, born May 14, 1900, Potomac, Hl., occupation housekeeper. First marriage far each.

UNION MEETING.

/■ 1 1 The regular monthly union meeting of the Protestant churches will be held at the Christian church next Sunday evening. Rev. Edward W. Strecker, of the Methodist church, will preach the sermon.

NOTICE. To all members of Prairie Lodge, No. 125, F. A A. M.: You are hereby notified that the stated meeting for the' election of officers wiM be held Monday evening, December 16, 1918. Your attendance is requested. By Order of the W. M. SPECIAL NOTICE. To all Members of Prairie Lodge, No. 125: Word baa been received that the lodge for instruction will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, instead of the 28nd, as previously announced.

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