Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 249, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1919 — Page 1

No. 249.

Hoover Electric Suction Sweeper I TSE ATS-- ” AS IT SWEEPS--AS IT CLEANS. The price of the Hoover advances to $65.00 on Nov. Ist. We have a few sweepers that can be sold at the old price. Ask women that use the Hoover about it. . '. W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer Indiana

BUYS HUNTINGTON COUNTY FARM.

Sam Lowery, one of the most successful farmers Jiving on a rented farm in this county, was in Huntington county last week apd purchased a fine seventy-acre farm. This farm is six miles north of Huntington, is all under cultivation and has splendid improvements, the house being modern in every particular and the other -buildings being the very best. Mr. Lowery purchased the land at S2OO per acre.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

[Furnished by Farmers’ Grain Co., H. H. Potter, Mgr.] Chicago, 111., Opt. 15. Livestock Markets. Hogs—Receipts, 12,000; carry over, 4,600; market steady to 25c higher; top, $15.25. . Cattle —Receipts, 15,000; market steady; best steers, $19.00. ■Sheep—Receipts, 30,000; market steady to 25c higher. Indianapolis Hogs—Receipts, 8 >: _ 000; top, $14.25. Grain Markets. Dec. corn, opened 1213-4 to 122 1-4; closed, 122% to 122 3-8; May corn, —opened, 120—3-4 and 120 1-4, and closed 121 3-8 and 121 1-4 K Dec. oats, opened, 70 1-8 and 70 1-4; closed, 70 5-8. May oats, opened at 73; closed at 78 1-4 and 73 x - 8 - Toledo clover Oct. and cash, $31.90.

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

On October 14 the clerk of the, circuit court issued a marriage li-_ cense to Lloyd Haskett Burkhardt, born in Tipton, Ind., May 16, 1891, occupation fanner, present residence Van Buren, and Ethel Jones, born in Warren, Ind., April 12, 1893, occupation housekeeper, residence Wheatfield. First marriage for both. Ceremony performed by the Rev. W. T. Barbre, pastor of the First Christian church of this city. If you want Boston ferns you had better be looking for them soon, or the joke will be on you.—Holden s Greenhouse.

PRINCESS THEATRE 2:IS- Night—Tilß. —TONIGHT— .

Mae Marsh —in—- “ Hidden Fires" Smiling Bill Parsons Comedy “BILL’S SWEETIE” A beautiful girl outwits grim fate. The strange adventure of a fair masquerader. The story of a startling deception. * The drama of a beautiful lie. The girl lives a lie to save a life. In which wrong becomes joyous right. A girl from one world steps into another. ft - THURSDAY Ntffnia Talmadge « • r ' . s' ——fanr—“The Way Of a Woman” Charley Chaplin “Sunnyside” Adults, 25c, 3c—2Bc Children, 16a, 2c—l7.

The Evening Republican.

AN EXPLANATION TO THE MAGAZINE READING PUBLIC.

Due to the strike of the printers of 152 large eastern publishing companies, it has been impossible for us to secure current issues of many of the leading magazines this month, and we are unable to state at this time when the prevailing conditions of the present will be relieved. We are anxious that you do not miss a single number of your favorite magazine and will bend every effort toward satisfying your magazine wants as soon as conditions permit. Our magazine shortage at this time consists of Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Hearst’s, Collier’s .Weekly, Munsey’s, The Argosy and the All-Story magazines. In the meantime, we will keep on sale all back numbers of these magazines for any of our readers who may have missed them. J. J. MONTGOMERY.

CONCERT PROGRAM, OCT. 15.

Miarch, “Colussus of Columbia.” March, “Muttering Fritz.” Selection, “Il Travatore.” “Alabama Lullaby” Medley Overture, “Yankee Hash.” “O n eratic Mingle. ” “Lassus Trombone.” Waltz, “Heart of a Rose.” Fox Trot, “I’ll Say She Does.” iFox Trot, “Persian Moon.” “Rainbow March.” « There will be two more concerts following sthe one tomorrow evening. PROF. TONNER.

WILL ATTEND NATIONAL DENTAL ASSOCIATION.

Dr. W. L. Myer will leave Friday, October 17, for New Orleans, where he will attend the convention of the National Dental association. He expects to be out of the city for about three weeks. —

A box social for the benefit of the 'domestic science and gymnasium work-will be held at the Parr school house Friday evening, October 17. Everybody invited. —Mrs. Rardin, Chm. program Com.

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BOX SOCIAL.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 191$.

WAR MOTHERS PREPARING FOR ARMISTICE DAY.

The Jasper County War Mothers are making arrangements to entertain on November 11 all members of the American Legion and all other boys and girls who have returned from the service. There will be entertainment in the afternoon and dinner served at some time during the day. They are hereby asking the following committees to meet at the court house Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock to make further plans. This is not a War Mothers’ reception alone but includes every patriotic person in the county. Det everyone respond cheerfully and borne out on this occasion to welcome the boys and girls who have returned. Armistice day should be a rally day for everyone in the world. . . _

The following are requested* to be at the court house Thursday evening: Mesdames J. D. Allman, A. P. Burton, George A. Williams, B. D. McColly, William Childers, E. P. Honan, Alda Parkinson, B. F. Fendig, Vernon Nowels, Mary Drake, Jesse Nichols, Frank Critser, Fanny Wasson, A. R. Hopkins, Wm. Rowles, J. J. Eiglesbach, Ora T. Ross, A. L. Padgitt, C. G. Spitler, C. W. Hanley, G. E. Murray, Angeline Luers, Emory Garriott, Wm. Fisher, Simon Fendig, Charles Spencer, Joseph Thomas, Geprge Bartoo, John Iliff, R. H. Eibf Wm. DeArmond, Charles Moody; Misses Agnes Platt and Mildred Biggs and Messrs. Rev. J. B. Fleming, Rev. W. T. Barbre, Rev. E. W. Strecker, Rev. Daniels, Van R. Grant, Frank Osborne, Floyd, Spain, Charles Sands, Conrad Kellner, Chas. Pefley, Clifford Payne; L. H. Hamilton, C. G. .Spitler, Frank Welsh, F. E. Babcock, Charles Welsh, H. W. Marble, Thomas Callahan, Martin Sauser, Rex Warner, C. W. Hanley, A. F. Long, Warren Poole, Charles Postill, Burr Porter, John Rush, Jesse Nichols, Walter Harrington, Grant Davisson, Frank Lafever, John Pettet, Clifford Fairchild, John Bowie, Alfred Duggleby, Charles Wood, D. S. Makeever, Bert Amsler, H. J. Bartoo, James Chapman, W. L. Bott, George M. Meyers, and all members of the Jasper county council of defense not mentioned above.

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 14. Senator Lodge, in the climax of senate debate over the Shantung agreement of the peace treaty, uttered a warning against helping to aggrandize Japan into a formidable military power* which sooner or later would clash with the United States. Senator Lodge declared that Japan in the past had broken faith repeatedly and should not be trusted to restore Shantung to China. Senator McCumber defended the Shantung agreement. . i_ —o— Samuel Gompers warned the industrial conference today in urging his steel strike arbitration proposed that if capital does not come to an agreement with the conservative labor element it must eventually deal with rampant radicalism of the bolshevise and I. W. W. type. —oi— The cabinet today determined to take a firm grip on domestic probIcms, in view of the president’s illness, and assigned several important issues to various of its mem’bers for special consideration. Secretary Wilson will tackle the threatened coal miners’ strike, Secretary Houston the sugar shortage problem, and Secretary Baker the general problem of industrial unrest. —o — The president’s general physical condition was reported as practically unchanged, except that he is now suffering from an old ailment which has been aggravated by his confinement to bed. —o— In view of the fact that evidence of a conclusive character is in possession of the department of justice that I. W. W. organizations and other radical and anarchistic groups are puotting openly to overthrow constituted government in the United States, Senator Poindexter introduced a resolution in the senate calling upon the attorney general for an explanation of why vigorous- steps have not been taken to suppress and prosecute known offenders and to deport undesirable and rampant aliens from the country. —oh As a means of keeping out undesirable aliens, the house committee on foreign affairs approved the resolution proposed by the state department extending for one year after the proclamation of peace the wartime passport, restrictions.

ABE MARTIN.

[lndianapolis News.] A few showups along with th’ showdowns might’ be a good thing. Very often th’ feller that says jest what he thinks is thinkin’ o’ what somebuddy else said. Commencing Wednesday, October 15th, for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, we will have 50 barrels of those fancy Jersey Sweet •'Potatoes at ,4c a pound or |2.00a ■bushel. Eat them while they are I cheap.——■EGEß’S GROCERY. — —— Talent for - concert Friday evening: Mr. Kaufmann, Mesdames Kerr, Rogers, Gwin .and Mary Potter, at the M. E. church; admission, 85c.

G. O. P. GAINS IN ALABAMA

CARRY Fl VE OF SEVEN COUN - TIES—REDUCE DEMOCRATIC PLURALITY BY 894.

Washington, Oct. 15. That drift is to Republicanism, even in the very heart of the south, is indicated by the official returns just received from the special congressional election held in the Seventh Alabama district. The special election was made necessary by the death of the incumbent, a democrat. The official returns disclose that the republican candidate came within 406 votes of election. Indeed, the republican candidate, C. B. Kennamer, carried five of the seven counties of this district. Ettowah county alone saved the democrats from a humiliating defeat. The democratic candidate carried the Alabama district last November by 1,300 votes. Last week’s special election showed a republican gain of 894 votes. With such a rapid trend .to republicanism it is fair to assume that the election in 1920 will show this Alabama district (it is a district composed almost exclusively of white voters) to be in the republican column. , Undoubtedly this Alabama district —in the very heart of the south — would' already be represented—in. congress by a republican except for a democratic gerrymander in 1916. In the 1914 election the republicans made such a fine showing in this district that the Alabama legislature hastened to make a change in the district boundaries. Two republican counties were taken out of the district and Blout county, which had been democratic, was added to the district, but to the surprise and amazement of the democrats, Blout county cast a republican plurality at last week’s, special election. The democrats now are at a loss to know how to make a further change in the district that will make it safe for democracy. The republicans are jubilant that they gained nearly 900 votes and are confident that the next election will put the democrats to rout. / Representative Will R. Wood, republican, participated in the speaking campaign. The democratic papers tried to stir up old prejudices by calling him a “carpet bagger.” However, this did not prevent hundreds of former democrats from voting the republican ticket. The Alabama voters are coming to realize that the south suffers by being a one-party state and the time is fast approaching when they will elect republicans. The trend toward republicanism, noticeable throughout the country, only emphasizes State Chairman Ed Wasmuth’s assertion that Indiana will retain her republican representation in the next congress. . Reports from Kentucky indicate that Ed Morrow, republican, will be elected governor at next month’s election. The republicans also are expecting a victory 8 congressional election is held at Okla&oma City, Okla.; this special election is made necessary by tne recent death of Representative Thompson.

CLAMS

sometimes hide pearls. Human clams sometimes hide the rarest friendships, but you have to crack their hides to find them. There’s all kinds of human clams. A man may be silent because he’s stupid or conscious of mental limitations, or just the natural grouch, but generally he’s just too smart to be gassy. No matter how he got that way, there’s a way to open up a clam. Hit,- him. Uffe a “scatter load” of flattery or a shot of mud. Flattery is safest, but they always wait for more. Mud brings action, and wfiaF the cat had. He may want to fight, but he will 'sure talk. One of these clams told me the “Franklin was ugly,” and besides he wanted a “seven-passenger.” I grabbed for my mud. “You wasn’t so particular about a wife. Why a seven-seater? You could get all your friends in a speedster.” Be-lieve-me he opened up. Finally I got .him to see that quality in a car was like quality in a woman. It’s something that can t be seen. Now he owns a Franklin and he can’t keep still. As a class, Franklin owners are affable. Come forward while we sing, “Sign up today.” HUGH KIRK.

ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters advertised for the week ending October 13, 1919: ; Mr. W. N. Tharp Mrs. Lillian Wood Mrs. C. I. Lee Miss Pearl Newton The Mcßay Refrigerator Co. Mrs. Minnie Sage Miss Ruth Sage Ernest Haying Chas. Wood F. IL, Thorpe. / 'The (above letters Will be sent to the dead letter office on October 27, 1919. —N. LITTLEFIELD, Postmaster; ■ . . Zero Wright went to Chicago Tuesday evening. ,

A. Iww They are all you havewished for and more. All that good taste tabood during the war is added now in the way of freedom of style and personal inclination. Mr. Drown leads--,dark brown or light brown in lines, stripes, checks or plain. 22 Mr. Green and Mr. Blue are close seconds. MEN’S SUITS $25. to USO. Silh shirts, neckwear, underwear, pajamas and socks. <* New Fall hats.

BURRIS TRIAL AT KENTLAND ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27.

The trial of John Burris, venued to Newton county, has been set for hearing in Kentland on Monday, October 27.

ANNOUNCEMENT. Having sold our interest in the Star Theatre to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Allen, we wish to thank our many friends and patrons for their liberal and support during our six years of management of the Star. It is our intention to make Rensselaer our permanent home. Our success at the Star we feel is due entirely to your loyal and generous support. In parting with the management we do so with a feeling of friendship and love for each and every one of you. MR AND MRS W. C. MILLIRO N. The Star, in the management 01 Mr. and Mrs. Allen, -will iiL every way be worthy of your continued support. It will be a home industry. Mr. Allen and family will make Rensselaer their home. Will you show your loyalty to your home town by your greeting to Mr. and Mrs Allen?—Mß. AND MRS. MILLIRON. Try a Republican classified adv. for results.

STAR THEATRE —TONIGHT—- ' ~ LOUISE GLAUM K “THE GODDESS OF LOST LAKE” AN ATTRACTIVE DRAMA ®JJ^ >MANCE AND ADVENTURE Burton Holmes’Travels —Note — THIS THEATRE IS NOW UNDERrNEW MANAGEMENT We hope to please the public by pre.entinga good, clean .how. The bes< o f Picture* will be A POPULAR SONG REVUE Will be held every Monday, Tuesday, of each song will be .hown on the screen so all may learn to .mg Wednesday, and Saturday. Feature P’cture. Wdl Be Shown. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES Hoping we me, .ee poor emiling teee. in fn<"~E. B. ALLEN, Manager.

THURSDAY Crane Wilbur —in—r “Unto the End” Alao “A Playwriter’s Wrong” A Good Comedy

INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE.

It has not been a talkfest. Capital has been almost silent. President Wilson called the meeting and selected most of the delegates. His frieiids are there. We regret he is not. Barney Baruch and Samuel Gompers are regarded as his greatest advisors. That is, when Colonel House is in Europe. The conference has a committee composed of three units, public, labor and capital. Barneyis chairman of the public unit and Gompers of the Jahnr unit. There are several cialists on the public unit. The labor unit is composed of representatives of unions. Farmers have a small representation. They are entitled to more, but they are not well organized. Percentage of people engaged in agriculture is much larger than the per cent of union ’labor among the workers. Secretary Lane is presiding. He is re- ’ garded as one of the ablest men in the cabinet. What will the result of the conference be? We hope they will be able to stop strikes, increase production, secure greater efficiency and economy in the United States. We must compete With the outside world. Capital must be encouraged to take chances or there will be but little progress. Capital and labor must co-operate. Strikes and restricted output will not behead the high cost of living. ‘War spree made us fat and lazy. Farmers are capitalists. Not all, J»ut some. They are entitled to all ,the prosperity they can secure. 'They work by the sun, not the clock. Greater city attractions and higher wages have lured many from the farm* • - -

THE WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Probably showers in south and central portions; cooler in north portion. TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. O ctober 14 - 65 45 October 15 -67 45

WANTED

Everybody to see one million chrysanthemum buds and bloom at Holden’s Greenhouse. The Baptist Sunday school will hold a social at the church Friday evening. Ice cream, 10 cents; cake, 5 cents. Everybody invited. Columbia, Miss., Sunday, Oct. 12. Hugh Kirk, Rensselaer, Ind. Dear Hugh: Reached here this evening after traveling 850 miles in four days over all kinds of roads and through tropical downpours of rain. Travelled over twelve miles of road today that would try any car, but the Essex was equal to every test and came through with flying colors. Are still travelling on Indiana a# and have spent only fifty cents for a minor adjustment on the car. The Essex is known this far south andeveryplacewestopiti»:eurrOunded with a crowd of admirers. You need not be afraid to recommend the Essex, as it will go where no other car of equal price will travel. We have made a state a day and are now in the fifth state, for which we are bound. Yours truly, LESLIE CLARK. Delos Rutherford returned to Monon Tuesday evening.

FRIDAY Corine Griffith “Clutch of Circumstances” Drama SATURDAY June Elvidge “Coax Me” Alao Nd. 13 "Lightning Raiders”

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