Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 276, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 November 1919 — Page 1

No. 276.

Davenports We have been telling you all week to buy davenport* now. The .writer spent Wednesday in Chicago and is more than ever convinced that is the time to buy. . —— chairs until Christmas time there won’t be any, they will all be sold. Maybe we will get some more shipments next May or June. ■ . The furniture factories are allotting us so much furniture for 1920. One factory has written that we can have SSOO worth of their output for all of next —— yekr. We would like to have $5,000.00. Fiber Rockers We have a most complete line of fiber rockeftZ upholstered in tapestry that you can use in the living room with any upholstered davenport. W. J. WRIGHT Rensselaer ~ - - Indiana

CH RI STI AN SC lENCE Rensselaer Christian Science society regular services every Sunday morning at 10:45. Sunday school at 9:45. Wednesday evenihgs at 7 :30. Subject, Novemberl6th:‘‘Mortals and Immortals.” Public welcome. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. J. Budman Fleming; minister. “Americanization or Christianization—Which?” That is the question that will interest us at the morning service at 10:45. The evening service is at 7 o’clock and then we will talk about “The End of the World.” The study hour is at 9:30 and don’t let the orchestra beat you to it. A good attendance and a growing interest in all the services of religion give inspiration for larger activity. Be a booster!

MRS. DR. PATTON DIES IN OKLAHOMA.

Miss Nettie Price received word today of the death of Mrs. David H. Patton, widow of the late Dr. Patton and who were for a number of years residents of Remington. The doctor was at one time the representative of this district in the lower house of the United States congress. The body of the deceased is expected to arrive in Remington on Sunday or Monday.

BOX SUPPER. There will be a box supper at the Redmen’s hall Friday evening, November 21, at 8 o’clock. Everybody Invited. Ladies bring boxes and men bring pocketbooks. Special music by Horton—brothers, piano and drums.

Inefficiency is a by-product of prosperity. Jesse Wilcox went to Indianapolis this afternoon. d iptf- •'* " ‘ ■ ' .

King Baggot and Claire Whitney “The Man Who Stayed Home” Were they sweethearts, confidantes or just friends? What was Mrs. Lee—what was she to Mr. Brent? Was she one of the desperate conspirators? Why did the girl (who loved begin to doubt him? Why did her father demand that she give him up? What was the mystic bracelet—what did it tell? To find out, see the exciting and compelling screen drama, ‘THE MAN WHO STAYED AT HOME.” - Rainbow Comedy “An Oriental Romeo” Adults, 20c—2c—22c. .Children, 10c— Ic—llc.

MONDAY Mae Murray “What Am I Bid?” • - Bm. . • • TUESDAY Vivian Martin g “An Innocent Adventuress” A VTORD weekly

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WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington, D. C., Nov. 14. ! Peace in the coal industry seems to be on the way, operators and . miners in the opening conference [.called- -by Secretary of Labor Wilson giving evidence of a desire to quit fighting and get down to a settlement of differences. * —o — Cloture of debate on the peace treaty in the senate is to be decided tomorrow, when the Lodge motion to limit discussion will be voted on. If it gets a two-thirds majority the treaty fight will soon beover. If it fails it is doubtful if there will be a final vote at this ; session.l —<o— Organized labor showed its power in the house by forcing the adoption of a substitute voluntary arbitration plan for the one proposed in the Esch railroad bill. While there was no direct vote on an anti-strike amendment the sentiment was shown to be overwhelmingly against it. —o — Failure of the coal strike has destroyed all chance of the passage of the administration bill extending the Lever food and fuel control act for six months after the proclamation of peace.

Freedom without self-control amounts to nothing. A prize fight in the public square at Rensselaer Tuesday evening was a disgusting spectacle in the armistice day celebration. For a civilized community to tolerate such indecency seems incredible, and those who were responsible forit may easily be classed CT W = Wenefatesr Rensselaer owes the public an apology for allowing such a brutal per-; formance. —Monon News. *■ »• Little ideas are usually expressed in big words. \ . Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Loveless, of Colfax, are the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watson. •

- .*1 “THE MAN WHO STAYED AT HOME”

WEDNESDAY Mae Marsh —in—- “ The Racing Strain” Smiling Bill Parsons if A ' * < “Poor Innocent” „

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOV. 15, 1919.

SUPERINTENDENT MAKES REPORT

GIVES STATE STATISTICS IN REFERENCE TO RURAL—ELECTRIC SERVICE. . Some time ago Superintendent C. S. Chamberlain of the city light and water plant was called to Indianapolis to meet with others before the public service commission for the discussion of the problem of furnishing electric lighting and power for rural customers. It developed at the meeting that Mr; Chamberlain had had more experience than anyone else present and he was asked by the commis- . sion to give a report of the experience of the plant here. Superinl tendent Chamberlain has made that report and has handed us a copy of J the same whiclf we are pleased to copy. Rensselaer, Indiana, November 12, 1919. Public Service Commission of Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana. Gentlemen: ‘ As requested by you at the recent meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana, I am making a report on the farm electric line, extending from the corporate limits oct this city to the county infirmary. This line is single phase 2,200 volt primary, 110 or 220 volt secondary, limits of this city to the county infirmary, and is 5,280 feet long and was built in 1916, at a cost of $514.40, this including secondaries to the patrons’ residences. The wire used in the construction of the line is copper insulated-triple braid weatherproof, and none smaller than No. 8 B. S. gauge. At the > time the line was constructed, copper wire sold from 16 to 21 cents per lb. All poles used were 25 foot, cedar poles with a 6 inch top, 2 foot Washington fir, standard electric light cross arms, and galvanized braces, galvanized stranded guy j wires with circuit breakers inserted, t The construction also cnsisted of t two 2,200 to 110 or 220 volt G. E. I single phase transformers, and one K. V. A. transformer serving three j farmers. The first farm served consists of one hundred (100) acres, two in the family, and has in use twelve lamps ! in the house and outbuildings, and , one % H. P. motor. Number of; K. W. H. used for the year 1918,1 69 K. W. H., at 8 cents, $5.44. The second farm consists of 80 acres, four in the family, has eight lamps in house and outbuildings, electric iron, one % H. P. motor . for washing machine, also pumps the water for live stock. Number of K._ W. H. used for the year 1918, 192 K. W. H., at 8 cents, $15.36. Third farm consists of 60 acres, four in the family, 10 lights in service, electric iron. Number of K. W. H. used for the year 1918, 123 K. W. H., at 8 cents, $9.84. Total number of K. W. H. used by the above three farmers in 1918: 383 K. W. H., at 8 cents.___s3o.64 10% discount for prompt payment ; 3.60 $27.04

Additional revenue by the minimum charge of 75 cents per month effecting first farmer $ 3.56 Total net revenue from three farmers Losses in above, one K. V. A. transformer serving above three farmers. Core loss 20 watts per hour x 24 hours. Total, 480 watts per da*y. Copper loss, 24 watts per hour x 4 hours. Total, 96 watts per day, making a grand total of 576 watts per day. No. of K. W. H. lost for 365 days, 210% K. W. H. One 2 K. V. A. transformer serving Jasper county poor, farm, 280 acres, 20 inmates, including superintendent and family ,an 4 necessary employes; 50 lamps in service, one % H. P. motor for washing machine, electric iron. No. of K. W. H. used in 1918, 541, at 8 cents $43.28 10% discount for prompt payment $44.32 Total revenue from county farm $38.96 Losses in above two K. V. A. transformer: Core loss, 29 watts per hour x 24 hours, 696 watts per day. Copper loss, 43 watts per hour x 4 hours, 172 watts per day. Total, 868 watts per day. Total loss in the two K. V. A-. transformer for the year, 316 3-4 K W. H. Summary. Total kilowatt hours registered by customers’ meters for the year 1918, 9248 kilowatt hours. Total revenue from above line for the year 1918, $69.59. Losses in the two transformers for the year, based on current being drawn from them, four hours per day copper losses occurring at this time. Core losses continuous for 24 hours per day. Total K. W. H. lost in transformer, 527 K. W. H. Line losses are not included in | above losses, as no primary meter is available at this time. . These losses ■ are small as the size of the line is ample capacity for so small a load. Report respectfully submitted this 12th day of November, 1919. By CHAS. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Supt City Water and Light.

LITTLE BOY BADLY HURT

WILLIAM STOCKTON STRUCKBY AUTOMOBILE AND SERIQUSLY INJURED. - , William Stockton, five year old •On of Mr. and Mrs. Jay W. Stockton, of this city, was struck by an automobile driven by Dr. Oosten, of DeMotte, at about 11 o’clock this Saturday morning and seriously injured, the upper b’one in his right arm being broken in addition to severe internal injuries received. At the time the accident occurred the little fellow was crossing the street at the crossing on Cullen street. Dr. Oosten was driving his machine east on Washington street and turned north on Cullen street. The doctor asserts that he blew his horn and did everything possible to bring his car to a halt before it struck the boy, but that the latter was not quick enough to prevent being hit. The car passed directly over the boy’s body with the above mentioned results. A physician was called at once andfound- the—injuries—to—be—extremely serious. The victim was not taken to the hospital, but is at the home of his parents at the Makeever hotel, There were several witnesses to the. accident and there seems to be a difference of opinion as to who was at fault. Dr. Oosten is a veterinary surgeon and resides at DeMotte. During the past few weeks he has been employed as an assistant in the office of Dr. H. J. Kannal, of this city.

CHARLES PAXTON REACHES HOME.

Charles Paxton, who four weeks ago underwent an operation at the Washington Boulevard hospital in Chicago for ulcer of the stomach, returned to his home here Saturday afternoon. He is very much improved. The operation was performed by Dr. Scipio, but Mr. Paxton was under the care most of the time of Dr. Lowell Snorf, who is Dr. Scipio’s assistant at the Washington Boulevard hospital. Mr. Paxton speaks very highly of Dr. Snorf. Dr. Snorf is a son-in-law of Mrs. Charles Roberts, of this city.

YOUR KINDNESS APPRECIATED.

I am duly and truly thankful for the following, which I found in my mail box this morning. If the kind author will but make himself known I shall certainly remember him in my good will. —HUGH I£IRK.

THERE WAS A MAN.

There was a man from our old town And he was wondrous wise. He bought a great big heavy car That opened up his eyes. It took a barrel of grease and oil ■To start this big cat off - And when he tried to pay the bills It always made him caugh.—— ft took a gallon can of gas To run the thing a mile . 4 And when he learned the cold, hard facts ~ ' ' ' 1 ™ ■ r No one could make him smile. He was not flush with ready cash, The man that bought this boat, So just to please the agent, bland, He signed a little note. ft took more cash than he could save To pay for gas and oil. The repair bills kept piling up. They made him fairly boil. Now when thismanhad taken A jrood long trip or two He suddenly remembered - His note was almost due. He drove back to the agent And loudly to hirp cried: “I’ve tried this car out pretty well And find that someone lied. “I’ll leave the darn thing with you; Your plan with me won’t work. I think I’ll buy a Franklin From that little cuss, Hugh Kirk.

NEW LAUNDRY TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS MONDAY.

We will be open and ready for business at our new home on Cornelia street on Monday, November 17, and will be prepared to do your laundry work in a thorough, workmanlike manner. Collections and] deliverier will be made every day ip the week. Three-day service.. Telephone 72 fog your RENSSELAER STEAM LAUNDRY, James McCallum, Prop.; W. R. Lee, Manager.

Mrs. Sarah Miller, who is at the hospital, is reported to be slightly improved today. Mrs. Purcupue, while suffering considerable pain, seems to be doing as well as could be expected. t The only change in the local grain market Saturday was the reduction of two cents a bushel on corn, the price being sl.lß. | Samuel Cook, df McCoysburg, was in Chicago Saturday. .. - . . -

’ Qpt rear view of a doe ■ this afternoon, her speed was 92 jgdL=per hour headed into the sun. Suppose she is in Seattle by this time. Hill “thinks” he saw one too. Storky milked the cow again.

Blessed is he with a sense of lumor, and doubly blessed is he who can laugh at himself when there is no one else around to laugh at.

STAR THEATRE TONIGHT ' - 1 ” SEE THE BIG FIGHT SCENE! IT’S A REAL BATTLE—NO THREE ROUND CLINCH! WORLD PICTURES present EARL METCALFE AND VIRGINIA HAMMOND —in—“THE BATTLER” By FORREST HALSEY Directed by FRANK REICHER The story of an east side fighter’s yictoiy over the social barriers of lowly birth and his winning the love of a society leader. A tense and romantic picture crammed with action! The one picture you mustn’t miss! ALSO “THE CLAWS OF THE VULTURE” AND Second Episode of the “RED GLOVE”

to FEATURIN G FEARLESS MARIEWiCAMP v : , . IN THE 1 ROMANTIC MYSTERY SERIAL* > r — tK • I B-. , i \ ' i him wy y y t XT OU will meet the poor old Indian I woman in thia fascinating serial, • “THE RED GLOVE” (acene of which y ip. you see pictured above) being led , 6® J ' wnj by the' cowardly bandit who x < >t.f would wring from her the secret es the red glove. How she evaded him and escaped. L makes a part of the finest kind of serial entertainment you’ve ever watched on KICS£/ ,crcen - A story so fascinating KKSfiQu you’ll never wish to leave until yon see ®/b *t all- Dashing, fearless MARIE WALIZ, /ft CAMP, idol of millions, plays the lea<£fiHSbBJW- ing part. See it this week—see it every K* lk week. Don’t mis* even one episode. NowpiayinM* >i ~ mq n ’'•Jw ■ ... ■ ■ .

SHOT GUN USED IN SHOOT. ING SCRAPE NEAR MOROCCO.

Brook Reporter—--On the Saylor farm, east of Morocco, occurred a shooting scrape on Tuesday afternoon about 2:00 j o’clock. i It seems that Ed Cole and J. C. Saylor were in a dispute about some straw, and Cole began abusing . Saylor. Finallythe son, Jame» Saylor, came out and protested against Cole’s abuse of his father and a few blows were struck. Cole then went into the house and got his shot gun and finding young Saylor shot him in the hip. Prosecutor Murphy was summoned and not being able to get a warrant in Morocco on account of the absence of the justice, came to Brook and swore out a warrant before Justice Hawkins for the arrest of Cole.

It seems that the Saylors and Coles live together. Later—At the hearing before the justice, Cole claimed innocence on hie grounds of self defense. He was bound over to court by the (justice. Saylor was taken to the | hospital at Rensselaer, but was brought home and is now in bed. It ' seems that Cole has been running i the farm and living in the lower Ipart of the house, which was occupied above by the elder Saylor and Wife 'ancl Tiis son ancT wife. The son and wife expect to. run the farm in the spring and Cole was to move away. The trouble was over the use of feed by young Saylor or Cole which belortged to the father. He accused Cole of the deed. Cole claims that both of them threatened him and he went into the house and secured the gun to use in self de£pnse and when they came at him he shot young Saylor. - • •

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