Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1920 — Page 1

No. 19.

RUGS * > «' <■ < > <, j ► For a year rugs have been very scarce ■• but we have endeavored to keepour ; ; racks full at all times and as a result 1> we own a laege number in choice patterns at prices from 20% to 50% be- • [ low the market. , . • The jobbers advanced their prices as much as 25 per cent on ’ I January first. Now is a good time to buy while we have the X choice patterns and before the price advances again. X Don’t figure that you will wait and buy cheaper in the spring, x If yon are going to need a rug in the next yearhuy now. W. J. WRIGHT | RENSSELAER, INDIANA I

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by Farmers’ Grain Co., H. H. Potter, Mgr. Live Stock Market. Hogs—Receipts, 28,000; carry over, 18,000; top $15.50. Cattle-—Receipts, 10,000. Sheep—Receipts, 11,000. Grain Market. January corn opened at 1.41 %; closed at 1.43%. z May oats opened at .82 7-8 to .83; closed at .82 3-8 to 1-2. May corn opened at 1.35% to 1.34 7-8; closed at 1.35 7-8 and 1.35. July oats opened at .75 7-8; closed at .75% and 3-8. July corn opened at 1.33 1-8 and 1-4; closed at 1.32 3-4 and 5-8.

BARGAINS

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

♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ WHAT and WHERE

PRINCESS THEATRE MATINEE—IS NIGHT—7IOO —TONIGHT—MAE MARSH “Spotlight Sadie” This is regarded by many aa the was Irish and could dance and sin* best picture in which the talented the beet of them. UtH. .tar te. I It tall. * o ' * «“ W 1“ - „ didn’t like short skirts, the story of- a chorus girl far rein which the star stoops to can* ■■vai from the typical idea of ‘ . quer and fails. chorus girls. Sadie entered the . ’ Aka chorus ““W**’* «•* INTERNATIONAL CURRENT anything eke to do and borawee she , EVENTS.

The Evening Republican.

WE’D RATHER BE “HAS-BEENS” THAN “HOT STOVE” ATHLETES

Some folks don’t like to travel. None of the “star players” could see fit to risk their reputations in a small town like Goodland, so we picked up Herbert Hammond and he proved twice as valuable as any of the “young bloods” yet tried ■out. . - ' 2 The game was the fastest, cleanest exhibition ever staged in Goodland. In the first half they made 16 points. In the last half they made one basket. Proves we have been talcing the old timers out before they were really warmed up. Clark got the first basket, as per usual. Nowels played the best game of his brilliant career. “Liv” Ross had been sick all week. I just mention this else you never would have known it. “Jimmie” Babcock was. the only man on the squad with an excuse for not making the trip. If his cold permits him to play at the armory, Goodland had better load up. Valparaiso high school won their sixteenth straight game of the season by defeating Kentland at Kentland last week .

NO NOTES AT PUBLIC SALE.

• Daniel Hollingsworth, a fur buyer, who makes this city quite often, tells of sitting at a table in a hotel in Knox a few days ago and while talking to an auctioneer, who had cried a public sale that day, the clerk of the sale came to the table and paid the auctioneer $14.00, which represented the auctioneer’s commission for the sale. The remarkable thing is- that the sale which netted more than $2,000 was all paid in cash. Not a single note, was given. Surely the Knox county farmers are prosperous.

Rev. Wm. Sayler, supplying pastor. Morning Church service at 10:45. Are you weary worn and troubled, heart-sick with sorrow? “Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11-28. Sunday School And Bible study at 9:30 a. m. We are proud of our Bible clas. You will be welcome. Mrs. Sidney Ash, Supt.

There will be a dance at Gundy’s hall, Fair Oaks, Saturday, January 24. Music by Horton brothers.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

DANCE AT FAIR OAKS.

WBUMK. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1920

I. U. OBSERVES FOUNDERS’ DAY

ELABORATE CEREMONY CELEBRATES 100TH MILESTONE OF SCHOOL. Bloomington, Ind., Jan. 2G.—lndiana University took a day off from recitation, lectures and laboratory work today to celebrate the fact that it has reached its 100th milestone. Faculty members and students, together with a large number of notable men from all parts of the state, including prominent alumni and members of the board of trustees, assembled in the Auditorium to witness the most elaborate program ever given on a Founder’s day in the institution’s history. Headed by the university band of 100 pieces, the Reserve Officers* Training Corps of more than 600 members marched to a downtown hotel, from where the visitors and guests were escorted through the campus and there joined by the various organizations and classes. The Assembly Hall, which was already packed with an audience of more than 3,000. The Foundation day ceremonial, as prepared by Pageant Master William C. Langdon of New York, was given before the address of President Jacob Gould Schurmann of Cornell University, and was very beautiful. As the hour of the ceremonial approached, the university chimes played the air of the “Hymn to Indiana.” President William Lowe Bryan, President Schurmann, the trustees and faculty wearing their academic caps and gowns, marched in procession to the auditorium in inverse order. The student body was seated first and as the academic procession entered the students and others in the auditorium arose. Young women students represented the characters, America, state of Indiana! and Indiana University. During the singing of the hymn the charatcer representing the state entered from the left and took her seat on the second step of the dais. She was beautifully robed in blue and green and carried the state flag. America entered from the right. Indiana escorted America to her central seat on the highest step of the dais, thereafter resuming her own place at America’s left. America, robed in white, with golden girdle and golden Liberty cap, carrying the Stars and Stripes in her right hand, wore the shield of the United States on her left shoulder. To those seated on the dais, came the character representing the university. She knelt a moment in homage before America and the state of Indiana and then took her seat at the right of America. The character representing the university was robed in cream and crimson and carried a golden torch and book. The characters remained on the stage during the entire program and gave a brilliant background setting for the picture. In the absence of Governor Goodrich, who was at the funeral of William A. Roach, secretary of state, President Bryan presided. The William J. Bryan oratorical contest, always held on the afternoon of Foundation Day, was won this year by Miss Marietta Sicer, a pretty coed of New Albany, a junior. There were five contestants and the subject was “What Shall Be Done Wi_th The Railroads’ The prize was the interest on. SSOO for one year left with the university in 1898 to the student writing the best essay on the principle underlying our form of government. It is the first time the prize has ever been won by a woman.

FORMER JASPERITES ARE PROSPERING

William Hoile returned today to his home near North Manchester. Mr. Hoile reports that the former Jasperites now living in and near North Manchester are getting along nicely. Levi Renicker lives in North Manchester and is in the implement business. He owns 120 acres of land near that town. J°b n icker lives just outside of North Manchester and owns 80 acres of land. Fred Renicker lives on his 120 acre farm near North Manchester. Samuel Hopkins, known here as “Farmer Hopkins” lives in North Manchester and owns an 80 acre farm nearby. His son-in-law, Greenberry Lewis, lives‘on a 120acre fawn near North Manchester. Mr. Lewis owns this farm. Loish Zobrosky owns and lives upon a good quarter section farm in that vicinity. Will Hoile owns and lives upon a half section of good Wabash county land. Vernon Renicker, son of John Renicker, served through the great war in France and about three months ago returned home with a beautiful French bride.

MARRIAGE LICENSE

January 20, 1920, Melvin Strobel, born in Newton county, March 10, 1891, occupation, laborer and present residence, DeMotte, and Celia Catherine Curtin, born in Lake county, May 28, 1890, occupation, housekeeper, and present residence, DeMotte. First marriage for both.

' WEATHER. . colder tonight i Thursday fair.. . < '

GOODLAND COPS FAST CONTEST

LOCALS BOWED IN 18 TO S basket Ball thriller TUESDAY NIGHT In a game that reeked with speed and hard play from curtain to curtain, Hugh Kirk’s basket ball quintet of this city bowed in defeat at Goodland Tuesday night in what was said to have been the fastest and most thrilling basket ball game ever played in that city. When the final curtain was drawn the Newton county men were in the lead 18 to 5. Rensselaer made the trip to Goodland with but five men and every man stood the gaff and weiit the route at top speed, and Captain Kirk believes that at last he has struck upon a winning combination, a combination filled with endurance and aggressiveness—a give and take outfit. From the time the referee blew his whistle for the opening of the game until its close, the crowd was kept on its feet constantly and the arena was a bedlam of noise. But one foul was called during the entire contest and no time was taken out, keeping the clubs at top speed continuously. An extremely low ceiling and long hall confused the Rensselaer players and added materially to Goodland’s advantage. Goodland took a six point lead after about ten minutes of play which was not reduced until Clark connected with the ring for Rensselaer. Kirk followed with a ringer a moment later and the first chapter closed with Goodland leading 16 to 4.— — , ' 1 The second half was a revelation of speed on the part of both teams and flashy work was exhibited. Goodland manufactured but —one basket during the half, and it came in the final moment of play. Rens» selaer scored once on a free cast. During the half Rensselaer developed a defense that mystified the home five and added not one bit to their good humor. Of the two teams Rensselaer displayed the more basket ball and had it not been for the fact that they were on a hostile floor they would have emerged the victors, and it is predicted that the game here next Friday night between the two teams will be the hardest fought that has ever been staged in the — ■ . \ • - —-——. ~~ , V . ' ————— -- 'Last night’s game produced no particular star. The team worked as a machine. It did produce the fact that the blankets were removed from the veterans too early this season and that they were put in regular exhibitions before they were thoroughly warmed up. It is believed that they are under way now and that victories will be forthcomThe men who made the trip were Captain Kirk, Clark, Hammond, Ross and Nowels. Babcock was prevented accompanying the team through sickness.

CHURCH MERGER WINS APPROVAL OF METHODISTS

Louisville, Ky., Jan. 20. —Recommendations of the joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal churches, North and South, that the two branches again be reunited were unanimously adopted late today by the convention here of the 100 or more bishops and laymen of both churches. The merger plan provided that the unified churches be named the Methodist church. Supreme Board. The recommendations of the commission will be submitted to the general conference for final decision. A committee of ten was appointed to prepare the recommendations for submission to the conferonce. ' ” Under the new constitution of the Methodist church, there would be a supreme general conference composed of seven regional conferences. Six of these would consist of white members averaging about one million members each and the other would embrace the negro membership of 393,000. v The general conference which has governed the churches since their division in 1846 after a disagreement ofer the slavery question, will lose some of its power. General Council.

Regional ,and local conferences would have entire control of their respective regions except in general matters. Bishops will be chosen by local conferences, subject to con-, firmation by the general conference. The merger recommendations provide that a general council shall be composed of 800 members chosen by the regional conference in proportion to the membership. It will meet every four years.

NEARLY 100 PER CENT ACCESSIBLE

No mud pan removal is necessary when you want to inspect or take up the Franklin crank shaft bearings. The engine base is one of the most accessible of all automobile engines. When timing Franklin valves, there is no need of lights or awkward positions of the body. Everything is in broad view. The same holds true to the inspection of the ignition head and generator brushes. _ THOMPSON AND KIRK.

I Eversharp Pencils Tk nNTY T he°NLY Pene There are 21 different kinds and we stock them all, from a™ at $1.50 Solid Gold at $lO _ We carry repairs and extra leads. HILLIARD HAMILL

PLAN BIG FOX AND WOLF DRIVE IN KANKAKEE VALLEY

A big round up of foxes and wolves in the Kankakee Valley has been planned for Saturday, January 31, and practically every hunter in the valley, as well as many from distant points, is preparing to participate in the rout of the rodents. The territory chosen for the drive includes Kankakee, Keener and Wheatfield townships. The wolves and foxes are said to have caused much damage to the farmers of the region of the Kankakee river this winter. Those expecting to participate m the drive are asked to bring a good stout club or cane. Rifles and shot guns are barred.

THRIF TO GRAMS.

Wednesday, January 21. This is “Make a Will” day in the National Thrift Week campaign. It is a day set apart for consideration of an important subject that has to do with thrift. Making a will involves a personal stock-taking which every man owes to his family—make your during Thrift Week. A will is a parent’s testimony to his far-seeing love for his children —register your love during Thrift Week. Many a man will insure against fire, and yet fail to make a will that insures the rights of his dear ones—make yours this week. .It’s wonderful how many unknown relatives spring up when a man dies without a will—betterprotect your known kin-folks by a will this Thrift Week. You wouldn’t toss up five dollar gold pieces to see a street scramble —why toss up your property for a relative scramble by failing to make that will during Thrift Week? A will in the safe is worth two in the head—be sure to get yours on paper during Thrift Week.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four bourn ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. January 20. 28 9 January 21 30 10

STAR THEATRE —TODAY—“I SAY A FEATURE” E. K. LINCOLN "Fighting Through’’ A Western Picture with Action and JH Thrills Galore. Did you see “Desert Gold?” If so, don’t miss this. Same cast of characters In “Fighting Through*” . Also ‘BURTON HOLMES TRAVELS* ADMISSSION Adults, 25c-3c-28c Children, See It! Be on Time to Stake Ybur Seats

■———=—— > ZZJ THE NEW ELLIS OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT The King Players IN ‘TURN TO THE RIGHT' PRICES Main floor . . 50c, tax Sc Lego • * * Sic, tax 4c Balcony . Me, tax 4c Gallery . . 25c, tax 3c Seats on sale Saturday at Long’s Drug Stare ar Phone 41

BROCKS TO RETURN HERE IN THE FALL

At an official board meeting of the Christian church Tuesday evening it was decided to have evangelist V. P. Brock and wife, who conducted the recent evangelistic meetings here, return here next fall at which time the church will again conduct evangelistic services. The date for the opening of the services is October nineteenth. Evangelist Brock and his wife are wonderful singers and their work throughout the revival just closed was very much appreciated and their efforts toward the upbuilding of the church were very successful.

FOX AND WOLF DRIVE SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

An extensive Fox’ and Wolf drive has been organized in the Kankakee Valley to round up the animals which are prevalent in the townships near the Kankakee river and reported doing much damage this year. Frequently wolves and foxes are seen by farmers and hunters. The territory chosen for this drive January 31st will be all of Keener, Kankakee and Wheatfield townships, and the north half of Walker township, in Jasper county and all territory south of an east and west line between Kouts, Hebron and west in Porter county. Ail participating 5n this drive will start promptly at 8:30 the morning of January 31st and round up near the Center school house in the center Wheatfield township. -The promoters of this drive anticipate this will be the largest drive in the history of the Kankakee valley. Everybody is invited to bring a good club. Shot guns and rifles are barred, but be sure and bring your dog. Everyone should attend tins drive and assist in rounding up the wolves and foxes. Quite a number are expected to join the drive from Valparaiso, Rensselaer, Crown Point, i Lafayette and other places. I Tell everybody you meet about this great drive. * If you want to enjoy a good day’s sport, bo on hand at 8:30

Call Phone 827 for fancy groceries and prompt deliveries. S. M. Haas.

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