Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1919 — Page 1

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FIVE NEW STATE OFFICIALS

REPUBLICANS SUCCEED DEMOCRATS AT THE STATE CAPITOL. Five new state officials, all Republicans chosen at the last election to succeed Democrats, Wednesday began their terms, of office at the statehouse. They are: P. J. Lynch, of Newcastle, clerk of the supreme and appellate courts, succeeding J. Fred France, of Huntington; Solon A. Ensloe, of Danville, and Charles F. Remy, of Indianapolis, judges in the appellate court, district No. 1, succeeding Edward W. Felt, of Indianapolis, and Milton R. Hottell, of Salem; Willis C. McMahon, of Crown Point, and Alonzo Nichols, of Winchester, judges in the appellate court, district No, 2, succeeding Joseph G. Ibach, of Hammond, and Fred S. Caidwell, of Winchester. Owen S. Boling, of Indianapolis, is chief deputy in Mr. Lynch’s office; Joseph Latham, of Marion, is assistant deputy;. Homer Kimberlin, of Anderson, fee clerk; Miss Estelle Creagh, stenographer. A number of state officials re-elected at the last election bega ntheir new terms today.

THURSDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

There are twenty-one patients in the hospital today. The following havo influpnza : Vannie Arnold, Geo. Daugherty, Arthur Wortley, George Kimble, Samuel Grant, Mrs. V. M. Peer and six children and Augusta Rippe, Bertha Kepner, Mrs. Nettie Hoover, Mrs. Caddie Tourne, Baby Collins, Baby Wortley, Mrs. Ernest Damson and Rudolph Ritter. While some of these patients are quite sick none are thought to be critical'

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schwanke, who had been visiting relatives at DeMotte, were in Rensselaer today. From here they continued to their home in Gary, Where Mr. Schwanke has a splendid position.

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DR. LOGAN MADE STATE GEOLOGIST

INDIANA PROFESSOR SUCCEEDS PROF. ROARK.—HAS HAD WIDE EXPERIENCE. - - r ■: Governor Goodrich Wednesday appointed Dr. W. N. Logan, professor of economic geology in Indiana university, state geologist to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Prof. Lewis Roark, who has accepted a position in Oklahoma. Prof. Roark, who has been connected with Indiana university, was elected in November. Dr. Logan has had wide experience in geological work, having conducted geological surveys in five states, and having done geological work in more tha ntwenty states. He is a fellow of the American Society for the Advancement of Science, a fellow in the Geological Society, and a member of the American Association of university, professors. • Logan sea, in Utah, was named for Dr. Logan because of his investigations and discoveries in geology.

WOODMEN ELECT OFFICERS

The annual election of officers in the Woodman lodge in this city was (held Wednesday, resulting in the selection of the following: W. Frank Osborne, Venerable Consul. . ■ v NelsonShafer,Advisor. George Mustard, Banker. William Platt, Clerk. These officers, together with the appointive officers of that lodge, will be installed Wednesday, Jan. 8.

RETURNED TO THEIR MICHIGAN HOME

Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Ropp left this Thursday morning for their home in Dowagiac, 'Mich. Mr. Ropp has a grocery store in .that city and is prospering nicely. They 'have been visiting relatives here since before Christmas.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1919.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY CO. . AGENT LEAMING. Livestock Men Re-elect. Fred A. Phi Haps, H. J. Dexter and C. H. Wood were elected president, vice- president and secretary, respectively, of the County Livestock Breeders’ association at the annual meeting held last Saturday. The report of the secretary ghowed the association to be on a strong financial footing and that the membership had been increased by %ne hundred over last year’s figures. The sentiment of the meeting was strongly in favor of a stock show next fall and for the development of any progressive plans which might be made for the improvement of livestock conditions. Dr. W. W. Renter, of the Tuberculosis Education Division of the U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry, spoke of the work that his office is doing in the eradication of bovine tuberculosis, the government testing and maintaining supervision over herds which owners desire to be protected from this disease. A number of breeders signed contracts for testing and others signified their intention to take up the matter at an early date. The general feeling at the meeting was that of optimism over the future of the livestock industry. Potash Situation Defined. A definite ruling has been received on the potash situation which answers the numerous inquiries which are being received relative to the possibility 'of farmers obtaining potash from abroad for spring planting. Vance McCormick, chairman of the War Trade Board, has issued the-fol-lowing statement: “The importation of all commodities from enemy territory is interdicted by the provision of the “Trading with the Enemy Act,” approved provides “that it shall be unlawful October 6, 1917, which specifically for any person in -the United States * * *, * * to trade with the enemy.” This statute remains in force until the end of the war. The authority to issue licenses to engage in these prohibited transactions has been delegated by the President to the War Tirade Board, and the War Trade does not propose to issue any (licenses which will authorize the shipment of commodities from enemy territory to the United States.” “The Customs Regulations, which have been promulgated under the authority of the “Trading with the Enemy Act,” provide that no importations shall be granted entry except upon presentation of a certificate, duly authenticated by the American Consular Officer at the point of shipment ,to the effect that the commodities have not originated in enemy territory.” The consequence is, there will be no importation of potash before the proclamation of peace at the earliest. County Poultry and Corn Show Next __ Week —— John Weber, A. E. Martin Sauser and Jesse Snyder of the County Poultry Committee and Geo. Myers, P. H. Hauter and Henry Paulus of the Corn Committee predict an unusually good exhibit of poultry and corn at the annual show, which opens in the armory next Tuesday, January 7th. The premium list has been revised so that every class of fowls may compete for the premiums and classes in 10 ears and single ears -of, both white and yellow corn have been arranged for each township. Perhaps never before has sb much good seed corn been saved as this year. If samples of the corn pro-, duced on every farm could be brought together and compared, many undesirable strains could be detected by their owners and discarded in favor of better types this year when good seed is so plentiful. Along wit (hhigh germination, proper variety is an important factor in good corn yields and the man who bound to take more interest in his exhibits corn at the county show is variety than the man who neglects it. Both poultry and corn should be entered at the armory January 7th. / Canning of Meats. Any kind of meat may be perfectly preserved by canning and ts fresh flavor retained. The process is very simple and 'similar to the method used for canning vegetables. The meat must be in perfect condition; good quality cans, rubbers and lids; and a perfect seal after processing. Methods below are for all different meats—-beef, pork, mutton, chicken and rabbit. Method 1. Cut meat into desired size, removing all gristle, surplus fat and bone. Pack in jars, add 1 t salt t oeach uart, .fill with hot water to within 1 inch of top. Partially seal and process in hot’water for three hours. Finish seal immediately upon removing from water. ' ' Method 2. Cut into desired pieces. Brownln hot fat in frying pan. Pack in jars', add 1 t salt, the hot water and proceed as in method 1. „ , Method 3. Out into convenient pieces and roast for % host. Remove gristle, bone, excessive fat, and pack'into jars. Fill with gravy from roasting pan and proceed as before. (The gravy need to extend only part

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“BE PATIENT!” BAKER’S PLEA

WRITES NEW YEAR’S NOTE ON THE DELAY IN DE- • MOBILIZATION. —■-—7—- - ■. 7 1 --7— ——7 Washington, D. C., Jan. I.—-An ap; peal to bear with patience the delays of demobilization constiuted the New Year’s greeting by Secretary of War Baker, which was read to the soldiers at all army camps today. The secretary’s message is in effect an answer to Senator Chamberlain’s charges in the senate Monday that the war department has no comprehensive, systematic plan of demobilization and (that the administration is as unprepared to return the soldiers to civil life as it was to send them to war. Mr. Baker had written one New Year’s greeting to the army which was issued by the war department Dec. 24 for publication this morning. After reading Senator Chamberlain’s charges, however, the secretary of war decided he had something more specific to say to the soldiers, and he composed the following: “To you who have fulfilled the promise of the nation overseas and you who stood ready in reserve at home I send greetings for the new year. “The year of 1918 has shown what America can do; 1919 will show what America is. “Your part in the great accomplishment has been a vital one. The part you will bear in the days to come .will be no less important for our country. “The process of demobilization is moving swiftly, in order and according to plan. Clearly, everything cannot be done at once, and patience will be needed. Each step must follow the step before, and some units will go quickly while others may be held a little longer for reasons that are very real though sometimes not apparent on the surface. ‘‘As America made her power felt more quickly than the foe thought possible, so she will return that -power to the pursuits of peace with all due speed. As you have shared in the pride of the first accomplishment, so must your patience aid in the present adjustment to new conditions. “The privilege of having stood in the ranks of the army of victorius 'democracy will be your pride through the years to come. If fortune has decreed that only weeks or months remain for you to stand in those ranks, instead of bloody years as,our allies have done —then bear yourselves thr'ough the remaining days in a way t ©increase that pride. “The best wishes of the country, for 1919, and all the coming years, are yours. To these I add my own heartiest good wishes, and the confidence that in the future as ex-sol-diers, as you have done in the past as soldiers, you will continue to reflect the highest honor on our country.” Complaintsthat the war department demobilization process is not producing the desired results are numerous. It is alleged that there are thousands of soldiers with jobs awaiting them in civil life who are encountering great difficulties in obtaining discharges while thousands of others recently discharged soldiers 'have been unable to find employment. With outdoor work scarce in the next few months, Nathan A. Smyth,assistant director general of the United States employment service, said it may become necessary to release only those soldiers who have peace time positions waiting them. American troops operating in Archangel were fitted out in England with special clothing and other equipment to meet the rigors of the Russian winter climate, Secretary Baker said today in discussing statements made in the senate Monday that the troops were not ptoperly equipped. “While I was. in London, General Biddle went over with me the details of their fitting out and assured me that with the assistance of the British government they had had every attention paid to their equipment, and that carefully selected medical personnel accompanied the Archangel forces,” Secretary Baker ity could make it when it left for plete in every way as human ingenusaid. “The expedition was as comArchangel. “I have not had a special report as to unusual severity of influenza there.”

NOTICE—RED CROSS KNITTING SUSPENDED A letter from headquarters says all requirements in knitted garments have been met, and the Red Cross wiU therefore suspend knitting. Please complete yarn yep 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.

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CALLED HOME ON ACCOUNT OF BROTHER’S ILLNESS

Mrs. Edward J. Parkison, daughter -of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Daugherty, has returned bo her home here, having been called by the serious illness of her brother, George, who is in the hospital with the influenza. . Mrs. Parkison was taking training as a Red Cross nurse at Cleveland, Ohio, but on account of the fact that she expects her husband to return from France quite soon she has given up this work. In his last letter to his wife, written from Carthage, France, Private Parkison asked his wife not to write any more as he expected to be starting home soon. Soldier Parkison is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Parkikon, of Barkley township.

WITH THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION

Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Laßue have a letter from their son, Lieut. E. M. Laßue. He is all right and is with the army of occupation in France.

WAS IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

Miss Helen Kessinger returned this Thursday morning to her work in the office of County Agent Learning after an absence since Monday caused by being in an automobile wreck on Sunday. Miss Kessinger was driving her car Sunday when it overturned and she was quite severely bruised, especially about the face, the effects of which are still very apparent.

PAUL ARNOTT ON FURLOUGH.

Paul Arnott, who is in the U. S. navy and is located at Rumford, R. 1., is spending a short furlough here with his mother, Mrs. William Arnott, and other relatives. He wall return east leaving here next Monday.

MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Estus Hudson Selby, born Sparta, Tenn., Oct 27, 1896, occupation farmer, present residence Mt Ayr, father’s name Newton Selby, mother’s name Jane Williams, and Mary Ann Phares, born Springfield, HL, Nov. 7, 1899, occupation housekeeper, present residence Jasper county, father’s name John W. Phares, mother’s name Emma Ray. First marriage for each.

POSITIVE PROOF. Should Convince th* Greatest Shsp > . tte' in Rensselaer. Because it’s ths evidence of a Rensselaer citizen. Testimony easily investigated. The strongoet endorsement of merit The best proof. Read it: Nelson Randle, retired farmer, N. Main St, says: “I hsve used Doan’s Kidney Pills at different times when suffering from a lame and selling back and other symptoms of disordered kidneys. I got .Doan’s at Fendig’s Drug Store and they aeon brought relief front the baekache and other kidney ailments. I don’t know of a caao where Doan’s have failed to prove a benefit” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ssk for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Randle had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

NOTICE. The officers and members of O. E. S. will meet Tuesday, January 7, and elect officers for the ensuing year. A full attendance is desired.

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 thia notice your preferred attention. / J

BLIZZARD RAGES OVER THE WEST

FIRST COLD WAVE OF WINTER IN MIDDLE STATES MAY CONTINUE SEVERAL DAYS. Chicago, Jan. 2.—The first cold wave of the winter spread over toe northwest, southwest and middle western states last night, delaying traffic in places. The mercury dropped 25 degress in Chicago yesterday, and last night was hanging at ten above zero while extreme temperatures were registered in widely separated regions. The cool wave was not accompanied by snow east of the Mississippi. In northwest Texas a blizzard raged and in Nebraska and South Dakota similar conditions were reported. In Wyoming temperatures ranged from 16 to 37 degrees below zero and it was 12 below at Denver. < Train service was seriously affected in western Kansas and Colorado as well "as in northwest Texas, but temperatures are moderating today in Colorado. 7' In the far southwest, Flagstaff, Arizona, reported 18 below zero; Amarillo, Texas, six below; Boswelt, N. M., two below and even Mexico had freezing weather. ■ In the Chicago forecast district the cold. wave is expected to continue throughout tonight and Friday. A dispatch from Lincoln, Neb., regarding the cold wave there, reads as follows: “Intensive cold weather prevailed today in Nebraska and southern South Dakota. At Winner, S. D., and Long Pine, Neb., it was 15 degrees below zero. A blizzard is reported around Deadwood, S. D., and the Rosebud fine of the Northwestern road in South Dakota continued blocked by snow drifts.”

ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF GOVERNMENT CONTROL

Express rates have taken a decided boost and the good people are in a greater degree than ever to enjoy the result of inefficient political control of public utilities. * The rate on express from Chicago to this place has been 82 cents per hundred. . Under Democratic political inefficiency it wall now be 99 cents per hundred. This is a raise of a little more than 20 per cent. The rate from Indianapolis was 99 cents, but under the panacea for all eviS, “government control,” we are to be soaked now at the rate of sl.lO per one hundred pounds. Government ownership seems to be more expensive and less serviceable. Some day we will again come to our senses and realize that Patrick Henry was right when he said, “That government is best, which governs least.” / The longer the business of thia country is under the control of politicians, multiplied experases will simply give additional inconvenience and unaccountable delays. - In the open field of business men occupy responsible positions because of their ability to discharge the duties required. Under political control of business men occupy responsible position because of political pull. Under the former we have efficiency, and economy, but under the latter we have inefficiency and extravagance.

NOTICE. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Rensselaer Building, Loan and Savings Association wfltt be held at the offices of the association in the Odd Fellows' building, Rensselaer, Ind., on Jan. 6, 1919, at 7:80 p. m. B. F. FENDIG, Pres* D DELOS DEAN, Secy. Star Theatre —The House of Good Pistwrws TODAY " $ OLIVE THOMAS >* (Mrs. Jack Pickford) —IN—“AN HEIRESS FOR A DAY” ALSO 5. TRIANGLE COMEDY FRIDAY— '' CARAMEL MYERS IN— - ■■ “THE BRIDE OF FEAR” —V'' J 1 ... - ' SATURDAY—- ■ Big World Special “TO HIM WHO HATH” * Featurine MONTAGU LOVE 18th “LIBERTY” -r ; L - MONDAY—- • Everybody's Favorite HAROLD LOCKWOOD —IN—“LEND ME YOUR NAME”

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