Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1919 — Page 1

No. 142.

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IRVINGTON BOY, BADLY WOUNDED, HOME ON LEAVE.

The picture of Robert Hall and the following article appeared in this, the Tuesday, issue of the Indianapolis Star. Young Hall’s father was for a number of years pastor of the First Christian church of the city. Robert Hall, Irvington boy, who lost a leg in service overseas, is home on a thirty-day leave of absence from the Brooklyn Navy Yard hospital. He is the son of the Rey. T. A. Hall, of 5339 University avenue. He enlisted in the marines April 22, 1918, while a junior at/ Shortridge high school. He received his training at Parts Island and was sent across in June and saw service in July in the battle of Soissons. On October 1 his regiment began active duty in _the battle of Champagne and four days later he received three machine gun bullets above his heart and one in his spine and his right leg was shattered so badly that it had to be amputated just below the hip. Ball was treated in several hospitals in France before being returned to this country, April 20. He is still stationed at the Brooklyn hospital waiting for an artificial leg, but expects to receive his discharge next fall in time to return to Shortridge high school. Before entering the service Hall was one of the North Side school’s best all-round athletes, playing on the baseball and basket ball teams. Hall's brother, James, was in the service at Purdue university.

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What's slower than an Oakland in high? What’s faster when you step on it? Wat’s got her beat for looks and economy? And she clings to the road like grim death to a deceased hun. ** TTTT/l TT VIT>V

Letters for the week ending June 16. 1919: Mr. Lee Mullin Miss Clara C. Ora Miss Sadie E. Hausman Mrs. Cora Harmon Mr. Orla Miller Monsieur Joseph Prgirie The above letters will be sent to the dead letter office on June 30, 1919. N. LITTLEFIELD, Postmaster.

PRINCES S THEATRE TONIGHT Monroe Salisbury IN “Hugon the Mighty” —ALSO— . * EDDIE POLO —IN— Nineteenth end Twentieth Epunde of THE LURE OF THE CIRCUS”

WEDNESDAY Wallace Reid —IN—"The Dub” THURSDAY Rupert Julian IN "The Fire Fllngers”

The Evening Republican.

HUGH KIRK.

REV. STRECKER MARRIED YOUNG COUPLE THIS A. M.

Allen Bowsher, son of William Bowsher, of Fair Oaks, and Miss Kathryn Teach, daughter of Frank Teach, of this city, were married at the home of the bride on South Front street this Tuesday morning by the Rev. E. W. Strecker, of the Methodist church. - .... Following the ceremony, the young couple left for Gary, where the groom is employed as a steel worker. (The young couple has many friends in this city, who extend to them their congratulations and well wishes. # Mr. Bowsher was a member of Co. M., of this city, and saw service on the Mexican border in 1917 and went overseas as a member of the same unit, returning only recently.

LOOKS AS IF MEXICO WAS NEXT ON LIST

American troops which participated in a punitive expedition against Villa rebels id and near Juarez Monday night are now billeted in barracks and camps on the American side afte rtwenty-four hours of campaigning. Several ragged Mexican prisoners were iherded toward Fort Bliss stockade by a detachment of the Fifth cavalry.

CASE IS COMPROMISED.

The case of Henry Haag vs. the estate of Joseph I. Adams, which was venued from this to Newton county and from there to Benton county, was compromised Monday. Haag brought suit for $1,900 and -was awarded a judgment for $1,350. A new trial was granted and the compromise was effected Monday, Haag being given SI,OOO.

THE WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Generally fair tonight and Wednesday; continued warm.

Harriett Bums returned to Momticello today after spending the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chase Burns.

Mrs. Rufus Knox and children returned to their home at Chicago Monday after spending a few days here with MrS. Knox’s father, N. S. Bates. Rufus Knox came from Chicago Sunday and accompanied them home.

FRIDAY Elsie Ferguson IN "Under thp Greenwood Tree” SATURDAY "Sporting Life” iv ALSO DREW COMEDY

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1919.

HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL MEETING

FARMERS’ GRAIN COMPANY MAKES SPLENDID SHOWING FOR PAST YEAR. A very large per cent of the two hundred and sixty-seven stockholders of the Farmers’ Grain company met in the east court room Monday afternoon in the second annual session of that institution. Frank L. Hoover presided and Fred S. Tyler was secretary, assisted by Charles G. Spitler. A roll call made record of the fact that more than enough of the stockholders were present and that a majority of the four hundred and thirteen shares of stock were represented. Frank- L. Hoover, who was president of the board of directors, made a report and expressed the opinion that much credit was due the manager for the splendid showing, for the reason thal| during the year there had been a downward tendency in the grain market. Fred S. Tyler, the secretary, made his report, which was followed by that of Manager H. H. Potter. The manager’s report, which had been very carefully and thoroughly audited, showed that the company had done a business amounting to $535,000 during the year. That 433,000 bushels of* grain had been handled and that 3,067 tons of coal had been sold. The net profit on this business amounted to $10,599.85. This earning was distributed as follows : Seven per cent was allowed on all stock; two cents per bushel rebate was made on all grain, and fifty-two cents rebate was allowed on each ton of coal sold. After providing for these expenditures, about $1,500 of surplus remained. — 7 f - By an almost unanimous vote the farmers expressed themselves as favoring the taking on of sidelines such as fertilizers, twine and feed. There was a very warm and spirited contest in the election of directors to serve during the coming year. But ten candidates could be voted for, out of which seven were to be selected upon receiving the highest number of votes east. The ballot resulted as follows: Edward Ranton, 278. Amos Davisson, 259. John Kolhoff, 257. Herman Hordeman, 233. C. F. Stackhouse, 219. F. L. Hoover, 5103. E. F. Fidler, 201. The above, having received the highest number of votes cast, were declared elected. The following received the votes opposite their names: Michael Kanne, 150. iC. R. Weiss, 147. E. Wuerthner, 111.

Attorney John Greve, of DeMotte, was in Rensselaer today. Tunis Snip, ex-trustee of Keener township, was in Rensselaer today. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Parkison and Mrs. Howard Mills returned today from Chicago. Mrs. Ed Herath and daughter, Lucille, returned today from a visit in Joliet, 111. Dr. ,S. L. Bates, of Adrian, Missouri, *is visiting his brother, N. S. Bates, of this city. Fred Putts left Monday for Morganfield, W. Va., to make arrangements to enter Morganifield Academy this fall. Mrs. Trever Eger has received an announcement of the marriage of Miss Helen O’Riley, daughter of Dennis O’Riley, of Remington, to Ralph D. Wooden. They were married at Watseka, 111., June 3, and kept it a secret until this week. Miss O Riley was a very popular girl and is known very well in this city.

HERE AT HOME. Renpialaer Citium Glady Tmtify and Confidently Recommend Doan’s Kidney Pill*. It is testimony like the following that has placed Doan’s Kidney Pills so far above competitors. When people right here at home raise their voice in praise there is no room left for doubt. Read the public statement of a Rensselaer citizen: E. M. Parcells, barber, Front St, Rensselaer, says:, “1 use Do*® l Kidney Pills now and then and they always give me relief from kidney disorder. For people afflicted with a dull, heavy ache over the kidneys or any other kidney weakness as I had, I feel there is nothing so good as Doan’s Kidney Pills.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don t simply ask for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney i Pills—the same that Mr. Pardells had. Foster-M;l----burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

HEMSTITCHING Work done carefully and promptly. EDITH WEST. CALL 420

UNION GIRL THE WINNER

MILLIE M’CURTAIN, OF PARR SCHOOL, IS AWARDED THE # $5 CALUMET PRIZE. Millie McCurtain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Len McCurtain, of Union township, has been awarded the prize of $5 in gold offered by the Calumet Baking Powder company for the best answer to the question “Why Mother Likes Calumet Best.” Miss McCurtain is about fourteen years old, is one of this year’s graduates of the eighth grade of Union township. She attended the township school at Parr. She is of a retiring disposition, but is very bright and graduated with a grade of 93. There were a number of papers submitted by boys and girls in the contest and the judges had some difficulty in determining who was entitled to the prize. Below we publish Miss McCurtain’s ansjver, which won her the prize of five dollars in gold,' and three other answers which were given serious consideration by the judges in making the award. * “Why Mother Likes Calumet Best.” “A little jar will not cause your ■cake to fall, if you use Calumet. “It not only raises the dough, but keeps it up longer than any other; contains less alum, is absolutely tasteless, always gives results with half amount of cheaper grades and it seems to contain no impurities. “MILLIE M’CURTAIN.” Fair Oaks, Ind., R. F. D. No. 1. “Mother likes Calumet better than any other because it makes the lightest and fluffiest, more easily digested biscuits, especially—cakes and other pastries, takes less, is perfectly harmless and complies strictly with the pure food law. Once used, always used. Try it. No other for mother. “RONALD ADAMS.” Rensselaer, Ind., R. D., 1. “Mother likes Calumet best for the simple fact that when company comes unexpectedly and she does not have time for nick-nacks, she can stir up a one-egg cake and it will not be a failure, and her doughnuts are like grandma used to make, “ESTELLA CAIN.” Remington, Ind., Age, 8; grade, 4. “Mother likes Calumet best because her batters made with it are light, sweet and digestible. “She thinks it best because it is pure and has no harmful substances in it . “She also likes it for its strength and perfection. Mamma says: ‘for baking purposes you cannot find better 9 “IREtfE BIGGS.” 211 South Milton St., Rensselaer, Ind.

GERMANY MUST SIGN BY MONDAY OR FIGHT.

The allied reply to the German counter proposals was delivered by Paul Dutasta, general secretary of the peace conference, to Count von Brockdorf Rantzau, head of the German peace delegation, at 6:49 o’clock Monday evening. With the reply was delivered a copy of the revised draft of the peace treaty. After receiving the documents, Count yon Brockdorf Rantzau boarded the special train waiting and left for Weimar. The final reply, after beings delivered to the German delegation, was made public. The Germans are allowed five days to accept or refuse the treaty as it stands. If they accept, peace will be signed at once; if they do not accept, the armistice will terminate on Saturday, June 21, and the powers will take such steps as are necessary to enforce their terms.

A JOAN OF ARC MACHINE.

“At one time the driver, Private Fleitz, and his two understudies, Haller and Bonneville, had to stop to make minor repairs, and another time, when they had a blowout, how she and the men escaped being annihilated is a mystery. The last time •I saw her she was resting against a stone wall in the little square of Lucy-le-Bazog, a shell-wrecked town, and she was the most battered object in the town. One tire had been shot off, another wheel hit, her radiator hti, and there were not less than forty hits on her. We are trying every possible way to find new parts and make a new Ford of her. She is our Joan of Arc and if it takes six old .cars to make her run again, we’ll get those six and rob them.”

NOTICE. BOY SCOUTS! All Boy Scouts will meet in Milroy park this evening at 8 o'clock. Arrangements for summer camp will come before meeting. SCOUTMASTERS.

NEW SUIT FILED.

No. 9066. State Bank of Rensselaer vs. Andrew Granger, et. al.; complaint. Deman<y^s6.

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COUNTY AGENTS IN SESSION AT LAFAYETTE MONDAY.

Two important agricultural meetings were held in Lafayette Monday morning and afternoon for the purpose of bettering the farming conditions of the surrounding communities. County agents from White, Fountain, Benton, Jasper, Newton, Montgomery, Boone and Carroll counties met in the office of the Tippecanoe county agent. In the afternoon, the agents, together with the grain dealers and the farmers, met in the agricultural building at Purdue and considered the topic of “Grain Standardization.” The sessions were well attended and the problems of the farmer and his associates made clear.

GOVERNOR RECEIVES COPY OF SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION.

Governor Goodrich Monday received the official certified copy of the joint resolution of congress to amend the federal consttiution to extend the franchise to women. The copy from the state department will be presented to a special session of the Indiana General Assembly for ratification, in event Governor Goodrich calls such a session. The formal document is an ordinary sheet of white paper on which the resolution is printed. The names of F. H. Gillett, speaker of the house of representatives, and Thomas R. Marshall, president of the senate, are affixed. Accompanying the copy is a certificate of authenticity by Frank L. Polk, acting secretary of state.

MONON EMPLOYES ARE RECEIVING BACK PAY.

The signal men, trainmen, engiand firemen on the Monon began Monday receiving their back pay under the wage increase of 1918. The back pay is for eighteen months’ service granted three months ago. The signal men were granted an increase of 68c per hour, but up to Monday had received no back pay. Tbo average amounts run from SSOO to SI,OOO. One trainman received a check for SBOO. The awards are besent as fast as the checks can be issued.

MARRIAGE LICENSE RECORD.

The clerk’s records show that James Donnelly and Mr§. Mary A, Norris were married in Hammond Saturday, June 14, by the Rev. T. J. Bassett, pastor of the Methodist church of that city. The records also show £j*at a marriage license was issued on Monday* June 16, to Allen Bowsher, born iri Lee, June 22, 1897, steel worker in Gary, and Kathryn Teach, born in Starke county June 7, occupation housekeeper and residence Rensselaer.

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Don’t waste sympathy on the Germans. They have enough of it for themselves. —Brooklyn Eagle.

JOHN J. EDDY.

TWO WEEKS TO REPAIR DAMAGE DONE BY WATER.

'Monticello, June 16.—Temporary repairs at the power plant of the In- ! terstate Public Service company, which was damaged yesterday afternoon when the retaining wall broke, causing a loss of $40,000, will be completed in two weeks, .according to the announcement of O. E. Strehlow, an expert engineer of Chicago, who reaehed this city at noon today. Mr. Strehlow is employed by James C. Hayworth, engineer and contractor of Chicago, and came here in response to a request by Manager H. P. Broughton, of the local company. Without warning the entire retaining wall, located at the west end of the power plant, gpve way about 3:30 o’clock and the rushed through the building with terrific force, tearing away the floor and west wall of the main building and loosening the foundation of the smaller building adjoining it on the west. Within a short time the road, which ran parallel with the wall, was washed away and the earth under the coal house, located on the west side of the road, was undermined and the coal house, together with four tons of coal, which it contained, fell with a crash into the water. The walls of the building were cracked and other damage caused, which will require the entire summer before permanent repairs are completed. — 2 :- —. ‘ 11 n ' The news of the accident spread rapidly over the city and from 4 o’clock until dark, a constant stream of persons could be seen going in the direction of the river. Excitement was prevalent and many persons remained until late at night anxiously awaiting the outcome. For a time it was feared that it would be necessary to dynamite the dam to save the buildings, but this idea was abandoned and the dam proper remains intact. Light and Power Again. Monticello was not the only city affected by the breaking of the wall but other towns along the, Pennsylvania railroad, which depend on the local for their power, were in darkness. Wolcott, Reynolds, Remington, Goodland and Kentland were included in the list. Fowler is also a part of the Interstate Public service company, but has other methods of providing power so that in case of an emergency power can be furnished other cities from the Fowler plant. Workmen started early this morning on the work of connecting with Fowler and by 3 o’clock this afternoon lights and power were afforded residents of this city. Factories, newspapers and other businesses operating their machinery by electricity were greatly handicapped and were forced to shut down or operate on a small scale until the middle of the afternoon. Work on repairs on the plant was started this morning and a force of men will be kept busy throughout the entire summer. The temporary repairs will be pushed as rapidly as possible and Manager Broughton feels sure that be will not have to depend on Fowler for power after two weeks. Extensive repairs will .then be commenced and many months time will be consumed in making the repairs.

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. National League. St. Louis, 2; Brooklyn, 0. Pittsburg, 6; Philadelphia, 5. New York, 4; Chicago, 3. Cincinnati-Boston, rain. American League. Detroit, 3; Washington, 1. Cleveland, 1; 'Boston, 0. New York, 4; St. Louis, 3. Chicago, 5; Philadelphia, 1.

GRAIN MARKET IS STRONGER TUESDAY.

Oats, 66c. Com, $1.70. Rye, $1.35.

_ AT THE STAR THEATER THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES TODAY Harry Mestayar —ln—“High Tide’ 9 Also a Comedy “Teddy at the Throttle” . —STARRING — Bobbie Vernon AND Gloria Swanson WEDNESDAY Special THE GREAT RUSSIAN ACTRESS “Nazimova” “Revelation” A SEVEN-ACT SPECIAL PRODUCTION FROM THE STORY “A l ROSEBUSH OF 1,000 YEARS." THURSDAY Alma Rubens IN v “The Ghost newer” also a comedy

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