Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1919 — Page 1

No. 36.

; Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet Roll Door Hoosier Beauty ' fho H(rosier —Houses : wife is proud of her ' kitchen. Kitchen apol- : ogies are unknown in : over a million homes, ..J( * for Hoosier house- ; wives take pride in welcoming guests to / / jdieir work shop. And Hoosier housewives find more time for social hours, for they' save time in preparing and cleaning up : after meals. W. J. WRIGHT

BUY VALUABLE TEXAS LAND.

Mr\ and Mrs. John I. Gwin arrived home Tuesday evening from a trip with Hatvey Davisson to Texas. Mr. Gwin purchased a tract of land between McAllen, and Phar, Texas. The tract contained twenty acres and is valued at $500.00 per acre. On their way home Mr. and Mrs. Gwin enjoyed a portion of the inter- ] esting program of the Great Lakes Congress of the League to Enforce Peace.

WEDNESDAY’S WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Snow or rain north, rain south portion tonight and Thursday.

We now have the “swellest” spring caps in our store. All the late styles and shades, SI.OO to $2.50. Duvall’s Quality Shop.

BASKET BALL GAME TONIGHT BROOK HIGH SCHOOL vs. RENSSELAER. HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT’S CLASH PROMISES TO BE THE BEST OF THE SEASON.—DON’T MISS IT. r—-- - Admission 25c. Game called at 8:00 p. m.

MEN MEMBERS OF CHURCH

Thoroughly = embarrassed and ashamed of themselves for the lack of appreciation they had shown to the ladies in the past, the men members of the Methodist church finally aroused themselves from their lethargy long enough Tuesday evening to pay back in part the kindnesses and considerations shown (them by the ladies of the church by way of a turkey dinner which was served in the church dining room. No doubt last night was the first time in history that such a thing ever occurred. The men prepared the meal and served it while the ladies looked on. There were about 250 members of the church present at the dinner, including many of the soldier boys who have but recently been dis-

PRINCESS THEATRE - , TONIGHT ENID BENNETT —IN "A DESERT WOOING” FATTY ARBUCKLE l Z- IN—/‘CHE A T I NI G” THURSDAY— “ MEA MURRY IN - • . . _ . “A MODEL’S CONFESSION” FRIDAY—WALLACE REID —IN—- <. “LESSTHAN KIN” GOOD COMEDY - ~ SATURDAYGEORGE M. COHAN ■•/. k-.fr —■■ . “HIT THE TRAIL HOLLIDAY”

The Evening Republican.

“YELLOW KID” WEIL GETS NUMBER AND STRIPED SUIT

“Yellow Kid” Weil and Jimmy Head, his accomplice in confidence games, will ibe guests of Warden Murphy of the Poliet penitentiary for the next several years to come. Weil and Head have reaped rich profits in confidence games for many years at the expense of “suckers.” “The Kid” is facing an eight year sentence and a $4,T00 fine and Head five years and a $2,000 fine. Weil will be addressed as number 6,162 and Head as 6,166.

BOSTON FERNS. Must have the room. You may have these beautiful Boston ferns, regular price $1.50, for SI.OO as long as they last. F. O. B. Greenhouse. John H. Holden. Phone 426.

charged from the service. L N.. Warren acted as toastmaster for the occasion an dth ere were many clever toasts givem by various parties. Mr. Warren lived up to his reputation as a toastmaster and kept his audience in an uproar throughout the program. Mrs. Lavina Parkinson, Miss Marguerite Irwin, "Mrs. H. W. Jackson, Mrs. B. D. McColly ahd Mrs. Abraham Halleck also aided in the evening’s program and added immensely to the evening’s enjoyment.

Now is the time to look at our spring and summer lines of tailor made suit samples. They are great and have the snap, fit and tailoring to them. Duvall’s Quality Shop. Mrs. Susan. Maines and daughter, Eva, are spending the day in Lafayette.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12, 1919.

DEMOTTE BOY WRITES OF WAR

J2ORPj.A..H. rosingw rites -TO GEORGE MARR OF HIS - - . EXPERIENCES. CHAPTER V. The Battle of St. Mihiel. Had quite a neasy time up till the 25th of August, when again we moved out to some other big game hunt. After enduring all kinds of hardships we opened fire the morning of Sept. 12. An all American drive. At 11 that morning we were well on our way through the network of the Hindenburg trench system. Again our division went out to the front. We gained our objective by night through a depth of nfhe kilometres. We were the first there and waited three days for the right flank to catch up. We were only there five days and were expecting a big rest. The horses, what we had left, were all in, not mentioning the men, and we couldn’t get any new horses. A battery is supposed to have 164 horses and we had only 96, so you can imagine what we had to put up with. The meals were pretty scarce for we could hardly get any supplies up there on account of the Germans blowing up the roads and bridges. In those times its ammunitions and ambulances first, and eats next. Our losses were light in this sector. Everybody happy with that good rest in view. Some rest, all right. The French were making a drive in the Champagne sector, ibut couldn’t get any further. CHAPTER VI. The Battle of Champagne. We were on our way back and stopped, in some little town and were given a bath and some new clothing, which, by the way, we surely needed. As I mentioned before, the French were held in 4th French army under Gen. Jerrard asked for the 2nd division to break the lines. Owe place was holding up the whole circus, the Mont du Blanc. They failed twice. Well, it was some honor to be the troops whom such a big general asked for, but we’d sooner had a little rest. Instead we started to hike and arrived around the 28th. The drive was going to start Oct. 1. I was lucky this trip. After being continuously on the firing with the battery, the battery commander put four new gun crews on, so we could have a few days re--1 i es. My gun I called “Old Glory, Which was painted ■on the . shield, was blown all to bits t»ho third day on that drive and killed some members of the :gun crew. The night of the' 3rd ! reported with man cannoneers and they already had a new gun there for me. I sure considered myself lucky for staying with the boys on rest that time. That was the last of “Old Glory.” We christened our new gun “Revenge.” We sure did get revenge, and did we take that Mont du Blanc? We took it and six kilometres with us, although we paid heavily. Our Marines and the doughboys were withdrawn, what there was left of them, And we then backed the infantry of the 36th division for some time. We put the Germans on the run there. We were pulled out there about the last part of October and were ordered to the Forest. “ . ” In the meantime our Mannes and infantry were replaced and were supposed to go into Argonne Forest without us. They politely refused and wanted their own artillery to back them. Several of the Marines and infantry have told this- to me and others, so it is true. . You know we’ve made a reputation as a fighting unit and where one goes the other is right on deck as well.

NOTICE TO LODGES,* CLUBS, CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES All notices of meetings of lodges, churches, clubs, societies, or any other’ similar organization after being announced in one issue of the Republican, will be charged the regular local advertising rates. The first an--nouncement of such gatherings will be published free of charge, but a charge wi 11 be made for all n oti ces of meetings which are held for the purpose of raising money. THE REPUBLICAN. CAR OF GROUND LIMESTONE IN TRANSIT We have a car of ground limestone in transit to be used for agricultural purposes* Leave your order for what you want of this at once. Farmer? Grain Co. • NEXT EXCURSION TO THE RIO GRANDE Harvey Davisson wishes to announce that the next excursion to the Rio Grande; Valley, Texas, will t leave on Friday, February 21 ——————ll We now have another load of Pocahontas coal on the track. Kellner & Callahan. Phone 273. • REMOVAL NOTICE. * ’ * I have moved my office to * * the rooms over Murray’s De- • * partment store. Entrance, stair- * * way next to Long’s drug store. * * Telephone 89. E. N* LOY, M. •• !• D. •

DR. JOHNSON WAS WOUNDED

LOCAL PHYSICIAN victim -OF GAS AND SHRAPNEL IN SEPTEMBER. Confirmation of the rumtor that Dr. C. E. Johnson, Rensselaer physician, had been injured during the fighting in France during Septem-. ber, has been received by local friends of the doctor. He was the victim of a gas attack and also was wounded in the legs from shrapnel, according to advices received here, and his condition, although much better now, was pretty serious for a time. Dr. Johnson, x oilowing his entrance into the service, was soon sent overseas, and was stationed at a hospital in London with a hospital unit. Later he was sent to France and on -September 12th entered an engagement as'a member of a British unit. It was during this battle that he was injured, being severely gassed and receiving several pieces of shrapnel in the legs. He was then taken to a London hospital for treatment. , stationed at Base Hospital No. 9 in France as a member of a hospital unit. The doctor expects to return to America soon and was to have sailed on January t l7, but it is probable that his condition did not permit him to sail on that date.

INDIANA SENATORS FOR SIX MONTHS’ PAY FOR SOLDIERS

Sentiment in the senate for doing something substantial for men in tne military service is solid and in favor of giving soldiers and sailors a bonus of six months’ pay upon their discharge. When interviewed, Senators New and Watson, of Indiana, had the following to say: Watson: “I favor anything to fide the men :and them back to work.” New: “I want to be as liberal with the soldiers as circumstances will permit.”

OBITUARY OF MRS. E. E. SMITH

Catherine Schricker Smith, the eldest daughter of Christian and Magdalena Schricker, was born at North Judson, Indiana, Sept. 24, 1876, and departed this life at her home on East Harrison street, Rensselaer, Ind., Jan. 28, 1919, at the age of 42 years, four months and four days. . All her young life was spent in North Judson, and it was there she received a beautiful Christian training, being reared in the Lutheran church, the faith of her devoted father and mother. While still a young woman she entered into the activities of life, meeting every obstacle and disappointment with great courage, selfconfidence and a never-failing smile. These virtues, coupled with a sweet spirit of Christian sympathy and helpfulness, she leaves as a benediction and priceless heritage to all. who mourn her loss. California, after which she came to Chicago, and there met and married Edward E. Smith, Sept. 24, 1908. They moved to this city three years ago last spring, and it was here that she united with the M. E. church, which proved such a blessing to her in the time of her affliction. She I'eaves surviving, a husband, two step-sons, father and mother, two brothers and one sister, besides other relatives and a host of friends.

BIG SPECIAL at STAR THEATER TODAY TYRONE POWERS and LUCILLE KING - .ln “THE PLANTERS’’ A stupendous spectacular picturization of Herman Whitaker’s novel of that name. ..-N, Directed personally By Mr. Whitaker. Produced at a cost of Half a Million Dollars. A seven reel spectacle of beautiful scenery of Southerp Mexico, FULL OF RAPID FIRE ACTION The Most Gorgeous and Colossal Picture of the Year. ALSO GOOD COMEDY. An Eight Reel Program. . Your last Chance to See the “PLANTER’* IFirst Show at 7 O’clock. Admission, 4 Children 10c; Adults 20c I ' Including War Tax. , ; at the star TODAY ......

"""" Iv fl 1« J /mHu A New Spring Soft Collars Materials of special weave particularly designed for shape-retain-ing, washing and wearing qualities. Will not wrinkle, shrink or fray—thus producing ideal Soft Collars. Silks Madras \ Repp -afv 2(-

BROOK AND LOCALS COLLIDE TONIGHT; FANS READY

Brook high school will be here this evening for a clash with the local five at the high school gymnasium in the second meeting of the season between the two quintets. The game is ooked forward to by the fans with more interest than any other battle heretofore waged. Keen rivalry exsts between the fives and the local ads are confident that they can regain their lost prestige by whipping the Newton county five. It will be remembered that Rensselaer was defeated on the Brook court two weeks ago by a ten-point margin in a rough game. Since that time Brook has met with a pair of up-sets and the locals were also turned back in the only game they have .played since that time. — • Considerable ill-feeling exists between the two clubs but it is hoped that no unsportsman-like tactics are pursued by either team tonight. No dotfbt a capacity house will greet the teams and the fans want to see clean, fast, aggressive basketball.

LAFAYETTE TO ENTERTAIN THE TITLE ASPIRANTS

Lafayette, Feb. 12.—Basketball is the premier high school sport in Inthana. There is practically no football, little track and less baseball. 3ut there is scarcely a high school in the state, whether it be situated in a city, town, hamlet or crossroads, that is not represented by a basketball squad in which the entire populace in the community in which it plays is not interested. With the sectional turnament, to be .held in twenty Indiana dties-. looming- up a little more than a month off, the enthusiasm of the basketball fans is running rampant, and it is predicted that this will be the, banner year in the annals of the great high school sport. March 7th and Bth, 275 basketball teams will play at Anderson, Bedford, - Huntington, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Franklin, Indianapolis, Martinsville, Kendallville, Kokomo, Frankfort, Rochester, Newcastle, Richmond, South Bend, Gary, Vincennes, Washington, Brazil and Lafayette. The following week the twenty sectional champs .will compete in the ninth annual tournament, which will be held at Purdue university, Lafayette, to decide the cham-

pion high school basketball team in Indiana, which is great honor since high school basketball .in Indiana compares favorably with the brand of basketball played by the high schpol quintets in any state in the union. While the coaches and players of the " teams in every section of the state are hard at work conditioning so as to make the best possible showing at the district tourneys great Mans and preparations are being made at Purdue university to proviofe board, lodging and entertainment for the sectional champs and the hundreds of fans who will be hete \o witness thegamesin what promises to be*the biggest and best state tournament in the history of the classic. ' , Four railroads, the Big Four, Monon, Wabash, and Lake Erie and Western-, two interurban lines,.the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern, and the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana, run through Lafayette,, and’ there are adequate facilities, making the Star City an ideal 'plaee to hold the state tournament. The various fraternities plan to care for the visiting basketball quintets, and there will be plenty of room, with excellent places at which to dine, for all visiting fans. The Purdue University Memorial gymnasium* where the tournament Will be held, is modern and fully equipped and a student committee has been appointed to co-operate with the athletic department at Purdue to insure tha success of the meet. ~ w

LOCAL DOCTOR IS PRAISED

- . - M A TAR RAI T7-ELL- EXPRESSES* APPRECIATION OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. The following letter from Major Robert C. Baltzell, who was at the head of the Indiana conscription boards during the war, writes the following letter to Dr. E. C. English. Associated in this work were Dr. I. M. Washburn and Dr. A. R. Kresler. Dr. English was the chairman. WAR DEPARTMENT Office of Adjutant General of Indiana Selective Service Division Dr. E C. English, Rensselaer, Indiana. My dear Dr. English:— More than a year ago the Medical Advisory Boards were instituted by the War Department in conenction with the work of the Selective Service Division and now that the war is ended and your work completed, I am writing to express to you my hearty appreciation of the work you did as a member of your Medical Advisory board and the splendid cooperation given this department at all times. The low per cent of physical rejections at camp from the state of Indiana show that your work was well done. Our association has—been vef y pleasant and I want you to know that your labors and sacrifices are fully recognized and appreciated by me. Wishing you continued success. I beg to remain, Very truly yours,

ROBERT C. BALTZELL.

ALLIES PROPOSE TO CHANGE ARMISTICE TERMS

Great Britain and France have sent notes to Mathias Erzberger, president of the German armistice commission, the Weimer correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende says he learns from a reliable source, dealing with the failure of Germany to deliver locomotives and agriculture machinery as agreed. He says the tone of the notes virtually constitute a threat to Germany. The correspondent adds that a similar note is expected from the United States. A proposal to change the allied armistice policy and greatly shorten the armistice period is understood to be before the supreme war council. Thisproposal calls for the limiting of the armistice periods to about ten days, at the end of which tim e new terms would be imposed on Germany. The sentiment is expressed by many in attendance at the peace conference that this would give the allies better hold on the situation and enable them to meet the constantly changing conditions.

MARRIED AT SACRED HEART CHURCH

Mr. Herman Leßeau and Miss Marie Dluzak were married at Sacred Heart church in Remington at 8 o'clock this Wednesday morning. The young couple came to Rensselaer folowing the ceremony and took the train for Chicago, where they will spend several days. After returning here they will live on a farm near Wolcott. t The Republican joins thear many friends in wishing them a long, prosperous and happy life.

FREE! FREE! FREE!

On every overcoat we have in stock we will give FREE $7.00 off until they are all gone. Duvall* Quality Shop.

AT THE STAR TODAY TYRONE POWERS “THE PLANTER” One of the m«t spectacular of recent screen offerings. Also BILLIE RHODES —IN—“SHE ALMOST PROPOSED” Admission 10c and 20c. THU WILSON “THE LAW “of” THE GREAT ~ NORTHWEST” The Northwest Pictures Are Always Interesting . “ FRIDAY— o VIRGINIA PEARSON —— 1° “THE FIREBRAND” , SATURDAY— ; , CARLYLE BLACKWELL *’ v- And * EVYLINE GREELEY “HITTINcTtHE. TRAIL* X Also “THE HAND OF VENGEANCE’

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