Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1919 — Page 1

No. 81.

We have three odd China Closets in Period design that we offer at a reduction. One marked to sell $27.00 at $12.00. “ “ “ 28.00 “ 16.00. “ “ “ 28.00 “ 16.00. We also have one Mahogany Gate Leg Table that is slightly damaged. It Is marked to sell $14.00 at SB.OO. W. J. WRIGHr

OPEN FOR BUSINESS NORTH SIDE GROCERY Everything in the Grocery Line We Deliver Open Evenings Until 10 p. m. Bring in Your Eggs, We Buy Them ROSS RAMEY, Phone 565. Prop.

William Langshoff and Ted Dobbins went to Lafayette today. A. E. Kirk left today for Canyon City, Colo, on a business trip. (Mrs. Alfred A. Hoover went to Lebanon today for a visit with relatives. E. P. Honan went to Indianapolis today where he will attend a big Democratic meeting Tuesday. Mrs. Loy* Hess and little daughter arrived here today from Lakeville, Minn. Mr. Hess has sold Ips farm in Minnesota 4md has disposed of his other property and will return here at least temporarily.

PRINCESS THE ATRE '■ , - . - ■ ■ - - ■ - HONIGHT ALICE BRADY ' “THE WORLD TO LIVE IN” . ■ . t> . 'St ' ■ TUESDAY— Fritzie Brunett “PLAYTHINGS” AUo EDDIE POLO - la the sth and 6th episodes of “THE LURE OF THE CIRCUS" ~~ ' ' WEDNESDAY— Wm. Fox Present an ALL STAR CAST “THE CAILLAUX CASE” Matinee-2:30 Night-7:15 New Time Admission'loc & 1c; 15c and 2c

The Evening Republican.

Of Course Your Heart is Set on a Little Six. Most everyone’s is. Snap judgment is poor policy, and few people have time to see them all, so we’ve done that for you. The little Olds is probably the finest car made under SI6OO. Just U C Her HUGH KIRK

Archie Gray and family have moved out on the Floyd Amsler farm, succeeding H. P. Childers, who is in the hospital here. Elmer Branaman and family have moved into the residence vacated by Mr. Gray. Meade Rayburn and Salem Long, of Gillman township, were in Rensselaer Monday. -.-■- - - . * A message was received here this Monday morning from Albert Branch of Stockton, Cal., announcing the death of his youngest daughter, Cophine, in that city Saturday. The death of the young lady- was caused by double pneumonia which followed the influenza. Cophine took sick with the influenza in January and was ill for about thirty days before the disease turned into pneumonia. She was attending a' school for girls at the time she took sick. Deceased was about eighteen years of age and formerly lived in this city with her father. She was w granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wilcox of this city. NOTICE TO VAN RENSSELAER CLUB MEMBERS. The annual election of the Board of ■Directors of the Van Rensselaer club will occur Monday evening, April 7, at the club rooms. Each member is urgently requested to be present at this election and to help formulate plans for many club improvements in the near future. VAN R. GRANT, President.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1919.

CRUTCH BANDIT HERE SUNDAY

“GIMPY” MCNUTT AND “EDDIE” HERMAN,” CROOKS, IN CITY SUNDAY. - Rensselaer was host for a few hours Sunday to two of' Chicago’s most wanted crooks, “Gimpy” Boyd MjcNutt, former United States cavalryman, ex-sailor and newsboy, and “Eddie” Herman, chief lieutenant among the members of the crutch gang which has been terrorizing all Chicago. “Gimpy” and “Eddie” were not alone, however, for three plain clothes men, accompanied them. The men were captured in Lexington, Ky., where they were arrested a week ago, after fleeing from Chicago with a stolen automobile and stopped here long enough to take their dinner at the Makeever hotel. The two bandits received their meal at the back door as Landlord Stockton did not care to shock his dinner guests by leading them into the dining room. ' , “Gimpy” is one of those mildmannered young birds, not one bit what you might call dapper and debonair, but presenting a ferocious appearance which is a heritage gained by knocking about the world. Eddie, too, wasn’t what you might call an extremely pleasant and sociable young chap and looked entirely capable of mixing it with any one. He was suffering from an atack of stomach trouble and did not care to talk although McNutt talked freely, admitting all the charges against him and other members of the gang. He is a cripple and walks with a crutch and that is where the band got its name. _ • “Robbery was a new game to me, suh,” said McNutt in a southern drawfl. He hails originally from Birmingham, Ala., and has lived most of his life in the south. “I enlisted in the Second Regular Regiment in the United States cavalry two years ago and was sent to Fort Allen, Vt., where I stayed three months. I was a horsewrangler and a good one. IT know all about horses and was doin’ fine until one of them rolled on my laigs and,one of ’em was busted up. Then the damfool army doctors got to work on me and when they got through one of my laigs was so drawn up at the knee that I couldn’t walk without a cruteh. Then they decided I was no further use in the army and discharged me, I should say with a gimpy leg and no kind of a job a-taJl. It was then I decided that I needed money to see if I couldn’t get the- old laig fixed up. I met members of the gang and found that that was the easiest way to get the money, and believe me I was getting it until these ‘dicks’ indicating the plain clothes me, ‘nabbed me at Lexington. Sure, I’m going to plead guilty, but it wasn’t me that murdered Eddie Fay.” McNutt stated that Fay, supercracksman and burglar, was murdered by Herman and a fellow named Sturgis. However, the authorities have discounted this story and it is probable that the famed prisoner who paid our city a visit yesterday is a murderer as well as an automobile thief, cracksman and general all around bandit.

SEE BATTLEFIELDS WHILE ON LEAVE.

The following interesting letter was received Monday from Dr. M. D. Gwin: „ Verdun, France, March 8, 1919. Dear Hamilton: ... Am on a leave of six days, the first I had since I enlisted in the service. . _ . We are traveling from Pans to Chateau Thierry, where we looked over the battlefields on to Reims and viewed the city with its housing for 125,000, but not a single building had escaped. From Reims through the Hindenburg line for a distance of 20 miles, through the Argonne region and today over the Verdun region. We visited ’ Dead Man’s Hill, the city of ruins itself and the citadel of underground walled-in area which held 50,Q00 reserve soldiers. Tomorrow we start for Paris and will return to Vichy by Monday. The vastness of the trenches, the awful destruction of land and the complete obliteration of the cities and villages is far beyond my previous conception. '■ , In walking through the streets it seems that one is wandering among the ruins of ancient cities, rather than the dwelling places of modern people, just a few month ago. I would that every person in the world could see this and the probability is that it would never occur again. The education derived over here and the broadening of our very being is much to say nothing of our professional experience, but we all want home and want is very much. Sincerely, Gwin.

TEMPERATURE. The following to the temperature for the tweaQr-dour hours ending at 7:00 a. m. on the date indicated: ■ Mag. MisApril 6 .............. .72 47 April 7 r.v.. 72 54

LIEUT SPITLER DECORATED

DECORATED. FOR BRAVERY ACCORDING TO ARCHANGEL .. DISPATCH. T > Second Lieutenant Woodhull I. Spitler has been' decorated with the French Croix de Guerre according to an Archangel report of Saturday, which reads. “Archangel, Saturday, April 6. (By the Associated Press). Americans serving in the Khadish sector have been decorated for gallantry by the French. Among a score receiving the croix de gurre with the bronze star .are: —• • Second Lieutenant Woodhull I. Spitler, of Rensselaer, Ind., and Private Samuel B. Darrah, of Noblesville, Ind.” Lieutenant Spitler is the son of Miayor and Mrs. C. G. Spitler of this city and has been in Russia for several months with a small American force. Following his graduation from an officers’ training school he was sent to Camp - Custer, " Mich where he remained for but a short time before being sent overseas. Since arriving in Russia he has seen almost constant active service against the Reds. The Archangel dispatch failed to particularize on the. deeds that won the honors except to say that the gallantry was shown in the Kadish. sector, Spitler and others of—Shiloh’s platoon held the line against superior forces for fifteen hours, entering the engagement with sixtyfive men and losing five killed and twenty-nine wounded.

NEW CASES FILED

(No. 9039, filed April 3- James Donnelly, guardian for David L. Halstead vs Roy Lowman. This complaint is set out in detail and alleges that the defendant, Roy Lowman and Grace Powers, conspired together togcheat and defraud the plaintiff, David L. Halstead out of a note held by him in the amount of $8176.19, given by Jacob Rich, of Brook. That because of the-weak-ened mental condition of said Halstead caused by a severe operation, and the trust and, confidence which he had reposed in said Lowman and Powers, saiddMefendants were enabled to and they did persuade said Halstead to , enter -into contract for the purchase of said Lowman of 40 acres of land in Newton township, valued at $l5O per acre, and 40 acres in Barkley township valued at $75 per acre, at a price in excess of $175 per acre. The complaint further alleges that said Lowman in anticipation of the bringing of this action and for the further purpose of sequestering and concealing the money so fradulently procured from said Halstead and to cheat and defraud said Halstead from recovery; said Lowman purchased of Arthur H. Trussell sixty acres of land and conspired with his co-defendant, Walter Harrington, his father-in-law, to take title to said Plaintiff prays for judgment against said Roy Lowman and Walter Harrington in the sum of S9OOO. No. 9040, filed April 3. Bardell vs William J. Rees,‘Ernest Rees, William C. Babcock and Albert H. Hopkins. Action to recover for grain fraudulently sold to the amount of $250.

GAVE EXCELLENT PROGRAMME

The Ladies Literary society met at the library auditorium Friday afternoon. A most interesting program of the history of the past and present of various European countfies has been given in the last two meetings of the club which meets bi-monthly at the auditorium. The following ladies presented their assignments in most interesting papers: France Mrs. M. L. Sterrett Belgium 'Mrs. C. M. Sands Poland Mrs. A. F. Long Russia Mrs. John I. Gwin Two prominent historical characters from two of these countries, namely King Albert, of Belgium, and Paderewski were entertainingly presented by Mrs. F. B. Learning and Mrs. J. D. Martindale. Mrs. Abraham Halleck gave a most interesting history of our navy. .Mrs. C. C. Starr presented many interesting facts concerning the women of Russia. The club decided to continue the support of the French orphan assumed last year. The following persons were selected to' represent the club at the federationmeetingnext year: Mesdames L. E. Barber,, J. D. Martindale, M. D. Gwin and Clara Andrus.

WILL CAST FIRST VOTE.

Josie P. Skidmore, of Fenton, Mich., in renewing her subscription writes: “Next Monday I cast my first vote. We are hoping to down the new beer and wine amendment, which the wets dre working for. I sure enjoy the home paper.” *

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The regular monthly meeting of the Official Board will be held this evening at 8:00 o’clock J at the church. This is an important meeting and every member of the board is urgently requested to be present. ’*■ '

/r I fiMr -7 i Sr 1 I l I / I I /1\ 1 lAI ? *lf > ■ / /1 “Good Bad Indifferent* * z T y HESE are the names * of three hinds of clothes. Hilliard S' Hamill haven't even a speaking acquaintance with the “bad” and indifferent” kinds. But it does enjoy a very inintimate association with “Good” clothes. Good clothes for men and young men of all ages and all sizes are the only Aind you’ll find here.

DESCEND ON ONION FIELDS

ED. OLIVER PILOTED PROSPECTIVE LAND PURCHASERS TO TOWN SUNDAY. Colonel Edward, king bee onion grower of Newland, in fact the man responsible for there being a Newand at all, came to Rensselaer from Chicago Sunday piloting sixty prospective onion land purchasers who made the trip in a special car which was set off here pending their return to the city. Mr. Oliver is carrying on an extensive advertising campaign in the Chicago Tribune which will continue for the next three months through which he hopes to obtain enough buyers to dispose of his large land holdings at Newland which consist of about twenty-two hundred acres. It is thought that at least one-third of the prospects who were here Sunday will make purchases. Mr. Oliver entered the onion business at Newland several years ago and has been responsible for many citizens of that place locating there. The land about Newland is especially adapted for onions and it is believed that if the proper methods are used that the new purchasers can make it one of the leading onion centers of the universe.

WEATHER Probably fair tonight and Tuesday colder Tonight north portion colder Tuesday.

MONDAY LOCAL MARKET

Oats 62c. Corn $1.48. Rye $1.55. Wheat $2.25. Eggs 35c. Hens 27c. Springs 23c. Stags 18c. Old cox 14c. Ducks 20c. Geese 16c.

MICKIE SAYS

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. A. S. Barlow, of Wheatfield, and Mrs. Ed Ranton, of near this city, were operated on Saturday and are doing nicely. ■ . Mrs. John Rusk was able to return to her home today. Doris Magee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Landy Magee had her tonsils removed today. „ _ Fred Entrican, of Francesville, was brought to the hospital today suffering with a broken leg. Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. Joseph Hurtz, Louis Miller and Joseph Fitzhugh are improving. L. H. Potts does not improve. Parker Childers, who underwent an operation, is getting ‘ along nicely.

ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

The rank of Page will be conferred upon two candidates Tuesday night. A large attendance is desired. Give this matter your preferred attention and be present without fail. _ CHARLES M. SANDS, C. C

NOTICE. All the suite contenting the will of the late Benjamin J. Gifford, m new disposed of, and I am in pojatwn to sell land. I have yet unsold hundred acres of good tend located in Jasper and Lake counties, wukul will sell as Executor on reasonable terms, but cannot take any trade. Call at my office er at the office of T. M. Callahan, at Rensselaer, Indiana, for particutonu GDWoii), Executor. 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 CHARLES PEFLEY. We are having real summer, the thermometer reaching 72 both on Saturday and Sunday. If weather conditions count and the weatherman continues on his good behavior we are sure to have a bumper crop this year. Jasper county’s largest average of wheat is looking fine, much oats have been sown and many are plowing corn. It looks like the farmers are going to make a hit this year. Let us hope that the promise matures into wheat, oats anff corn, which can easily be turned to gold, bonds, automobiles, good roads, improved homes and many other articles useful and pleasant. ANNO UN C £ MEN T Wish to announce that I am back from the army and opened up a law office in room 4, Oddfellow bldg., Rensselaer, Ind., phone 142. Office days Friday’s and Saturday’s. y W. H. PARKINSON. Car Washing and Rapairing. I am now back from the army and am located in the McKay laundry building. Auto repairing done nght at reasonable prices. Car Washing done promptly and in way that sat13ftes. Give m. . LOST - Chain purse containing money and postal money order receipt. Return to Republican and receive reward.

Weather Forecasts. United States weather forecasts an based on the general study of type® of weather combined with the study of the series of the dally weather maps for a few days immediately proceding the period for which predictions are to be made. No forecast of weather is made for a period in advance longer than is warranted by the rapidity of atmospheric changes at that time. Many almanacs contain astrological predictions, but they an not taken seriously.

Republican classified cqluaan gets results. AT THE STAR THEATRE THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES TODAY BERT LYTELL —INBOSTON BLACKIES LITTLE PAL Story taken from the Red Book. Written by Jack Boyle Also TWO PEEL GEO ADE FABLE TUESDAY—“THE NE’ER DO WELL” A Rex Beach Production of 8 Reels ADMISSION —10c and 20c. r WEDNESDAY — Edith Storey and Earl Williams • —IN—“THE CHRISTIAN” An 8 Reel production 10c and 20c a nr- 4 • —— '""""Zr" During our vacation The Star Theatre will he under the management of Mrs. Ethel Smith and Harry , McColly, who will give you good pictures, good projection and coureous treatment.

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