Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 251, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1919 — Page 1

No. 251.

RUGS * The largest and best assorted stock in the county. All grades and sizes. If you are thinking of buying a Rug this fall or next spring, you can save money by buying now. THINK IT OVER. • I ~~ W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer Indiana

METHODIST CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

9:30, Sunday school. ~ 10:45, morning worship and sermon by the pastor. Sermon theme, “Investments.” The Girl Scouts, in uniform, led by Miss Ora Sage, will atend this service. 6:00, Epworth League. Topic, “Our Motto, and How to Practice It.” Leader, Miss Holly. 7:00, evening service and sermon. The pastor’s evening theme will be “Broken Cisterns, Living Water.” No church member should fail to attend at least one of the services of worship. Nothing retards the work of the church so much as the non-attendance of its members. If you have company, show them how much you appreciate your church and bring them with you. -

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 l this month, and 1 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 haye missed them. y J. J. MONTGOMERY.

DEMOCRAT ANNOUNCES GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDACY.

John Isenbarger, of North Manchester, announced his candidacy for nomingation for governor on the democratic ticket Thursday. He is the- first democratic gubernatorial candidate to enter the field. Essa Bangs Warvel, of Chicago, came today for a visit. with Mrs. Harvey Dexter. Miss Warvel was f ormerly a teacher in the Rensselaer school. She is said to be the composer of a very beautiful poem in the October number of the Touchstone*. . .

PRINCESS THEATRE Tils. —TONIGHT— Girl Scout! Benefit Show Marguerite Clark “Let’s Elope”

Elope? Just the thing! Let’, way! We .hould worry about pack up. Cell a car, dear. Have hubby! You’ll worry if you don t you p*h<MMi the Re y er *"^ ? . When gee Margue rite Clark in “Let’, doe. the train leave? What, that E | „ TE whole town’, going to My husband might object? Oh dear, Oh dear! That 1 . «o. Come on, any- talk about it, . Adult., 20c, 2c—22c. Children, 10c, Ic 11c

SATURDAY Dustin Farnum "A Mart in the Open” s Century Comedy “LONSEOME HEARTS AND LOOSE LIONS"

The Evening Republican.

Also “The Golden Eaglet”

CHICAGO MORON PAID PENALTY FOR CRIME THIS A. M.

Thomas R. Fitzgerald was hanged in the Cook comity jail this Friday morning for the murder of little Janet Wilkinson. An eleventh hour attempt to obtain a stay of execution before Federal Judge Landis failed. Prior to his execution Fitzgerald chatted freely with deputy sheriffs on the death watch when he was not Occupied with writing farewell notes. A jailer entered the death chamber Thursday evening and the moron ■smilingly made a request for eggs and lamb chops for his dinner, exhibiting not the slightest trace of fear of the fate that awaited him. Fitzgerald’s crime was one of the most terrible in the history of Chicago.

NOTICE. I now have the finest line of artificial floral designs for funeral and grave decorations ever brought to our city. Come and see them before placing your order elsewhere. Prices right. John W. King, ’phone 216-Green.

WANTED

Everybody to see one million chrysanthemum buds and bloom at Holden’s Greenhouse.

If those Bolshevik armies continue to advance Kolchak’s title of admiral may come in handy after all. —Arkansas Gazette. Herb Hoover says the crux of high prices has been passed,-but-4A looks as though they were still cruxing.—Washington Post. The reason Europe respects American ideals is because they include square meals as well as square deals. —'Greenville (S. C.) Piedmont. The south is heart and soul for the treaty. It hasn’t read it, but it has read some of the speeches- of them darned republicaris.—Greenville (S; C.) Piedmont. Hungary announces that she will fight for unity to the last man. Figuring that when they get down to the last man unity will come automatically, we suppose.—Manila Bulletin:

MONDAY Monroe Salisbury , —«n—- - “The Light of , Victory”

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY..OCT. 17, 1919.

NORTH JASPER TO THE FORE

THREE NORTHERfb'TOWNSHIPS MAKING MARVELOUS PROGRESS. It was. a -revelation. The advancement that has been made-dur-ing the last few years in Kankakee, Wheatfield and Keener townships has been so great that to realize the progress one must have viewed the premises. . (Responding, to an invitation of George C. Cook, given through Co. School Superintendent M. L. Sterrett and Trustee John Bowie of Wheatfield, the editor with the county commissioners and county board of education and others, a most interesting day was spent in a tour of the three townships mentioned above on Thursday. The party consisted of County Commissioners Charles A. Welch, D. S. Makeever, H. W. Marble; the following members of the county board of education: Burdett Porter, trustee of Carpenter township; Julius Huff, trustee of Jordan township; Charles W. Postill, trustee of Marion township; John Rush, trustee of Newton township; Walter Harrington, trustee of Union township; John F. Pettet, trustee of Walker township; B. F. LeFevre, trustee of Gillam township; Warren Poole, trustee of Hanging Grove township; Alfred Duggleby, trustee of Kankakee township; John Bowie, trustee of Wheatfield township; Clifford FairChild, trustee of Keener tpwnship, and M. L. Sterrett, county school superintendent; also the following: Attorney Abraham Halleck, of Rensselaer; E. Jensen ,George Ferguson, Attorney P. R. Blue and William GrubC, of Wheatfield.

'The first place visited by this party was the consolidated school at Tefft. This township has ‘but the one school and it has a splendid building, modern and equipped up-to-dately with an excellent corps of teachers doing high school as well as grade work. From here ~ a run was taken to the' ' Dunn’s bridge. Here two wdtiderful changes were noticed. The former Burris camp was dry and the river had been dredged and straightened so that the land Would be dry, too. The drive was the#* made to the northern metropolis, Wheatfield, but time did not permit a visit to the school here, ‘but Trustee Bowie, who is a member of the school board, admitted that it was the best to be found anywhere. He made the broad assertion that for intellectual; attainment and for personal beauty his corps of teachers were in Class A, first division. The horseless carriages were then driven to the Baum’s bridge; which' spans the Kankakee river, the character of which has been made as straight as a Billy Sunday reformed drunkard, and the surrounding country is fast being influenced by the “Uplift.” At high noon the climax of the day’s enjoyment was reached when the party landed at one of the residences of the five-thousand-kcre tract of land being improved by the firm of Cook, Meyers & Isenbarger, of LaCrosse. Here the glad hand of genuine welcome was extended by George C. Cook arid W. J. Dahl, of LaCrosse. This residence is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Rauda Becker. Mrs. Becker had the assistance in preparing the elegant dinner of Mrs. George C. Cook and daughter, Emma, and Mrs. C. W. Isenbarger, of LaCrosse. To witness the onslaught of this group of men in their attack on this dinner would have convinced one of the fact that no better menu was ever prepared. There was fried chicken, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, —bean salad, .picketed eggs and beets, coffee with real cream, and many Other delicious articles, including cake and pumpkin pie. The good ladies urged all to take bounteously of the oversupply, an act one would think entirely unnecessary, knowing the men who were being banqueted. It was a wonderful dinner, everything was so well cooked and seasoned that in eating all went back to their boyhood appetites. The feast being over, Trustee Bowie, who was entirely responsible for the day’s enjoyment, acted as toastmaster and introduced a number of the men, who made fitting addresses and all commented upon the elegant dinner. Those called upon were: Superintendent Ster=rett, Attorney A. Halleck, the Rev. Postill and George C. Cook. Cook then headed the group for « visit over the 5,000-acre tract of famd which he and his associates are developing. Nine splendid sets of improvements are now completed and most of the farms connected with these improvements are occupied by tenants who have splendid crops. Five sets of improvements are to be added next year. These improvewhich it is planned to place on each half section, consist of a 'commodious residence, large barn, cribs and granaries and other buildings needed. (The land is being thoroughly dredged, which with the improving ©f the. Kankakee, has already reduced tha . water Bae to-sqy.frpsH

GILLAMITES HAPPY IN WEST.

Wilder, Idaho, ; Get. 12, 1919. Dear Mr. Hamilton: — Time flies fast. Did not think my years was up. Well, every one of the old Gillamites is well and feeling good over their year’s work. We had good crops, lots of fruit of all kinds. Started in with strawberries, then raspberries, dewberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, pears, prunes, plumbs and apples, lots of them. Enclosed find check for $5 for which extend my subscription. L. W. FARIS. Mr. and Mrs. Alban Coen and his mother, Mrs. Albert Coen, arrived here this afternoon for a visit with the family of Judson J. Hunt.

or seven feet below the surface of the ground. A large dredge drain is being constructed in conjunction with the Northern Indiana Land company some fourteen miles in length and which will give a perfect drainage to a large portion of the land in this part of the county. The Cook et. al. company bought this land, paying from S6O to S9O per acre. The improvements they will make will cost between $25 to SSO per acre, but when completed the land will sell readily at S2OO per acre, which will be a fair earning basis for the same. The company has been at work for about fifteen months. During this time the transformation has been almost as if by magic. The fields in corn have a crop matured and the yield in quantity and quality's second to none in this county. The wheat averaged about twentyfive bushels per acre and the tenants now occupying farms on this tract of land are very prosperous. The Cook company is constructing drains on most of the section lines and the dirt is being placed on the banks in such a manner that it will be made into splendid road beds. This is possible on account of the levelness of the land. The company is spending money freely. They are not doing things by halves. Their improvements will miles of new roads, some new bridges and a good consolidated school. These improvements will be needed to take care of the changed conditions brought about by the work of the Cook company and the added value in the way of taxable property will take care of the increased public expenditures made necessary. This is not a new venture for Mr. Cook arid his associates. They have just completed the • reclamation vs some seven thousand acres of land in this same Kankakee valley near LaCrosse. Land that was worth five to ten dollars an acre has been improved and is now selling as high as $.250 per acre. One is impressed with Mr. Cook’s open, frank, business manner. He is a thorough gentieman, courteous and pleasing and anxious to give one hundred cents for every dollar’s worth value received by himself and associates. The conditions being brought about by this enterprising group of men is almost inspirational and Mr. Cook’s enthusiasm is remarkable. Having completed a tour of- the - Cook land, the drive was then made to the Hebron grade and another view was had of the Kankakee river and here the party began their homeward trip. A stop was made at DeMotte and • here again was found a fine consolidated school building, thoroughly equipped, modern and up-to-date with high grade teachers doing work from the first grade to the completion of a high school course. Northern Jasper is blazing the way in the progress being made in this county. It has the best schools possible and its enterprising citizens and public officials are working miracles in the improvement of living conditions and productiveness of the soil. :- —■ If you want your Hoosier faith renewed and your confidence firmly placed in the future of Jasper county, visit Kankakee, Keener and Wheatfield townships.

Business: Usual During Alterations To enter our service station and shop please use Washington street entrance. ' - 1 T '. CENTRAL GARAGE CO. Three-One-Nine.

At LastSome New Ideas in Collars Nine chances to one you have looked over your whole lot of collars at one time or another just to see if you couldn’t find one that was just a little different than all the rest. You will find a refreshing difference in the new varieties we are now showing. Most are just medium in height and are a happy change from the general run of collars.

PROGRAM FOR MONNETT BENEFIT FRIDAY EVENING.

Song Monnett Pupils Concert Piece No. 2 (W. H. Parker) Mrs. M. D. Gwin Faust Fantasie (Alard) Mr. Kaufmann, Mrs. Kerr Vocal Solo . (selected) Mrs. Alma Rogers The Rock-a-Bye Lady (E. Fields) Mary Potter De Beriot Concerto (Allegro Mall) _Mr. Kaufmann, Mrs. Kerr Vocal Solo (selected) —_ _-_ _ hl Ahna Rogers Caprice Vienoise (Kreisler) Mr. Kaufmann, Mrs. Kerr (a) Melodie (Frine) (b) Aubode (Strelezki) Mrs. M. D. Gwin Souvinier (Drdla) ___Mr. Kaufmann, Mrs. Kerr Aunt Elinor’s Hero (selected) Mary Potter Vocal Solo (selected) Mrs. Alma Rogers Variations on Suwanee River (Kaufmann) Mr. Kaufmann, Mrs. Kerr Calm as the Night (Cello & Edison) Mr. Kaufmann

TEMPERATURE. There will be a hot time in the old town tomorrow evening. It will be the R. H. S. celebrating “Victory day” over Watseka’s “awkward squad.” Don’t miss this game. A game is only as good as the “crowd.” We need your attendance, but we must Imve your money. Admitoion, two bits, and worth it—-Hugh Kirk.

AT THE STOCK SHOW.

I heard this argument for a new hog oiler: “Keep a pig’s skin oiled and they do better. ” The R. H. S. football team Should try it. After you’ve seen the show hogs come out and show Watseka how to “root.” And, say, tell your friends about it. Game called at 2:30. Hugh Kirk. >

STAR THEATRE —TONIGHT— Cerine Griffith ‘The Clutch of Circumstances’ DRAMA ALSO SPECIAL SONG —-NoteTHIS THEATRE IS NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT We hope to please thepublic byipMMntin* * good, cleAnahsW. The bee* of Pictures will be shown here ".sy. l! ~ A POPULAR SONG' REVUE Will lx Ixld BT.ry Monday. Tuxdv, Tboxdoy «»d Friday. TW olxruo of each son* will be shown on the screen so all may learn ’ Wednesdays and Saturdays Feature Pictures WiU Ba Shown. .—NO ADVANCE IN Hopin* we may see your smiling faces in the future. . E. B. ALLEN, Manager.

SATURDAY June Elvidge “CoaxMe” AI.o No. 13 “Lightning Raiders”

FARMERS SHOULD HAVE VOICE IN CONFERENCE.

“No incident in the labor-capital conference now in progress in Washington is more significant or important than the statement made by C. S. Barrett, president of the National | Farmers’ Union, presenting the interests of our agricultural producers, and complaining that in this controversy between employers and the labor unions proper consideration has not been given to the farmers. jFirst and last, the prosperity of America depends upon the success of our-agricultural industries. Moreover, the very stability of the government depends chiefly upon the rural residents, who are largely home-owners, or tenants under a leasing system which gives them a property interest, making them the permanent and substantial residents of their communities. For ‘safe and sane’ and yet progressive action, the country can always depend upon the tillers of the soil. “Few will question Mr. Barrett’s assertion that during the war the farmer’s welfare received practically no consideration. So far as the administration took any action -bearing I upon the interests of the farmers, 1 that action was in the direction of limiting profits, while the action affecting organized labor resulted, in every instance, in idcreaZb bf compensation. With the one hand, the administration repressed the agricultural producer, while with the other it gave special assistance to • organized labor. I “Past records will fully bear out Mr. Barrett’s assertion that farmers want no* special privileges. His demand for equality under the law, and for due consideration in the shaping of policies of the present conference, is as meritorious as it is timely. Befdre beginning its deliberations, the conference has had its. attention called to the danger 1 of attempting to* satisfy the demands of capital, on the one hand, and organized labor, on the otherleaving forty millions of agricultural population to take the leavings. “But, reasoning- apriori, we can--1 not share Mr. Barrett's fear that many farmers may ‘rush into organizations which are not 100 per cent American? or that? ‘many thou- ' sands of them may depart from that narrow path which is laid down by 1 the constitution.’ However unjust the treatment die may -have received, no farmer or ether OWUO- of property which he has accumulated by industry and thrift will fail to realize that his only hope of continued possession and enjoyment of- that property rests upon the maintenance of law and order. However much the farmer may resent injustice and however earnest his efforts to change conditions, he will never be found aligning himself with the enemies of the constitution. He will proceed to secure hits rights by orderly and lawful means through the election of legislators and executives who believe in government by and for all who oppose government by and for a class. “Mr. Barrett’s plea tn behalf of those for whom he speaks will find wide commendation, especially when compared with the bold threats of Mr. Gompers, who threatens congress, and. who declares the determination of organized labor to resist the government and violate the law vent conspiraciss for ths tjdug up of interstate commerce.”

DANCE AT THE GAYETY THIS EVENING.

There will be a dance at the Gayety this evening ahd Saturday evening. A six-piece colored Jazz orchestra will provide the music. Everyone invited.—Horton Brothers.

■ MONDAY - Bert Lytell -Bale’s Redemption” ’"? , A Drama es Thrfllr

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