Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 267, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1919 — Page 1

No. 267.

Mattresses ' ”■ ■'■■Uli Now is the time of year to buy bedding. The cold weather is coming and you will need a new mattress. Our rtiattress stock was all purchased last spring and we are still holding those prices. All cotton goods are advancing and it cannot be many weeks until we will have to advance our prices. There isn't Mythisg you buy and use around the house that gives you any more for your money than a mattress. You spend a third of your time in bed and a good felt mattress will last for years. We also have pads for cots and sanitary cots, children’s beds and for folding davenports. REMEMBER THE HOME COMING, TUESDAY, NOV. 11

W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer Indiana

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. November-4 51 32 November 5 52 25 THE WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Rai tironight. Thursday, fair and warmer.

L. E. Lewis went to Chicago today. Mrs. Harry Murray and daughter, Cecelia went to Lafayette today. Frank Wolfe, of Michigan City, was in Rensselaer today. Alex Quinn and daughter, Monica, went to Monon this forenoon. Mrs. Leo Worland and children went to Monon this forenoon for a visit with her mother. Mrs. Rex Warner, Merle Harris and Miss Rose Remmick were in Chicago today. H. E. Bell returned to his home in Chicago today after a visit with his brother,'Fred Bell. Walter Bates, who recently underwent an operation at the hospital, was able to return to his home today. Mrs. G. H. Wright, of Chicago, Heights, Hl., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kohler and other relatives. Vernie Harrington is substituting on rural route No. 4 out of here while the regular, carrier, I. N. Warren,. is taking his fifteen days* vacation. C. W. Eger left this morning for Forest Lake, Mich., where he will join Emmett Pullin and son, Joe Pullin, F. Deschand, John Marlatt, Ernest Comer and L. L. McCurtain in a hunt in the woods of northern Michigan. Mrs. A. 6. Conrad arrived here from Logansport this morning. Her husband will reach here in a few days and they will take up their ''reaidcr.co -propertj' they have purchased of H. W. Walters on South Cullen street.

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THURSDAY Earle Williams "Highest Triumph” FRIDAY Fred Stone "Johnny Get Your Gun”

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MARKETS BY WIRE.

[Furnished by 'the Farmers’ Grain Company, H. H. Potter, Manager.] Nov. 5. Livestock Markets. <Hogs—Receipts, 17,000; carry over 6,4 QQ; tap, <15,10. Cattle —Receipts, 17,000; .market 25c higher; top, <19.75. Sheep—Receipts, 31,000. Indianapolis hog 10,000; top, 316.00. Grain Markets. Dec. corn? opened at 186 3-4 and 1-4; closed at 139 3-4 and 140. May corn opened at 129 3-4 and 130; closed at 132 1-2 and 3iß, Dec. oats opened at 72 7-8 and 73; closed at 73 1-8 and 1-4. May oats opened at 75 7-8 and 76 1-8 and closed at 76 1-4 and 1-8. a

NOW READY TO SERVE YOUR GROCERY WANTS.

I have opened '.my new grocery store on N. McKinley avenue and am now ready to ( serve you' at all times in anything you desire in the grocery line. My stock is new and strictly fresh and my prices right. Fresh shipments twice weekly from the city. S. M. HAAS.

The Rev. W. E. Strecker went to Crawfordsville today and tonight will deliver an address at the Methodist church in that city. This church has lately been remodeled and a number of the former pastors are to attend the services tonight. Florman Potter returned today to his home in Converse. His wife will remain here for a longer visit with her son, H. H. Potter, and family. . [ Mr. and Mrs. John Loehrke, of Jordan township, were in Rensselaer today to meet Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hehnen, of Winbleton, No. Dak., who arrived here on the forenoon train. Mrs. Helmen and Mrs. -Loehrke are sisters. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Meyer re turned this (Wednesday) morning from a three weeks’ southern trip. They attended the National Dental convention at New Orleans, La., virited many -southern cities of interest and spent seven days in Cuba.

SATURDAY Marguerite Clark “ComeThit of the . Kitchen” ■— MONDAY "The Shepherd ~ off the HNSs”

RENSSELAER* INDIANA. WEDNESDAY, NOV. S, 1919. ‘

MT. AYR BANK IS ROBBED

BANDITS BLEW OPEN VAULT AND ESCAPED WITH LIBERTY BONDS TUESDAY. The little town of Mt. Ayr, just over the Newton county line, was buzzing with excitement this (Wednesday) morning at an early hour when it was learned that the bank at that place had been robbed some time during the night and that a considerable amount of money in Liberty bonds had been secured by the thieves. Only meagre details have been furnished us, due to the fact that the bandits destroyed the telephone wires, thereby shutting off all outside communication the town had. It is understood that the robbers, blew open the bank vault, so muffling the explosion that no one knew of the robbery until the bank was opened this morning. It is supposed that the thieves made their escape by automobile. ■ Mr, Makeever stated after a visit to Mt. Ayr this morning that the ex-’ tent of the loss would not be over four or five hundred dollars. The thieves secured a large amount of bonds, but the majority of them were registered and the thieves will be unable -to cash them. A large number of mortgage notes held by the bank were also taken but will be of no value to the thieves and can be duplicated. Some nitroglycerine, an old damp rag and a glove were the only articles left by the thieves. County Commissioner Daniel S. Makeever, of this city, is president of the bank and Joseph' Sigler, of Mt. Ayr, is the cashier.

LEST WE FORGET.

Look yourself right square in the eyes. Aren’t we half forgetting what the dough boys were doing for us only a year ago. We get so infatuated with the sport of chasing dollars that we forget how they took risk and hardships agd how we feared the draft board. November 11 is the day it ended. It ended in an armistice —the Kaiser to quit feeding us lead and Germany to start eating the shells. It ended quickly because we got there quickly. We got there quickly because we only half trained our army. They were only half trained because they only knew how to move in one direction. We didn’t take time to build a “reverse speed.” The boys ended the war quicker than our diplomats can settle it up. Guess they wanted to return before prohibition set in. About all they brought back home for America was the cooties. Hope the democrats get it all settled before election. Then the Reps, can start right in on Mexico. We’ll see who can put up the best war. All there is to settling up is to give .Italy all the land and -England all the sea. Japan also -toojg the gimmies; wants us to give her «qual recognition. I say give her the equator. Why try the Kaiser in England—he fizzled in Germany. But, anyhow it seems both parties are planning a real thank you party for the parties that took part in Jasper county’s roll of honor. It’s a date to smear bliss on their blisters. Everybody feels benefited. Come in and tell the boys so. If your land and your hide wasn’t worth fighting for, stay home. Come with a shining nose or a naked eye. Be here! Don’t matter if you’ve never been off*the farm—you’ll be all right in a crowd. You can spare a day with these heroes and still “get on” in the world. If you can’t, yotfd better “get off.” Here’s hoping to meet the live ones in Rensselaer the eleventh. I hope to meet the “slackers” where they told the army to go. Remember the eleventh —something doing every minute—a chance to see’ Peter Thompson’s football team in action; 5 big free acts; three big bands; balloon ascension, dance, and a chance to ride in an Essex.— HUGH KIRK.

CHURCH FORUM MEETING.

Miss Nettie Jordan, American Red Cross nurse for Jasper county, will speak at the First Christian church tonight in the second forum meeting. Miss Jordan is a very interesting speaker and because of her experiences as a nurse in the world, war many will be glad of the opportunity to hear her. This church forum is a clearing place for such topics as will be of interest and benefit to the community. Each Thursday evening, soma local talent or out-of-town speaker will address the forum. Community, social, educational and religious subjects will be discussed. The meeting will begin at 7:30 o'clock and a half hour devotional period will be conducted, led by John Norman. 1 Prof. P. C. Tonner is today moving from the Gleason residence on North Cullen street to the Roe Yeoman residence on North .Weston street.

HEREFORD SALE TOTALS $16,515

I PHILLIPS STOCK SALE ATTRACTS MANY BUYERS—AVERAGE $445. The Fred A. Phillips Hereford stock sale held at his home at the edge of the city Tuesday afternoon was attended by a large and enthusiastic crowd of buyers despite the ' cold and disagreeable weather which was in evidence throughout the day. There were many buyers from Michigan, Illinois and distant points in Indiana present and the majority of the animals went to these buyers, although there some that went to prominent stockmen of this county. The sale was cried by Col. Fred Reppert, of Decatur, Ind., known as the greatest Hereford auctioneer in the United States today. The sale of the forty-two head totalled $16,515. The cows averaged $440, which was a very fair average and all that the owner expected. The top price for a cow and calf was $1,760 and was paid by John Kapper, of the firm of Kapper & Kapper, of Chicago. Mr. Phillips is rapidly developing one of the best Hereford herds in this part of the middle west and in a few years i£ will undoubtedly rank with the best of them. ; , , , • ... - < g-

CONFERENCE ON RURAL EDU-CATION-TENTH DISTRICT.

The program for the conference on rural education of the tenth Indiana district, to be held at Rensselaer, Indiana, Thursday, Novem.'ber 13, 1919, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m., is as follows: Call to order, L. N. Hines, state superintendent; “The Ideal Rural School,” E. B. Wetherow, inspector; general discussion of foregoing topic by the county superintendents, viz; M. F. O’Rear, Fowler; M. L. Sterrett, Rensselaer; F. F. Neighway, Crown Point; W. O. Schanlaub, Kentland; C. V. Peterson, Lafayette; Harry Evans, Williamsport; Henry J. Reir, Monticello; Fred M. 'Cole, Valparaiso. At the afternoon session, Superintendent M. L. Sterrett presiding, the following program will be rendered: “What Rural Schools Need the Most,” F. F. Neighway; “Vocational Agriculture and the Rural School,” Z. M. Smith; “Giving the County Superintendents a Better 1 Chance,” B. J. Burris; ; “Better Rural Schools,” State Supt. L. N. Hines; general discussion by township trustees; business; adI journment. r

DENVER REAL ESTATE IS BOOMING.

Denver, Colo., Nov. 3. Editor Republican, Rensselaer, Ind., Dear Sir: Enclosed please find postoffice order for $2, another year’s subscription on your valuable paper. We always look forward to its arrival. John has a good job here carpentering aL the army recuperation camp at $l5O per month. Real estate is on the boom here. We bought this place- ten months ago and can sell it any day for sl,500 more than we gave. There isn’t a house for rent here that is habitable. Kindly mark us ahead for another year. Wishing the Republican continued success, I am, Very truly, MBS. JOHN DONNELLY, 978 So. Penn.

REPUBLICANS ELECTED AT REMINGTON.

The following republicans were elected to the offices -designated in the town election in Remington on Tuesday: ‘ S. G. Hand, aiderman 2nd ward; ' A. B. Coleman, aiderman fifth ward; C. H. Peck, clerk, and F. L. Lough, treasurer. Charles H. Peck sent word today by Frank Kresler, the busman, to Charles Pefley telling the latter that since he (Pefley) had moved from Remington therd was only one democrat left and that was Abe Wai!.

NOTICE TO VAN RENSSELAER CLUB MEMBERS. There will be a smoker at the new club rooms Thursday evening, November 6, to which club members ONLY are asked to be present. All who are members are especially urged to be present and enjoy the evening. There will also be a gettogether meeting and plans for the future discussed which will be of interest to all. D. D. DEAN, President. _ -J. REDMEN NOTICE. There will be an oyster supper at the hall’Friday evening, November 7. All members are urged to be present A good time assured. ! Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lgers and daughter, of Hobart, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ISOwW ~ I tt '— 'T~

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RED CROSS WORKERS MEETING WITH SUCCESS.

The solicitors for the third Red Cross roll call campaign, which is now going on and will continue until next Tuesday, November 11, report that most of our citizens are responding cheerfully and are enrolling for the 1920 membership. Many people are going directly to the Red Cross headquarters and are leaving their dues for membership, thereby saving the solicitors the time and trouble of calling on them. This .is greatly appreciated by the workers. In most cases where those solicited did not sign for the coming year it is thought that the importance of the great peace-time program of the Red Cross was not fully understood. However, it is expected that before the last day of the drive every cit-izen-of our county will have enrolled and put Jasper in the 100 per cent column.

MODERN WOODMEN, ATTENTION

There will be a meeting at the hall this evening for the purpose of balloting upon applications, and your presence is greatly deaired. The candidates to be balloted upon are to be initiated at the district meeting on November 12. WM. PLATT, Clerk. The weatherman uses that familiar expression today, “fair and warmer,” but Tuesday night he dropped the mercury to within 25 points of zero.

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REMINGTON.

Mrs. Gibbs and little daughter returned to Fairbury, .111., Monday after a two weeks’ visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. L. William*. Mr. Pancoast and daughter, Miss Oka, were the guests of friends here on Saturday. The state teachers’ association meeting at Indianapolis the last of the week gavethe children another breathing spelL Mrs. H. Pratt and daughter, Lelia, were Remington business callers on Monday. Mrs. A. B. Wooden, of Wolcott, was visiting with friends here the first of the week. ■Friday morning about 1 o’clock Mrs. Charles Kerrick passed away at her country home. Death. was due to double pneumonia and her illness was of brief duration. Mrs. Kerrick was formerly Miss Frances Cheek, daughter of Mr. Crofel Cheek, of this place, and she was about 39 years of age. She wae a kind and loving mother and leaves a large family of small children and a husband^who will keenly feel their great loss. .• She also leaves one brother, Leo Cheek, of Indianapolis, and one sister, Miss Ora, who resides here. The funeral services were held at the home and interment was made in the cemetery 3 northast of town. Van Howard got his right hand . caught while working on their car a few days ago, but luckily got his hand free minus one of his finger nails, which was pulled completely off. He also suffered a few bruises. Friday evening little Robert Shearer fell from the roof of their coal shed and suffered a bad fracture of one of the bones in his right arm. “The Shepherd of the Hills,” which was shown here on Monday afternoon and evening, drew a crowded house each time. Miss Irene Mann accompanied Mrs. Butler to her home in Logansport Sunday evening. William Mann returned home after a week’s visit with his brother, Peter Mann. Marion township is soon to. nave a large consolidated school in the near future. It will probably be ready for occupancy by teaches and pupils *by the first, of the year. Mrs. Thompson arrived back here the first of the week to, resume the hot air baths for neuritis. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wooden and daughter Hattie and son Homer returned home last Sunday from Mt. Vernon, 111., where they had been visiting with relatives for the past week. John A. Miller has been on the sick list for the past few days. Mr. Gilbert has the excavation and cement work completed for the tank in his , new . garage and the work on the foundation has been started. When all the . new ..'buildings are completed newcomers will not be able to get about alone.

STORES CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS.

The stores of thia city will not open on Wednesday evening as they have done during the summer season. It is thought that the necessity for this opening does not now exist as the band concerts will bot begin until spring.

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