Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1919 — Page 1

No. 85.

~ AT THE STAR THEATRE THE HOU.SE OF GOOD PICTURES TODAY Wm. Fox presents * ' VIRGINIA PEARSON Featuring - "HER PRICE” SATURDAYLITTLE LUOISE HbFF "HEARTS OF GOLD” Ist Episode of HANDS UP Admission 10c A l sc. . 1.. . MONDAY—"THE SILENT WOMAN” Starring EDITH STOREY

FORMER LADY TEACHER DEAD

MRS. JOHN C. EMISON, NEE NAOMI GREGG DEAD IN NEW YORK CITY. The many friends in this city of Mts. John C. Emisoft were pained to learn this Friday morning of her death vat her home in New York city Thursday evening following a short illness. ’Mirs. Emison was formerly Miss Naomi Gregg and was for several years an instructor in German in the high schools of this city where she made a host of friends. She is a daughter of Mrs. Eva K. Gregg, of Greencastle, Ind. and made her home in that city until her marriage to Mr. Emison about three years ago since which time she lived in New York city. 'Miss Gregg, as she was better known here, was a wonderful little lady, possessing many accomplishments and characteristics which endeared her to her pupils as well as others who were intimately asquainted with her during her residence here. No more popular teacher was ever in the employ of the local schools and her passing so early in life is a cause of much general regret. During the summer vacation months she frequently returned here for visits and was always much interested in Rensselaer and Rensselaer people. Her last visit to this city was made last November when she was the guest of Miss Helen Lamson for a few days on her way to her eastern home. She was a graduate of DePauw university at Greencastle and studied a year abroad. Deceased leaves to mourn their loss her husband and baby, her mother and one brother, Kenyon, of California. Her father preceded her to the grave several years ago. Had she lived until the 27th of the present month she would have been thirty-one years of age, having h een born in the year 1888. Services will be conducted in Vincennes, Indiana, the former home of her husband, Monday afternoon and burial will be made in that city.

FATHER OF REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CHAIRMAN DEAD

Word was received here today by George Long announcing the death at Sullivan, Ind., of the father of Will H. Hays, Republican National Chairman. Mr. Elays had been in failing health for some time and was about 75 years of age. He was a very intimate friend of Mr. Long’s.

WEATHER For Indiana —Fair tonight; Saturday warmer.

My shrubs have arrived. John Holden.

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The Evening Republican.

COUNTIES ON ANXIOUS SEAT

NEW ROAD LAWS CAUSE OF MUCH STIR AMONG INDIANA COUNTIES. The new road laws enacted at the recent session of the legislature have caused all counties in the state to be up and doing as all have reconized what an excellent opportunity there is provided for them to get something good in the way of roads at far better terms than under previous existing laws. The county unit road law, which is something new in road legislation, abolishes all township control of roads and places it in the hands of the county commissioners. It authorizes bond issues to pay for roads. The state hikway commission law does not provide for bond issues. The system for state highways for which it provides is to be paid out of a fund made up of inheritance tax receipts, motor vehicle license fees and the proceeds of a levy of ten cents on a hundred dollars. In addition, the state is to receive federal aid under a 50-50 plan. Materials for county roads must comply with standards set by the state highway commission. The current issue of the Kentland Eenterprise asks, "Where will the State Road be located?” A meeting was held in Newton county Monday by the board of commissioners for the purpose of discussing plans that Newton county should adopt for obtaining better roads. Of course, Kentland, like all other county seat towns, will be assured of a road connecting her with all other state county seat towns under the county seat system adopted by the state, but apparently our neighboring county is far more interested in securing for herself her proportionate share of the good roads that are to be built in 'the state rather than getting a little spur of road connecting her county seat with some other county seat. And it is only natural that she should be more interested in the latter project.

Newton county is not alone in her reasoning and as has been before stated every county in the state has awakened to the fact that if they are to receive their proportionate share of good roads under the building scheme they must watch out for their owp interests and not expect someone else to do it for them. A petition has already been Ailed A petition has already been Aled this county asking for an eighteen foot hard surface highway to extend north and south through the entire length of the county. The petition contained the names of many of the heaviest taxpayers of the county. The petition in turn goes to the state highway commission which has the power to change the proposed route if they And that by so doing better accommodations can be provided for a greater majority of the people. Providing the commission endorses the petition, Jasper county will be assured forty miles of hard surfaced highway through the county. (The proposed route as outlined in the petition asks 'that the road extend from the Benton county line, thence through Remington to Washington street in this city crossing the Monon railroad at the street just east of the depot and connecting with the Jacksoiv highway two blocks east; thence to a point one-half mile south of Kersey; thence straight west to the DeMotte stone road and thence north to the Porter county line at the Hebron bridge over the Kankakee river. It is up to the citizens of Jasper county to see that this road goes through. Other counties are wide awake and eager to grasp such opportunities. Get your shoulder behind the wheel and boost at every opportunity for this is the biggest thing in the way .of county improvement that can be offered.

ALL HOME PRINT TODAY. READ THE INSIDE PAGES.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1»19.

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BUTCHART’S SUNSHINE TRIO DELIGHTED AUDIENCE

Frederick C. Butchart, tenor, composer, poet and. lecturer; Mildred Waugh, pianist, soprano and piano|sbt and William D. Stitt, baritone, composing the Butchart’s Sunshine Trio gave a delightful entertainment at the Trinity Methodsit church Wednesday night. These high class entertainers had been secured by the Matine Musicale association and considering the limited time in which the entertainment could be advertised there was a very good crowd present. « < ' .« Theprogram was varied, interest-

ing and delightful. All present would be pleased to have this company return and repeat their programOur best musicians say that Miss Waugh’s piano numbers and Mt. Stitt’s Solos were of a very high order. We, Upth less talent enjoyed them very much. The appreciation of the audience was shown by the' enthusiastic appjause which was given each and every number. Mr. Butchart, who ha.d lost'' his legs in a battle/with the Canadian soldiers gave a most interesting lecture. He was not a boas ter or braggard but his talk was thoroughly interesting. '' / / It is possible that thia trio miay

again appear in Rensselaer and if they do they are sure to be greeted by a crowded house.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending « 7:00 a. nf. on the date indicated: M** Min. April 11 69 40

Editor L. H. Hamilton wept' to Chicago today to attend a meeting of Middle Western editors which is. being held in the interest of the Victory Loan.

WANTED The Boy Scouts of Rensselaer want to earn money to pay for their uniforms. Scouts are not peranitted to accept tips for doing A GOOD TURN or SLIGHT FAVOR but are encouraged to be thrifty and pay then: own way, with hard earned money. If you have any jobs you want done, such as raking lawns, burning rubbish, etc.,- drop a card to P. O. Box 272, and a couple of scouts will do the work for you after school hours, commencing Tuesday, April 15th. J. M. SAUSER, Scoutmaster. Advertise in The WignMlmi »• ■