Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 210, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1919 — Page 1

No. 210.

CEDAR CHESTS We are showing fifteen patterns of Cedar Chests in all sizes. Cedar Chests have been very hard to get this year, in fact We have been practically sold put the entire year. FLOOR LAMPS We have ten new patterns of Floor Lamps that will be in the window for the next week. We also have a number of new patterns in metal Table or Library Lamps. PEDESTALS We also have received a small shipment of pedestals. See our line in the window. W. J. WRIGHT

FORMER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT VISITS HERE.

J. Frank Warren, superintendent jof Jasper county’s schools from 1887 to 1897, but for many years a successful banker in Oklahoma City, Okla., was hi Rensselaer today. Mr. and Mrs. Warren have been at Battle Ground several weeks. Mr. Warren has not been well and has been about but little. They left their southern home July 1 and are planning to return this next week. Mr. and Mrs. Warren will be remembered. as being very active in mahy movements looking to better the conditions in this city while they were residents. He was very active in the fight against the saloon and did more than any other one individual to take the “ooz” out of booze in Rensselaer. Both were active members of the Trinity M. E. church and carried their religious convictions into their daily life, helping the poor and fighting the iniquity of the city.

ATTENTION, LAND BUYERS! | 1 am making regular trips to South Bend and woul be pleased to have persons interested in buying land in that part of the state accompany me.—HARRY S W ART - ZELL, ’phone 947-1. <7

p. R. Adams, Mrs. Alva Fritz and Catherine Dove, of Fair Oaks, were in Rensselaer today.

MONDAY is Labor Day A LEGAL HOLIDAY We will BE CLOSED First National Bank

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YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. National League. Philadelphia, 4-4; Boston, 3-6. New York, 6; Brooklyn, 1. * American League. Chicago, 3; Cleveland, 2. New York, f-5; Washington, 1-1. Detroit, 5; St. Louis, 2. Boston,? 7; Philadelphia, 1.

WEDNESDAY Douglas Fairbanks —in—- “ Knickerbocker . Buckaroo” THURSDAY f Vivian Martin “The Home Town Girl”

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1919.

THOMPSON SALE BROUGHT GOOD PRICES FRIDAY.

The Firman Thompson stock and land sale held in Union township Friday brought unusually good prices and the sale of stock totaled slightly over $5,000. Mr. Thompson. had advertised extensively and as a result thqre was a large num- . ber of buyers from this and adjoindted and the cattle and farm implements brought pleasing prices, but the horses did not bring the amounts ■ expected. i The one hundred and sixty acres j of land which Mr. Thompson offered for sale was sold to Joseph Norman, of this county, for $17,500, or $169.50 per acre. The land lies in the vicinity of Parr and Mr. Norman contemplates improving it extensively. The sale was cried by Col. Fred A. Phillips.

TWO MORE COUPLES LEAVE SINGLE BLESSEDNESS BEHIND.

The following marriage licenses were doled out today, Saturday, by County Clerk Nichols: William Duncan Hyslop, born Bedford; Ind., December 8, 1897; occupation, telegraph operator, present residence, Bedford, Ind., and Margaret Eugenia Mason, born Bedford, Ind., January 17, 1895; occupation, clerk, present residence, Remington. First marriage for each. William Ambrose Cunningham, bom - Tennessee, July 14, 1901; occupation farmer, present residence Morocco, Ind., and- Hattie May Sheffer, born Parr, Ind., December 15, 1900, occupation housekeeper, present residence Parr. First marriage for each.

TELEPHONE NOTICE. We feel it of utmost importance to explain to all telephone patrons the conditions as they exist in the telephone field in Rensselaer and vicinity. Everyone knows the exist- , ing conditions for which no one in i particular is to blame, ibut, the conI ditions are here and must be met. All, we feel sure, realize the labor and material conditions; all patrons ialso know that every business and i profession in town and country have been increased; but not the telephone business. The butcher, the groceryman, and the shoe man, the millinery, furniture, dry goods, hardware, confectionery, implement and bakery dealers; the banks; garages, hotels, restaurant, picture showg and dairymen have increased their goods and service from 5 to 200 jper cent. They add it on their prices and charge you for the goods and service. Telephone companies are not allowed this privilege. Again the physician and surgeon, lawyer, real estate and insurance men, the dentist and optician have increased their prices to the highest point; but no change in the telephone rates. The farmer with his $22.00 hogs,- SIB.OO cattle, 50c to 75c butter and eggs, with hay, corn and every other produet of the farm and the land itself soaring to points beyond comparison, the telephone rates remaip the same as when wheat was 75c, -hogs $3.50 and eggs and butter 10c to 15c.

What we ask of the patron is to think of these conditions and then figure on the following: Poles have advanced 45 per cent, wire 170 to 200 per eent, batteries 150 per cent. We have been compelled to advance our labor wage from 20 to 40 per cent and even the laborer is not receiving his just dues. We are unable to procure the needed amount of help we deSirp. We have endeavored to keep the service up to standard until the last few months. We realize that we are not and cannot, and do not expect to keep the service up to that of the past. We believe that no just person expects to receive the same efficient service when no more revenue is paid in M With the increased costs we are compelled to operate with one lineman short, and with a chief operator one-half of the time, who will be taken off entirely, doing away with information to our patrons.

We felt that we could pull through the war conditions with its increased cost of materials and labor, but as the prices continue to advance we find there is nothing to do but let the service suffer. We feel this statement is due the patrons, the employes and the conn pany. That you cannot expect as rrfpid and correct service or your trouble to .be taken care of as quickly in the past with the .company receiving no rate increase is apparent. We will endeavor to do our best, but this must be discounted with the advance in wages and materials we are compelled to pay. JASPER COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY.

NOTICE TO MY PATRONS. I will be absent from Rensselaer for about ten days and during my absentee my real estate business will be in charge of my son, Verne, and Leslie Clark, who will attend to my real estate business the same I as if I was here to attend person-! ally to the business.—HAßVEY DAVISSON. ~ ‘ ■ Cut down your kodak expense. Our prices the lowest and .work guaranteed the best.—Larsh & Hopkins. V- - -•* --i - —■ “- - ~ Jtif-

IROQUOIS HOTEL WILL BE BUILT

RENSSELAER BUSINESS MEN GET BACK OF IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.

There was a large number of enthusiastic boosters at the hotel meeting held in the court room in this city Friday evening. W. L. Bott, owner of the Jasper County Telephone Co., presided. Charles Moody, who is to build and operate the new hotel, made a few remarks, stating clearly and definitely his plans, Mr. -Moody is a man of means and business acumen and with the assistance of Mrs. Moody, who has had ten years’ hotel experience, he is sure that the new venture will be a success and a great boon to the city of Rensselaer. Mr. Moody said that with the rapid development of Rensselaer and environs, the business expansion of the city and* the enhancement of Jasper county land there is sure to be need for added accommodation in every way and especially in the way of hotel facility. Mr. Moody was sure that the bigger and better Rensselaer assured success of the present hotel for the Iroquois which he will build. Most of the time now the Makeever hotel is unable to take care of the public and many are turned away and nave to find accommodations in private homes or continue to -other cities.

Mr. and Mrs. Moody will put $25,000 into the project, taking for this money common stock. They desire to sell from $40,000 to $50,000 preferred stock upon which they guarantee an annual interest of 6 ppr cent and also agree to retire this preferred stock within five years. A number of business men of the city endorsed the movement most heartily and pledged their support to the limit of their ability. The following business and professional men made talks strongly endorsing the movement and pledging their support: G. E. Murray, of the G. E- Murray department store; Attorney Moses Leopold, attorney for the city of Rensselaer; Hon. Charles W. Hanley, judge of the JasperNewtori "circuit court; W. C. Babcock, of the W. C. Babcock Grain Co.; N. C. Shafer, of the .Main garage; George F. Meyers, Jasper county real estate salesman; Hon. Charles. G- mayor of Rensse-

laer,and John A. Dunlap, attorney and businessman. An executive committee consisting of the following men was appointed to look after the sale of the preferred stock and assist in every way possible to get the necessary means so that the new Iroquois hotel construction may be begun at the earliest possible moment. Every man, woman and child in Rensselaer is asked to be a booster and to give all the assistance possible to the committee. The committee is composed of the following: George A. Williams, B. F. Fendig, E. P. Lane, . Conrad Kellner, W. C. Babcock, Sr. George M. Myers, George McLain, Ray D. Thompson, Isaac Leopold, George E. Collins.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: - Max. Min August 29 , 70 51 August 30 83 56 THE WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Fair tonight. Cooler in central and north portions. Sunday fair.

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C. L. MURPHY PURCHASES RAMP GROCERY STOCK.

It is understood that C. L. Murphy has purchased the John Ramp grocery stock and fixtures, and that the latter will close his business this evening. Mr. Murphy will place the stock in his store on West Washington street, but will dispose of the fixtures. Mr. Ramp will be in the employ of Mr. Murphy for a time at least. The move on the part of Mr. Ramp was made necessary by the selling of the- building in which he is located and which is to be occupied by A. F, Long after extensive remodeling.

BUYS OHIO FARM.

Loy Hess, of this city, has purchased- a one hundred and fiftyseven acre farm near Ranena, Portage county, —Ohio. Mr. Hess reports that this is a splendid farm, well improved, and feels that he bought it at a very attractive figure, paying $167 per acre. He will move upon this farm on November Ist. Mr. Hess purchased this farm -while on au automobile trip to Friendship, N. Y., where he went to visit with Judson Maines and family. With Mr. Hess on this trip were his wife and daughter, Mrs. Hess’ mother, Mrs. Susan Maines, and the latter’s daughter, Miss Eva Maines. Judson Maines has purchased a farm near Friendship and is getting along nicely.

OLDEST OHIO MASON.

Mr. and Mra. A. G. Catt have as their guest Marvin Catt, of Utica, O. This venerable gentleman is about eighty-five years of age. He is spry and active and made the trip to this city unaccompanied. He is considered the oldest Mason in the state of Ohio and not long ago he was given* an extended and interesting writeup in the Ohio Masonic paper. Mr. Catt is related to the Catts of this city and will attend a family reunion of the Catts at Greencastle.

CHURCH NOTICES . CHRISTIAN CHURCH. W. T. Barbre, minister. The regular morning services will be held. Bible school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching service at 10:45 a. m. The regular Sunday evening union service will be at this- church Sunday. Rev. Strecker will preach, his subject being “Labor.” « ' METHODIST CHURCH NOJES. Sunday school, 9:30; 10:45, morning worship and sermon by the pastor. Theme: “Christian Education." 7 o’clock, Epworth League. Topic: “After the Vacation, What’’’ 8 o’clock, union service at the Christian church. UNION SERVICE. The union service will be held at 8 o’clock at the Christian church tomorrow evening. The sermon will be preached by Rev. - Edward W. Strecker. Theme: “Labor." The public is cordially invited to attend.

PLACE FERTILIZER ORDERS NOW.

Farmers desiring to use commercial fertilisers this fall should place their orders at once with the Farmers’ Grein company. Please give thia matter your immediate attention so we may be able to care for your wants in this line.—H. H. Potter, Manager Farmers’ Grain company.

PERSHING HONORED—MADE GENERAL FOR LIFE.

Washington, D. C., August 29. [Special.]—With only four dissenting votes the house today passed the bill authorizing the president to appoint John J. Pershing a full general for life.' Those voting in the negative were Representatives Conally and Jones, Texas; Thomas, Kentucky, and Schall, Minnesota. Connally, Jones and Thomas are democrats, while Schall, the blind member, is a republican. The affirmative vote totaled 271. No speeches were made in opposition to the bill. Schall later gave this explanation of his vote: “Gen. Pershing impressed me, when I was in France, as absolutely cold blooded, with no heart whatever for the common soldiers serving under him. He told me he would not have hesitated to sacrifice 125,000 soldiers to take St. Mihiel. “And when I complained of the lack of medical attention for wounded he told me he could not help that. “In consequence of the lack of medical attention and the lack of heart in the American commander, thousands of men butchered at St. Mihiel and in the Argonne were needlessly sacrificed.” Representative Campbell, Pennsylvania, democrat, during the discussion boomed Gen. Pershing for the presidency. He said republicans and democrats should unite in nominating him. Others who praised Gen. Pershing included Representatives Kahn, California,- chairman of the military affairs committee, and former Speakers Clark and Cannon. The bill does not mention Gen. Pershing by name, but provides that the president ifiay thus honor a general officer who has rendered conspicuous service on foreign soil. It gives him rank over afry other officer who may be elevated to the same grade. The- companion bill applying to Gen. March was not considered, the purpose being to rush the' Pershing bill through before the general returns next month. Mr. Kahn .referred to Gen. Pershing’s insistence that the Americans fight as a distinct army. “Both the French and English demanded that our soldiers be used as replacement troops,” said Mr. Kahn. •’From the beginning Gen. Pershing fought for that proposition.” R. E. Kenny, of Chicago, has joined hns wife here in a vfeit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Jackson, who live just northeast of this city. '

WE SELL IRONS and Toasters L. & B. ELECTRIC CO. Archie Lee Paul Beam

COMPLETE NORMAL SCHOOL COURSE.

The following young ladies returned home Friday evening after completing a six weeks’ teachers’ course at the Indiana State Normal at Muncie: Catherine Chamberlain, Frances Folgef, Edna Reed, Daisy Knaur, Minnie Waymire, Beatrice Tilton and Ivah Poole.

AT THE STAR THEATRE THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES -TONIGHTBetty Compton And George Larkin •.“The Devil’s Trail” A Story of the Great Northwest •' Also Episode Number 6 of “The Lightning Raider” Featuring Pearl White MONDAY May Allison And Augustus Phillips “Peggy Does Her Darndest” A Royal Brown Story That Appeared in a Recant Issue of The Red Book. <- // • - ' V■ > • • • ■ _ Beginning Monday, September Ist, Admission Adults, ISc, war tax 2c; Children 10c, war tax le.

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