Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 222, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1919 — Page 1

No. 222.

The , Hoover Suction Sweeper It Beats—As It Sweeps—As It Cleans ' . -■ ■■■-■■ *. & Watch Our Window After Supper Tonight ; : ; : '' \ . _ . . '■ ----- ----- —— W. J. WRIGHT

SOMETHING WRONG AT FAIR OAKS.

Fair Oaks, Sant. 12.—The nothera end of Union township, noted for its poor highways, beautiful girls and large watermelons and religious and political controversies, was the scene of an unusual hold-up last night when Monon Operator Clifton was held up by some spreading vipers on the sand hill where the old blacksmith shop formerly stood on his way to work. The snakes made a concerted attack and were led by a large old fellow who sounded the charge by loud hisses. Mr. Clifton returned to his home quickly, obtained a shot gun and killed a number of the reptiles while the res* beat a hasty retreat. Mr. Clifton also had another seare a few nights ago when he looked out of the front window of his home and saw something in white slowly approaching from near an abandoned house near where the viper fight occurred. On nearing him the upper part of the terrible spectre changed to black. The object disappeared from his sight upon reaching the cemetery. Mr. Clifton is unable to account for the strange freak and is of the opinion that he is the victim of practical jokers. Anyway he does not relish the idea of having to battle against such weird things.

WHEAT YIELD IN WHITE COUNTY IS LOW.

Reports turned in by the threshermen over White county of the number of acres and bushels of grain that they have threshed indicate that the following average yields for small grains in the county: Wheat, 14; rye, 12; oats, 22.5; —The "Yreftge yISUT oT wheat last year was 23.2.

ABE MARTIN.

[lndianapolis News.] What’s in a name, an’ especially a middle name? Some folks seem f* go t’ th’ photographer’s jest t’ git a picture o’ ther wishbones.

All HOME PRINT TODAY. READ THE INSIDE PAGES.

PRINCESS THEATRE —TONIGHT——t A. H. Woo Present* “The Guilty Man”

MONDAY 4 - Priscilla Dean "The Wicked Darling” -I *

The Evening Republican.

JAY DWIGGINS DIED SUDDENLY IN CALIFORNIA.

1 C. C. Warner received a letter Thursday from Frank Dwiggins, of Lincoln, Neb., stating that his nephew, Jay Dwiggins, had died suddenly in Los Angeles, Gal., the first of the week. ! Jay Dwiggins was a resident of i Rensselaer about twenty-five years ! ago, and was a son of Robert S.. Dwiggins, a prominent lawyer in the early days of Rensselaer, and the family resided in what is now the Rowles property on Milroy avenue. On leaving Rensselaer Mr. Dwiggins went to New York where for a number r of years he was engaged in the real estate business with his brother. , With the advent of motion pictures [Mr. Dwiggins turned his thoughts to ‘that field and became one of the leading stars of the screen, taking the place of John Bunny, the noted comedian, when the latter died a few years ago and continued in that capacity until his death occurred. The deceased was between 50 and 55 years of age at the time of his death, and was a cousin of Delos Thompson and Ora T. Ross, of this city.

SPECIAL PROGRAM AT THE M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY A. M.

Oscar Kaumffan, noted violinist j and originally a member of the | Chicago Symphony orchestra, will j render several musical selections at | the regular morning services at the Methodist church Sunday, and the < pastor requests that all make an effort to be present.- The instrument on which Mr. Kauffman plays was purchased at a cost of SI,OOO. During his stay here he will be the 'guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. W.

NOTICE. We have the Pilot Six-Forty-Five agency. The public is invited to look it over.—Kuboske & Walter. We will have a car of fancy New York Alberta peaches to arrive Saturday or Monday, September 13th or 15th. The peaches are to be selected fruit. EGER’S GROCERY.

THE WEATHER. ■S . ■— Forecast for Indiana: Fair and warmer tonight and Sunday.

TUESDAY Lille Lee “Rustiinga Bride” y 1 - WEDNESDAY >’ ’ Charles Ray "The Sheriff’s Son”

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEPT. 13, 1919.

ARMY MEDICAL TRAIN COMING

HOSPITAL TRAIN WILL BE IN THIS CITY OCTOBER 1 TENTH. V * The people of this vicinity are due to get a close-up view of the great work being done by the army hospitals throughout the country. ( Major Thomas F. Ryan, of Indianap- ; olis, who is in charge of the work of , recruiting this state, made the ar- | rangements for the coming of this ‘ train, which is from the camp hos- | pital at Gamp Grant, 111. The , train consists of four big Liberty trucks, one Liberty ambulance, one Ford ambulance, a spare part of a trailer and two touring cars. The train is !in charge of Lieut. Carl E.- Wisener, ' sanitary corps, who is recreational 1 and athletic officer of the Camp Grant hospital. Other officers with ■the party are Captain Woodhall, chaplain; Lieut. Raymond C. Wolfe, medical corps, and Lieut. James W. James, 11th F. A., who is supply ofifieer and adjutant of the train. I Three army nurses, who served in [France, accompany the train. They Miss Lulu Mustaine, chief nurse of Camp Grant hospital, and Miss Belle Pentrice and Grace King. The train also has fifteen enlisted mem from the camp hospital and five drivers from the motor transport corps. The party carries tents and full field equipment, including a field range, and give a portrayal of an army field hospital under actual field conditions. They also carry a display of X-ray work, laboratory work, field ward and other paraphenalia used by the army medical authori--1 ties. The operation of these trains is a part of the program of the war department in educational work along the lines of closer co-opera-tion and general understanding with the public in the work of the medical department of the army and the opportunities that are offered to a young man who serves an enlistment in it.

Recruits will be accepted by the train for service with the camp hospital at Camp Grant, Dl. There are a number of places open at that post for men qualified for service and no doubt many young men of this vicinity will ibe interested in the proposition that the officers in charge of the train have to offer. In many of the towns throughout Indiana and Illinois through which

u it We are showing a fine line of light Top Coats DUVALL’S QUALITY SHOP

BENTON FARM AT RECORD PRICE

1,200 ACRE FARM SELLS FOR $480,000, OR S4OO PER ACRE. A Fowler, Ind., Sept. 12.—Probably the largest transaction -in- real estate ever made in this section of the country was consummated when Mrs. W. C. Ditton sold twelve hundred acres of Benton county land to parties from northern lowa for S4OO an acre, or $480,000. lit will be remembered that when Ed C. Sumner died some years ago he left thirty thousand acres of land to his wife and four children. After the widow’s death the property went in fee simple to the heirs. Mrs. Ditton, one of the granddaughters, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hawkins, has now disposed of her holdings. There may have been instances where smaller tracts of land have been sold for more than s4ofi an acre, but never before nas so large a body of land been sold for such a price as this in this section of the country. The tenants on the land have already been in Hoopeston looking at other farms to lease,, and it is presumed that the new owners expect to run the farms themselves.

NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES. We have a car load of Arkansas white oak bridge plank. The last car this year.—J. G. Gwin & Co. - Dr. Rose M. Remmeck, optometrist, has returned from a six months’ vacation and will be in her office every day. Eyes examined according to most modern methods. Glasses fitted. ’Phone 403.

the train has passed loeal civic and military organizations have organized committees to assist in arranging for entertainment of the party during its stay. It is quite probable that a local committee from this city will meet in a few days to arrange for their reception and pick a icampmg ground. The train Is scheduled to be in Rensselaer Oct. 10th and may remain longer if” interest is shown. The route through Indiana includes Fowler, Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, Marion, Peru, Loganspor.t, and Rensselaer^

rfpjHOSE MEN and Ti young men who like clothes better than he average suits found in small stores, will be more than pleased with our New Fall Showing of New York Clothing. Priced $45 and SSO

SAYS CITY SHOULD BE PROUD OF BOY SCOUTS.

War Department, office of the assistant to the secretary. Washington, D. C., Sept. 10, 1919. Scoot Master, — Boy Scouts of America, Troop No. 1, Rensselaer, Indiana. My Dear Sir: Unfortunately I have not the names of the scoutmasters who have so enthusiastically taken up the suggestion of Mr. West and Colonel Woods for the big campaign of the Boy Scouts of America for oGr citation. However, I hope this note of thanks from me, at the request of Colonel Woods, will reach you. I am writing to say that today there came from you the two envelopes with a complete set of applications for the citation from the . merchants of Rensselaer, Ind. * It is | the first to come in correctly filled . out and one for every boy. There have been several scattering returns of one of two citations and several improperly filled out, but youre is the first of all to come through absolutely 100 per cent correct. Please accept from me my personal congratulations as being the one who is in charge here in Washington for Colonel Woods. Will you tell your boys that we "appreciate their very workmanlike j performance more than a letter can convey. They were too young to go to war themselves but they have done this for the soldiers just at the time when they need assistance most. You must have a corking good troop and your city should be proud of them. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank the employers of your town for their very apparent sympathy with our returned fighting men. It looks as if no soldier had to go without work in Rensselaer. With kindest regards, Yours very truly, R. L. FOOTER, Col. Infantry, U. S. A.

ONE OF MOST MODERN EQUIPPED MILLS IN STATE.

After being closed down a period ‘of six weeks, the Iroquois Roller Mills, of this city, again resumed operations with increased capacity. Being unable to secure a sufficient supply of the 1918 wheat crop to tide them over to this year’s crop, the mill was forced to close down and ship in flour in order to take care of its bookings. However, Mt. Sprague lost no time and gave the mill a complete overhauling from top to bottom by clothing his sifters with new silk, some much-needed new machinery, changing from steam power to electric power, having installed two 20’s, one | 7 1-2 and one 5-horse-power motors . which are a big improvement to „this city, as they do away with the smoke and dirt created by the steam power, j Mr. Sprague extends an invitation to the public to come and see the mill in operation.

1 TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature : for the twenty-four hours ending at j 7 a. m. on the date indicated: 1 Max. Mm. September 13 65 44

It's time to strike out the strike; —Boston Transcript.

TWO ANNOUNCE CANDIDACY

ED BUSH AND ED JACKSON OFFICIALLY ENTER GUBERNATORIAL CHASE. The list of republican governorship aspirants 'has been swelled to ~ three, following- the announcements of the two Ed8 —Bush and Jackson —that they were very much in the race. The announcement of Bush that he was a candidate came at a meeting held in New Albany Friday evening. Jackson permitted the word to be handed to the voters Thursday evening following a meeting with friends at the Columbia club at Indianapolis. Warren McCjpay was the first candidate to announce himself, having done so last Monday. It is expected that one more aspirant will enter the list of starters soon, Edward Toner being the man. Bush at the New Albany meeting Friday evening declared the fundamental plank of his platform was his “uncompromising determination to assist in correcting the most ultraradical tendency in public life and nation, viz: the disposition to centralize all powers of government into one, contrary to the spirit of our institutions and in utter violation of our constttutien:** - He asserted the recommendation should be made to the next general assembly for the passage of adequate laws and for the submission to the constitution as “will safeguard the people in the enjoyment of their inheriter rights and will protect them in the future against executive encroachment,*' He stated that if elected he would recommend the abolishment of certain boards and commissions and the formation of a plan whereby others now appointive should be made elective. Other changes which he said he would recommend included: Making the office of attorney general a constitutional elective instead of a legislative elective office. Amendment of the present tax law “especially that part which confers autocratic power on the tax board.” Legislation in behalf of the farmer and continuation and expansion of road building plans. Following the announcement of his candidacy, Jackson in a statement to the voters said: “I have concluded to become, a candidate for the nomination of governor of the state of Indiana on the republican ticket. In making this announcement I 'have no special program or platform to offer to the people in advance of my nomination and will be entirely content to run on hte platform adopted by the Republican party at its convention next year. It is expected that Warren T. VfcCray will announce his platform at the love feast being held at Crown Point today. McCray has many admirers throughout the state and is expected to be the favorite when the flag falls on primary day.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. '■ National League. Cincinnati, 6; Boston, 5. New York, 6; St. Lonis, 5. Chicago, 3-1; Brooklyn, 1-4. Philadelphia, 6; Pittsburg, 5. American League. Cleveland, 4; Boston, 3. Washington, 4; Detroit, 0. Chicago, 7; Philadelphia, 0. New York-St. Louis, rain.

Leave your order for fancy Alpeaches, the last car for this season. EGER’S GROCERY. ZIITat the —T' irr STAR THEATRE THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES -TONIGHTMadge Evans “Wanted: A Home” A World Special Also Eighth Episode of “Lightning Raider” MONDAY “ “ Bert Lytell “Blind Man's Eyes” TUESDAY Marguerite Clark “The Goose Girl” D. A. R. BENEFIT - WEDNESDAY -” e . J. De Hampton “Whatever the Cost”

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