Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 March 1919 — Page 1

No, 54.

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KENTLAND KNOCDED OFF IN A FAST FINISH

Using a short, snappy pass and displaying perfect teamwork throughout the game, the Rensselaer basketball machine smashed their way to victory against Kentland high school on the Kentland court Tuesday eveiring. Curtains found the visiting five leading 25 to 22. This was the nightcap game for both Kentland and Rensselaer, and now both teams will confine themselves to preparing for the tournament at Gary which opens Friday. From start to finish the teams .practically battled on even terms and at no time during the contest was either team able to secure a commanding lead. The first period closed with the “Kentland five on top 14 to 12. Rensselaer rallied in the second stanza, overcame the lead of the Newton county lads and stepped to the fore and then had to 'battle all the way to the wire to maintain their slender margin. Every member of the local five was on his toes and each and every one played a brilliant game, they worked in perfect unison and did not attempt to gain individual honors; they * aipiply composed a well oiled. smooth running machine —a machine that may surprise the wiseacres when the curtain lifts on the sectional activities Friday. ■Lambert and Fhegley were demons at guard, and Babcock and the Collins brothers were all over the floor working the ball down Rensselaer’s way and then slipping it through the points that closed the season in a victory.

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SON OF REV. STRECKER

Rev. E. W. Streeker went to Lafayette today, where he will attend the meeting of the board of directors of the Battle Ground assembly. Rev Streeker is very much elated these days over the success of his son, Paul, being granted an commission in the navy. Ensign Streeker will arrive in Rensselaer this evening, for a several days? visit with his parents. He has just finished the eight weeks’ course at *Pel!ham Bay, from where he was graduated. Paul enlisted in the navy last June in the Reserve Officers’ Naval Training school. The first several months of his course was spent on the Great Lakes, where he was schooled in the fundamental points of seamanship and the manner in which a large boat in constructed as well as the nautical terms of each. Ensign Streeker is very much pleased with the life in the navy and will not ask for a discharge from the service at this time, as he is very desirous of getting to visit France as well as some of the other foreign countries.

BIG GRIFFITH PLAY ANNOUNCED

“Hearts of the World,” D. W. Griffith’s greatest achievement, will be seen here Monday, March 10, at the Princess. This announcement is one of the most important of the season, since Mr. Griffith’s former triumphs, “The Birth of a Nation” and “Intolerance” have established him as America’s foremost dramatic genius. A special symphony orchestra will accompany the production, which requires nearly three hours in the unfolding of the story.

SOLDIERS DEMAND SECURITY AGAINST FURTHER BLOODSHED

Washington, March 3.—-Represen-tative LaGuardia, of New York, Republican, a major in_ the air service, speaking in the house tonight in support of the league of nations plan, declared that every one of the 2,000,000 American soldiers who were sent to France, would favor a plan which would forever end war. 'The soldiers knew what the fighting was, he said,, and for that reason would tolerate no partisan effort to defeat Wilson in his efforts for a world society.

' RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1913.

OLD LANDMARK BEING RAZED

RESIDENCE WHICH WAS ONCE A. "QUART SHOP’’, WITH HISTORY BEING TORN DOWN. One of the oldest, if not the oldest, landmarks in Rensselaer, is being wrecked by Hiram Day, who has purchased the building and will use the lumber in other building operations. The building referred to is the old Tutuer tenant house on Cornelia street, which has outlived its usefulness and is now being tom down. This building has quite a history, and the older citizens will remember this place, as it was used some fortyfive years ago as a “quart” shop, where wines, liquors, and beer were sold in the original packages under a government license. A “bull pen” was built bn the west side of the building where the alley now running to Billy Fry’s barn is -located and here customers were supposed to take their quart of liquor outside of the main building and do their drinking there. In those days this location was way out of the residence section and the building just east of it, belonging to the same estate, and one or two other .buildings in the same neighborhood were the eastern boundary of the town. There was no railroad in Rensselaer those days and what "Is now McKinley Ave. had no

one residing on it. Many were the fights that occurred on the site of this building those days and the officers were kept busy in going after the citizens of “Nubbin Ridge,” who in those days loved to come to town and paint it red and many were the fights resulting from their patronizing this “quart shop.” “Nubbin Ridge,” by the way, has passed away and is now a prosperous farming community. ■ ■■■ • ' , ■ Upon the death of the owner of this “quart the building was converted into the present residence and has had numerous tenants in the last twenty or twenty-five years. The passing of this historical spot will .be regretted by no one, unless it be some of the old timers of those days, few of whom are left now. This “quart shop” was followed by several others later -which wfere located in the business section of the city, one of these which was located for a shoTt-time on the site of what is now KuSoske’s garage, was especially notorius and was known as “Red Hell?’ and judging from what happened there in those days the name was very appropriate. But some of the older citizens will have to write the history of these places, for the writer was too young those days to remember just what did happen in these relics of early days, which are now outlawed in nearly every community.

REFUND OF EXCESS PHONE CHARGES IS ORDER

/ Indianapolis, March 4.—The Indiana public service commission has issued an order to the effect that telephone companies in Indiana must refund to patrons of their toll and long distance service the difference between the regular authorized Indiana intra-state rates for such service aiid the higher rates ordered for such service by Postmaster General Burleson, and that they must refund also all telephone installation charges and charges for moving telephones from one place in a house to another collected since December 1 by order of the postmaster general. Commissioner John W. McCarcHe today estimated that the companies have collected more than $115,000 in' excess rates alone, and that the total amount they will be obliged to refund will be much greater when the refund of installation and moving charges is added. He said that the excess rates were costing the long distance and toll telephone users “at least $5,000 a day,” while they were in effect. He based his estimate on an excess of 13 cents a subscriber a month and arrived at that basis by taking figures from the business of six small Local telephone authorities said today that they likely will be slow to make any refunds of tolls or installation or moving fees. They said the matter is still pending in the courts and if the higher court or even the lower court should dissolve the temporary injunction keeping the rates out of Indiana no end of complications would result if the refunds were m&de in the meantime.

MOVED TO RENSSELAER.

Mr. and Mrs. Austin O. Moore have moved into the W. H. Parkinson residence on the southwest corner of College avenue and Warned street. Mr. • Moore will continue to have charge of his 'large Hangring Grove township farm and will be upon the same much of the time.

notice. The Eastern Star Chapter will have a call meeting Thursday evening. The members- are all to be present to meet the Grand Matron. Ida Benjamin, Secretary. Mr i. A. G. Work ami Mrs. Stella Ketchum went to Lafayette today. ' V.

K. OF P. HOLD COUNTY MEET

FOLLOWERS OF DAMON AND PYTHIAS HOLD COUNTY MEETING. The regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias of Jasper county was held at the K. of P. Castle hall in this city Tuesday evening. There was alarge attendance from the Remington lodge and the occasion was a very enjoyable one. District Deputy Grand Chancellor L-, B El more, of Monticello, was present and presided at the session. He made a short interesting address and urged the members to get active again in the interest of Pythianism. As a part of the evening’s entertainment the Remington lodge conferred the rank of Knight upon three candidates. Remington has a great number of virile hustlers and is one of s he livliest K. of P. lodges in this part of the state. • The work of the neighboring lodge in conferring this rank was very impressive, each member of the team ■torng his part in most excellent manner. The county organization for the coming year is as follows: County Chancellor, J. P. Hammond; County Secretary, Brown Lamborn; County Treasurer, Moses J Ann l/l Lvv[#vlUi . , The next-county meeting is to be held at Remington the first Thursday in December. - -

“HEARTS OF THE WORLD”

The firjgt local presentation of “Hearts of the Worid,” D. W. Griffith’s newest and greatest production, will he given Monday, March 10, at the Princess, and will be shown ■twice... . __ “Hearts of the World” was filmed on the battlefields of France under the auspices and with the co-opera-tion of the British and French governments. It is in fact the official British war film. During the greatest part of the eighteen months required in filming the production, Director Griffith and his players were within range of the German guns, and were many times under fire. Mr. Griffith himself was slightly wounded. Tlaillian and Dorothy Gish, Robert Harron and many other players have been made •famous by their work in Griffith productions, and are in the cast. “Hearts of the World” is now being shown to tremendous audiences in New York, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES.

The Jasper County Board of Education met in regular session Monday, March 3rd, with the following members present: Porter of Carpenter; Lafever of Gillam; Poole of Hanging Groves Huff of Jordan; Duggleby of Kankakee; Fairchild of Keener; Postill of Marion; Rush of Ne^yton; Harrington of Union; Pettit of Walker; Bowie of Wheatfield. The absentees were Davisson of Barkley and Wood of The Milroy trustee, Mr. Wood, was in Rensselaer before the board met and transacted the necessary business of the day. Each trustee present including Mr. Wood of Milroy decided to hold the Eighth Grade Diploma Examination for March in his respective township. Mr. Davisson of Barkley was absent and has not made arrangements at this time but will likely hold an examination at two points since township has twenty-six applicants this month. The following is the decisions reached by each trustee as to place of holding this examination March 15th. Carpenter at Remington; Gillam at Center; Jordan at Never Fail; Hanging Grove Porker or McCoysburg (not definitely decided); Kankakee at Tefft; Keener at DeMotte; Marion at Rensselaer; Milroy at Center; Newton at Blue Grass; Union at Fair Oaks; Walkjer at Walker Center; Wheatfield at Wheatfield. .... A genuine school spirit prevails at Fair Oaks among the teachers and patrons. The high school there is asking for a commission this year. To obtain a commission certain requirements are necessary as to the equipment. The people are responding to the needs by donations and sacrifices far beyond the ordinary. A few of the many reported ar# as follows: Joseph Winslow a thirtyone volume set of encyclopoedaes of a reliable standard; Mrs, Browhard four volumes; Mrs. N. A. McKay ten. volumes; Elsie Zellars one volume; Lural Anderson~six volumes; Mrs. Harry Rea six volumes; Mrs. Abell one * volume; Chas. Warren seven volumes; Florence McKay three volumes. There were donations to the equipment made by Mrs, Gilmore, Mrs. Sterrett, Mrs. Kessinger and Mrs. Gundy. . On Thursday, March 6th .thff ladies of that community will give a supper for the benefit of the piano fund.

Fair tonight and Thursday colder. Tonight cold wave.

Charles A. Reed and family have moved from the Charles W. Bussell farm int Hanging .Grove township to the Walter V. Porter farm in west Marion township.

ONE HUNDRED IN ASSOCIATION

ALL PARTS OF-THE COUNTY REPRESENTED IN MEETING HERE TUESDAY The Jasper County Betterment Association held its first anu-al meeting at the court house in this city Tuesday afternoon with a large attendance consisting of representative men from all parts of the county. The meeting was presided over by Moses Leopold, who had been elected chairman at the meeting held m February. Secretary P. H. Hauter made a very full report of the work that had been accomplished by the. Better Farming Association of the county and chairmen of the several committees of the Jaspetr County Betterment Association made interesting reports and recommendations. Articles of incorporation were adopted and signed by one hundred men jvho had paid the annual fee. A constitution was also-adopted. As provided by the constitution of the organization seven directors were elected as follows: From commissioners’ district number one Joseph Kosta and M. J. Hohner; dishtrict number two, Edward Ranton and B. F. Fendig; from district number three, John Kohloff and George Putt; at large George E. Murray. Short addresses were made by three men from the extention department of Purdue university. All present were enthusiastic and will undoubtedly ge.t busy and Jasper county is to see a campaign of progressive cooperation, which will be for the betterment of all of the interests of the county.

Among the problems which are sure to be solved by this association is the construction through the county of a road of brick or other material that will give • a highway that will be in good condition and serviceable the entire year regardless of Weather conditions or heavy use. .Another enterprise which will undoubtedly be undertaken will be the construction at the county seat of a large building dedicated to the memory of the Jasper county soldier boys. This structure should be buiilt so that it can be used for the live stock shows and other large county gatherings. It should be a place into which a very large number of people could gather in the interest of any county wide nmovement. Organization and the getting together of the people of the county will be mutually bebeficial to all concerned. The business and professional men, the farmer, the stockman, the mechanic, all cart be more successful if co-operation may be made a part of an enthusiastic campaign in the interest of the betterment of Jasper county. It is understood that while the men were planning in their meeting for a better Jasper county that there was also a large gathering of women in another room in the court house and that their part in this movement for a better Jasper county is sure to keep pace with, if it does not take the lead, in this matter. At the close of the regular session the directors elected the following officers to serve for the ensueing year:— President, Moses Leopold; Vicepresident, JHarv§y Williams; Secretary, P. H. Hauter and Treasurer, J. J. Hunt. Every person in this county who believes in progress and co-operation is Eligible to membership. Every one is Urged to join. Send the annual fee, SI.OO, to secretary Hauter and having got into the association with your money get back of it with your influence and assistance. What will help the county will help you.

DE MOTTE.

Trustee Fairchild was a county seat goer Monday. ‘ The funeral of L. P. Larson was held Saturday. Interment in Holland cemetery. C. Oheever was a Chicago visitor Saturday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hershman, Saturday, March 1, a boy. Gus Hockney has his new flivver painted a battleship gray, and she runs better. , A 1 does not yet admit it; neither does he deny it. Mr. Merrill, the piano tuner of Kankakee, and wife Sundayed at the Hotel Hadleck. • *- R. C. Allen, principal of the high school,. went to Indianapolis Saturday. Prof. Allen’s “sister” of Shelby, spent Thursday evening here. Fred Wolff and Cliff Fairchild went to Chicago Monday to see the Ed “Strangler” Lewis vs , Joe Stecher wrestling match. , Fred Gheever went to Wolcott Sun--1 day to bring in one of the mail trucks, which was broken down there. ~ Ivan Cheever and Ran Halleck went to Hammond Friday and drove George Hockney’s new flivver home. Jay Spence* lhas moved again back from the Nave ranch to his own farm north of Town. Jay says this is the twentieth time and the only time he moves again is when the sheriff does it, ' Harry Feldman went to Kankakee Saturday morning—and—well, get the cowbells out. v _ Charles Spencer is od the sick hat this week. • y

PARK AVE. TO BE RE-PAVED

CONTRACT TO BE LET IN THE NEAR FUTURE. The property owners livilfg on Park avenue have quietly petitioned for the paving of their street. . Park avenue is by far the best looking avenue in Rensselaer and it should be paved. The petition calls for and specifies that Park aveiftie from Washington street to ,the Kannal residence shall be re-graded and paved with ten-fncb cedar wooden blocks. Wooden paving blocks will hint stand heavy drayage but Park avenue being wholly a residence street and. not a main outlet, wooden blocks if properly laid should wear for years. Samples of blocks can be seen by anyone at Hilliard & Hamill's store. They cost from $4.50 to $7.00 per. block and are soft hat blocks that nobody will knock. AH colors, all shapes. Bet some people would like to knock my block off.

NOTICE OF HEARING. This is to notify you that a hearing in the cases of G. H. Palmer et al vs Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad Co., to reinstate two passenger trains, No. 37 and No. 38, will he held in Room 121 State House, Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 12, 1919, at 10 a. m. Please govern yourselves acsordingly. : ■■ : — Yours truly, CARL H. MOTE, Secretary. The Public Service Commission is giving the above notice in reference to the two trains mentioned. As these trains would greatly accommodate the people in this city the move to have them re-instated should receive the endorsement of the people here. No 38 went north at 2:45 p. m. and 37 went south at 11:18 a. m.

Wednesday Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Maggie Gleason, of Cullen street,.entered the hospital today for medical treatment and will possibly undergo an operation. Ruth the three year old daughter of Clay Deweese of Jordan township, is ill with the pneumonia and her condition is regarded as serious. Lillian Dahncke was able to leave the hospital today. Miss the surgical nurse and operator' of the ex-ray machine has resigned her position to accept one with the state hospital at Mitchell S. D. The hospital board regretted very much to lose Miss Gunyon but was unable to meet the flattering financial offering of the Mitchell institution. —; — —

TEFFT.

iMrs. Wilson Reddin went last Tuesday to spend a week with relative sin Hammond and Chicago. The school teachers all attended institute at Wheatfield Saturday. ——— Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, of LaCrosse, will move to their farm north of tpwn some time this week. Sam DeArmond informs us that Tefft has two depots, and sometimes the trains stop, at both stations. M. Haley spent a few days with the Maloneys last week. {Jeorge Goar returned home last Wednesday after spending a few weeks with friends and relatives in southern Indiana. The North Judson Methodist minister will preach here Sunday. A good crowd is desired.

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