Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 311, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1919 — Page 1

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Buffets With twenty Jive patterns of busand more arriving every day we feel that we can supply any want that may arise. These buffets were all bought last spring and are all priced below the market today. We have five buffets in period styles in Jacobean finish with eight styles of chaiirs in brown and blue leather to match. Two walnut suites with buffet and table to match and seven styles of diners in blue and brown leather seats. W. J. WRIGHT

TOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED In order to defray expenses a small admission fee of 25c for adults and 15c for children and high school scholars will be charged.

MR. MOTORIST, HOW ABOUT THAT BATTERY?

You have undoubtedly drained the radiator, relieved the tii-es of their load and made other cold weather preparations due your ca r, but your battery—are you takii lg chances with that? _ Is it out in your f old garage inviting ruin which perl laps a few degrees lower tempera.tu.re will accomplish? A battery, you know,, freezes at temperature s varying with the amount of churge in it. There is only one antifreeze remedy for a storage buttery and that’s a full charge. At this point it withstands 98 degrees bodow zero. - A battery will discharge some, even though it is idle, and cells will become dead and freeze lik e water, so you can’t feel safe just because it was the last time you used it. If you are not using your car let us explain or “wet and dry” methods of storing. It costs very little s and is the best battery insurance in the world. ’Phone for information if you wish.—RENSSELAER ELECTRIC CO.

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The Evening Republican.

W. F. Smith, of Springfield, 111., arrived here Monday afternoon. Elias Arnold left Monday afternoon for Los Angeles, Cal. He will stop off for a short visit at El Paso, Texas. Helen- Parkison, of Lafayette, ia the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. H. E. Parkison, of North Van Rensselaer street. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hatton and son Robert, who had been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Putts, left Monday afternoon for Wingate and from there will continue to their home in Kokomo. - Ruth McKinzie went to Indianapolis Monday afternoon. From there she will continue to Evansville for a visit with her "mother, and from there will ifreturn to her school work in Louisville, Ky. A CALL FOR CANDIDATES. There will be basket ball practice at the armory this evening and anyone desiring to try out for the tdam should be present at 7 o’clock.— HUGH KIRK.

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UNSSELAEX, INDIANA, MONDAY, DEC. 29, 1919.

MEETINGS START SUNDAY.

A series of Gospel meetings will be conducted at the Christian -church beginning next Sunday, Jan. 4. The pastor of the church, Rev. W. T. BaiHbre, will do the preaching. One of the features of this meeting foil be the music. The church endeavored to get the very __ ~ i

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best evangelistic helpers procurable. For this work they have secured the services of Prof, and Mrs. V. P. Brock, Winona Lake, Indiana. Prof. Brock is the director and soloist. Mrs. Brock is pianist and soloist? In addition to their musical work they will direct the personal work. They will arrive in Rensselaer Fri-

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day and will meet the singers at the church that evening at 7:30 o’clock to prepare for the Sunday services, including the union services Sunday night. They will be glad to have the singers of the other churches assist during these special meetings. The service on Sunday night will be a union service. There will be meetings each night in the week except Saturday night. It is the. hope of those in charge that these meetings will do very much to revive the interest in religion in this community. The meetings are expected to last only two weeks.

FATHER OF MRS. C. W. PLATT DIED SUNDAY.

Henry Zacher, an aged resident of Newton township, passed away at his home near Surrey Sunday afternoon at about 5 o’clock following an illness' of many months’ duration. Mr. Zacher was almost 82 years of age at the time of his death and had befen a continuous resident of Newton township for thirty-four years. Mr. Zacher was born in Germany ar.d came to this country at the age of forty-seven years. Thg deceased is survived by his wife and eleven children, forty-four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday.

THE WEATHER. Forecast for Indiana: Cloudy and warmer tonight. Tuesday fair, colder in northwest portion, strong south-west shifting to northwest winds. 1 WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST. Region of the great lakes—Unsettled, with local snows and normal temperature. ' Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valley, northern Rocky mountain and plateau regions—Generally fair with normal temperature., TEMPERATURE. The fallowing is the temperature' for,the twenty-four hours ending at’ 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. 1 December 25 —26 5 December 26 33 §2 December 27 39 23 December 28 35 14 December 29 — v.—.— 83 23

MONDAY COURT HOUSE NOTES

The county commissioners meet in special session on Wednesday, Dec. 31. This will be the last service to be rendered by D. S. Makeevar as commissioner and on Janaury first he will be succeeded by Bert Amsler as the commissioner from this district. ‘ I The Jasper county circuit court will convene in special session on Friday, January 2. Attorney William Isham, of Fowler, will take up the re-hearing of the Ryan ditch petition. It is possible that considerable other matters will be attended to during this special session. The tax levies for the coming year are being given legal publication in the Republican. Milroy township is the lowest with a levy of 60 cents on the SIOO. Keener is the highest of the thirteen townships with a levy of SO3 per SIOO. Wheatfield town'' has the highest levy of any corporation in the county, the amount being $2.18 on the SIOO. The Rensselaer levy is $1.99 on the SIOO and the Remington levy is $1.71 on the SIOO. Clerk Nichols issued a marriage license Saturday to Harry D. Lane, born in Battle Ground, April 28, 1883, occupation farmer, present residence Tefft, and Hulda Will,; born in Starke county, October 27, 1882, occupation housekeeper, > and present residence Tefft. First marriage for both. There will be two new faces in the court house January 1, John T. Biggs, of ; Wheatfiejd,„ will succeed Charles V. May as county treasurer and Schuyler C. Robinson will succeed Joseph P. Hammond as county auditor.

LAWLER REMEMBERS RENSSELAER NEEDY.

Some days ago Mayor Charles G. -Spitler received a letter from J. J. Lawler, Chicago, enclosing a check for $100.0*6 to be used in providing Christmas cheer to the needy of Rensselaer. The mayor turned this check over to the charity board. Mr. Lawler has been very liberal in his gifts to this community and he has the very sincere appreciation of our people for the same. It is .acts like this that show the rdal in- ! ner man and reveal a heart full of ! love and sympathy for his. fellowI men. The rich man'Vho' is tight and stingy is a menace to humanity, ( but one who is public spirited and ■ liberal as Mr. Lawler ds a benefactor and is worthy of the high esteem in which he is held by all who know him.

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington, D. C. Dec., 27. Secretary of the Navy Daniels intends that the responsibility for the final distribution of medals shall fall upon the president rather than upon himself. He announced his intention to turn the new recommendations to be submitted by the Knight board over to the president. .With Jan. 1 comes the times for filing new income tax schedules on earnings for 1919 and penalties will be imposed for those who fadl to file before March 1. The normal tax on 1919 incomes is reduced under the law to 4 per cent on incomes of $4,000 or less and 8 per cent on incomes in excess of $4,000; instead of 6 and 12 per cent last y ear - r , The interstate commerce commission in disposing of a l ’long pending Illinois classification rate case created by complaint of Indiana ship l pers holds that the complaints are well founded, but that methods proposed by the railroad administration for elimination of discrimination could not be approved because , they would violate the long and short haul clause of the act to regulate commerce. It authorizes the carriers to revise rates in both Indiana and Illinois on a basis in effect in 1914. President Wilson will be 63 years old tomorrow and his ititimate friends made known that? he is preparing to resume his grip on affairs of government and also to take a firm hold oh affairs of the democratic party, hoping to be the means of its salvation, not as a candidate, but as a directing genius. Alarmed over the widespread deaths from wood alcohol, poisoning, the bureau of internal revenue is planning to appeal to congress for legislation safeguarding the sale of this deadly drug for use in the manufacture of whiskey substitutes. Senator Poindexter, of Washington, self-announced candidate for the republican presidential nomination, will begin a campaign tour the first of the year, speaking first in New England and then in the middle west, returning to South Dakota, where his friends insist ]he has made many political friends,

J l The following, who were holiday guests of Elias Arnold gmd relatives of Barkley township, “have returned to their homes: Martha Overholaer, of Flora; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Flora, of Flora; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Powelson and Mark Arnold, of , Flint, Miqh. Mrs. Powel- ’ son arid Mr. Mark Arnold aye children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles ' Arnold, of,, Flint, formerly residents of this county. . ■ ■ Attorney W. W, Lowry returned to his home in Indianapolis Monday afternoon.

OtfeACcaU Any kind you want and any color you like. All Wool $25 up jpSh

MANY ENJOY SERMON BY FORMER RENSSELAER YOUTH.

There was a large number in attendance at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening to hear the Rev. Vaughn Woodworth, of Storm Lake, lowa, deliver his sermon. Rev. Woodworth was reared in this city and facing the friends Of his boyhood days made his task somewhat difficult. But, even with this handicap, he delivered a splendid sermon which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. 0 * - The occasion was made even more interesting by a number of former members of the choir being present and taking a part. Mrs. Kenneth Allman, of Indianapolis, sang a very beautiful solo. John Duvall, of Chicago, sang a very impressive song, and Miss Ruth Wood, who is a student at Illinois university, assisted on the violin.

MONDAY LOCAL GRAIN MARKET.

Oats, 76c. Corn, $1.20. 1 Rye, $1.50. Wheat, $2.30 to $2.24.

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in all kinds of second hand automobiles. Come in and look them over in the white front garage.—KUBOSKE ft WALTER.

Agnes Braun, manager of the A. Roth garment factory, returned from Chicago Monday afternoon where she had visited with her mother and other relatives. . Clara B. Spalding, of Chicago, came Monday afternoon. She will have the leading part in the Matinee Musicale program Tuesday evening.

STAR THEATRE «_TONIGHT—“ONE THING AT A TIME O’DAY” —r - . * STARRING i. ■■ . , • ... j: ' - igmm Bert Lytell | Metro's Screen Favorite. A tender heart • appealing story of circus life. ALSO GOOD COMEDY I 1 DON’T FORGET—“TOTOr N NEW YEAR'S « \ ‘ ' V BIG SEVEN-REEL FEATURE l [ 'j i

LOCAL DRIVER IN WILD CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT.

What is believed to be a record that will long withstand tha-?'attack of local automobile drivers waa made Sunday afternoon by E. E. (“Doc'’) Shoemaker, an employe of the Main Garage, who piloted a Ford sedan of the 1916 variety from this city to Winamac in the remarkable time of 59 minutes and 5 seconds. Shoemaker’s feat was the result of a Sunday afternoon argument which occurred at the Main Garage following his remark that he could go to Winamac in his Ford .car in an hour. The driver was accompanied on the trip by two passengers, who had made the statement that such a feat could not be accomplished by Shoemaker. Francesville, which is a distance of eighteen miles from Rensselaer, was reached in twenty-six minutes and Pulaski was reached in fortyeight minutes. In making his dash Shoemaker was compelled to draw his car to a halt but once, when he reached a railroad crossing which was blocked by a passing freight train. Fifteen seconds were lost by the driver. Considering the bad condition of the roads, the weather conditions anc’ the numerous turn§ that the driver forced to make, his recorders’ evhn the more remarkable.

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

A ten pound son was bom today to Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Eger. The condition of M. P. Comer is very critical. Charles Erb, Jr., of Hanging Grove township, had his tonsils removed today. X:.. Mrs. Alfred Randle entered the hospital Sunday. Her condition is slightly improved today. She was the mother of a son on Friday, Dec. 26th.; Mrs. Elmer Brunaman entered the hospital Sunday for medical attention. Harry Britt, who entered the hospital on the 26th, was able to go to his home today. Mrs. Harry Arnold and son are domg nicely. - Ruby Standish returned to her home in Mt. Ayr Sunday. Louis Davisson, E. E. Smith, Theodore Keiper and Mrs. Theodore Punter are improving.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

[Furnished by Farmers’ Grain Co., H: H. Potter, Mgr.] HI., Dec. 29. Live Stock Market. Hogs—Receipts, 62,000; carry over, 2,800; top, $14.05. Cattle —Receipts, 28,000. Sheep—Receipts, Indianapolis hog receipts, 11,000; top, $14.25. Grain Market. May oats opened at 80 7-8 and 3-4; closed at 82 1-2 and 5-8. Dec. oats opened at 81; closed at 82 7-8. May eorn opened at 1.28 and 1.27 1-2; closed at 1.29 5-8 and 3-4. ‘ Dec. com opened at 1.37 and 33 1-2; closed at 1.37 3-4 and 1.38.

NOTICE. I have rented the Norgor hitch bam and will hold a combination sale on the first Saturday of every month. All persons who have any property to sell see me at once before sale day. First sale will be January 3rd. Stock on list up to date: Four cows and calves by side. All good milkers. 4 cows, all good milkers, 1 will be fresh by day, of sale, the others will be fresh in February. 1 team of black mares, 6 and 7 years old, sound, wt. 2900. WALTER SIMPSON, W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. NOTICE. All persons having county warrants or claims due them from the county are requested to call at vne auditor’s office before * December 30th, 19^ gEpH p HAMMOND, Auditor Jaaper County, Ind.

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