Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 273, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1919 — Page 1

No. 272.

—. Overstaffed Davenports It will oav anyone who is interested in living room furniture to visit our store and see our line of over-stuffed davenports. These are built with soft cushions; part of them have springs in the arms. We have several with chairs and rockers to match. The order for these davenports was placed last April and we have been getting them in in small shipments for the last six weeks. We are pricing them a great deal less than today s market. It is going to be almost impossible to get shipment on uphblstered furniture in the next six or eight months. Now is the time to buy, as the prices will have to advance in the next few months. . • Bed Davenports We are showing a very complete line of bed davenports in tapestry and imitation leather finished in fumed and golden oak and mahogany. A bed davenport is the economical piece to buy for the living room as it gives seating room for four people and will always make an extra bed. • W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer ' Indiana

How Many Please? An extraordinary entertainment course has been arranged forour community. FIVE BIG NUMBERS - 1. COLLEGIAN QUARTETTE, a m;ile organization in vocal and instrumental renditions. Price 50 cents. 2. NG POON CHEW, a Chinese Statesman and Journalist, much wit and humor lecture. Price 50 cents. 3. KRYL’S ORCHESTRAL SEXTETTE, eight people, a rare musical treat. Price 75 cents. 4. HOME TALENT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Price 50 cents. 5. LOU J. BEAUCHAMP, the Original Humorous Philosopher.^Price 50 cents. Total single admission price, $2.75. Season Tickets: Adults, $1.50; school pupils, $ .75. Tickets on sale Thursday. ‘‘Oppdrtdmty knocks but onceT’ How many, please?

How many, please? Mts. George Long will entertain her sew' club Thursday afternoon. The Priscilla club will meet with Mds. George F. Meyers Thursday. The Sew club will meet with Mrs. Vernon Nowels Thursday afternoon.

PRINCESS THEATRE MATINEE—2:IS NIGHT—7:OO —TONIGHT— Madge Kennedy "A Perfect Lady” A two-track girl captures a one- bell*. The performer and reformer bone town. Htow a merry fight it out. True love lurk* betrapped the scandal mongers. She s (<A p erfect Lady,” in a class all her own and proves its . A scandal that rang the wedding she admits it, and proves it. Smiling Bill Parsons in “The Jelly. Fish”

THURSDAY J Vitagraph Presents Earle Williams • X "A Gentleman of Quality” Big V Comedy “BEARS AND BAD MEN” — " Friday Anita Loos . f. >n< * • -- John Emerson "Oh, You Women!” with Ernest Truex and Louise Huff “Panto won’ the warj therefore,

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How many, please? David Alter went to Niles, Mich., and his wife went to Winamac to visit. with her sister, Mrs. L. W. Benbow. A son was born on Armistice day, November 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan, of Hanging Grove township.

wear pants!” Thus did the “new” wome nos Fremont, Pennsyltucky, slip a cog in their logic. When they donned pants, leaped into the saddle and galloped off into politics, they failed tn reckon with a mere man. Let other men knit and tend the babies, but not Abe Jones! Back from France a hero, Abe found his town in the grip of a female political ring and his job in the hands of a trousered woman. Then he de* dared another war. What is her place? , Don’t be sure you Ipiow until you see YOU WOMEN!” International Current Events Also scenes in natural color Adults, 20c—2c—22c. Children, 10c—1c— 11c.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. NOV. rs, 1919- /

Armistice Anniversary Celebrated

Jasper County Turns Out Enmasse to Honor Heros of Great War.

WAR MOTHERS PRAISED. Thousand, of citizen, and one thousand soldiers participate in the greatest celebration ever given in this city. • Jasper County War Mothers had full charge and receive the full credit for the great success. * Elegant dinner is served to over seven hundred soldiers. Ideal November day crowded full of thrills, emotion, enjoyment and pathos. ——, —.—-— , . Silent heroes reverently remembered. Living heroes presented everlasting memento. Rensselaer wins —football game. Battle royal, prize fight, balloon ascension, band concerts and big dance enjoyed by all. Pat O’Brien, the war 5 , greatest aviator, is present and makes an address.

The first anniversary of the signing of the armistice by the Germans pn November 11, 1918, was celebrated in Rensselaer Tuesday by one of the greatest demonstrations ever held in this county. A home coming had been carefully planned by the Jjasper Gounty War Mothers and the success which attended their efforts was far beyond their fondest dreams. Jasper county citizens turned out almost enmasse and were joined by throngs from neighboring counties, ■ The throng was estimated at from five to eight thousand people, of which at least one thousand were soldiers, most of whom were in the olive drab uniform. It was a beautiful November day, with a perfectly blue sky and ideal in temperature. ■Nothing had been left undone that labor and money could do that the reception of the soldier boys could be in keeping with the love and esteem in which they are held by their fellow countrymen. The lamp posts had been decorated with bunting, flags and with the sketches of the insignias which were worn by the different units which served in the great war. These latter had been most artistically drawn by Rensselaer’s talented artist, Doris Crooks. Old Glory floated from the business houses and everywhere waved in welcome of the guests of the day. Almost five hundred of the Jasper county soldiers v&re presented with the souvenir’ rings andall.exg pressed the most touching appreciation of the same. Charles A. Welch ta president of the Jasper county board of commissioners, made the address presenting the rings. Mr. Welch proved equal to the important occasion and made, an excellent address in which he spoke in glowing terms of the Jasper county soldiers and the honor they had brought to this commonThis address was answered for the soldiers by Col. George H. Healey. The colonel expressed in mdst appropriate words the deep appreciation of the honor the citizens of the county had thrust upon the soldier in the 'hrtfgMftcenC' demonstration; also the heartfelt and sincere thanks for the beautiful trophy which he considered the most appropriate that could be given. He said that badges could not be worn except on state occasions while the rings could be worn continuously. / He said that one thing that had helped the boys while at the camps and while in battle was that they knew that the home folks were back of them with everything neededmoney, sacrifices and intense spirit. He was exceptionally proud of Jasper county and its splendid war

record. - . The program was earned out in every detail. The day opened at 11 a. m., with the ringing of bells and the blowing of whistles and all went back, with intense emotion to one year ago when that awful conflict where human life was paying the price with its precious blood had given its full measure- and the victory had been won. . " The throng was full of joy dhd mirth and good nature reigned su-1 preme and everywhere. , ■ At noon a banquet was served in ( the large room of Kellner & Callahan on Cornelia street and more than seven hundred of the soldiers of the great war and a large number of the veterans of the civil war, together with a number of nurses and other war workers were the guests. The soldiers pronounced it to be one of the best meals they had ever had the privilege of partaking of. There was an abundance of food which had been well prepared

and which was nicely served. The afternoon and evening was full of action and excitement. The splendid Monticello band gave a number of high class concerts and many compliments were showered upon Leader Elnfore and his organization. The free acrobatic stunts and battle royal were enjoyed by the throng. . The football game, a write-up of which will be found elsewhere, was on a par with the old time games given many years ago when we had a team that could not be defeated even at the hands of Pat O’Day and his like. , ' , _ The sparring, match was fast ana clean and was approved of as well as thoroughly enjoyed by the great crowd. It is also given a special write-up. The balloon ascension was a. thriller and the double parachute leap was a feature new to

many. The Melody Girls’ orchestra and singers was 4>ne of the most enjoyable features of the day’s happiness. They furnished the music for the grand ball, which was also held in the Kellner & Callahan room. This was a crowning feature of a perfect day and a glorious celebration. It was participated in by hundreds, a large per cent of which were soldiers, their best girls, and many others—-—— —, To add to the joy of the occasion it was discovered that Pat O’Brien, the great war’s most famous aviator, was present. He was introduced by Judge Charles W. Hanley and made a short talk which made a great hlt Whom shall we give the credit for that magnifieent event, this historic celebration, undoubtedly second to none to be held anywhere under similar conditions? First and above all Mrs. Charles W. Hanley and her associates, the Jasper County War, Mothers, who, in spite of some opposition, a great deal of lukewarmness, get themselves to the task and to them belongs the honor and glory. The county commissioners and the county council deserve great credit and are the recipients of great praise for the souvenirs. Charles A. Welch, president of the board, deserves very special credit for his assistance and his stirring address. The Rensselaer business men, as always, did their part. A few of the men gave a great amount of their time- and did their work splen.didly. A. E. Wallace, Harry Parker, W W Bott, C. C. Warner, Conrad Kellner, Van Grant, Rex Warner, and Mrs. M. E. Drake, the Boy Scouts and scores of others deserve and have the appreciation of the soldiers and the citizens of the county. Kellner & Callahan furnished their worn without a cent of financial consideration. .One of the most beautiful and touching displays was the memorial placed upon the court house lawn giving the names of the soldier boys who had made . the supreme sacrifice. * This was in the shape of a large monument resembling marble and decorated with wreaths. Those to be thus honored, and whose memory we <-shall always cherish, were: Earl Caster Thomas V, Budd Roy O. Myers Arthur Murray, Dewey BiggO*O George Fritz William Stath Lonnie Davisson John Stein Clark Warfel John Knox George Gratner Winford Stevenson . Dewey McGlinn Raymond Lanham Calvin Maddox Gregbry White Clarence' Clayton George H. Small.

MOTHER GIVES CHILDREN HER FARM.

Mrs. Angela Luers has divided her farm among her three children, Mrs. Edward Kanne, Arnold and Joseph Luers. -She gave to each 53 acres. Arnold Luers has purchased the shares of his brother and ,sister. The farm is located in south Marion township and is a most excellent one.

Ruth Robinson returned today to her home in Hammond, The Dorcas class is invited to an “aviation meet” in the church parlors Friday evening,, November 14, at 8 o’clock. ,

TWO CARS WANDERED AWAY

PAIR OF FORDS STOLEN DURING ARMISTICE CELEBRATION—ONE RECOVERED. <„ , * Two Ford automobiles were stolen during the Armistice day celebration, and as far as known this was the only thing to mar a perfect day otherwise. One of the cars was recovered this Wednesday morning when it was found standing by the roadside five miles south of town in Milroy township, where it had i been abandoned by the thieves, apparently because of the lack of gasoline and punctures. A poor set of tires was on the car and it is believed that the thieves became disgusted and continued on their course with the newer and better car. The car which was recovered was the property of James Tyler, of near McCoysburg. Mr. Tyler had left it sitting on the east side of the court house square about 7 o’clock in the evening. When he went to get it about 9 b > cl'Ock“it had. flown. Sheriff Woodworth was immediately notified, but, as in all such cases, there was no way of telling which way the thieves had gone. I The other stolen Ford “was the • property of a Mr. Brown, of Mt. Ayr, and no trace of it has been 'found. It is probably in the hands I of the same men who took the Tyler car. It was practically a new car land was in splendid running condition. It is though that both the ! men must have continued in their getaway in it after one of them had abandoned the Tyler car. Word has been sent to the authorities in nearby towns and cards have been sent out containing the ' description of the car with the hope • of apprehending the men.

FEATHERWEIGHTS STAGED CLEVER BOUT IN EVENING.

The feature event of the evening in the Armistice day celebration was { a six-round sparring match between two clever 125-pounders, of Chi- ' cago, Kid Swyg, champion swat ex- ' changer of Camp Custer, Mich., in his class, and Young Warm is, cream of the Camp Knox, Tex., fighters in the featherweight division. It was 1 a no-decision affair, but both lads put up an article of punching that delighted the crowd and the exhibition was voted as a clean, clever one. ; . It was a sparring match and noth-, ing more, as there was some sentiment against the fight being staged. The boys cut loose during the final round and gave the fans three minutes of hard fighting. Both of the maulers wbre clean young fellows and there was not a single thing ibout the whole affair^ nabt with adverse criticism. Both boys were fresh at the close of the milling and neither suffered any severe jolts. . r C. A. Ross was the third man in the ring and cautioned the fighters to break clean. In one corner, seconding Kid Swyg, was Bob Wartena, a local boy who not so long ago Tanked as a rather hefty swatsman in the roped arena. In the other corner directing Young Wormis, was Hugh Kirk, who with his discolered eye and 'broken nose, looked more like a fighter than the participants themselves —but he’s only a football player.

STAR THEATRE TONIGHT J. WARREN KERRIGAN . . "“111 1 “THE DRIFTERS” A BEAUTIFUL DRAMA OF THE NORTH WOODS ALSO Burton Holmes’ Travels THURSDAY - A VERY GOOD WESTERN PLAY CRANE WILBUR “BREEZY JIM” * ALSO , GOOD COMEDY . _ ' FRIDAY ' p. HARRY MOREY “TANGLED LIVES” A VERY GOOD DRAMA Two Big Features Next Week

Armved at Charles, have to hike “in” 18 miles and pack our grub on our backs. An old codger told Hill that ,he’d get him a deer for a quart of “Old Crow.” Didn’t want much, did he? 1111 EIU

CLARE C. PORTER TAKES BRIDE

A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mrs. Louise Brandt, of Morocco, on Thursday, November 6, at 4 o’clock when her youngest daughter, Mabel S., was united in marriage to Clare C. Porter. Miss Cora Hansen, niece of the bride, sang, “Because I Love You, Dear,” after which Miss Sophia Hansen played the wedding march. The Rev. E. F. Aldrich, of Terre Haute, performed the ring ceremony. After congratulations a delicious two-course dinner was served to the thirty relatives and friends who were present. The home was prettily decorated with gold and white. The bride was attired in white georgette and pearls over white satin and wore a corsage bouquet of white rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Porter are highly esteemed young people in the lodge and church circles of Morocco, where Mrs. Porter worked at the postoffice for five years, after which she entered the civil service at Rensselaer, remaining there until her resignation about a month ago. Mr. Porter returned to Morocco, in September after serving Uncle Sam sixteen months, twelve of which he spent in France. The happy young couple left Morocco the same evening for parts unknown. They expect to reside with the bride s mother for a time. —-Contributed.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Mm. November 11 ■—- November 12 50 W THE WEATHER Forecast for Indiana: Fair and colder tonight and Thursday, with a cold wave.

BARGAINS in all kinds of second hand automobiles. Come in and look them oyer in the white front garage.—KUBOSKE & WALTER. T. F. and Ivan Dunlap, of Elwood, were here Tuesday. How many, please?

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