Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 288, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1918 — Page 1

No. 288.

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THE DAY’S WORK.

The AH Highest—" Crown Prince, have you had those aged Belgian peasants Shot for insubordination? Crown Prince—Yes, papa. “Have our enemy’s base hospitals been thoroughly bombed?” , “Yes, papa.” “Are cities we are retreating from being destroyed?” “Yes, papa.” . . j “Are our prisoners being starved and beaten as usual?” “Yes, papa.” . . “Are our soldiers decorating their bayonets with the bodies of Belgian children?” “Yes, papa.” i “Are we still shipping the young Womanhood of France and Belgium into 'Germany for slavery and worse? “Yes, papa.” “Very well, then tell the staff to come in to prayers.”—Life.

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TWAS 9 BELOW ZERO DECEMBER 10, 1917

A year ago yesterday the official thermometer registered 9 degrees below zero and there great suffering from the cold. Many people were without fuel and it Was impossible for local dealers to supply the demand. Yesterday that same thermometer at St. Joseph college registered 56 degrees above zero, a difference of 65 degrees in the temperature. Last night there were heavy rain showers. There was no suffering from the cold. Last year there was cold weather —this year the “flu.”

RED CROSS BENEFIT POSTPONED

The benefit for the Red Cross, which was to have been given Thursday, has' been postponed indefinitely. The high school Red Cross girls will give the entertainment just as soon as the influenza epidemic subsides. Tickets previously sold can be used at that time.

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

The following are influenza patients at the hospital: Mrs. W. S. Parks, Mrs. Daniel Lakin, Granville Moody, Jr., Simon Thompson, Chauncey Wood and little Ralph Humes. None of these are in a critical condition. Miss Jean ‘Jones went to her home Monday. .r. . Mrs. Alva Potts is still in a critical condition. Mrs. John Price is slightly improved. Floyd Gratner continues to improve and may go to 'his home in a short time. Miss Luvie Gunyon was called to Monon on account of infltifenza in the family of her aunt.

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Wilson Asks Every American To Unite With the Red Cross

Washington, December 9.—Every American is asked to help send a Christmas greeting to the whole human family by joining the American Red Cross during the Christmas roll call week, December 16 to 23, in a proclamation, prepared by President Wilson 'before he sailed for Europe. The proclamation follows: • sii_!*To the American people: x < .“One year ago 22,000,000 Americans, by enrolling as members of the Red Cross ait Christmas time, sent to the men who were fighting out battle oversea a stimulating message of cheer and good will. They , made it dear that our people were of their own free choice united with their •govamnwut in the determination not only to wage war with the instruments of destruction, but also by every means in their power to repay the ravages of the invader and sustain, anew the spirit of the army and of the homes which they represented. The friends of the American Red Cross in Italy/ Belgium and France have told, and will tell again, the story of how the Red Cross workers restored morale in the hospitals, in the camps, and at the cantonments, and we ought to be very proud we have been permitted to be of service to those whose sufferings and whose glory are the heritage of humanity. * “Now, by God's grace, the Red Cross Christmas message of 1918 is to be a message of peace as well as a message of good will. But peace does not mean that we can fold our hands. It means further sacrifice. We must prove conclusively to an attentive world that America is permanently aroused to the needs of the new era, our old indifference gone forever. “The exact nature of the future service of the Red Cross will depend upon programs of the associated governments, but there is am-mediate need Wajr for every heartening word and for every helpful sendee. We must lot forgeMhat our soldiers and our sailors are still under orders and still ■nave duties to perform of the highest consequence, and that the Red Cross Christmas membership means a great deal to them. The people of the saddened lands, moreover returning home today, where there are no homes, must have the assurance that the hearts of our people are with them in the dark and doubtful days ahead. Let us, so far as we can, help them back to faith in mercy'and in future happiness. “As president of the Red Cross, conscious in this great hour of the value of such a message from the American people, I should be glad if every American would join the Red Cross for 1919, and thus send forth to the whole human family the Christmas greeting for which it waits and for which it stands in greatest need. WOODROW WILSON.”

CELEBRITIES COMMISSIONED

STAGE, BAR, SPORTS AND BUSINESS REPRESENTED AT CAMP POLK. , Seventy-nine student officers of the Camp Polk Officers’ Training Camp yesterday afternoon received their commissions as second lieutenants in the tank corps reserve, and took the oath to uphold the constitution and fulfill their duties as officers in the presence of Col. W. H. Clopton, Jr., commanding officer of the camps. The news that the men were to receive their commissions before discharge was received in a general order several days ago, 'but the necessary papers were not ready until yesterday afternoon. Today the men will receive their commission papers and their discharges, and leave here for their homes. % Last night the men appeared for the first time as officers. Immediately after the company was dismissed at camp yesterday afternoon, an anxious group surrounded Lieut. Schuler B. Marshall, commanding officer of the O. T. C., asking’ if they might wear their insignia. The answer was affirmative. Celebrities are a common matter in the tank corps, but in this particular bunch of men there are more than a few. William H. Parkinson, widely known Indiana attorney, is one; Fred E. Dunworth, former auditor of the Sante Fe railroad, is another. Charles W. Reynolds, one of the group, is receiving his second commission. He was a 'captain in the regulars, and resigned to join the sank corps. The theatrical profession, both leg.timate and movie, are represented. Sergeant-Major W. A. S. Douglas is nationally known as a directorof motion pictures, having “Perils of Pauline” and many other films to his credit. N. K. Kaiser, a new lieutenant, is known to the screen world as Norman Kerry. He formerly played opposite Mary Pickford. Burton C. Green, eon of Irene Franklin, vaudeville headliner, is another new officer.

Then come two all-American football players: Philip Lewis, of Notre Dame, and E. P. King, tackle and later coach at Purdue university. Among the others are H. J. Beste, New York broker; Adolph Busch Magnus, grandson of Adolph Busch, manufacturer of a well-known drink; Benjamin E. Cohen, another attorney, from Chicago; and «K. I. .Herman, many times a millionaire and head of the K. I. Herman manufacturing company. Some delay was encountered in finding a copy of the oath that the linen -were to take, and it was nearly 5:30 when Sergeant J. Wainschenk gave the command to fall an. Col. Clopton was already present. Lieut. Marshall called the roll and administered tiie oath, and then Col. Clopton stepped forward. L He began by congratulating the men on their becoming officers, and added his regret at not having been in closer contact with the men in the camp. “I *ent over the course of study,” he said. “It was short, but at the time this camp was formed we expected to send across every officer and man in the camp by the middle of this month—during December. * • “Of course, we all have our per-

“FATHER’S LETTERS” COMING

Paris, December 9.—Three shipments of home-bound mail from the American army totalling 8,500,000 letters left ‘France between November 26 and December 2. The previous week’s mail numbered 6,000,000 letters. The increase is believed to be due’ to the “father’s 'letters,” which ‘the men in the army had Been asked to write on November 24, the fathers at home ‘being likewise requested to write to their sons on that day. The Stars and Stripes, the official newspaper of the American expeditionary force, which organized- the plan, says all the letters* will be delivered before Christmas.

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

Charles C. Rhoades, born Rensselaer Nov. .25, 1898, occupation mechanic, father’s . name Charles W. Rhoades, mother’s maiden name Eva Jane Townsend; being under age parents gave consent, and Gertrude M. Foley, born Tolone, Mo., June 11, 1897, occupation stenographer; father’s name John H. Foley, mother’s maiden name Ora Wangner. First marriage for each.

Prof. William Schanlaub, superintendent of the Newton county schools, spent Monday night here with his parents, Mr. and Mirs. John Schanlaub. He is visiting the schools in the north end of his county. —* Private Basil Hall, of the northern part of the county, arrived here last night from Camp Grant, where he had been mustered out of -the service. He left here September 3 iwith the group of selectmen. Mrs. J. H. Long returned from Lafayette Monday evening, where she had been with 'her daughter, Bernice, who has an attack of the “flu.” Bernice is still confined to her bed, but She is thought to be improving. What’s become o’ th’ ole time belle that used t’t write in your autograph album, “When duty with her golden key unlocks th’ past, remember me”? Th’ trouble with farmin’ is that tiler’s alius somethin’ you ought t’ be doin’. —Abe Martin in Indianapolis News.

sonal regrets, and one of them is that after this iwork of organization wo cannot test our mettle. You return now to civil life, and I wish you success. If at any future time it should become necessary to organize another tank corps, you will be the foundation, and if I am still in the corps, I shall be glad to welcome you back.” Sergt. Weinschenk stepped up, called the men to attention and dismissed them, and then the company scattered. Some Stayed to thank Lieut. Marshall, the man who has been at the head of this officers’ training camp, for ins help and kindness to them. . . Others disappeared into their tents, soon to reappear in leather puttees, with the gold bars of second lieutenants on .their shoulders, and all tire other trappings of regular officers. Quite a number stayed around the two fires at the end of the company streets, for it was getting cold. On the fires had been thrown everything (burnable, from bulletin boards to boxes, so that thq whole camp bad a bonfire appearance. The men were free until D this evening, and all came to town Met might to celebrate their commissioning together.—Raleigh, N. <J. News and Observer, Dec. 6.

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MARRIED AT MIDNIGHT

IRATE MOTHER AND JEALOUS SOLDIER TRY TO PREVENT WEDDING. Sunday evening at 8:00 o’clock there started from Washignton City two happy young lovers, bound for this city to meet the parents of (the young man and to have the solemn writs of matrimony performed. The young man in the party was Private Charles C. Rhoades, of the Ordnance ;war department and eon of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rhoades, of this city. The young lady was Gertrude M. Foley, ■ a beautiful Irish-French belle of Kewanee, Hl., but now holding a good civil service position as stenographer in Washington, D. C., at the 'handsome salary of $150.00 per month. When this happy couple arrived in Chicago they learned that a great commotion had been started and that a jealous lover of the beautiful girl in the case, who was also a soldier and in the police department, bad gotten in communication with the parents of the girl and had told them that Private Rhoades and Miss Foley had left Washington without leave and that he was instructed to place them under arrest.

It had been planned that the wedding should take place today and that a number of friends of the soldier should be present, but when the news of the attempt to prevent the wedding was received the young people came on at once to Rensselaer, arriving here on the 11:00 p. m. train. They secured County Clerk Jesse Nichols, who made out a marriage license for them, and then hastened to the home of Squire S. C. Irwin on College avenue, where at midnight the last act in the drama that made two hearts beat as one was performed. The young people then went to the home of the bridegroom on Front street. To their surprise they were awakened about 4:00 a. m. and found at the door of this home the mother of the "bride and the soldier policeman. They had arrived in the city on the 3:30 a. m. train. Upon being informed that the young people had been married the soldier policeman, named Jake Dik lon, ducked and left for Chicago on the 4:30 a. m. train.

The mother, Mrs, John Foley, remained in the city until the 7:31 a. m. train and then left for her home in Kewanee, TH. Owing to the misrepresentation made by DiHon the mother was in a very bad mood and regretted ’very much the action of her daughter. She feared that both of the young people had done wrong and had left Washington without proper permits. The facts of the matter are that Private Rhoades has a ten-day furlough and that his wife has an eleven days leave with pay. When interviewed by a reporter of the Republican in the home of the parents of the bridegroom the newlyweds were supremely happy and were rejoicing that the soldier policeman had been outwitted,) as his attention had always been looked upon with disfavor by the now Mrs. Charles C. Rhoades. Private Rhoades is only twenty years of age hut his mother gave written consent to the issuing of the marriage license. The bride is nmeteen. • Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades will return to Washington, D. C., where they will make their future hgme. The Republican extends hearty congratulations to these young people.

EX-KAISER ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIMSELF

London, Dee. 10.—In a fit of melancholy, William Hohenzollern, former German emperor, attempted to kill hmself at Amerongen, but was prevented by a member of his staff, who was himself wounded, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen today.

REPORTED KILLED IN ACTION.

The first name in the casualty fist given in -the Indianapolis Star today is that of Private Wilfred Stevenson, of Kersey. He is reported to have been killed in action. Private Stevenson is a twin son of Mrs. Anna Stevenson, of Kersey, who is a widow. He left here with the selectmen from this county in June.

TUESDAY’S WEATHER. / Forecast: Generally fair tonight and Wednesday: probably rain and colder south and rain or snow north portion.

CORN OFF TWO CENTS.

Local dealers are paying $1.20 for ear corn here today. This is two cents lower than Monday’s market.

TO TELEPHONE PATRONS.

We are compelled to ask that you do not make one telephone call that you can get along without. The “fra” and other sickness has reduced our force by six operators. Five operators are doing all possible to do the work of eleven. It will be necessary to discontinue some calls or discontinue some classes of service. Believing you wMI realize our position and give your help. Kindly, Jasper County Telephone Co. Per'Manager

Mr. and Mrs. John King have received word that they had a new grandson born December 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Aden Rupe. Mrs. Rape was formerly Miss Edna King. The baby is doing nicely but the mother has pneumonia, developed from influenza, and is quite poorly. Ortbelle King ts with her and had the “flu" also but is better, beign able to sit up.

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