Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1919 — Page 1

No. 58.

Reduced Price Sale Of Ivory and Blue Enamel Utility Boxes One cedar lined priced at SIB.OO marked to sell at $8.50 One box priced $12.50 marked to sell at SB.OO Two boxes priced SB.OO marked = to sell at $6.50. ODD DRESSERS Walnut Dresser priced $35 to sellat ' $25 Ivory “ 30 ‘‘ « “ 20 Birds Eye Maple Dressing table $18.50 marked to sell at $ll.OO W. J. WRIGHT

HAVE RETURNED FROM THE WEST

Mr. and Mrs % Trevor Wilcox and two children have returned from the west and are now visiting with Mrs. Wilcox’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam, of this city. They went west some eleven years ago. Mr. Wilcox’s father, George M. Wilcox, is still in the west. ■ Trevor will locate in business in Chicago.

NEW SUIT FILED. No. 9022. 1 Sadie Irwin vs. John W. Irwin; action for divorce. HERSHEY’S REMARKI ABLE RECORD Six months of solid experimenting before their article met with their own approval, was the remarkable •record made by the Hershey candy manufacturers in producing their new chocolate bar. Try them at Montgomery’s news stand.—Adv.

MONDAY’S WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday, probably preceded by local rains this afternoon. Not much change in temperature. TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7:00 a. m. on the date indicated: * Max. MinMarch 7 .. .37 22 March 8 ...42 26 March 9 37 28 March 10 40 28

Art Hicks, of Shelby, was in Rensselaer today. An automobile dealer in Indianapolis has just added airplanes to the line of goods he is selling. They only cost SB,OOO. You should get your order in early as the supply is limited.

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DON’T GET EXCITED AND KEEP YOUR SEATS

The scoring of the weekly checker tournament ran something like this: Maloney, 7 % ; Stevens, 5% ; Hill, 7; McFarland, 4; Leonard Swartzell, 3 Vz ; Harry Swartzell, 2%.

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

L. H. Potts, of Rensselaer, Edward Schwager, of St. Mary, 111., Mrs. William Hough and Mrs. Ross Reed, of near this city, are new patients at the hospital. The Hart family, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. A. W. Baker and baby have sufficiently recovered to be able to go to their several homes. The condition of Ruth Dewees remains about the same. Al) other patients are doing nicely.

IN JUDGE IRWIN’S COURT.

Schuyler C. Irwin, justice of the peace, heard a suit from Keener township in which C. L. Fritts was plaintiff and Barney Mulder defendant. The Wit was for possession of Mr. Fritts’ farm; The judge decided in favor of the -plaintiff. Among those present at the trial were: C. L. Fritts, Chester Fritts, Barney Mulder, Clifford Fairchild, I. A. Curtin, B. B. Gleason and George Mosier.

NOTICE. r . All the suits contesting the will of the late Benjamin J. Gifford, are now disposed of, and I am in position to sell land. I have yet unsold several hundred acres of good land located in Jasper and Lake counties, which 1 will seM as Executor on reasonable terms, but cannot take any trade. < Call at my office or at the office .‘of T. M. Callahan, at Rensselaer, Indiana, for particular*. GEO. H. GIFFORD, Executor.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1919.

TWO REMINGTON CITIZENS DIE

PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN ARE CALLED. - —' Ja ' : . ".■it'". 11 "iS." ;.r G. I. Thomas, one of Remington’s most prominent business men, died at his home in that that town Saturday afternoon, March 8. The deceased was fifty-six years of age. He had been in failing health for some time. Jacob A. May, an uncle of County Treasurer Charles V. May, died very suddenly at his home in Remington Sunday, just after he had partaken of a very hearty dinner — The deceased is survived by his wife and two sons, Claude and Bert May. He was a veteran of the Civil war and was a prisoner in Libby prison with the late Captain J. M. Wasson of this city. He was sev-enty-two years of age. •

TWO RECEIVED CABLES FROM THEIR SOLDIERS

- Mayor and‘Mrs. Charles G.-Spitler received a cable Monday from their son, Lieut. Woodhull I. Spitler, who is still in northern Russia. He was all right but very anxious to hear from the folks at home. Mrs. Myra Watson-Beeler received a cable Monday from her husband, who is in France. He has been promoted to captain and hopes to be off for the States the last of the month.

CHURCH STIRRED UP.

The members of the First Christian church were very much stirred up Sunday over the thing that happened. About twenty-five men of the church made a house to house canvass of the members Sunday afternoon and found the membership very willing to contribute and as a result about twice the number of members pledged as had done so heretofore. The members were very optimistic for the future of the church. The service Sunday night was a unique service. The men who had made the canvass in the afternoon occupied the pulpit and gave very interesting reports. Some stories even sounded “fishy.” One man reported that he had thirteen people on his list to see and procured seventeen pledges and had five more people to see. As a result of the day’s work more members pledged than the most optimistic expected. The result cannot be announced as many are yet to be seen. On account of the snow the country district was not visited. This will be completed on the first Sunday afternoon the weather will permit. The First Christian church never had a brighter outlook than at the present. g

STORES WERE CLOSED.

The stores of this city were closed Monday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:00 o’clock in deference to the memory of one of Rensselaer’s departed business men, E. S. Rhoads, whose funeral was held at his late home.

SHARP STUDIO.

Open for business under new management. Will appreciate a share of your patronage. Sincerely yours, , A. BEASLEY.

FEW UPSETS MARK TOURNEYS

TEAMS RAN ABOUT AS DOPESTERS PREDICTED —LEBANON GIVEN UNEXPECTED JOLT. Casualties—3lo. Survivors—22. Here’s the Cream. Anderson; 26; Lapel, 10., Bloomington, 21; Scottsburg, 9. Washington, 16; Sullivan, 14. Brazil, 18; Norman, 13. Columbus, 42; Brownstown, 8. Crawfordsville, 15; Darlington, 7. Franklin, 30; Rushville, 18. Thorntdwn, 22; Zionsville, 9. Jefferson, 23; West Lafayette, 16. Vincennes, 31; Union, 6. Richmond, 26; Liberty, 4. Rochester, 64; Argos, 10. Sduth Bend, 17; LaPorte, 10. Spiceland Academy, 18; Muncie, 16. Martinsville, 33; Brownsburg, 11. Logansport, 26; Young America,23. Kokomo, 21; Fairmount, 15. Kendallville, 39; Angola, 3. Manuel, 27; Shortridge, 8. Huntington, 40; Geneva, 16. Emerson, 30; East Chicago, 15. Greencastle, 18; Bainbridge, 6.

Running along in about the manner that the scribes had predicted, twenty-two high school basketball teams scampered gleefully to their respective showers Saturday evening after having blasted the hopes of all teams that obstructed their way to the right to battle for the championship crown at Lafayette starting next Thursday afternoon. As these twenty-two teams were chuckling and rubbing their hands in glee, 310 other Indiana high school teams donned the crepe and wended their way slowly homeward. Few upsets marked the tourney play and in but one or two cases were the tourney favorites put out of the running from unexpected quarters. The most notable instance of this kind was the defeat of the Lebanon aggregation, who had won two straight championships and were pretty generally picked as being likely to turn the trick for the third time in succession this year. The team turning the trick was the little known Zionsville five, who succumbed to the Thorntown quintet in the tourney final. Lebanon at the close of the first period was leading the winners by a count of 10 to 0 and it seemed that there was no possibility of their losing. In the second frame Lebanon counted but three points while Zionsville was garnering 14. However, the losers spent their strength in the effort and proved easy prey against Thorntown. “Treat-em-rough” Stagg’s outfit from Anderson, Indiana, proved that they must be seriously reckoned as a championship possibility by the overwhelming majority by which they won their games. A week ago we almost ventured to pick this aggregation as the next title bearer. At •that time it was a 382 to 1 shot so we refrained, thinking that we might appear a little uppish. However, now that the odds have been reduced to a 22 to 1 basis, we are going to select them as our choice for the winners of the championship. Anderson meets a tartar in their opening game in Thorntown and if they can win that contest should have easy sailing until the final game. The Madison five probably eclipsed all tournament records when they captured a total of 261 points against 28 for their opponents in four starts. In one of the contests the Madisonites fell just six points short of- the hundred mark. Of course, their opponents were not of high calibre, but nevertheless they demonstrated what a powerful scoring machine they are, and the team that defeats them will be nothing short of a championship fiV Another team that has a wonderful record and one that will undoubtedly go to the finals is the Crawfordsville outfit. They have played clever, consistent basketball throughout the season and kept the even tenor of their way in the tournament classic. They are favored by an easier schedule than their two leading rivals/ Anderson and, Thorntown, who meet qach other, Thursday afternoon. The survivor should find themselves against Crawfordsville m the tourney final. That’s our dope: Anderson to win with Crawfordsville and Thorntown as the next*best bets.

FAMILY HONORS RETURNED SOLDIER BOY

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lane, of Newton township, held a family reunion Sunday in honor of their son, Sergeant S. L. Lane, who was recently discharged from the army. The soldier’s sisters, Mrs. E. E. Pierson, of Hot>art, and Lucy Lane, who j& in training at St. Mary’s hospital in Chicago, were at home th 'enjoy the occasion. , Sergeant Lane spent two days on a U. S. transport, but was called back to the States when the armistice was signed;"'-- He reports that he enjoyed the year of army life very much. This was spent at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Camps Meade and Vail, New Jersey.

r. Good Dressers are drawn |o our store by our All Wool Clothes just as though they contained magnetic power THERE MUST B A REASON < Values are usually biggest where service is best We feel proud of our service V

CELLARS FULL OF WATER.

Our depot has been very cold for the past few days due to the fact that the basement has been full of water, and the furnace being made to burn coal and not water has been out of commission. A like condition prevails at the home of Hiram H. Potter, who lives in the Hiram Day residence just north of the Monon station.

CITY COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT

The city council will meet in reguar session tonight. A number of the citizens of Mt. Ayr are expected to be present and the matter of furnishing light and power for this vilage will be taken up.

CAFETERIA DINNER.

The ladies of the Christian church will hold a cafeteria dinner Tuesday evening, March 11, beginning at 5:30 p. m., in the church dining room. MENU. Baked ham and horseradish.... 15c Chicken and biscuits 15c Mashed potatoes and gravy 5c Noodles 15c Baked beans 7c Creamed corn . . 7c : ’otato salad ...; 7c Cabbage salad 5c ’ickles lc Sread ... .... •••••• ••• • • Hutter 2c Pie 5c ?ruit salad • • • .10c Cake .../. .. c . .. . 5c Doughnuts 3c Coffee 5c

NOTICE TO DICHARGED - SOLDIERS AND SAILORS Discharged soldiers and sailors desiiing to apply for the $60.00 bonus pay recently authorized by the congress should apply for the same through the local Red Cross. Bring vour discharge certificate along. y J. B. FLEMING,. Secretary Home Service Section. Lon Dowell, of Remington, was in Rensselaer today. D. M. Worland went to Chicago this morning. Mrs. Delos- Rutherford returned to her home in Hammond this morning. Don«t forget the cafeteria dinner at the Chigtian church Tuesday evening at 5:30. Miss -Gladys Reeve returned to Chicago on the early morning train. Come early for your lunch Tuesday evening at Christian church dining room. All wig be ready for you at 5:30. - 77 *I - Mrs. Campbell, wife of Principal A. C. Campbell, of the Fair Oaks school, was in Rensselaer today. Private Howard Speaks returned to Fort Benjamin Harrison today after a short furlough spent here with relatives.

RE - TIR E ALL TUBES AND CASINGS STEAM VULCANIZED AT REASONABLE PRICES. WORK GUARANTEED. SEE ME AT SCOTT BROS.* HARNESS SHOP. ■ John Braddock.

CITY HONORS BUSINESS MAN

BUSINESS HOUSES OF CITY ARE CLOSED DURING FUNERAL SERVICES. The business houses of this city were closed from 2:30 to 4:00 p. m. Monday as a mark of respect for the passing of E. S. Rhoads, one of Rensselaer’s most brominent business men. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the late home of the deceased at the corner of College and Lincoln avenues. The local order Knights of Pythias attended the funeral in a (body. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. W. Strecker, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. Interment was made in Weston cemetery: The following obituary was read at the funeral services: Edwin Samuel Rhoads was born July 3, 1857, and passed out of this life on March 7, 1919, at the age of 61 years, nine months and four days. He was bom at Pilot Grove, Ind., and then moved with his parents to Rensselaer, where he lived the remainder of his natural life. He leaves to mourn his death a loving and faithful wife, two sons, Edwin and Donald, one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Davison (two daughters died in infancy, one granddaughter, Vir£inia, his mother, Mrs. Caroline Rhoads, two brothers, Oliver and Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Starr, of Rensselaer, and Mrs. Ella Rubelt, of Erlanger, Ky. His father, Peter Rhoads, two sisters and one brother passed out of this life some years l ago,- leaving the deceased, Edwin Rhoads, to fill the place and assume the responsibilities of the family, which he did faithfully to the end.

CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. E. S. Rhoads and family wish to thank their and friends for their extreme kindness during their sad bereavement.

MOTHER AND BABY DEAD; FATHER AND CHILD STRICKEN

A message was received here today by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nowels from Longmont, Colo., announcing the deaths of Mrs. Laurence Nickel, a niece of Mr. Nowels and Mrs. Ray D. Thompson, and her daughter, Edith. The message also stated that Mr. Nickel and another daughter, Virginia, four years of age, were seriously ill, and that there were no hopes entertained for their recovery. The family was stricken with the influenza several weeks ago. Th death of the baby occurred last Friday morning and was followed 'by that of Mrs. Nickel at 9 o’clock Sunday night. Mrs. Nickel is a daughter of Charles E. Nowels, a brother of Verndß Nowels and Mrs. Ray D. Thompson, of this city, and formerly % resident of this city.

HAVING MORE THAN HIS SHARE OF SICKNESS

Harry B. Murray returned . from Gary Sunday, where he had been with his son, Morton, who has a severe attack of influenza. When Mr. Murray left Morton was somewhat improved. Monday Mr. Murray accompanied his wife to Lafayette, where she will again, have to undergo an operation for an abscess just below her left eye. * Mr. Murray has been unable to be on his rural route out of here for some time on account of sickness in his family. During his absence the route, which is No. 2, is being served by Vernon Harrington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harrington, of Union township.

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