Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1919 — Page 1

No. 51.

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. 1772LL—--530 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

REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION; WRITES HIS MOTHER

Mrs. Barabara Russ, of Cleveland, Ohio, has received a letter from her son, EdWard, from France, who was reported as missing in action on November 1. He wrote under date of December 26, advising his mother that he was again well after taking part in four battles. Mrs. Russ’ other son was reported killed In battle during October. Mrs. Russ is an aunt of Joseph Kosta, of Union township, and was here for a visit with him only a short time ago. Mrs. Russ has been a widow for seventeen years and was grief-stricken then over the loss of her sons. Her friends greatly rejoice with her in the news that one of her sons still lives. Mr. Kosta’s wife had three cousins in the service in France, and one of them was killed during the fighting in early July.

COUNTY AUDITOR HAMMOND MAKES TEXAS PURCHASE

Mr- and Mrs. Joseph ,P. Hammond returned home Friday evening after a two week’s land prospecting trip near McAllen, Texas, which they made with Harvey Davisson, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Grow, and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Washburn, of Kentland. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond were accompanied on the return.trip as far as Kansas City by Mr. and Mrs. Grow. While in Texas Mt. Hammond purchased twenty acres of farming land which is situated about a mile and a half out of McAllen. Mr. Hammond did not state the price he paid for the land but seems well pleased with the investment and feels that there is great possibilities in that section of Texas. Mr. Hammond stated that at the time he left Texas Mr. Washburn wa sthinking seriously of purchasing a 300-acre tract near that which he bought, but that he does not know whether the deal was consummated.

Just a few overcoats left and we will give you free SB.OO on each one. Now is the time to buy. Duvall’s Quality Shop.

PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT ELSIE FERGUSON “THE DANGER MARK” < . MARK SWAIN IN A TWO REEL COMEDY MONDAY—ALICE BRADY “THE HOLLOW OF HER HAND” ' TUESDAY—EDDIE POLO “THE LURE jOF THE CIRCUS” Also ’ EDITH ROBERTS “THE DECIDING KISS” AU children accompanied by their parents will be admitted free. ... ' • • ■ - ■ — " - EVELYN THAW AND HER SON RUSSELL ‘ “HER MISTAKE” —— Also '»—• “FATTY” ARBUCKLE “A FARMYARD ROMEO”

The Evening Republican.

TWO RENSSELAER BOYS ARRIVE AT FORT HARRISON

Twenty-five overseas men, all except two of them from Indiana, arrived, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Friday. Four of the men were wounded and the remainder were invalided back to this country on account of sickness. All the men are in good condition. Those who were wounded are well on the way to recovery, and some of them are among those who were to leave today on furlough. The list of men follows: John Johns, Rockfield; Henry B. Gardner, Blankinton, la.; Charles B. Lines, second lieutenant, Indianapolis; Archie Smith, Muncie j Edwin Whitaker, Indianapolis ; Edward Murman, London, Ind.; Fred W. Loucks, Gary; Leo S. Risch, Indianapolis; Virgil D. Dunlap, Rensselaer; Ray P. Babcock, Peru; William Schmidt, Muncie; John E. Smith, Matthews; Rudolph Price, Richmond, wounded; Albert L. Auer, Columbia City; Harold Foley, Curtisville; Jesse T. Marley, Indian Springs, wounded; Clarence Means, Indianapolis, wounded; Guy A. Hoagland, Madison; Floyd Woodman, Charlotte, Mich.; Dwight Tumey, Bainbridge; Howard A. Speaks,^Rensselaer; Tules Reed, Evansville, wounded.

You should see the swell suits we have taken measures for. They certainly do fit perfect and the cloth and tailoring can not be equaled by any firm in our city. Duvall’s Quality Shop.

SATURDAY GRAIN MARKETS.

Oats 53c. Corn sl.lß. Rye $1.23. Wheat $2.11;

The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7;00 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Mix February 28 .49 March 1 ..41 9

You should buy one of those spring Derby hats. Very latest blocks at $4.00. Duvall’s Quality Shop.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1919.

RAYMOND DIXIE WRITES FROM BREST, FRANCE

Raymond Dixie, Rensselaer boy, who enlisted in the navy at the outbreak of the war, aYid who has made many trips across the Atlantic, writes as follows : Anchored in’the Harbor of . • l— Brest, France, Dear folks at home:— We arrived in Best this morning at 9:30. This afternoon- I took my diary and figured up some things of interest, and now that the war is over, there is nothing to stop us from making things public. During the year just passed I think we did our share of the convoy work that was done. We spent two hundred and nineteen days out of the year, steaming a distance of fiftyeight thousand, one hundred and sev-enty-eight miles, making ten convoy trips and convoying safely one hundred troop ships. During all these trips we did not see or encounter a single Hun submarine. During the year we spent one hundred and fortysix days in port. During that time we spent twenty-seven days in the navy yard. We coaled ships on thir-ty-seven different days. The crew got liberty on one hundred and fourteen different days, so that means that each man of the crew was ashore fifty-seven days, which you see is not a whole lot, giving you three hundred days on board ship. We were in the following named ports at different times: New York, Norfolk, Va.; Newport, R. I.; Boston, Portsmouth, N. H.; Halifax, Brest, France, and Tompkinsville, N. Y. Will close with love and —best for all at ~

HERE’S WAY TO GET THAT SIXTY FROM GOVERNMENT

Now that President Wilson has signed the war revenue bill which permits each soldier, sailor, marine, nurse and officer S6O upon their discharge from the service, Jasper county boys who have been discharged from the service have that amount coming to them and may get it for the asking. The following is the correct method of procedure for co<llecting the bill from the government: Address letter to: The Zone Finance Officer, Lemon Building, Washington, D. C. Give date of induction into service and place of induction. Give as briefly and as correctly as possible a statement of the units you were with during the time you were in the service. Give date of discharge and camp discharged from. Forward discharge certificate with home address.

BLIZZARD RAGES OVER THE WESTERN STATES

Short duration was accorded by the weather bureau forecasters to the cold snap that brought zero weather in western states and near zero weather in middle western states. The bureau predicted rising temperatures in much of the region between the Rockies and the Mississippi „river, with generally warmer weather Sunday. . ' Blizzard conditions in trans-Miss-issippi states appear to be abating. A gale from the southwest, reaching 48 miles an hour, brought a rapid drop of the mercury from 46 degrees at noon to 15 degrees above at m. in Chicago, with a minimum of 8 above zero predicted., ,

STOCK BRINGS $90,000.

We failed to get a complete record of the stock shipped last week from this section, and the additional loads shipped by the Lyons bunch, the Foreimans and Franklins, brought the total to over $90,000. * This does not exhaust the possibilities as the Lyons have some thirty ears of hogs and cattle left and there are plenty more in this vicinity to go this season. The purchases of Lyons & Wert amounted to about $60,000 a month, and it is estimated over a million dollars will be paid out for cattle and hogs at this place during the year;— Brook Reporter.

SATURDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Our first colored baby arrived this forenoon. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Baker, of Chicago, friends Of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Wood. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trulley is in a very critical condition. E. S. Rhoads’ condition is alarming this afternoon. Wm. Hoeferiin, who entered r'eb. 27, was able to return to his home today. F ‘ . . Mt. and Mrs. A. K. Hart and two children, who entered the hospital the first of the week with influenza, are improving. ' Mr. and Mrs. Gail Michal, son Robert, and daughter, Anna Faye,- went to their home in Kniman Friday. • Albert Wortley’s baby is receiving medical care. Mrs. Ellen Kresler is improving slowly. - • Mrs. Sam Jacksisabout the sameMrs. Maggie Swartzgll’s daughter, Avanel, was able to go to her home Friday. ■ . . Mrs. John Anderson is improving.

You haven’t bought that sweater, yet with $3 00 off. It will pay you to buy ’now. Duvall’s Quality Shop.

PROF. YEOMAN LEAVES PURDUE

RENSSELAER BOY RESIGNS PUR. TSUE POSITION TO ACCEPT A BETTER ONE. 1 • Prof. R. C. Yeoman, Rensselaer boy, Friday tendered his resignation as a member of the department of highway engineering at Purdue university and has accepted the position of highway engineer for the Indiana Sand and Gravel Producers’ association. ——; Pirof. Yeoman went to Purdue university in December of 1917 to succeed Prof. R. G. Martin, who resigned to enter military service. Previous to becoming a member of the faculty at Purdue, he was d'ean of the engineering school at Valparaiso university. During his Connection with the university Prof. Yeoman devoted his time to extension work in highway developments throughout the state, as well as to instruction in highway engineering on the campus. As a member of the faculty at Purdue university he has carried the services of the university into many parts of the state hot reached by ordinary means. County road officials are all familidr with his work in directing the annual roa dschools held at Purdue university in January of each year. ” Prof. Feoman will conduct his work from the offices of the association in the City Trust building in Indianapolis. He will also be closely associated there with the officials of the National Sand and Gravel Producers’ association, who maintain offices in the same building.

PROF. R. C. YEOMAN ADDRESSES ROAD SCHOOL MEET

Vincennes, Feb. 27.—A feature of the fiinal day’s session of the southeastern Indiana road school here today was an automobile inspection trip over improved highways in Lawrence county, Illinois, which is just across the Wabash river from Vincennes. A similar parade was held yesterday in this county. At the opening session yesterday C. D. Banks, state manager of the Portland Cement company, and E. B. Schmidt, representative of the National Brick association, spoke in favor of the construction of permenent roads. Prof. R. C. Yeoman, highway extension engineer at Purdue university, told of the growing importance of highways, and J. P. Scott spoke on the construction of highways and told of the system being followed in Illinois. (Prof. Yeoman painted out that roads formerly were built at the expense of rural communities with the local and township unit being used as a basis of construction. He said that traffic has changed so rapidly within the last ten years and rapidmoving vehicles have grown in volume to the extent that road legislation and road improvement have lagged behind." 1 ' The state highway commission bill and the county unit bill now before the legislature, he said, propose to accomplish business system and reconstruction by adopting a large unit of ents and farmers attended the twoday session.

NO TOBACCO IS REFORM CRY OF EFFETE EAST

“Blow ths smoke away,” seems destined to become a serious cry within a few weeks. The forces organizing the nation-wide campaign for the abolition of tobacco and its uses are growing in strength and show no disposition to permit their campaign to lag. It has been announced that Frank •Hall, former head of the anti-saloon league in Indiana and now organizing secretary of the No-T<rt>acco league, is going to Syracuse, N. ¥., to establish national campaign headquarters. A declaration that the new move must not be considered lightly was made by Prof. F. W. Roman, of the department of economics of Syracuse university, the initiator of the anti-nicotine crusade. “The league,” he repeated, “will father a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of tobacco. I have received hundreds of letters daily from hundreds of people interested in the no-tobacco campaign which we intend to carry put.”

SATURDAY’S WEATHER. Forecast sor —Indiana:Partly cloudy with rising temperature tonight. Sunday cloudy and warmer, probably with light snow in north and central portions.

WANTED—Ladies to sell entirely nbw household article. Easy seller. Big money. Address Home Supply Co., Greenfield, Ind. When you buy a Duvall’s Quality Shop suit you always have the satisfaction of knowing you get more than your money’s worth. Every garment guaranteed. *' "•W —— : -I - - We have a car of middlings in transit. Will make special prices if taken at Car. Kellner & Callahan. Phone 275.,

YOU can wear only one hat at a time—you would look well in one of our new Spring ones. $5.00 2(V3(

SPURT IN FINAL MOMENTS BRINGS VICTORY TO R. H. S.

A terrific burst of speed in the final five minutes of play, at which time they were trailing by seven whole points, saved Rensselaer from defeat in the season’s final, which was staged against the classy Lowell five at the high school court Friday evening. The close of the final chapter found the locals leading 'by a scant threepoint margin, 31 to 28, but they were satisfied even though failing to demonstrate a convincing superiority over their opponents. The work of the Lake county five surprised the Red and Black, as the tetter had defeated the up-sti 3 ‘ ve ■>i their own court caiher in th? sea son were anticipating .10 such fi rm revers ’l on the part of th: v « itt rs, gsp;c a.’v -smee the latter were or a strange cour. Rensselaer opened just as they closed with a terrific spurt—slicing the net four times in rapid succession before Lowell was able to hoop the ball for a single counter. A few moments after the start of the game the locals were leading 12-2, and it looked as’ if the contest was to be the most one-sided of the season. However, Lowell found itself and ran their count to twelve while the locals were standing still. From then on until the close of the half the learns kept an even pace, each team resting on the 14, 16 and 18 point marks at the same time. The first stanza closed with the count knotted 18 all. The defense of both teams tightened with the opening of the second half and the scoring was infrequent.. As above stated the last five minutes found the count at 28-21 in favor of the visiting aggregation. At this moment Lambert, first string guard, was injected into the fray and instilled the proper confidence into his mates, who immediately started things, caging" the ball five times in rapid succession, finishing their good work as the final whistle blew. It was a cruel joke on the visitors to snatch the plum from them right at the finish, •but the Collins brothers figured that the season should end in a victory, and knew that the only way to bring such a thing about was ’to net the ball, which they did to a nicety.

STOCKTON RETIRES.

Jay W. Stockton has retired from the Community Supply company, and Edward Herath is now the sole owner of the same.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Rensselaer, Indiana, February 1, 1919. To Whom It May Concern: Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between us, the undersigned Allen M. Robertson and Charles B. Viant, carrying on the business of a restaurant, at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the firm name and style of Robertson & Viant, was, on the 31st day of January, 1919, dissolved by mutual consent, and in the future the said business will be carried on by the said Allen M. Robertson alone, who will pay and discharge all debts and liabilities, and receive all moneys payable to the late firm. A. M. ROBERTSON. C. B. VIANT. FRUIT TREES AND NURSERY STOCK Now is the time to place your order for fruit trees and nursery stock Every tree and plant I sell is absolutely guaranteed in ever;/ respect CHARLES PEFLEY. ATTENTION MOOSE. There, will be a special meeting of the members of the Moose "lodge at the lodge ,haM at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, March 2. All members arg asked,to be in attendance.

GET READY FOR THE ASSESSORS

THEY’LL BE ON YOUR TRAIL BRIGHT AND EARLY MONDAY MORNING. -♦ ~ ~ County Assessor G. L. Thornton and his subordinates, the township assessors, gathered at the assessor’s office in the court house this Saturday afternoon to discuss the schedule they will follow in their drive on the taxpayers of the county starting Monday morning. There .is some doubt in the minds of the assessors as to what schedule will govern them in making assessments owing to the fact that the present legislature is seeking to make several changes in the assessment laws. The meeting was held eapecially to discuss the various phases of the tax laws that there may be a uniformity among the assessors in levying assessments. At the meeting the various assessors were given supplies and will be ready to start on their rounds bright and early Monday morning. So it’s up to you, Mr. Taxpayer, to be ready for these popular gentlemen when they call on you. County Assessor Thornton has received the following letter from the state board of tax commissioners, which will aid the assessors in the performance of their duties: “Within a few days you wilt be engaged -rnamost important duty, that of listing property for purposes of taxation. You have taken or will take an oath to list all property in accordance with the provisions of law. Kindly observe the following suggestions: “List all property, real and personal at its true cash value as the statute now requires. ‘flf the legislature shall fix a 50 per cent basis for property valuation assessors shall simply divide totals by two. The value of the whole must be ascertained before ani assessor can determine a part of same. “Value lands and improvements separately and carry total of same into column provided for that purpose. , . “Use the schedules of last year in determining the values of automobiles, household goods, farm implements, and machinery. These schedules are suggestive only and if the value of the property is known to be more or less than such a schedule would indicate, then list such property at its ‘true value,’ whatever the value may be. , , , “Use the blank forms that have been officially designated for this year. If there are any changes to be made assessors will be advised of same. Such changes, if any, will be very slight. “List all dogs with descriptions of same but without receipts until it is finally determined what the tax shall be. There will be a change from the present law. “Assessors are instructed to be exceedingly careful in filling out the personal property schedules for manufactures, public utilities, merchandise Stores, etc. . “After assessing corporations on. their tangible property, assessors shall leave with same blanks for corporate reports, which shall .be made m duplicate and filed later with county auditors,' who shall lay same before boards of review to be assessed for corporate excess. “Administer the oath to the personal property schedule to each taxpayer. There is a severe penalty for an assessor who fails to. administer such oath. » “County assessors should instruct township assessors and their deputies as to the local market value on March Ist of all articles that have such value. There shall be no agree- S pient among assessors on any prices less than the market price where such prices are known.”

AT THE STAR TODAY JUNE ELVIDGE and FRANK MAYO “TH ZERO HOUR” picture. “THE LEAGUE OF SILENCE” IN—“THE HAND OF VENGEANCE” MONDAYEDITH STORY , « —IN—“THE DEMON” _ TUESDAY—- _ ANNA LUTHER —IN—“HER MOMENT” 'I ■■ in... ■ .11l WEDNESDAY—. HENRY B. WALTHALL I —IN—"WITH HOOPS OF STEEL”

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