Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 245, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 October 1919 — Page 1

No. 245.

E • . r we have ever shown Child’s rockers, sewing rockers, Kaltex rockers in tapestry. Reed rockers in tapestry. Oak rockers in all finishes, in plain and leather seats. ... # A range of prices to suit all. W. J. WRIGHT ~_~ Rensselaer Indianar

ALL RED FANDOM GREETS THE NEW CHAMPIONS.

All Cincinnati had an early breaklast this Friday morning and hurTied down to the Big Four station to greet the newly-crowned champions of the baseball world—their own Reds. The train bearing the precious athletes arrived *in the Rhine city at 7:30 apd a few moments later all were bundled into taxis,and taken to one of»the leading hotels. A celebration and banquet to be given in _ honor of the series winners is being arranged for by Cincinnati businessmen and will last throughout today- an<t Saturday. When Morris Rath took Ray Schalk’s roller in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game and tossed it into the eager mit of Jake Daubert the realization of a hope «of fifty years’ standing came to a city that had been denied a championship ball club since the year 1869. The Sox, dejected and silent, wended their way to the club house, their heads bowed in grief as the jubilant Redlegs, laughing and excited, made hurried preparations for their getaway on a night train for dear old Cincy, thinking all the while of the nice plump checks which were soon to be theirs for the winning of the title. The final game of the series was the most poorly played of the entire set and there was but little for the throng to enthuse about. Williams was beaten unmercifully by the Reds in the opening round and gave way to James ,who also came in for considerable battering, Wilkinson finishing in a wobbly manner. Eller, who slabbed for the winalso came in for several ii _ rL ° ~ , i . weather the storm until the finish.

You should see the big phonograph values at the J. M. Banks Music Store. iNo, dearie, when a man tries to kiss you it is not always “just to see if he can;” it may sometimes be just to see if he wants to. Two days of marriage do more to get a fello*w and girl acquainted with each other than two years of courtship. Marriage is getting to be merely “the shortest possible distance” between spinsterhood and divorce.

PRINCESS THEATRE Matinee 2:15. Night— 1 7:15. -TONIGHT-

MARY PICKFORD ‘THE HOODLUM” MONDAY Mae Murray “The Scarlet Shadow" Comedy TUESDAY “When My Ship Comes In" Ford Weekly

The Evening Republican.

SCHOOL WAGON DRIVERS BLAMED FOR ACCIDENT.

L. N. Hines, state superintendent of public instruction, has been asked to co-operate with railway officials of Indiana in a campaign for more general observance of safety regulations by school conveyance drivers when crossing railroad and interurban tracks. A number of accidents have occurred recently. The Indiana law provides that the person driving a school wagon shall stop before crossing' tracks and have some responsible occupant of the conveyance get out, walk ahead to the tracks and see that no trains or interurban cars are approaching.

EXCHANGES BABY GRAND AND WAXED DANCING FLOOR FOR HAND ORGAN AND DUST.

From the intoxicating strains of high-priced violinists to the razz of the hurdy-gurdy is the switch in life’s position taken by Mary Pick-1 ford, as Amy Burke in “The Hood- ' lum,” the second production from I her o\fn studios, which will be seen commencing tonight at the Princess theatre. When Amy goes to live with her father, a sociological writer, in his East Side location, she eschews a trip to Europe with her grandfather, ■ Alexander Guthrie. Instead of Fifth avenue acquaintances with long names, Amy meets; Dish Lowry, a little fellow with big Ideas; William Turner, an artist* who can draw everything but a check, and old Peter Cooper, hasn’t an ythintr bui=a—mean diapo-4 sition. 7 Kow a gefieral reconciliation of ; the Burke family revolves about Amy’s acquaintance with Peter Cooper ends the story after a long series of remarkably laughable incl-| dents.

Why not trade your organ on a phonograph, piano, or player piano? —J. M. Banks Music Co. * You may not believe it, but tLI woman who is “inclined to embonpoint” weighs just as muck .as the woman who is simply fat. Step in and look at those brooms on sale at Rowen’s Grocery. They are surely a bargain. JPhone 202.

Maty Pickford in w OfoTtoofa"

.RENSSELAER, INDIANA. FRIDAY, OCT. 10, 1919.

ARMY MEDICAL TRAIN WILL BE HERE FOR FOUR DAYS.

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 Thos. F. Ryan, of Indianapolis, who is in charge of the work of recruiting of this state, —made the arrangements for the coming of this train, which is from the camp ] hospital at Camp Grant, 111. The itrahft consists jEsf four--bi«—Liberty trucks, one Liberty ambulance, one Ford ambulance, a spare part of trailer and two touring cars. The train is in charge of Lieut. Carl E. Wisener, sanitary corps, who is recreational and athletic officer of the Camp Grant hospital. Other officers with the party are Capt. Woodhall, chaplain; Lieut. Raymond C. Wolfe, medical corps, and Lieut. James W. James, 11th F. A., who is supply officer and adjutant of the train. Three army nurses, who served in France, accompany the train. They are Miss Lulu Mustaine, chief nurse of the Camp Grant hospital, and Miss Belle Pentrice and Grace King. The train also has fifteen enlisted men 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 gives a portrayal of an army field hospital under acluaTfieirconditions. They also carry a display of X-ray work,^laboratory phenalia used by the araiy medical Authorities. The operation of these trains is a part of the program of the war department in educational lines of closer co-operation and general understanding with _ the public in the work of the, medical department of the army and the opportunities that are offered to a man who serves an enlistment in it. Recruits will be accepted by the train for service with the camp hospital at Camp Grant, 111. There ore a number of places open at that post for men qualified for service and no doubt many young men of this vicinity will be 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 the train has passed, local civic authorities and military organizations have organized committees to assistin arranging for the 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 camping ground. The train is scheduled to be in this city some time today (Friday) and may remain longer if interest is shown. The route through Indiana includes ! Fowler, Lafayette, Frankfort, Koikomo, Marion, Peru, Logansport, and. this city. • 7

MARKETS BY WIRE. 4», [Furnished 'by Farmers’ Grain Co., H. H. Potter, Mgr.] Chicago, 111., Oct. 10. Livestock Markets. .Hogs—Receipts, 13,000; 3,400 carry over, 25c higher, gain lost at finish, top $15.80, closing top $15.60. Cattle—Receipts, 6,000; steady; top, $18.75. * • Sheep—Receipts, 19,000. Corn —December, opening 123 5-8-124 1-4; close, 122 7-8-S-4; May, opening, 73 3-4-%; close, 121 3-8-1-4. Ooats—Opening 71 1-8-%; closing, 70 3-8-% -■:■■■ ' Toledo Clover cash and Oet., $31.65.

HUMAN SKELETON IS UNEARTHED IN GRAVEL PIT

Francesville Tribune— The skeleton of a human being was unearthed at noon Monday by the employes of the Lafayette Hydraulic company at the company’s pit, two miles south of that city. The startling discovery was made Py Josepn iroiaen, wno saw ine skuii rolling down the seventy foot embankment. The body had been interred just north of the Monon railroad track and on top of the high bank that led to the old Wabash and Erie canal. According to the employes of the gravel company the skeleton was unearthed about four feet below the ground. How the skeleton came in this out-of-the-way place is not known, but it was suggested it might be that some person who had died on a canal boat, or perhaps was murdered. The point in the canal where the skeleton was unearthed was a turning basin for the canal boats.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

-■ Following is the calender of services for Sunday: Bible school, 9:30<; morning worship, 10:45, sermon by the pastor. Subject: “A Dangerous Animal Running Loose in Rensser iaer.” Evening service at 7 o’clock; subject of sermon: “Cruelty to Animals.” Each of these subjects are of vital interest to all public-spirited persons inasmuch as they deal with .the local community. The morning [subject is figurative, but the evei ning is not. All are welcome at 'these services. W. T. Barbre, pastor.

TEMPERATURE. The following is tike temperature for the twenty-four hours ending a* 7 a. m. on the date indicated: “ M inOctober 10 79 70

PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES.

High School. The football ‘‘team is practicing faithfully every night .. under the splendid direction of Coach Hadley. They feel' confident that they will be in * excellent condition for the game Saturday, October llth,<. K when they pl»y the team from Gilman, 111., here at Rensselaer. October 18 the Watseka, 111., team will meet Rensselaer on its own gridiron and this promises to be for Watseka is known by its heavyRev. E. W. Strecker spoke to the high school Friday afternoon.. From time to time talks are to be given to the high school pupils by the citizens, and they are always found interesting as well as beneficial. For some time it has been felt that some means ought to be devised by which the standard of spelling might be raised among the high school pupils. This year two spelling lessons are to be given each week and by this means it is hoped that the trouble may be mitigated. The first lesson was given Wednesday and the following represent the averages for the four classes: Senior 93.6 Junior 87.6 Sophomore -------84.7 Freshmen 80.2 The 'music classes are enjoying the Victrola. They fmd-greab pleas- ’ ure in listening to the world’s great artists. ■ ; Grammar Building. Theboyain the eighth grade agriculture are studying wheat. On Wednesday afternoon the class, with Mr. Nave, took a little run into the country four - and one-half miles north of town on the Jackson highway to get data for their year book, which they are making and preparing themselves. They found a very good 50-acre field of wheat and the boys pronounced it an A No.-l good job on the farmer's part. The only criticism they made was that the wheat had been drilled north and south, instead of east and west, according to their text-book. The Eighth Grade club, which was recently organized, will be known as “Good Cheer.” Geraldine Roth is president; Max Robinson, vice president; Virginia Kresler, secretary and Ellen Kresler, treasurer. Miss Miles has made two trips mthe woods and fields with the sixth grade, studying Mother Nature. These trips are very interesting and much good is resulting. Miss Sage is very busy with her “Girl Scouts.” You have missed something if you have not seen them take their “hikes” across field and wood. Yes, we do some classroom work also; visit Miss English’s physiology and geography classes and see where she “stars.” Abe Martin says: The worst thing fer a town is a pore cup o coffee,” but Miss Atwood says: “Nigh on to a pore cup o’ coffee is pore cokin’ and so’in’.” Martha Randle has been on the sick list since Tuesday. We hope she will be able to be in her classes by Monday. This building paid a fitting tribute to “Riley Day” by reading some of his poems and living over again the old«days of the Jloosier poet. Primary Building. Miss Brjidyj s frorn l-Jn&y-* Ar, vißited - the primary department of the Rensselaer schools last week. Up to date there have been eighteen visitors, friends and patrons of the school.' The teachers urge those interested to come, assuring them a cordial welcome. The total number of pupils absent in the primary building were 103; total number of days, 193%. The health of the pupils has been good for this time of year; that of the pupils on the lower floor being better than that of the pupils on the upper floor. Tonsilitis, a few cases of influenza and bowel disorder seem to be prevalent. The teachers are co-operating with the health -board by sending home children who are able to be at school, Tor fear of spreading colds or other diseases. , Riley day was appropriately observed in all the rooms of the primary building. In the first grade the pupils learned the significance of Riley day. They became familiar with some of his rhymes for children and the Victrola Tecord of Riley’s “Bear Story.” In the fourth and fifth grades poems and Riley’s biography were given, the pupils using the latter for language work.** A number of short selections were read and recited from memory by pupils for 1 prevention day was observed in our department October 9th. Each teacher, in a short talk to the pupils, reminded them of the results of carelessness with matches snd inflammables. A strong patriotic appeal was made and the program was made more vital a 1 fire drill.

the weather. Forecast for Indiana: Showers and* thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Much colder tonight. Saturday.,_fair -and colder in east and south

HOSPITAL MONTHLY REPORT.

Receipts for the month of September were $1,059.66; disbursements, $1,310.40, making a deficit for the month of $£56.74.

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WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 9. Secretary of State Lansing and Secretary of War Baker declined to affirm or deny the truth of the Tokio report that the United States has protested to Japan against failure to protect American engineers in the Japanese"zone of the Siberian railway and has threatened to withdraw American forces from Siberia. The first batch of proposals submitted to the industrial conference includes one from Samuel Gompers that the steel strike be arbitrated by a committee of two members from each of the three groups in the conference, the men to be asked to return to work pending settlement. Many other recommendations presented. Charges that political influence had much to do with the award of commissions or denial of them during the war have been persistently made until an investigation, is proposed in a resolution submitted today by Representative Johnson, of South Dakota. ■ —o The house, without a dissenting vote, repealed the Canadian reciprocity act of 1911, which created such a turmoil and which Canada refused to accept. _ - learned from -official sources that the United States has no intention of yielding in its contention for the rights of American oil interests in Mexico, notwithstanding that the Mexican senate has rejected the senate committee petroleum bill which provided for protection of foreign interests.

CALIFORNIA BUNGALOWS ON WHEELS.

Luxurious, comfortable, easily controlled, superbly designed in every respect—this season’s Oldsmobile closed cars are especially suited for feminine drivers, -w - Newest colors, in keepings ever, with the dictates of good taste, are used. The upholstery is beautifully textured velour, of shades in perfect accord with the outer finish. Many minute details, which make for complete satisfaction are skillfully and thoughtfully incorporated. The window raising device works easily and surely; cut glass dome and reading lights provide for a wide variation in illumination; the variable heating arrangement makes the occupants independent of the temperature outside. The feminine driver rests, assured of dependable performance in her reliance on the little six Oldsmobile. Women don’t need to vote. Everything under the sun is designed for their pleasure anyhow. The average length of a man’s arm is thirty inches and the average mileage of a woman’s waißt_ is also thirty inches. How wonderful, oh nature, thy workings! Darn them White Sox it looks like they wuz jes nacherly; too small for Cincinnati.—Hugh Kirk.

BANKS CLOSE MONDAY.

The banks of the city wiH be closed olr Monday, October 13, in honor of Columbus day. ' *

LIGGETT’S CHOCOLATES.

The chocolate, with the wondercenters. SI.OO a box. Feadif • Resell drug atora.

FORMER RENSSELAER GIRL MARRIED TO KENTLAND MAN.

The following item, taken from the Newton County Enterprise, tells of the marriage of Miss Ethel Davis and should prove of interest to our readers: Lieut. Charles Rolland Ade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Ade, and Miss Ethel Davis were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Mt. Vernon, HI., Wednesday afternoon. It was a quiet home wedding,. Tlone of.-Mt.Ade 1 * fnends or relatives being present from-thia place. We are advised that Mr. Ade will bring his bride to their future home at this place within a few days, and Mrs. Ade will share in the congratulations and good wishes that will be .bestowed upon the happy couple by the groom’s many friends. They will reside on Crystal Spring farm, northwest of town, where Mr. Ade will engage in farming and the raising of Shorthorn cattle, in which he has been so successfully engaged since leaving college. Miss Davis is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. King Davis, formerly of this city, and was a resident of Rensselaer for several years, graduating from high school here with the class of 191-2. Following her graduation here she moved with her parents to Greencastle, attending graduating in 1916. 0 The—Republican joins the many friends of the young couple in extending congratulations.

PASTOR TO DEFEND OVER-WORKED ANIMALS.

Rev. W. T. Barbre, pastor of the First Christian church, thinks it is not a rumor but an actual fact that some animals are mistreated by being over-worked right in Jasper county and in the vicinity of Rensselaer and that a protest should be made against such inhumane acts. He believe that while the miners and steel workers are defending their cause, someone should speak out for these mistreated animals. This matter will 'be laid before the community in a sermon at the Christian church Sunday evening. -Whether any arrests will feUewde—pends upon the interest of the cornmen, farmers and professional men and certainly the women of the community should hear the facts as they will be presented. The pastor does not charge the community with wilful negligence, but with thoughtlessness and indifference."

LEAVING NEIGHBORHOOD; ARE GIVEN SURPRISE.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Babcock were delightfully surprised Thursday evening by their neighbors, who came in upon them with well-filled baskets and spent the evening. The evening was spent in playing cards and Judge C. W. Hanley walked off with the consolation prize, which consisted of a pure-bred muckle-dun pig. Late in the night the guests dispersed and all expressed themselves as never before having had such a grand time. Judge Hanley was unable to take his pork home with him because he had already overburdened himself with twenty-nine large biscuits. ,

ABE MARTIN.

• [lndianapolis News.] “I know what I’d have fer dinner if I wuz a steel roller,” said Lase Bud, as he passed th’ butcher shop this mornin’. Who remembers when ±h’ pop’lar idee of a “big join’s” wuz an oyster supper? My, but things have changed in this old world. Every now and then you will see a mother who is better dressed than her daughter.

= AT THE —— STAR THEATRE THE HOUSE OF GOOD PICTURES -TONIGHT - Gladys Leslie "Wild Primrose" v ' A Blue Ribbon Feature \ SATURDAY Evelyn Greeley '• | IN "Bringing Up Betty" Abo 12th Episode Pptbe "Lightning Raider” MONDAY May Allison “Island of Intrigue” A Comedy Romance . • <4' - ■ Jt TUESDAY Mary Pickford .... i

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