Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1919 — Page 1

No. 47.

Reduced in Price Odd Pieces Some Slightly Damaged. S4O Ivory Dresser will sell for S2O. $45 Ivory Dresser “ “ “ $25. S2B Ivory Princess Dresser will sell for S2O. S3O Mahogany Dresser will sell for $25 S4O Mahogany Chiffonier will sell for S2O. $18.50 Birds Eye Maple Dressing Table will sell for $12.00. — — W. J. WRIGHT

ENJOYED K. OF P. MEETING AT REMINGTON

A number of Rensselaer Knights of Pythias report having a very enjoyable time at the meeting held in Remington last Thursday. The third rank was conferred upon a number of candidates in a most impressive manner and the eats furnished by the Remington brothers were abundant and delicious. The following from here were in attendance: Sheriff True D. Woodworth, Riley Snyder, William Waymire, John Robinson, Leo Reeve and C. W. Duvall.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION , TO FILL VACANCY Notice is hereby given to the inhabitants of the City of Rensselaer, Indiana, that a vacancy has occurred in the office of councilman in the second ward of said city Iby the death of Frank Tobias, the duly elected and qualified councilman therein; that the vacancy thus occasioned will be filled by the common council of said city at a special meeting thereof called to meet at 8 o’clock p. m., on the third day of March, 1919, at its council room. Dated February 24, 1919. CHARLES MORLAN, City Clerk.

CAPT. HANLEY SERVING IN INDIANA SENATE

Capt. Cope Hanley, son of Judge and Mrs. Charles W. Hanley, of this city, is now in charge of the bulletin board in the Indiana State senate in Indianapolis. He was for a time roll clerk of the Indiana house of representatives.

W. C. Kincaid and family moved to Monticello Monday. Their goods were sent across the country in auto trucks. Mrs. Kincaid and the children went to Monticello by train. Miss Ellen Haag accompanied them.

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RENSSELAER. INDIANA, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 2s, If I*

PRIMARY BILL IS REJECTED

MEASURE CALLING FOR DIRECT PRIMARIES IS REJECTED ~- BY THE SENATE.

Indianapolis, Feb. 24.—The Beards-ley-Van Auken primary hill, which proposed the nomination of party tickets at conventions of delegates elected by the primary system, and which had been amended so as to provide for “local option” on the question of calling direct primaries, was indefinitely postponed in the senate this afternoon by a vote of 27 to 19. The bill was not killed by a strictly party vote, as both Republicans and Democrats were divided concerning the desirability of adopting the system of nominating all candidates by conventions. The motion by Senator Alldredge, Republican, of Anderson, for the indefinite postponement of the bill came after several speeches had been made for and against the bill, Champions of the bill pointed r ut many, of the unsatisfactory results of the present primary system, saying it is a burden to candidates, costly, and has not resulted in nominations of acceptable men in many instances. They pointed out that the bill threw all the safeguards of the present primary law and the corrupt practices law about the primaries for the election of delegates to conventions, and denied that it mfeant a return to the abuses of the old delegate convention system. The opponents of the bill argued that the principle of giving the people an opportunity to choose their own candidates was too valuable to be thrown away for the delegate convention plan. They said delegates could not reflect the sentiments of their community in all cases concerning all candidates for nomination. By the adoption of a minority report on the Abrams house bill, requiring the two platoon system in fire departments of cities of the first, second, third and fourth class, the senate today left the establishment of such systems optional! instead of mandatory, just as it now is. The bill as amended was then sent to secondreading. . ~ A majority report proposed amendment of the bill so as to make the two iplatoon system mandatory in cities of the first and second class and optional in cities of the third and fourth class. The general appropriation bill was again taken under consideration by the house sitting as a committee of the whole this afternoon. Representative Mendenhall moved that the house reconsider the items it had approved Friday afternoon and this motion was adopted.

SAM DUVALL AND WIFE TO REACH STATES IN MARCH

Rueil, France, Sunday. Feb. 2, 1919. Dear Mother and Dad:— Laura is feeling all right again, and this afternoon we are going for a walk in the snow. We haven’t very, much longer to remain in France, for L expect to leave some time this nwnth for the base camp, and then from there I will go to Brest where I will board a transport for the good old U. S. A. I don’t know the exact date, but I do know I’ll be home before March 10. Laura will start at about the same time; perhaps she will go with me, for I am trying to arrange it so we will sail together, which would be much better in many different ways. I will be glad when Laura and I get home. It is snowing today and is cold, but we are luckier than most people in this town, for a soldier can always find coal and wood and more of it when the other people can’t have any at all, so you see we always have a fire. Coal here costs $5.20 for 200 pounds, and I paid about 80c for a sack of wood that I could: carry in one armload. I mention these things to give you some idea of conditions in this country. When Laura was sick I bought eggs for her at $1.92 a dozen. I paid 75c for beefsteak that came from South America. It is so tough that you can chew on it all day <Und then swallow the piece whole. Laura wanted some apples the other day and I paid 65c apiece for them. You could buy a barrel of the same kind in America for what I paid for one. Butter is $1.70 a pound. We don’t use much butter, but it is possible to get it at that price. Laura paid $17.00 for a pair of shoes that could be bought at Sam Fendig’s for $3.00. Compare these prices with your’s and then ask yourself, the question: “Don’t you think America ought to send that one hundred million dollars of food to England and France instead of to the damned Germans, which they advocate. Let them starve; that is what they Would have done to us here in France if they had won the war. We haven’t received the packages you sent. I hope they come before we start for America. We haven’t had a letter from Ed or you for more# than a week now. Hope you ate all feeling well and know of pur early return to the States. Will write again Sunday, so until then, good-bye with love. , BUD AND LAURA.

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CITY COUNCIL PAYS TRIBUTE

ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH ..OF COUNCIL- .. MAN TOBIAS. The city council convened in regular session Monday night. There was present Mayor Charles G. Spitler, City Attorney Moses Leopold, Councfihnen Frederick Waymire, H. R. Wood, Conrad Kellner and Rex Warner. The following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolution No. 143. At a regular meeting of the common council of the city of Rensselaer, Indiana, convened at the council chamber on Monday, February 24, 1919, at 8 o’clock p. m., it was announced that Frank Tobias, a fellow councilman, had departed this- life on February 20, 1919, at his home on North Front street in the city of Rensselaer Upon such announcement it was re- ■ solved: That we cease for a time our labors for the living to record the death role of him who was a member of our council. He was an earnest, faithful and valuable worker on the city council, where hn made a name and reputation for himself. He was quiet in manner, but possessed a strong, clean character with the courage to stand by his conviction®. His broadmindedness and tireless efforts were spent toward making a better city, and his work as a councilman wpl always remain a pleasant memory to those who served with him and knew him best. The council deplores his death as a serious loss to the interests of our city. Therefore, be it further resolved, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and his many friends. Be is also resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread of record uponthe records of the city council as a constant and pleasant reminder of his fidelity and usefulness.

Charles M. Sands presented his report for the month of January, 1919, as follows: Electric Light Fund. Balance Dec. 31, 191856262.66 Receipts during January... 2025.16 ——— 8287.82 Disbursements 1932.37 Credit balance 6355.45 Water Fund. Balance Dec. 31 6804.73 January collections 7139.38 Disbursements ...' 2149.17 ~ 5794,94 Corporation Fund. Balance Dec. 31 5627.47 January collections 79.82 5707.29 January disbursements .... 560.10 “BTiTTIT Road Fund, Balance Dec. 31 2687.39 January distribution ... .. . 252.75 2434.64 Library Fund. Balance Dec. 31 1610.52 Fines collected January... 6.16 1616.68 January disbursements .... 98.01 1518.67 On advice of Attorney Lopold the council fixed Monday, March 3, to be the date for a special meeting to be held for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the second ward caused by the death of Councilman Frank Tobias. Notice of said meeting to be published in the Evening Republican, Finance committee’s report was read and approved and proper claims ordered drawn.

LET THE PEOPLE RULE.

Hon. W. L. Wood returned to Indianapolis Monday after spending Sunday here with his wife. Representative Wood has introduced a bill in the house of representatives requiring a township trustee to maintain an eight month’s term of school if the majority of the patrons desire the same. / The situation in Union towndhip undoubtedly gave thought to the author of the bill.

TO MEET SON IN CHICAGO.

Mrs. George M. Myers went to Chicago Monday afternoon, where she expected to meet her son, Sergt. H. H. Best, who has just been honorably discharged from Camp Grant, 111. Sergt. Best saw service in France on the active battle front —since last April and until the armistice was signed. He was fortunate and came out -without a scratch.

TUESDAY’S WEATHER. ... , Forecast for Indiana 1 : Fair, much colder tonight and Wednesday with a cold wave. .

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FAMOUS RAINBOW DIVISION DUE FOR APRIL RETURN

The approximate dates for the departure of two National Guard and two National Army divisions, comprising half the American army of occupation, were announced Monday at Third army headquarters. The 32nd Division and the 42nd or “Rainbow Division” will leave about April 15th, and the 89th and 90th Divisions of the National Army during June, : ■ ■■■•« According to the plan the places of the departing divisions will be taken by regular army divisions. Detail® for the departure of the men by the way of the Rhine and Holland are being worked out.

HAMMOND ALDERMAN BACK FROM FRANCE; WAS GASSED

Hammond, Feb. 24.—-Corporal Erick Lund, aiderman and a building contractor, returned to Hammond today from France, where he was wounded after entering Chateau Thierry with the Sixth engineers. Although a gray haired man and about to retire from business, Lund enlisted and stood up under forty-eight hours of continuous fighting, without food or rest, as well as the younger men of his outfit, until he was gassed.

ENJOYING WESTERN VISIT.

The editor of the Republican is in receipt of a letter from James W. Stevens, of Gillam township, but now sojourning in Idaho. He wntes: “This is certainly a fine country in their irrigated flats. Great ricks of alfalfa hay, many containing ninety tons, and also many fine orchards. l ihave seen most of the folks from Gillam. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Prevo are feeling fine. Faris boys, Oris McCullough and Prevo boys are all doing well. ' . - , The weather is warm 'here now, it freezes a little some nights and the frosts are quite heavy. Farmrs are plowing and discing. I saw one piece of wheat drilled. I saw two or three teams plowing Sunday; do not think ■it was any of the Jasper county boys. We are all feeling fine. Give my regards to all tne boys. Yours respectfully, <, JAMES W. STEVENS.”

THEY ARE COMING HOME.

The good news of the home-coming of our soldier boys continues. Private George Bernhardt, of Remington, arrived here this Tuesday morning from Columbus Barracks, Ohio, where he was honorably discharged Monday, February 24. A telegram was received Tuesday morning from Earl Smith, son of, Oscar Smith, of Newland, saying that he had just arrived from overseas at Newport News, Va.

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Creasnedscjnekefi ./■.. • • • • • Toe Baked ham 1 5c Beef loaf . 15c Eseolloped potatoes 5c Noodles 5c Baked beans • » c Potato salad Pie . • • - ■ 10c Cake 5c Butter coffee ■ ••••••a: 'l” * At Cafeteria Bazaar, at St. Augustine parochial school, Thursday evening, February 27.

ALL HOME PRINT TODAY. READ THE ’ INSIDE PAGES. ATTENTION MOOSE. All members of the Moose lodge are requested to be at the lodge hall Thursday evening. Business of importance to be transacted.

FETE RETURNED SOLDIER BOYS

WAR MOTHERS DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAIN DISCHARGED SOLDIERS. The War Mothers of Jasper County again very attractive and enjoyable afternoon in honor of the returned soldier boys Saturday at the court house in this city. There were a large number of people present, the larger per cent being young folks, who assisted in making the afternoon the enjoyable occasion that it was. The one prominent feature of the entertainment was the minuet given by the children of the Rensselaer public schools. This illustrated the colonial times and the day being the birthday of the founder of our country, George Washington, the minuet was timely as well as charming. The little people who took part 'in this had been trained to perfection by Misses Elizabeth O’Brien and Tillie Malchow, of the city schools. The following young people were in the Bud Meyers, Mildred Wasson, John C. Hill, Virginia Thompson, Ward Sands, Martha Grant, Robert Dunlap, Genene Scott, Alfred Collins, Margaret Tilton, Watson Fendig, Margaret Myer, Carl Arnott, Leathe Potts, Frances Boicourt, Harold Bowen. Dr. J. Budman Fleming gave an address to the soldier boys present, urging them to keep their,‘government insurance in force. The young people enjoyed the dancing and the refreshments served by the War Mothers were enjoyed by all. Among the soldiers present from out of the city were Emmett O’Brien and Archie Lee, of Monon. Private O’Brien will he remembered by many as the good natured Irishman who joined Company M on its trip to the Mexican border and who also went with the boys in that company who left here hoping to get into the big fight across the pond. He was familiarly known as “Shorty O’Brien.”

GOT THE WRONG NUMBER.

Some lady of this city called the Republican office this fprenoon and informed us that she had seen some sdhool boys stop air a neighbor’s hen house Monday evening on their way from school, and pilfer some of the hen fruit from the said neighbor s poultry abode. Evidently the lady had the wrong number, and she should have called Sheriff Woodworth or Mayor Spitler. My dear boys, will you not take warning, and avoid the pitfalls in the way of- the youthful transgressor? Eggs are mighty good eating and taste much better when obtained out of the regular commercial channels than when secured from some hen house not your own. But, we should remember that all evil first tractive, but the end there of is sadness The fellow who would steal an egg in his youth may corner the whole poultry market when he becomes a Better be careful, fellows, she may call the police the next tame.

DEAD LETTER LIST.

The following letter remain uncalled for in the Rensselaer post office for the week ending Feb. 24, 1919, and will be sent to the dead letter offive March 10, 1919: R. E. Smith, Pvt. Sidney Johnson, A Grover Norris (2), Clark Allis, A. Anderson, R. G. Buhler, R. L. Hamilton, Mrs. H. A. Tromiblie, Mae Hurley, Mrs. Emmett Lewis. N. Littlefield, P. M.

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