Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1919 — Page 1

No. 59.

Reduced Price Sale Of Ivory and Blue Enamel Utility Boxes One cedar lined priced at $13.00 marked to sell at $8.50 One box priced $12.50 marked to sell at SB.OO Two boxes priced SB.OO marked g 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

MANY SEE “HEARTS OF THE WORLD”

There was a large house at the first presentation of the “Hearts of the World” at the Princess theatre Monday afternoon. At night the capacity of the house was used and standing room was at a premium. This was one of the greatest pictures ever shown in this city and the orchestra which furnished the music made the occasion more interesting, the selections rendered being in harmony with the action shown on the screen. One of the effects of seeing this wonderful picture is to arouse a passion in one’s soul and cause them to regret that Germany was not forced to take some of the punishment she had inflicted upon France and Belgium. , Let us hope that terms somewhat consistent with her hellish conduct will be imposed upon her for her damnable cruelty and her barbarism.

MT. AYR DELEGATION TO BE HERE TONIGHT

A delegation from Mt. Ayr will 'be here this evening to cons er with Mayor Spitler, the city councilmen and Engineer Chamberlain for the purpose of discussing the plans for the proposed ertension of this city’s electric current. The Mt. Ayr delegation wa sito have been here last evening at the council meeting, but “The Hearts of the World” proved too great a rival, hence the meeting was postponed until tonight. Robert S. Drake, at one time a” leading Jasper county citizen of Jasper county but now owning and residing upon one of the best farms in Tippecanoe county, was in Rensselaer today. He had visited with his daughter, Mrs. Rollin Stewart, and family, who live upon the Drake farm in Hanging Grove township. Mr. Stewart and family have been ill with influenza but are very much improved.

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 every respect. CHARLES PEFLEY.

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PRINCESS THEATRE . ’ , , : - ‘ 1 ' TONIGHT MONROE SALISBURY “WINNER TAKES ALL" EDDIE POLO In ~~ “THE LURE OF THE CIRCUS" WEDNESDAY—WALLACE REID i. “THE SOURCE" , . Also Good Two-Reel Comedy : '* ■ . * . ~ ' DURING THE REMODELING OF THE THEATRE THERE WILL BE NO MATINEES. k

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WORK ACCOMPLISHED BY THE LEGISLATURE

When the seventy-first session of the Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die Monday night it had passed the following Republican platform measures: A law for a separate department of insurance. A law for a separate department of banking, including the building and loan associations. A law abolishing the state statis-j tician’s office. A law providing for a conservation commission, to include the state geologist, forester, fish and game commissioner and entomologist. A tax reform law. . Resolutions for constitutional amendments carrying out the platform promises. ißepublican platform measures defeated were: A bill to make the attorney general appointive. . A bill for the appointment of, a child welfare commission. Measures of general importance adopted were: . , ■ a new state highway commission law. A county unit highway commission law. A “blue sky” law for state supervision of sale of securities. A law repealing the act for the compulsory teaching of iGerman, prohibiting the use of German m all the schools as a medium for teaching and providing that all subjects schools must be taught in English only. A law extending to women the right to vote for presidential electors. - —” A voters’ registration law. The legislature defeated a bill legalizing Sunday motion pictures and an Anti-Saloon League bill introdueed by Representative Wright to strengthen the prohibition law.

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TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Ruth Dewees shows improvement. Maggie Gleason will undergo an operation Wednesday. Mi Choice and Royal Worcester chocolates —Buhte’s leaders in box candies. J. J. Montgomery.

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1919.

NEW HOTEL A POSSIBILITY

C. P. MOODY BUYS FENDIG CORNER ON FRONT STREET—ARCHITECT DRAWING PLANS. The contract was closed today for the sale of the B. S. Fendig property on the corner of Washington and Front street, now occupied by the Riley creamery. The purchasers are Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Moody, late proprietors of the Makeever House. A new modern 50-room hotel may some day occupy this site and an architect is now working on the plans of the building.—This is a good location for a hotel as it has an exposure on all sides, thus furnishing plenty of light and air. At present the lot is covered with a frame building that has about outlived its usefulness. It is the intention at present to move the residence portion of the building on the north end of the lot and rebuild this portion of the building into a modern residence, which will be either rented or used by the proprietors of the hotel as their private residfthce. This location is one of the old landmarks of Rensselaer, the present building having been owned by Ludd Hopkins previous to its purchase from his widow by Mr. Fendig and was used by Mr. Hopkins as a residence and dry goods store. After its purchase by Mr. Fendig the building was used by him as a residence, poultry house and junk shop. Upon Mr. Fendig’s rem'oval to Chicago the business was continued for a time, Ufter which it had no tenant until a year ago when Mr. Riley, the present tenant, rented the business room for a creamery. Mr. Fendig is now located in New Orleans and decided to dispose of the property, as it was not a paying investment to him. —...

TOPICS IN BRIEF.

Germany’s greatest loss in the war was her future.—Cleveland Press. “The Better Ole” has had an effective run in Seattle, as the I. W. W. will testify.—Boston Transcript. And we shall beat our swords into plowshares and our shoulder-bars into political platforms.——Greenville Piedmont. The loss of revenue from taxes on booze will be more than offset by the fines for violations of the prohibition law.—Nashville Southern Lumberman. “The old order is dead,” Chancellor Ebert announces to the German National Assembly. The world would breathe more easily if the old orderers were dead, too. —New York Tribune. . , High Bolshevik officials will be punished by death of inebrity. That will keep a lot of the struggling to remain down in the ranks.—Detroit “Will labor’s mighty forces form a new party?” inquires the Literary Digest. Sure they will, but they will not vote the ticket.—Topeka State Journal. Stories of the destruction of telephone lines in Weimiar by mobs will rouse in the hearts of harassed New Yorkers at least one throb of fellow feeling.—New York Tribune. Another reason why Russian factions are not permitted on the Peace Commission is that it would probably require changing the name and purposes of the commission.—Detroit Free Press. Von Hindenburg is trying to persuade the ex-kaiser to return to Germany. This is the first sign that the old Field Miarshal entertains any hard feelings toward his former boss. —-Charleston News and Courier. The owner of the back lot that is filled with gaping tin cans, broken crockery, wood knots, and ash heaps is quite sure to be found somewhere discussing the orderly adjustment of international affairs.—Seattle PostIntelligencer. . The war is over—-Jess Willard is going to fight.—Nashville Tennessean. ’ ' Perhaps the’lollypop will be unconstitutional because there is a stick in it.—New York World. One reason why Lenine dreads America is because he knows how promptly we caught and hanged Villa. —Greenville Piedmont. When it looks bad we ask God for help. But when we win we distribute the medals and praise among ourselves. —.Indianapolis Times. It is an. interesting coincidence that on the birthday of the rail-splitter who became 'President of this counpresident of Germany.—New York Sun. The disposition of the German colonies is being discust at the Peace Conference while the disposition of the Germans is being cussed else-where.-—Louisville Post. The former crown prince should have waited a while longer before filing suit for divorce. By the time the Allies get through with him he may not need it.—Des Moines Register. Gov. Henry Allen, of Kansas, who says the battle of the Argonne was botched, would probably find it hard to convince arjy German soldier who took part in that battle.—Charleston News and Courier.

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INVOLVED IN DEBT; LEAVES

O. H. McKAY, UNABLE TO MEET OBLIGATIONS, TAKES SECRET DEPARTURE. Notifying his family that he was going to Hammond on business, O. H. McKay, the laundryman, departed from Rensselaer last Friday and has not been seen or heard from since. Financial embarrassment is believed to be the reason for his sudden and mysterious departure, as he was involved in debt with several different concerns, not heavily, it seems, but enough that he did not care to face his friends longer. Mrs. McKay states that her husband had been worrying over his obligations since December and that they preyed on his mind so that he would remain at his home for days at a time rather than to face his creditors. She further states that a search into his business affairs reveals 'that the extent of his obligations totals but a few hundred dollars and that none of his creditors need have the least cause for alarm, as all outstanding debts will be met and that the laundry business will be continued by her the same as usual. Besides operating a laundry, Mr. McKay was also the proprietor of a small gasoline and oil station, which apparently was the cause of his financial downfall. It is reported that the Standard Oil company was a creditor of McKay to the extent of a thousand dollars, but Mrs. McKay states that she is positive in her belief that her husband was not involved that heavily., with that firm and that the reports of other debts have also been highly exaggerated. A local representative for an oil company is also a creditor of Mr. McKay, having sold him a car of oil for which he never received payment, it is said. Aside from the above alleged debts, it is said that Mr. McKay owed a Lafayette laundry firm a large bill which he was unable to meet. ..For this reason, it is said that the laundry concern has been holding the laundry, four shipments in all, until the obligation is met. However, Mrs. McKay announces that anyone "who has not received their laundry may do so any time ter 11 o’clock Wednesday morning, as she has made arrangements to have the same sent here. Mr. McKay had been a citizen of Rensselaer for a number of years, and during that time was always straightforward in his business dealings. He was an extremely hard worker and always provided well for his wife and two children, and his desertion came as a surprise to all. There is no one who feels but that he will do the right thing and that he will eventually reimburse those who meet his obligations for him. It is the belief of Mrs. McKay that her husband has secured a situation somewhere and that as soon as he has saved enough money he will return here and pay all outstanding debts. Mr. McKay is a capable workman and have no trouble in obtaining employment. In the meantime Mrs. McKay will conduct the laundry business on the same scale, taking laundry orders, and asks the confidence and continued patronage of the public.

WARNER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL

The city council met in regular session Monday evening. Little business was transacted. J. D. Allman being present was sworn in and assured a seat as member of the city council vice Frank Tobias, deceased. Upon motion Councilman Rex Warner was elected president of the council to succeed Frank Tobias, deceased. ■ On motion, the trustees of Weston chase the property of Michael Ringeisen at $3,250, $ 1,050 payable April 1, 1919, $l,lOO payable April 1, 1920, and $llOO payable April 1, 1921. Also instructed to sell the small tract north of the road to Wilson Shaffer for SSO.

TO OUR LAUNDRY PATRONS.

Our laundry will be here Wednesday and those who have sent their laundry with us can get same after 11 a. m. tomorrow. I will continue the laundry business and will ship three times a week, thus insuring prompt delivery. I will continue the laundry business as formerly and will guarantee satisfaction in every particular. Mug o H McK ay. Bunte —leader in the candy world. Flavors that have no rivals. J. J. Montgomery.

TUESDAY GRAIN MARKET STRONGER

Oats 57c. Corn $1.25. •Rye $1.27. c Wheat 11.

SUPPLY OF ANTHRACITE COAL.

We have just received a car of chestnut hard coal and, now have a large stock of all sizes of anthracite coal.—*THE FARMHERS GRAIN COMPANY, phone No. 7. ■■

YOU may live without poetry, music or art; You may live without conscience; you may live heart; You may live without kin, cousins, uncles or aunts; But civilized men cannot live without pants” We’re in the pant* business! V 2(aituU

ORIGINAL DISCHARGE MUST BE FORWARDED TO GET MONEY

Washington, March 10.—A discharged soldier, in order .to collect the S6O bonus that was voted by congress, must forward the original discharge certificate to the zone finance officer, Lemon building, Washington, D. €., the war department announced today. In case the discharge itself has been lost army regulations require that proper evidence of the fact of the loss of discharge be furnished to the adjutant general direct if the soldier has not re-entered the service and through his commanding officer if he has re-entered in order that he may issue a certificate in its place.

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Mary H. Burris Green was born in Hamilton county, Indiana, June 10, 1882, and died in Jasper county, near Kniman, March 1, 1919, at the age of 36 years, nine months and 19 days. She Was the daughter of Jacob and Lucy Burris, her father having preceded her to the great beyond. Some 12 years ago she came to Jasper i county with her parents when quite young. She was married to Clar-1 ence Green August 3, 1901, and eight children were born to this un-1 ion, five sons and three daughters, j One daughter, Wanda, died in in- 1 fancy. She leaves Paul, Walter, Estell, Lavona, Raymiond, Donolia and , Vivian, and a bereaved husband, now , seriously ill with that dreaded disease, influenza, to mourn their loss.' She also leaves three brothers, Clyde and Pearl Burris, of Tipton, Ind., and Orvill Burris, of Boyd, Mont.; two sisters, Mrs. Lelah Curby and Ruby Burris, also her widowed mother of Atlanta, Ind., and a host of relatives, neighbors and friends. She was converted in the M. E. church when but ten years old and lived in that faith until death claimed her. She was a kind and loving mother, always instructing her family in an honest and upright course; a devoted wife, giving comfort to her family in al Ithings. The funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 o’clock at the grave, conducted'by Rev. C. W. Postill. Intermentin Weston cemetery. Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast. There by his love o’er shadowed, Sweetly her soul shall rest. CARD OF THANKS. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude goes out tb every one, neighbors and friends, for their many thoughtful attentions and kindly deeds throughout the illness and death of our dear devoted wife and mother. —Clarence Green and Children.

GOOD NEWS FROM ACIE SNOW.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Snow have been very uneasy about their son, Acie, who left here with Company M and who had seen much service in France. He had been reported to have been badly shell shocked. At one time he was reported to have been at the hospital at Fort Benjamin Harrison and his parents made a trip there to see him, but the Snow there was not their son. For awhile he seemed to have been entirely lost as the government was unable to give any definite information as to his condition or whereabouts. - j „ A letter from him was received a few days ago by Acie’s brother- It was written February 3. In this letter the soldier boy writes that he is getting along fine and expected to be sent home sometime during the month of February. At the time he wrote he was a part of B, J4sth Machine Gun Battalion, 40th Division.

WOLVES REPORTED THICK IN KANKAKEE REGION

Timber wolves are said to be unusually numerous in the Kankakee river regions this year and posses are formed almost daily for drives on them. Chester Kneisley, 15 years of age, while driving home from WalKerton last week, was attacked by pack of them. When the wolvesattacked Kneisley his horse became frightened and ran away, continuing until it reached home two ■ nules away. Within the past week the farms in the region have been visited by wolves, farmers r eP® r .^ in f a number of sheep and lambs killed. .

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CAPT. EDWARD L. WATSON RECEIVES HIS DISCHARGE

Captain Edward L. Watson, of this city, arrived in Rensselaer AJonday from Camp Beauregard, La., where he received his honorable discharge from the service last Saturday, where he had been serving for the past several months as an officer in the 83rd regiment, a regular army unit. t Captain Watson left Rensselaer in August, 1917, at which time be was a second lieutenant in Company Mos this city. The company went to Hattiesburg, Miss., where it was statione dfo rover a year. Captain Watson was connected with his local company for a few months, later being transferred to the artillery by his own request in the hope that he might get to see overseas service. However, he was disappointed in this respect and was later transferred to the Louisiana camp. His old company, after having been stationed in the Mississippi cantonment for over a year, was ultimately ordered overseas and got into the war zone just about the time the armistice was signed. Captain Watson was greatly disappointed over not havi ing bad the privilege of going across with the local boys, but aside from I that is well pleased with his atmy experience and feels that he has been greatly benefittd in more ways than one. . « . . At the present time Captain Watson is in Francesville with his wife and baby.

EUGENE V. DEBS MUST SERVE 10 YEAR SENTENCE

Washington, March 10.—Convictions under the espionage act of Eugene V. Debs, socialist leader, and Jacob Frohwerk, a newspaper editor of Kansas City, were sustained today by the supreme court in unanimous opinions, delivered by Justice Holmes. Both men were sentenced ■by the lower courts to ten years imprisonment. While not passing directly upon the constitutionality of the act, the court in effect did declare valid the socalled enlistment section and reaffirmed its opinion that the espionage law is not an interference with the constitutional right of free .speech** Debs was convicted on three counts, but the court passed direcuy on only one of these, that charging him with obstructing recruiting and enlistment through statements made in a speech at Canton, 0., last June. The other two counts charged him with attempting to incite insubordination and disloyalty and also with uttering language intended to Provoke and encourage resistance to the United States government. In arguing the case before the supreme court, however,- the government did not pres sthe last charge.

TEMPERATURE. The following is Hie temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 :00 ai m. on the date indicated: Max. MixMarch 11 41 20

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