Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1919 — Page 1

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RUGS * 3 _• , .. . ’ - " 1 \ - complete. Young married couples should make their selections now while there is a new lot. to”choose from. W. J. WRIGHT

HEARST IS ON; HUGHES IS OFF

LETTER OF EXPLANATION SENT, BUT HYLAN’S REPLY IS SARCASTIC. New York, Dec. 31.—Charles E. Hughes has made public correspondence exchanged with Mayor Hylan, in which was made known his refusal to serve on the mayor’s committee to welcome homecoming troops because William Randolph Hearst was a member.. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, former miriister to the Netherlands, has also refused to serve on the committee, giving the same reason. In a letter declining tip serve, Mr. Hughes shid he regarded “this relation of Mr. Hearst to the city’s welcome as most unsuitable,” “and men can not fail to resent it.” Mayor Hylan rep Hied that Mr. Hughes’ pleasure at the return of the troops “must have been very deep seated when you allow your personal feelings with respect to an individual to influence you, rather than your duty to the soldier boys,” and added that he supposed “if you and Mr. Hearst had been of draft age and, had been called by the you would have refused to serve.” , Mr. Hughes answered that ‘he could show his appreciation of the soldiers’ work without p^icil»Ung J in “the use of the city’s welcome as a vehicle for a public testimonial to Mr. Hearst.” Many prominent New York men have taken a position similar to that of Mr. Hughes and declined to serve on a committee with Hearst.

Just received, a new shipment of Dodge touring cars. Can be seen at Dodge salesroom oh Van Rensselaer street W. I. HOOVER.

PRINCESSxTHEATRE You know good picture*. So do we, and that is all we can offer you. Our shows merit the large patronage tb£t we enjoy. The new year is to be a year of excellent photoplay production. Our schedules are arranged. Watch our programs. ' ' TONIGHT THE GREATEST CLASSIC EVER SCREENED OUT OF ALL HISTORIC . GEMS. •' WM. FOX PRESENTS -.-■ ■*""T ' Miss Theda Bara “CLEOPATRA” Nothing to offend in this picture. A clean, high class dramatization of the most wonderful love story in all history. Jhe ancient nations battle for world supremacy. A friend or neighbor might have seen this picture last night ASK THEMABOUTIT. ' 15© and 25c. THURSDAY— I GOLDWYN PICTURES 3 PRESENTS MAE MARSH in “The Cinderllla Man” 6 Acts FRIDAY—PARAMOUNT PROGRAM WALLACE REID “THE FIREFLY OF FRANCE" . AI4O MACK 3ENNETT COMEDY ■^ TOW>AT - A LfCE BRADY ~ I

The Evening Republican.

STAFF TO ASSIST IN WELCOME

PLANS TO WELCOME RETURNED SOLDIERS BEING • MADE. Continuing for Governor Goodrich the arrangements of an official state welcome for returning soldiers of th® 137th and 139th artillery regiments, and for others to follow, Harry B. Smith, adjutant general of Indiana, Monday called on twenty-seven members of the Governor’s Military staff to assist in preparing a welcome for the returning soldiers, Richard Lieber, a colonel of the staff, is the Governor’s military secretary. Generdl Smith is sending out letters to each of the twenty-two mayors of cities which were formerly Indiana national guard headquarters, asking them to select a chairman of their welcoming committees which they were asked some time ago to name. The adjutant general will thereafter conduct correspondence with the committees through the chairmen, since the committees are to be permanent. Mayor Jewett, of Indianapolis, has selected Samuel D. Miller as chairman of the committee to represent that city, and he, together with the members of the committee, will cooperate with the committees from the other cities.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

■George L. Hascall et ux to Anna Huston, Dec. 27, Its 1,2, blk. 5, Remington. SI,OOO. W. D. Phoebe E. Barnard et al to Geo. C. Cook, Aug. 12, 1918, w % sw 32-33-6. W. D. SI.OO. Charles W. Isenbarger et ux to George C. Cook, Dec. 28, 1918, w % w % se 32-33-6. $12)0.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1919.

OFFICIAL CHANGES

MANY COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP OFFICERS WERE RE- v ELECTED. \ i ■-- Charles A. Welch is now serving his third term as commissioner of Jasper county, his second term having expired Dec. .317 1918, and his third having begun January 1, 1919. No more painstaking, conscientious and faithful public official has ever served the people of this county. Jasper county is to be congratulated that Mr. Welch is to continue in this capacity. He deserved what he so generously received—-a splendid vote Of confidence from the people of this county. The board wiii .remainthe same as now constituted until January 1, 1920, when D. S. Makeever will be succeeded by Bert Amsler, who was the successful candidate at the last election. * - -= .. ... .. Other county officers who will begin their term of office January 1, 1920, are S. C. Robinson, ‘ county auditor, and John T. Biggs, county treasurer. Jesse Nichols, present clerk of the circuit court, will not begin his second term until May, 1920. E. D. Nesbitt, whose work has been so universally satisfactory that he had no opposition for re-election, entered upon his new term as county surveyor January 1, 1919. The following townships have new trustees: Kankakee township, Alfred Duggleby, succeeding R. E. Davis; Wheatfield , township, John Bowie, succeeding A. S. Keene; Union township, Walter Harrington, succeeding George H. Hammerton; Walker township, John F. Pettet, succeeding Joseph Salrin; Gillam township, B. F. LeFevere, succeeding James Stevens; Marion township, C. W. Postill, succeeding Harvey. W. Wood, Jr.; Milroy township, Charles Wood, succeeding George Foulks, and Jordan township, Julius Huff, succeeding John Kolhoff. The following trustees succeed themselves, having been re-elected at the November election: Keener township, C. E. Fairchild; Barkley township, Grant Davisson; Newton township, John Rush; Hanging Grove township, W. E. Poole, and Carpenter township, Burdett Porter.

OBITUARY.

Belle Rhoda, daughter of J. P. and j Josephine A. (Welsh) Bullis, was ( bom Feb. 18, 1891, near Rensselaer, Ind., and passed away Dec. 29, 1918, at the Jasper county hospital of pneumonia and ether complications after a brief illness. 'She passed her' life on the farm and attended the district and Remington high schools. She was married Dec. 24, 1911, to Arthur L. Wortley, who with five children survive her. The children are, Fern A., Clarence W., Oscar A., Evelyn, and. an infant. Besides her immediate family she leaves her father and mother and eight brothers and sisters, Nettie M., Ester A., Arby W.» Benjamin A., Ary G., Annaß., Henry C., and Robert E. Two brothers, Archy and Oscar, and 4 one sister, Jennie, preceded her in death. JBhe will be missed by her family and a Host of friends. The deceased was r laid to rest in the Egypt .cemetery Tuesday forenoon, Dec. 31, funeral services being held at the grave.

APPEAL FOR ARMENIANS.

At this glad holiday occasion, male complete to us by the return of peace, we, in this land of plenty, must not forget the naked, starving children of Armenia, Syria and Bible lands. Millions of people are destitute. Many have lived on weeds and grass on the roadsides. And horror of horrors! some have eaten the dead ■bodies of animals or even their own children in order to keep alive. Five dollars will feed one of these for. a month. Sixty dollars adopts a child for a year. Make your contribution through the Sunday school. , Quick! They are dying. MRS. SIDNEY J. ASH, S. S. Co. Leader of Armenia nand Syrian Relief.

NOTICE—RED CROSS KNITTING SUSPENDED A letter from headquarters says all requirements in knitted garments have been met, and the Red Cross will therefore suspend knitting. Please complete yarn you have on' hand and turn it in at once. If unable to finish bring it to the shop io be finished. ORA T. ROSS, Director Knitting.

ATTENTION MOOSE.

All members of the local lodge Loyal Order of Moose, are urged to be present at the meeting on Thursday evening, January 2. Give this notice your preferred attention.

ROYAL NEIGHBOR MEETING.

... All members are requested to be present at'the hall Thursday, Jan. 2, 1919, for the purpose of installing officers. Refreshments will be served ROYAL NEIGHBORS. Py Mrs. Harry SwartzeD. • /A

IT IS SHERIFF WOODWORTH

ONLY ONE NEW FACE IN COURT '■ HOUSE AS RESULT OF LAST ELECTION. True D. Woodworth is now. sheriff of Jasper county. He and his wife moved in the jail residence Tuesday, December 81.— “ In times past it has been the custom to elect to the office of county sheriff men with very liberal views. In fact, during the years in which Jasper county was wet, that element always took a great interest in the -selection of the incumbent of the office of county sheriff, and being more interested in the attitude of the candidate toward the saloon business than in painty fealty, the party who nominated a pro-saloon man got their support and he was-generally elected. That element has long since been put out of business in this county and for many years candidates for sheriff have been of that high class of citizenship generally selected for other county offices. True D. Woodworth has all the qualifications necessary to make a splendid sheriff-and the recent standard of efficiency in this office is sure to be maintained. • The Republican, with Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth’s many, many friends, extend to them hearty congratulations and very best wishes.

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

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WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL 5 NOTES.

Josephine and David Peer, of Gifford, were brought to the hospital today with influenza. Mrs. Ernest Damson is at the hospital with influenza. Rudolph Ritter entered the hospital today with influenza. . All other patients are improving.'

CORN IS DOWN THREE CENTS

Local grain dealers are paying 11.32 for cord here today. -That is three cents below Tuesday’s market. Other grain prices are unchanged, oats 6ftc, rye $1.45 and wheat |2.11.

That Dr. Loy says a sure way to stop the “Flue” is burn Indiana soft coal!! An H S' H sweeater will keep you from getting the “FIU.II---I—= Citt sß| to sl2

Gerald Hollingsworth cpme from .Cleveland today, where he has been in the navy service. He has been put on the inactive service list-

LIEUT. HARDMAN HAS BIG JOB

In a letter just received from Lieutenant Frank by his parents, Mr. and Mjrs. Joseph Hardman, former reports that he is well and getting along nicely. The letter was dated Dec. 10. He is m charge of one of the largest auto truck camps in France and has 3 great many then under bis supervision. He does not expeot td return home before summer, if then.

If any of your stock <Bu* bo sure and promptly A. L Padgett Phono 65, .

FIRE DESTROYS AUTOMOBILE

. ._ 7 r ZLADY SALESMAN LOSES AUTOMOBILE AND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS. Miss B. G. Sweet, who travels out of here selling Yale gasoline lamps, had the misfortune to have- her fine big Overland automobile and 1150.00 in money destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. The fire occurred whale Miss Sweet was driving along the farm of James Cassell, just west of Lee. She had been having merer or less trouble with the car . and it had been behaving in a manner similar to the Bolsheviki in Russia and Germany and finally as in that country the red spirit predominated and the automobile was enveloped in flames and the lady barely escaped from the car in time to save her life. In the excitement of the occasion Miss Sweet threw a number ofherlamtpa opt of the ear, breaking them up very much, and left her money, 1150.00, in the pocket in the automobile door. Everything that would burn about the car was consumed and the other parts were also badly damaged. The car wasinsured fors6oo.oo, but if the entire amount of the insurance was paid Miss Sweet will still sustain a very heavy loss.

PRINCESS THEATRE SHOWS GREAT PICTURE CLASSIC

“Cleopatra,” starring Miss Theda Bara, opened for a two day showing at the Princess, Theatre last night, and in spite of the cold drizzling rain the house was packed to capacity, which goes to show the people of Rensselaer appreciate the highest classed pictures. There has 'been much public comment: about this particular picture. The censors in the large cities even fought its exhibition. But there is nothing in the play that could offend the most refined audience. It will be shown again tonight. Don’t fail to see it. A true historical classic that anyone can enjoy.

MEMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY

Worth McCarthy, son of Mr. and Mirs. George McCarthy, of this city, is substituting for Prof. Keesling, the regular teacher of agriculture and manual training, who is sick at his home near Muncie. Young McCarthy has just received an honorable discharge from the navy. On account of his athletic ability he has a number of very flattering offers to enter large universities. , .. McCarthy was for sometime a teacher in the Consolidated school in Marion township where he did splendid work and wa sa decided favorite with his pupils.

BIG STOCK SALE. Will H. Ade, of Kentland, will hold a BIG FARM AND STOCK SALE at his farm near Brook on Friday, January 24, 1919. Watch the REPUBLICAN for advertisement.

CARD OF THANKS.

We wash to express our heartfelt thanks to the friends and neighbors for their kindness in the sad bereavement in the death of our beloved sister, Lovina Thomas.—Brother and— Sisters. '■

Mrs. R. M. Chissom and son Gordon went to Lafayette today tovSot - a few days with his father before return ing to their home in Chicago after spending the Xmas holidays wit hher parents, Mt. and Mrs. G. & A < it

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