Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 241, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 October 1919 — Page 1

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COUCHES to buy that couch We have a full line in leather and tapestry. .~ ■ ■■■■ ~ --v— • ", ~ r >- —-—--- —*--' .■ “:.:zr ~ ~ ■ • W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer - 1 Indiana

SELECT SEED CORN NOW.

Lafayette, Ind., Oct. 4.—ln a letter to members of the Indiana Corn Growers’ association today, Secretary G. I. Christie suggests that each one should select corn now not only for the annual state show in, January but to compete in the national hay and grain show which will be held at Chicago November 29 to December 6 in connection with the Livestock Exposition. rFor a number of years growers “fromlndiana -have won -thei_high-, pst. honors —at the —nationalcorn shows, only last year P. J. Lux, of Shelby county, winning again. This year Hoosiers will have to strive harder than ever because of a rearrangement of the corn growing (listricts. lowans have always been the closest competitors of Indiana growers and by the changing of the districts, only northern Indiana is in No. 3, the district with lowa. This will make the task harder than ever and an extra effort will have to be put forth by Hoosiers to win the honors this year. In addition io the corn samples, which must consist of twenty ears each of white and yellow corn, prizes will be given for the best half bushels of wheat, oats, oarley and rye and for the three classes of >iay, red clover, alfalfa and timothy. The first premium in each class ranges from SSO to SIOO, with 15 to 25 premiums for each class. The Chicago board of trade has offered $10,000.00 in cash for tjais exposition alone. The letter to the corn growers al--so—announces that work . will be 'yields of the men who were in the five-acre corn growing contest this year. Final figures show that 1,150 men in fifty-five counties of the state are competing this year, and a great majority of them have remained in tq, the finish, despite the extreme# dry weather in many parts of the state. It is hoped now that a number .of corn growers will show a yield of 100 'bushels or more per acre and receive the gold medal given by the association for this achievement. Farmers growing between 85 and 100 bushels will receive a silver medal and those who produce 75 to 'BS bushels will be given bronze medals. It is expected that a total of several hundred will be awarded this year. . * \ ' » Mr. and Mrs. William Keilman returned to their home in Hammond Sunday evening after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and _Mrs. Andrew Kahler.

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The Evening Republican.

LINDSEY SHARPNACK’S DEATH DUE TO APPENDICITIS

The following extracts are taken from a letter received by Mrs. Sylvester Gray from a Chicago lady and tell of the death of * Lindsey Sharpnack, a teacher in the high school of this city three years ago: “We received your much appreciated letter a few days ago. We came back to the city a week ago. I was in the east at the time of Lindsey’s death, and had been there for about ~a month. J. C. received -a--wire-onra-Friday sey’s illness and. left on ihe evening train. It takes two days and two nights to make the trip, so he did not reach there until Sunday afternoon. Lindsey scarcely recognized him, not enough to talk, and just lived two hours. “He had been suffering for a week but would not consent to an operation. Finally when they did operate the appendix had been broken for two or three days, so, of course, there was little or no hope. “Lindsey was determined to make good and was working hard, and, I presume, feeling fine. “The casket was opened here for a number of friends and also for somg coming from Valparaiso. He was given a military burial at his home in Carmichael, Pa.”

PARR TO HOLD ANOTHER COMMUNITY SALE.

Another community sale will be field at Parr Saturday, October 25, find those in charge request that all The community sale held several weeks ago was such a distinct success that it has been decided to hold them quite often in the ufture.

Mrs. Abner Griswold and daughter, Mrs. J. E. Winters, Mr. Winters, their daughter and two sons returned Sunday evening to their home in Chicago, t. . • • W. W. Washburn and Mrs. Kennedy, his mother-in-law, of Goodland, met Mrs. Washburn here Sunday evening. Mrs. Washbum returned from a visit with relatives at Indianapolis. ———--J-— —■ ——-—- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Haas and son, Lewis, motored to this city Sunday and Sunday evening Mr. Haas continued to Chicago by rail. Mrs. i Haas and son, Lewis, remained here for a visit with her parents, Mr. land Mis. Abraham Leopold.

WEDNESDAY Madge Kennedy “The Kingdom of Youth” THURSDAY Alice Brady “His Bridal Night”

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, MONDAY, OCT. 6, 1919.

NEXT SESSION

THE METHODIST CONFERENCE PASSES LEAGUE OF NATIONS RESOLUTION.

Frankfort Crescent- News, Oct. 4.—Lebanon was unanimously chosen as the city to entertain the next annual conference of the Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Charles A. Parkin, pastor of the Lebanon church, presented an invitation for the conference to come to that city, stating that it was fourteen years since the meeting had been held there. He stated that the Industrial Union, the ladies’ .organization of the church, had- proposed to entertain the visiting ministers and laymen and at as little expense as possible to the visitors, stating that there would be no pay lecture in connection. This was regarded as a rather doubtful precedent by several who spoke, because they hold that the lecture is such a wholesome-paft-dlAhe conference and should be maintained as a feature entirely separate from the sessions, which are for the conference members and from an entirely religious point of view. Dr. Parkin hastened to state that his mentioning that there would be no paid lecture was in no wise a criticism of the fact that thi seustom had previously prevailed, but was simply to carry out the proffer of the ladies of his church. Crawfordsville had planned to entertain the conference, but having learned that Lebanon wanted it had withdrawn in favor of that city. The conference accepted the invitation from Lebanon with an enthusiastic vote. During the morning session, which was largely devoted to the reports of, the committee on .. morals, word reached the conference that the condition of President Wilson was report to -tho conference and - asked all to stand while Dr. Gobin offered prayer and asked that the president’s life be spared. The appeal of the aged minister wasHmpressive and in asking that the president’s life be spared so that he might continue his work for God and humanity he asked guidance for all in determining the great issues confronting the nation and the world. The following message was drafted and ordered sent to Mrs. Wilson: “The Northwest Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meeting in Frankfort, Ind., paused for earnestly devout prayer for the preservation of the life of our great president, Woodrow Wilson. We recognize in him a Christian statesman actuated by the highest patriotic motives and we extend sincere sympathy to him and his family. THOMAS NICHOLSON, Presiding Bishop. F. O. FRALEY, ~ Secetary.

__ _The special committee to which of nations had been recommitted when presented Friday, offered the resolution in a new form this morning. Rev. Parkin, the chairman of the committee, read it and moved its adoption. Rev. E. S. Shoemaker seconded the motion and the passage was without discussion and unanimous. The resolution follows: “Be it resolved by the Northwest Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in session at Frankfort, that we most heartily endorse the principle .of a league of iiatiorfs" based upon peace and good will to ipen and for the prevention of future wars. We declare the time is at hand for us to forget all party differences and to seek to 'serve the world in the spirit of sacrifice and brotherhood “We ask the senate of the United States to ratify the peace treaty and the league of nations without such reservations as will return it to . the ('conference at Versailles, provided they safeguard adequately the sovereignty of the United States . as expressed in the federal constitution. “Second, Resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to the United States senators from Indiana by the secretary, signed by Bishop Thomas Nicholson and himself.’ 1 Several important matters before the conference were disposed of by way of memorials to the general conference, generally after discussions that assured the action met the approval of the majority of* the members of the conference. Among these matters was a memorial supporting the plan proposed by the East Greek M. E. conference which urged that no immediate action be taken to discontinue the authority for foreign speaking Methodist conferences within the United States. The issue was brought up by efforts coining from other conferences to discourage the foreign speaking conferences. ’ There was some discussion showing divergent opinions, but Rev. Edward W. Strecker made a speech. that was very effective in the action taken. He stated that his father was a German and came to this country when 14 years of age rand became converted at the altar of a German Methodist church and that his family of seven children were now all actively engaged in

ARRESTED FOR BREAKING INTO DEMOTTE GARAGE.

Roy Hoover, Harry Hess and Ernest Berkley, Chicagoans, were arrested in that city Sunday by the police on a charge of having broken into the garage owned by Caleb Cheever at DeMotte on the night of October second. Sheriff Woodworth Chicago today and will bring the young men back to this city this evening for safe keepIt is Said-that the three prisoners had the garage Stock collectedrefidy to load on an automobile when discovered by Cheever. ’

THINKS WELL OF OUR CITY.

Mrs. William Upton, the woman who came up to the three score and ten line full of vigor and who alone has driven a Ford automobile more than 22,000 miles crossing the ‘ continent this summer, left here today for Chicago. » Mrs. Upton was delighted with this city, its beautiful homes and its charming people. She expressed herself as delighted with the hospitality of her hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barnes, and also declared her sincere appreciation of the service rendered her by the Central Garage for the placing of her Ford in A-l condition and the courteous treatment they had accorded her.

Just received, large shipments of Goodyear tires and Eveready Storage Batteries. Best in their field. MAIN GARAGE.

Christian work within Methodist churches of America where the English language was spoken and that he held it important to lead all toward the English languoge. He believed there was no good to be gained ‘by abrupt action which might be interpreted as against some church of foreign tongue whose loyalty to every American . institution was unquestioned. \ The committee on memorials offered one to instruct the delegates to the general conference to urge the. amalgamation of - the various Christian Advocates, especially those of the Mississippi valley. One of the conference delegates is Rev. E. C. Waring, D. D., who is the editor of the Western Christian Advocate. The sense of the conference seemed to favor the consolidation of the publications as a matter of economy, but in deference to Rev. Waring and to the further views of a number who are not in favor of hampering delegates with instructions, the instruction was recommitted to the committee to be framed as a memorial. Rev. Appleby said he desired, to be relieved from the committee and Rev. Seaman thanked the conference ror the expression of He spoke of the work he was trying to perform as editor of the Advoconfidence which he said relieved him of considerable embarrassment, cate and that he wanted to make it impersonal but his interest was solely ministerial and for the welfare of the cause of Jesus Christ; He was applauded at several junctures of his address.

Another action of importance was the change of the constitution proposed to admit one lay delegate to pastoral charge? The Hymen at their meeting had voted against this, but the ministers after some discussion supported the proposed amendment by a vote of 105 to 4. Another memorial was for the written examination of ministers transferred from one conference to another. Another was for the amalgamation of home missionary societies. The conference was non-concur-rent on a memorial asking the appointment of a commission to study the English and Canadian methods of making ministerial appointments.

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TENANT IN ARIZONA WHEN BARN BURNS.

Washington Cook and sons, Robert and John, were in Rensselaer today and the young men bought a tractor-of. Kellner. Callahan.—Wash Cook reports that his son, Samuel, jmd wife ..will return Tuesday from Messa, Ariz., where they had been called on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Samuel Cook’s father, Rolla Johns.’ The bArn on the place which is being farmed by Mr. Samuel Cook was burned last Saturday. It belonged to James Bowers, of Lafayette, and he had the -‘building insured for $1,500. This is much less than the value of the barn, possibly less than half. Mr. Cook and Bowers had in the barn when it burned ten tons of timothy hay, two hundred bushels of oats and several sets of work harness. It will not be known whether the contents of the barn were insured until Mr. Cook returns.

MONDAY COURT HOUSE NOTES.

The county commissioners met in regular session today. The township trustees convened in regular monthly in the county superintendent of schools’ office today, - ■ • Tb«> jury which was dismissed Friday was ordered to reconvene today to continue the hea ring ofthedisbarment case against Lazar and Paul Crundwell, Lake county attorneys. New cases were filed Saturday, October 4. F. Richard Schaaf vs. Mary A.* Schaff; suit for divorce; venued from Lake county. State of Indiana vs. Frank Alter and Elizabeth Alter. Suit on bond forfeited by the non-appearance of Frank Alter. A marriage Jicense was issued Saturday, October 4, to Vilas B. flacks, bom in White county, March 9, 1898, present residence Marion township, Jasper county, occupation farmer, father, William E. Jacks, deceased; mother’s Christian and maiden name, Matilda E- Bussell; and Lillian E .Waling, born Newton county March 24, 1899, present residence Jasper county, occupation housekeeper; father, Charles E. Waling, and mother’s Christian and maiden name was Harriett Wildon. First marriage for each.

MONDAY PRODUCE MARKET.

Gream, 63c. - > Eggs, 49c. Hens and Fries, 20c. Cockerels, 13c. < ' Ducks, 16c. Geese, 12c.

, NOTICE. All the suits contesting the will of the late Benjamin J. Gifford, are now disposed of, and I am in apposition to sell land. I have yet unsold several hundred acres of good land located in Jasper and Lake counties, which I will sell as executoc on reasonable terms, but cannot take any trade. Call at my office *Or at the office of T. M. Callahan, at Rensselaer, Indiana, for particulars. GEO. H. GIFFORD, Executor. Four mules, one yearling, one 2-year-old, one three and one 4-year-old, a pair of good ones, will be sold at Duvall & Morlan’s pubhc sale. Thursday, October 9th, at Duvall s residence on the cemetery road, 1 % miles west of Rensselaer,

RAIN PREVENTED FIFTH WORLD’S SERIES GAME.

Thousands of baseball fans throughout the country were denied the only oppo rtun ity they had of seeing a world’s series game when rain checked the hostilities Sunday and caused the game to be postponed until today (Monday). The beavy rain of Saturday night and Sunday morning flooded the playing field and made pastiming impossible. Many fans had stood in line throughout the night despite the rain and did not give up hope un tiLiate in the morning. Cincinnati won thb Saturday contest 2 to 0 and regained its twogame lead, the series now standing three to one in favor ofi the Ohioans. The probable batteries for today’s game are Ruether and Rariden for Cincinnati and Williams and Schalk for Chicago.

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 4. Government officials are making no effort to conceal their anxiety over President Wilson’s physical condition, notwithstanding that his physicians, after another consultation today, reported him slightly improved. While the general belief is that the president is in no imminent danger, there *is anxiety lest his 'recovery fromthe nervous exUmwtinn ■nrKi'/'h bn. nf-Fllj-lnrl him will*" HHuSblOIl WniCn iUiS UlllitluU ill 111 W 111 be so slow that it may be a long time before he can resume active participation in important affairs. —o — Senators who are opposing the treaty have received encouraging reports from Senator Johnson’s meetings in California, where the president was reported to have gained such strong support for the treaty and league covenant. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, told the house interstate commerce committee that the American workingman would not obey an anti-strike law even if congress should incorporate such a provision in pending railroad legislation. Such a law, he said^—was__ unAnierican, would fziriH 3SE mnlrp <yF Trio uVIIxX W lllanc xa rv best citizens. ■ o' - Former President Taft and Secretary of the Treasury Carter Glass urged the house budget committee today to devise a budget system for the United States which would put* responsibility for government financial affairs upon the president. Secretary Glass said the government is being run at a great loss and that congress must curb the expenditures .

LAND ADVANCES $1,000 PER YEAR.

Mr. and Mrs. King Chamberlain, of Newton county, were in Rensselaer Saturday. Recently Mr. Chamberlain sold sixty acres of land which, he purchased in 1910, paying for the same $4,000. He received for this land $13,000. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain’s daughter, Jessie, has charge of the domestic science work in the Winamac school, she having been graduated from Purdue university last is- taking a course in nursing in the Lakeside hospital in Chicago.

WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST.

Generally fair; low temperature and probably frost first part of the week; normal temperature thereafter.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: * Max. Min. October 3 80 63 October 4 —76 0 ctober 5 . 1—74 63 October 6 :—.— .71» 49

AT THE STAR THEATRE THE HOUSE OF QOOD PICTURES -TONIGHTViola Dana “The Parisian Tiger” A Delightful Comedy Romance of unusual interest TUESDAY " Geraldine Farrar "varmen A Paramount Pictuim -V " WEDNESDAY Baby Marie Osborne “The Sawdust Doll” Also a Trip Around the World with Burton Holmes. THURSDAY "Successful Failure” Featuring Winifred Allen Also 2-Reel Keystone comedy “A Safe Danger”

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