Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 261, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 October 1919 — Page 1

No. 261.

Bedroom Furniture ■ *’ z . ■ ' - - t We have just received a large shipment of high grade bedroom furniture in brown mahogany and American walnut. ' - f- ■. - Beds, dressers, chiffoniers, ch’ffonettes sold in complete suites or single pieces. W. 1 WRIGHT Rensselaer Indiana . .... i - . ■ - • a > • >

TWO MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED ON TUESDAY.

The clerk of the circuit court issued marriage licenses October 28 as follows: \ John Alexander Stockment, born in Illinois July 1, 1895, occupation farmer, present residence- Remington, and Lena Mariam Phelps, born in Remington December 13', 1896, occupation housekeeper, present residence Remington. First marriage for 'both parties. Louis Oscar Claussen, born in Chicago, May 31, 1896, occupation farmer, present residence Newland, and Olive Aileen Lilly, born in Wheatfield August 19, 1901, occupation housekeeper, present residence Newland. First marriage for both parties. Married by Schuyler C. Irwin, Justice of the peace.

WEDNESDAY EVENING CONCERT PROGRAM.

The last concert of the season will be given by the Municipal band on Wednesday evening. The concert will start at 7:30 o’clock. Following is the program: March —“Colossus of Columbia.’ Fox Trot—“ Sweet Siamese.” Overture—“ Bohemian Girl.” Waltz —“In the Old Sweet Way.” “Sally Trombone.” Selection —“11 Trovaitore.” Fox Trot—“Chong.” Waltz —“Blowing Bubbles.” “Joyce’s 71st N. Y. Reg’t. March. March—“ Gloria.” , Waltz —“Alabama Lullaby.” March—“ The Stars and Stripes Forever.” PRQF. PAUL TONER.

uel, of LaCrosse, were in Rensselaer Tuesday. • The eighteen-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pierson, of Barkley township, died Tuesday after a brief illness. William Hershman, of Gillam township and Jasper countys leading Shorthorn cattle breeder, was a passenger out of here today for Chicago.

MATINEE—2:IS ' NIGHT—7:OO —TONIGHT— Tom Moore z —in—- " Thirty a Week” Bill Parson* Comedy MT|,e Pink Pajamas”

A handsome chauffeur at “thirty per” in war time. A beautiful girl who made him forget all about the high cost of living—and loving. The romance of a thin bankroll and a stout heart. Obstacles, disap-

THURSDAY Kitty Gordon “Adele” FRIDAY Ethel Clayton "Vicky Van” ■ X ■

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14TH DECENNIAL CENSUS TO BE TAKEN IN 1920.

Washington, Oct. 29.—That the fourteenth decennial census, on which the actual enumeration work will begin January 2, 1920, is to be the most important ever taken is shown by the act of congress providing for this census expressly increased the scope of the inquiries so as to include forestry and forest products, two subjects never covered specifically by any preceding census. The inquiries to be made relative to population, manufactureing, mines, quarries and agriculture were also extended in their scope by congress, the keenest interest over the forthcoming census having been shown by the members, of the census committees of both house and senate while the law was under consideration. The statistics gathered on mining will include all oil and gas wells. Many startling developments in this important branch of the nation’s resources are looked for by the census officials. The figures gathered in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas will no doubt prove to be those most eagerly sought for, as shown by inquiries received by the census bureau. ~ The compilation and gathering of forestry and forest products statistics will be in charge of a special force of experts. The accurate and comprehensive figures gathered concerning this vital natural resource will be much in demand, and the comparisons made with conditions [existing before the war will be of

great interest.; < a Agricultural statistics will likewise be the subject ~of special on the part of the census bureau, as , the importance bT farmrag is-being realized by the average citizen far more than ever before.

Isaac Leopold made a business trip to Monticello this afternoon. Mrs. Homer Hendrickson went to Monticello this afternoon for a visit with relatives. John Eck and son, William Eek, of Carpenter township, went to Chicago from here this morning.

pointments, adventures—none of these could keep Danny Murray, with laughing eyas and the romantic heart, from winning. Hi* motto was: “You can’t beat the luck of the Irish.”

' SATURDAY Dustin Farnum —in—- “ The Light of . Western Stars” MONDAY Harry Carey “A Fight for Life” International Current Events

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29, 1919.

BURRIS GOES TO PENITENTIARY

FOUND GUILTY BY NEWTON CIRCUIT COURT—2 TO M YEARS IS PENALTY. Found to be a menace to society, John Burris was sentenced to from two to fourteen years in the state penitentiary at Michigan City by Judge Hanley at Kentland this Wednesday morning, following the finding of the jury which returned a verdict of guilty on the charge of having committed an assault upon Edith Smith, a 16-year-old girl of this city. Burris was convicted of assault and battery with the intent to commit rape. The trial, which had been occupying the attention of the court for two days, was brought to a close late Tuesday evening and the jury given its instructions. A decision was reached hastily, but owing .to the fact that Judge Hanley returned to Rensselaer for the night the verdict was not returned until he returned to Kentland this morning. Burris’ conviction is the result of his having attacked the Smith girl last September. Following the crime he left with his family for Danville, 111., and remained there for several weeks until arrested and brought back to this city by Sheriff True D. W oodworth.

The finding of the jury meets with the approval of the public and it is the general opinion that the prisoner was not too harshly dealt with. His escapades during the past several years have been common talk in the community and there has been considerable ill feeling against him. Several times in the past he was on the verge of being convicted of serious charges, but somehow or other always managed to evade the law, and there was considerable fear among many that his good fortune would remain with him this time. The Newton county court .is noted for its leniency in such cases and it is a source of much gratification to all to learn that men of Burris’ type are no longer safe in that court. It is said that thg evidence produced by the defense was very weak and that there was small chance of Burris’ being acquitted following the girl’s story of the lust-crazed assault. iSuch men as Burris are the worst enemies of society and the more of them that are rounded up and put where they will no longer-be a menace, the better off the country will be. ~

NON-ESSENTIAL CITIZENS.

The moth who comes to your domicile on a chilly October morning and stands at attention on the threshold to release his Webster with the door flung open wide.

‘ /Sfeli brtmfy of Jm Brunswick Phonograph Bissells Carpet Sweepers Torrington Electric CleanerLloyd Loom Baby Carriages White Sewing Machine Sellers Cabinets Peerless Card Tables Armstrong Linoleum Richardson Superlative Quasi ty Rugs and Stair Carpet Our New Ambulance is at Your Send ce. WORLAND BROS >.

SOLDIER K. OF P.’S ARE HONORED

RENSSELAER LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS DEDICATES * HONOR ROLL. J- ... The honor roll,, contain:ng twentytwo names of the members of the Rensselaer Lodge Knights of Pythias, was dedicated at the Castle Hall in this . city Tuesday evening. Eighty members of the order were present and the occasion was a very impressive one. . Mayor Charles G. Spitler presided during the meeting and made a most timely address. Attorney George A. Williams made an address, which praised the members who had taken part in the great war and urged that the principles for which these men fought should be those for which we should now strive. He said there was need of service at this critical time and we should do like, pur soldier members, quit talking and do something. Attorney Williams said that there was never quite so much talk as now and never quite so little being done to meet a situation which was never more serious in the history of the country. Col.. George H. Healey was next called upon and made a splendid address in which he thanked the lodge for the honor done him and his fellows. He was sure that the boys who went to war in defence of their country were not willing now that the principles they stood for should be trampled underfoot by any class of people in this country. The colonel regarded the present situation in this country as being very critical and was sure that things were righted .it would tax the patriotism of every loyal American citizen.

""The colonel is of the opinion that Germany will soon again take her place among the important nations of the world and that she will soon make herself felt at least commercially. lie said that the teachings of Damon and Pythias had been exemplified in the devotion of the soldiers to their country and that this same spirit of brotherly love and consideration for others must be emphasized and must take the place of the ambition for greed and gain and the regard is of the right of our fellow fiian. Dr. C. E. Johnson, Dr. M. D. Gwin, F. D. Burchard, W. H. Parkison, the R,ev. W. T. Barbre and Howard Clark each were galled upon and each made interesting responses. Rensselaer Lodge Knights of Pythias has a •’membership of about one hundred and sixty. Of this number at least twenty-four enlisted in the war. , Two soldiers have united with the order after their re-

11 1 K Go To It DOIT!

Mow’d You Like to Be This Bird?

The last band concert of the season will be held this evening on the court house steps, as usual. Happy thought to those who have their names, on the band roster, with the mercury trying to slip down somewhere near the aero mark. Some folk crab all of the time, all of the folk crab some of the time, butthe real pleasant guy is we bird who drives the piccolo. Think of offering up both of your hands to the breezes this October evening, and then quit growling.

ATTENTION, EX-SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND MARINES!

An important meeting of the American Legion will be held in the west court room Thursday night at 7:30 o’clock.

Ackerman, Miss., October 26. Dear Hugh:— , Am on the way home and the Essex is just plowing through the roads with mud to the hubs. No task is too hard for the Essex. Hope to get on good roads in a day or two, then 'We will go some. Went 90 miles today over roads they told me were impassable, but we came right through. LESLIE CLARK.

The following is the rem P?F a for the twenty-four hours ending at Ta. m. on the date indicated: Max. Mm. October 26 46 October 27 _ October 28 62 86 October 29 64 28

ATTENTION, POCAHONTAS!

There will be a ten cent social at the Pocahontas hall Thursday evening, October 30, at 8 o clock. Alj Pocahontas and their friends are. > vited.

ATTENTION, ODD FELLOVS!

There will be the hall Thursday evening, W time degree work will bf . given. Lunch will follow. All men? ibers are asked he in attendant *, on this evening.—-GEORGE F. 3ORE, N. G.

Mrs. James H. C’ nap? man was in Chicago today.

' turn. . ' , The lodge proud of its honor roll and belie ces that the percentage ; of members, serving in the great •_ war is as \arge as call be found, m ’ any organization of like character. ► The following is the ► ~ HONOR ROLL

George H. Healey Lawrence Diff t Edward L. Watsoncr. Jno. W. McCarthy Jno. J. Reed Howard Clark j 1 t Cecil E.'Johnson t , F. D. Burchard I W. H. Parkison ! Verne C. Davisson J * it T. W. Cox * j Don Wright * f ‘ L. S. Parks . . M. R. Kepner Virgil Dennison p Omar Osborne Jerry B. Garland „ i ; D. D. Dean 4 - C. A. Tuteur ' 1 ■ . Charles Sands * Sol Fe’ndig . M. D. Gwin. 1 _ _ - — —

LAST HOPE OF WETS IS GONE

SENATE CLINCHED PROHIBITION enforcement act OVER WILSON VETO. passed the prohibition enforcement- i act over the president’s veto today and made immediately effective machinery for preventing the sale of beverages containing more than onehalf of one per cent alcohol. The vote was 65 to 29, or more than the necessary two-thirds majority. While there was a wrangle over taking up the measure in place of the peace treaty, which had the right of way, there never was doubt as to how the senate stood. It was overwhelmingly “dry ” like the house, which repassed the bill within three hours after the president had vetoed it. . Before congress, at 3:40 o clock, finally clinched enactment of the enforcement law, despite presidential objection to linking war time and constitutional prohibition acts, there came from the white house the announcement that the war time ] aw _which was put into effect after the cessation of hostilities —would be annulled the moment the senate formally the German peace treaty. , _ .. . .. It was the most definite of au official or semi-official statements bearing on the war time act. Prohibition leaders were plainly disturbed by the news, for they had couhted firmly upon the country reaching the effective date of constitutional prohibition, January io, 1920, without re-opening saloons. Despite the clamor set up by tne wet and dry forces over the white house pronouncement, senate leaders said they would proceed with consideration of the treaty as heretofore. Senators who h *Y®.J ake “ * active part in the prohibition campaign branded as unfair and absurd reports that they would delay the treaty simply to keep the bqupr traffic from gening a foothold in the comparatively short period re maining before the country will go dry for good. Formal denial was issued the headquarters of the an^ a league that its officers would take part in any movement delay the treaty. League officers - stuck to the opinion that it would be necessary first to ratify the Austrian treaty before lifting the war time prohibition ban, which was Mid to have been the ruling of attorney General Palmer, and they declareu their position was not altered by the fact that President Wilson was prepared to cut through legal doubt and wipe out a law, tie necessity for which he believes tn have passed.

MARRIED AT PARSONAGE THIS WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Herman B. Nelson, a fowler young man, and Miss Naom P® » of Remington, were married at the Methodist church Wednesday morning by the »e . Mr . K els on Js school teacher in Benton and he and his bride will make their home there.

THE MATINEE MUSICALE.

The Matinee Musicale will meeting of the the Presbytenan church “lab year and every member urged to be present. A splendid program will be given, and important business transacted.

— STAR THEATRJ the house of GOOD PICTURES TONIGHT! WEDNESDAY « -- Bessie Barriscale —in— ' : “Two Gun Betty

' THURSDAY Mary McLaren | - —in “The Secret Marriage”

FRIDAY Gladys Leslie “A Nymph of We J ? Foot HlHs ~ SATURDAY , Lottie Kruse ' “The Giri Alaska” , TWO BIG NEXT WEEK. _ J ' - —— I-

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