Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 295, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1918 — Page 1

No. 295.

Furniture Makes the Best Xmas Gifts of All— Aside from its utility and beauty, Furniture has a lasting value that no other article possesses. It is the ideal Xmas present, because it is the most enduring and has an intrinsic worth all its own. It may be a Davenport, a Chair, a Rocker, a Rug, a Book Case, or anything of use in the home—its utility and durability is beyond doubt. Our Xmas display of Japanese Goods and Cedar Chests oh the first floor should interest you. : : : ONLY FIVE MORE DAYS TO BUY W. J. WRIGHT

TWO TO DESERT BACHELORHOOD

Samuel Fendig, who for these many years has lived a life of single bliss, but who ‘has decided that he will take unto himself a companion in the very near future, is not to he Rensselaer’s only 'bachelor who will desert the one-track path, hut it is current rumor that another who has failed to be faithful to the order of bachelors as long as Mar. .Fendig will join the ranks of those who say, “I do this for better or for worse.” The other party is reported to be none other than our hustling townsman and genial friend, Trevor Eger, Rensselaer’s most wealthy merchant. The lady whose good fortune has made her the idol of this splendid young man, is reported to be the daughter of Editor and Mrs. H. J. Bartoo, of Remington.

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Mr. Kratli 'and Mr. Keesling are unable to teach on - account of illness. Miss Richardson has recovered and is back in school again. The botany class, under the supervision of Miss Merry, has decorated the assembly for Christmas. The only defect in 'these decorations is the absence of mistletoe. The senior English class has begun “Franklin’s Autobiography.” The Red Cross play has 'been postponed until after the Christmas vavation. / ’ The School Spirit dub held-a meeting Wednesday and reprimanded ■boys fob misconduct in the gymnasium. Thesp boys were denied the use of the gymnasium for a certain period of time.

NOTICE. . A number of property owners have not complied with the ordinance requiring trenches to be dug along cement walks. If this is not done by the property owners by Monday, December 28, 1918, the same will bo done by the city and the expense charged against the property as taxes. Ellis Thomas, City Marshal.

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The Evening Republican .

LADY WORKS LARGE FARM SUCCESSFULLY

Taking charge of the farm of Charles Kueffher, at the time her husband was called to the colors, Mrs. George Wycoff, residing one and onehalf miles south of LaHogue, was not dismayed by shortage of help, but went into the fields herself and performed the same work that had been done by Mr. Wycoff. Mr. and Mrs. Wycoff were married in June, 1916. In May, 1917, the husband answered his country’s call. The crops demanded attention, and the young /wife entered into her new duties with all the energy she possessed. She was determined that while her husband was doing his bit with the flag, she would be doing her best in assisting the nation and its allies with food. The soldier husband has been in France for some time. He can rest assured that when the demobilization order is issued for bis unit, he can return home to find things in as good shape as When he left. While .the brave young wife has never hesitated since assuming the duties of active farm manager, she undoubtedly looks forward with no small degree of pleasure to the time when she can return to her former lighter work in the home. It matters not whether the weather is hot dr cold, rainy or bright, she sticks until her tasks are finished.

No comparative information is available but it is likely Mrs. Wycoff holds the Iroqouis county record this year as a lady corn busker. One day recently she. husked and cribbed 102 bushels of corn. That isn’t at all ibad for a/big husky man and for a woman it is better than good. Mrs. Wycoff is deserving of heartiest commendation for the-splendid spirit she has shown and the successful agricultural effort she has made. The Times-Deimocrat will welcome news of other women .who have been taking the places of men bn the farms.—Watseka Times-Dexnocrat.

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

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. M, ISIS.

SUDDEN DEATH OF AGED LADY

END COMES DURING PEACEFUL SLEEP UNNOTICED BY COMPANION. William M. Hoover, as is his costom, arose at his usual hour this, Wednesday, morning and prepared the breakfast for himself and wife. When the'meal was ready he went to the bedroom which he and his wife occupy and called to her that breakfast was ready. But no answer came from the silent bed, and going to her he found that death had visited the chamber and his beloved companion of these many years had passed away sometime during the night peacefully into the great beyond. Mrs. Hoover had been in hei lUiiuai” health Tuesday and had retired about the accustomed time Tuesday evening and had made no complaint about feeling at all ill. Her bed was in the room with that of her husband and he had noticed no. uneasiness whatever during the night. Before her marriage to Mr. William M. Hoover on February 14, 1867, her name was Miss Nancy J. Adams. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Adams, and was born in Miami county August 4, 1848. She grew to womanhood in this county and in its schools she received her education, Mr. and Mrs. Hoover are the parents of three sons, ail- prominent citizens of this community. Alfred A. and Frank L. are prosperous farmers of Marion township. William I. is a hustling businessman of this city and a former sheriff of this county, having been twice elected in spite of the opposition party having a very large normal majority. The deceased was a woman of most pleasing personality and had been an excellent companion and splendid helpmate to whom had come these many years of happiness and prosperity. The family has long' been very prominent ip this community, and Mr. Hoover was at one time county treasurer, overcoming, as did his son, a large opposition of the majority party. ... . Most of their married life was spent upon a farm in Marion township. Their large holdings of real estate having been secured by incest sant toil and frugal habits. A year or so ago they erected a very beautiful bungalow on east Washington street and were most comfortably

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS.

Would a Christmas box reach a Marine stationed in Washington in time,, for phristmas?—-Probably, if forwarded promptly. , What amount of revenue was received by the United States from intoxicating liquor in the fiscal year 1916, from spirits, $158,632,429; from fermented liquors, $88,771,102. What is meant by the “new dempc-. racy”?—The phrase is rhetorical and seems to mean different things to different people in connection with new conditions. When and where did the Masonic lodge originate?—The Encyclopedia Britannica says: “The precise origin of the society has yet to be ascertained, but is not likely to be, as the early records are lost.” How long does it take the suns rays to reach the earth? —Astronomers say 498.6 seconds, or 8.31 minutes. (2) Is the moon over United States every night?—lt is not over the United States at ail, but is visible during the light of the moon. (3) How does it happen that you can see the moon at night and still see it m the niorning?—-For the same reason that you can see the sun in the morning and still see it in the evening. It is (because of the time required for it to pass across the sky from its rising to its setting.

NOTICE. X The ordinance of the City of Rensselaer prohibiting the discharging of firearms within the corporate amito must be obeyed, and violation of the same will be prosecuted. Effi* Thomas, City Marafaal. TEMPERATURE. The following to the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7:00 a. m. on the date indicated: December 17 ..<..54 December 18 49 28 You can make that relative W friend of your’a happy one hundred and four times if you will make him a Christmas gift of The Rensselaer Republican. Or better still, send the Evening Republican and send joy into his tife over three hundred times during the coming year. Mr and Mrs. William Roth returned Tuesday evening to their home in Elgin, El. They had been visiting the family of John Zefir and other relatives. For seven months Mr. Roth was in tire naval service, being stationed at Great Lakes. He was among the first four hundred discharged. \*

SAD DEATH OF YOUNG MOTHER

FORMER RESIDENT OF THIS CITY DIES AT HER HOME IN JACKSON, MICH. 9 Mrs. E. T. Harris received a telephone message Tuesday evening from A. E. Hartley, of Lafayette, informing her of the death of Mrs. Gerald D. Strong, of Jackson, Michigan. Word had already been received here telling Of the serious illness of Mrs. ‘ Strong with influenza, and that her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hartley, of Lafayette, were at her bedside. The announcement of the death of this young mother came to this commpflity as a great shock. But three ■'J’ears ago she was one of the young ladies of this city and 'because of her happy disposition was very popular. About three years ago she was married to Dr. G. D. Strong, of Homer, Mich. Dr. Strong had just completed a course in dentistry and they located at Jackson, Mich., where they have been very happy and prosperous. They have a son, Jay, two years of age. Funeral 'services will 'be held at Homer, . Mich., the home of Dr. Strong’s parents, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

EDWIN ROBINSON WRITES HOME FROM FRANCE

Hq. Co., Entrance Camp, , Bordeaux Embark. Camp, ' Bordeaux, France, November 25, 1918. . Dear Folks.—Thought I’d better write a few lines to let you know what’s going on. Have been traveling around so much that I haven’t had time to get hold of anything to write on. Got a glimpse of the coast of Ireland and Scotland, and spent several days in England, and have been running around in France since. Arrived in France the same day’ the armistice was signed, so guess I didn’t start any too soon. Have enjoyed the trip fine, although we were rather up against it traveling as a casual outfit, 'but have been feeling fine, and don’t want to start home until spring anyway. Haven’t had a chance to see very much of the country yet, but will later on. The weather is fine here—much nicer than the southern states, and we have one of the best camps in France, baseball and football fields, and even have a tennis court. Are getting all we can eat, and have first class barracks with plenty of stoves. . We are just organizing the headquarters company for this- camp In a few days they should have things pretty well arranged for handling the fellows going back. There is lots of clerical work to be done, so imagine I can find' a pretty good job around here some place or other. .>•

Just rap into' Major Beyer here the day I got here. He wag in command of the Training Battalion, 151st Infantry, Camp Shelby, where I workejtj for a while before they put ns iato the 137th F. A. Also saw Scott Chesnut He is truckmaster of one of the truck companies here under Major Beyer. He is the only fellow from home I’ve seen so far. Got on the track of the 38th Division, but lost it again. Was about three weeks behind them in England, but understand they have been broken up, so haven’t any idea where the 137th is. s - Well, guess it’s about time I was going to bed. Will write when I get a chance, to let you know what’s going on. Suppose It will tickle Luella to know that some French girl ran out in the street and kiissed me as we were marching through Le Havre. Can’t say much for any I’ve seen yet, though. Tours, ED.

Private Arthur J. Quinn, of Camp Custer, and his friend, Lieut. Miller, also of Camp Custer, spent Sunday here with the former's folks. Arthur says there is no place like home. Anyone wishing to sea ms will Ibid me at the Trust A Savings bank « Saturday afternoons. H. O. Harris. Phono 184. Mrs. J. H. Holden returned this afternoo nfrom Chicago, where she had been for some time on account of the sickness and death of her sister. If you are invited out for Xmas dinner, seeJ.H. Holden for your advance

Dr. H. J. Kannal, asistant state veterinary, left this afternoon for Monticello. He will visit a number of cities in the state before returning to his home here. Fine ferns of all kinds for a Xmas gfit J. H. Holden. J. A. Holbert, of St. Louis, who had been visiting with his nephew, Gilbert Albin, and family, went to Lowell this monring. Mr. Holbert formerly lived at LowelL - -- I Poinsettias, 10 and 12 inch bloom, I for Xmas. J. H. Holden.

Gloves Make the Ideal Gift [ft \ ‘gi, f HANSEN GLOVES The Gift With the Personal Touch There is a sort of intimacy about a pair of gloves that carries an appeal at once practical and sentimental. A ° d ther t e h is s r ci f al * ndividual value in the gift of a Hansen — Washable of fine “Cape” leather with the glove of specialized, individ- tobjmUMta ttew ual service. Send one pair or wa ter. See the Auto Utility Gauntlet I an assortment. For motorists ’ “Semi-Soft” Gauntlet b m mSC tt??t r Glo« i with “roll-up” feature. All other Cbriatma.” allround We \ auto styles—lined or unlined. Leonel you | [ .5 1 . v The Store with the Xmas Spirit

NEW CASES FILED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

Dec. 4, No. 8992. George M. Guild vs. George Wayne. Action in replevin. Venued from Pulaski county. Dec. 5, No. 8993. Milton E. Graves et al vs. Gerrett Steinkamp. Replevin, , Dec. 5, No. 8994. Frank M. Walters vs. Christ et al. Foreclosure. Dec. 13, No. 8995. Dickinson Trust Co. vs. Charles Scott et aL Foreclosure of mortgage. Dec. 16, No. 8996. Dicknson Trust Co. vs. Christ Stoller et aL Foreclosure of mortgage.

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CLOSED

Misses Aileen Allman, Helen Leatherman and Marion Parker are home from Evanston, IIL, where they are students in Northwestern university. The college has closed a day or two earlier on account of the influenza epidemic, and also on account of the demobilization of the members of the Student Army Training Corps.

FAIR OAKS SCHOOLS TO CLOSE ON ACCOUNT OF FLU

. County Superintendent M. L. Sterrett reports that the schools.at Fair Oaks will close this Wednesday evening on account of the influenza epidemic at that place. It is understood that the school will not re-open until after the holidays. , •

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Guy Meyejsand two children, Mr. and Mrs. ulyae Ganyon, Mia. Paul Hall, Miss Gan&oC Miss Choline Baker, Bethel Arnold, David Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Van Arnold, Mrs. Omar Daniels and Mrs. Samuel Price, all influenza patients, are improving. ■' . .. Gertrude Borntrager, daughter of John Borntrager, entered the hospital today with a light case of the “flu.

IMPORTANT NOTICE. To follow rulings of the State Cammission, which compeHs us to change our rent and toll ledger January 1, all accounts must be settled during this month to receive proper credits on old ledger. Service will be discontinued January 1 on all accounts not paid December 30.—Jasper County Telephone Co.

MUSTERED OUTS MUSTER IN

Our soldier boys continue to ar-jfi-re home. Junior Benjamin of Newport'News, Paul Parkison, Robert Eldridge and Merritt McMurray, as Indianapolis, are the last to report. K ’

WEDNESDAY’S WEATHER. Forecast: Partly overcast tonight Thursday unsettled, probably rain. No change in temperature.

NOTICE. Dr. Hemphill is again at Ms office and wilj answer all calls. If any of your stock dhs bo sura and promptly cal A. L Padgett Phono «*• \ „

MORE THAN THREE YEARS IN THE REGULAR ARMY

Private Ray Day, who arrived here Monday to attend the funeral of his , brother, Chase Day, enlisted in the regular army Nov. 25, 1915. He spent about twenty days at Columbus, Ohio, and from there he was sent to the Panama Canal Zone, where he remained until a short time ago, whoa he was transferred to Camp Beauregard, La. While ho was in the Panama Zone he was on guard duty most of the time. His enlistment was for seven years, and he does not know whether be wild be discharged from the service now or not He is the son of Mra Julia Day and has been very thoughtful of his mother, and has had a considerable portion of his pay assigned to her. Has leave was for tea days, after which time he is to again repeat at Camp Beauregard.

DR. McKENZIE WILL SPEAK THIS EVENING

Dr. W. E. McKentim district superintendent of the M. E. church, will • speak at the Methodist chutch in this city at 7:80 o’clock this evening. His subject will be “The New World,” and a cordial invitation is extended to >the public as well as to HMMTihtiro of the church, who are urged to be Following tins meeting the tirsbquarterly conference will bo TA

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Thomas M. CaMabsn et nx to Oharlex R, Napier, Sept 12, 1918, pt s ft so 18-30-4, and pst n ft do 19-30-5, 75.01 acres. >8,500. W. D. John C. Lewis et ux to Geo. W. Jones, Dec. 18, pt do ne 25-87-7. >BOO. W. D.

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