Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 February 1920 — Page 1

No. 31.

90 PER CENT OF ALL HOUSE DIRT HIDES IN CARPETING! Only The Hoover thoroughly removes this carpet dirt, the 90 per cent and hardest part of house cleaning. Therein lies the reason why The Hoover is the largest selling electric cleaner in the world. For The Hoover beats out all nap-wearing, embedded grit which defies sweeping and air suction. The Hoover electrically sweeps up all clinging litter which laughs at air suction. Then The Hoover suctions up this loosened dirt and the surface dirt. The Hoover performs these three essential operations as speadily and easily as other cleaners merely surface-clean and partially sweep. Also, with air attachments, The Hpover removes that 10 per cent of house-dirt which lightly roosts on furniture, draperies, etc. W. J. WRIGHT RENSSELAER, INDIANA

“AT LAST A GOOD ONE” ELLIS OPERA HOUSE “One Jolly Night” Wednesday, Feb. 4 The distinguished New York cast and production.in the effervesent comedy triumph. < AVERY SALE OF LAUGHTER rAIR-’WARmR DIRECTION Of SELWYN € CO. ONE ZSL six nVw months yor* cm|cago A SURE-FIRE CURE FOR THE BLUES IT’S A DELIGHT TO THE EYE FAIR WEATHER PRICES 50c, 75c and SI.OO

NOTICE TO VAN RENSSELAER CLUB MEMBERS The regular monthly meeting of club members will be held at the club quarters Thursday evening, February 5 at 7:30 p. m. There will be a short business meeting, "which will include additional discussion and probable revision of dur by-laws. This will be followed by cards, lunch and smokes. All members please take notice and attend if possible. D. D. DEAN, President.

PRINCESS THEATRE MATINEE— 2j 15 NIGHT—7.SO —TONIGHT— Samuel Goldwyn Presents LOUIS BENNISON “The Road Galled Straight” The beet men wins! A story of in the ring. hard fighting and bold loving. A “THE ROAD CALLED STRAIGHT” drama of stout hearts and fighting Bonnisons fastest western dram. fists. He was rough and ready— Also and always on top. A romance of INTERNATIONAL CURRENT east and west. His hat was always EVENTS VOD-A-VIL MOVIES j —THURSDAY—- . _ United Theatres Present 7 ' . ' v '7 . ' x ' FLORENCE REED “HEr"gaME”

The Evening Republican.

WILL ENGAGE IN BUSINESS IN BROOK

William Wasson, who has for a number of years been with the Duvall clothing store -in this city, has purchased of J. D. Rich a restaurant in Brook and will take charge of the same at once.

Local , grain prices Wednesday were: Oats, corn, $1.36; rye, $1.50 and wheat $2.35.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1920

COUNTY EDUCATIONAL NOTES.

The rural conference designed primarily to discuss the educational needs of Newton township was held in the west court room of the court house last Mon day afternoon. About 125 patrons and tax payers from Newton township were in attendance many of whom participated in the discussions that made the meeting interesting from the moment that the speaking began. The Hon. Geo. A. Williams of this city gave an instructive talk apprising the Newton township citizens of their statutory rights as appears from the various acts of the Indiana'legislature. Mt. Williams I i was followed by Charles W. Postill, president of the tenth district rural I educational conference. Postill | gave a clear and logical talk upon i an ideal rural school. This address was followed by Oscar H. Williams of the state department of public in-1 struction. He opened his talk by I extending congratulations from our I state superintendene, L. N. Hines. I Mr. Hines was unable to attend on I account of a fall he received two I I days ago while attending a confer- I ence of this kind in southern Indi- I ana. However Mt. Hines sent a I very agreeable representative of his I department in Oscar H. Williams. I Mr. Williams spoke primarily upon j the importance of the teacher in I the school. Mr. Rush, trustee of I Newton township, followed with a I talk clearly setting out that he had I

I been elected to serve the will of a majority from Newton township. 1 Mr. Rush expressed some of his peri sonal views of what Should be done. A map of Newtbn township had I been prepared to show the position lof the present single room shool houses, the present graveled roads I and the roads under headway for I the use in the near future. At this junction George Williams who was the first speaker, asked for the privilege of clearing some assertions relative to the law that he had made in his earlier remarks. It was in this closing speech that Mr. Williams reached his audience I

by citing his experience on the Rensselaer school board for twelve years. It was one of the most unbiased I speeches on the subject of rural education that has come from any {speaker on that subject in Jasper I county. He very ably and in a lawyer-like manner concluded that rural educational problems belonged to the rural districts and must be solved in the schools there. He emphasized the distinction between the city minded and the rural minded teachers and environments. Short talks then closed the days conference from Sherman Thornton, R. A. Yeoman, Everett Halstead, Gus Hilsher, Erhardt Weurthner, Chas. Postill, Oscar H. WiUiams and a number of others showing clearly that Newton township was going, to deal fairly with the boys and girls of that township and if possible give them equal opportunities with that of the city boy and girl.

COMING to the Princess Theatre Fair and Warmer The screen classic picture version with May Allison supported by an all star cast. 11c and 28c, tax included. SATURDAY, Feb. 14,

JAMES WARNER IS PROMOTED.

James Warner, son of Mrs M. P. Warner, of this city, has received an excellent promotion and increase of salary. Mr. Warner has been with the Americap Bridge Co., at Gary for some time, but has been transferred to St. Louis, Mo. He has been given the position of assistant inspector at splendid wages.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

■ ■■■— - (Furnished by The Farmers Grain Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Live Stock Market. Hogs—Receipts, 20,000; carry over, 5,200; lower 15c; top $15.25. — Cattle—Receipts, $8,500. Sheep—Receipts, 13,000. Grain Market. * May oats opened at .81 3-4 .and 1-2; closed at .79 7-8 to .80. May corn opened at L 34 and 1.3314; closed at 1.32 3-4 to \ 7-8.-July oats opened at .74 1-4; closed at .72 5-8 to 7.8. July corn opened at 1.31 to 1.30 3-8; closed at 1.29 5-8 to 7-8. Sept, corn opened at 1.28 1-4 to 1.27 3-4; closed at 1.27%.

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Eldon Hopkins is improving ' Mrs. John M. Johnson and baby are. , An other patients are getting along very well.

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WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington, D. C., Feb. 3. President Wilson has had a narrow escape from influenza, and his I condition is therefore less favorable at present, although no cause exists for alarm, according to Dr. Grayson. No reduction in prices of clothing may be expected, Ludwig Stein of Chicago, president of the National Association of Clothiers, declared following a conference of clothing men at the department of justice. Three Hundred airplanes are be-1 ing operated in Chicago, and Nebraska and Kansas are especially active in the development of the airplane for civilian service, Ben Menoher, director of the air service, said today. * x . I Republican Floor Leader Mondell continued his attacks upon universal military training in the house. I He said the theory that adoption of I such a system might make possible | a small regular army was erroneous. I

Representative Baer of North Dakota threatened a congressional investigation of Judge Landis of Chicago because, of his remarks in a Minneapolis speech linking the Nonpartisan league with the I. W. W. Representative Sinclair of North Dakota received a caustic reply from Judge Landis in answer to a telegram on the subject.

The first day of the railroad wage I I increase conference between broth-1 erhood heads and Director General I Hines brought no announcement of I results, the opinion prevailing that! Mr. Hines will insist upon finding [ some amicable way of shifting the I burden until the road go back to I their owners. In congress, the con-1 ferees on the railroad bill contin-1 ued to make rapid progress toward I final agreement.

OBITUARY

Ola May Ott, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ott, was born in Barkley township May 19, 1878, and departed this life February 2, 1920, at the age of 41 years, 9 months and 13 days. Her mother died when she was a small child and she had to face the world without a mother’s love and care. When a young girl she united with the M. E. church and has always lived a faithful Christian life. In 1894 she was united in marriage to James Elliott and to this union five children were born, two of which died in infancy. She was possessed with a cheerful disposition and made many friends. To know her was but to love her. She was a devoted wife and a kind and loving mother. She leaves to mourn their loss, her husband, three daughters, Fairy, I Gladys and Laura; her father and j one sister, Mrs. Orval McAlister, of Chicago Heights, 111., and a host of relatives and friends.

FLAG FOR EVERY YANK GRAVE

Washington, Feb. 3.—Beginning Memorial Day, an American flag will fly from the grave of every American soldier buried in France, the War Department announced today. * In addition, post flags will be hoisted in the center of the large cemeteries and smaller flags will be used at the smaller burial grounds.

NEW BIRTHS.

Born, February 2, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. John Daniele, of Barkley township.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moody of Wall Street, returned today from Chicago. R. M. Burch went to Chalmers this forenoon to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Abram Crammer. - When a mere man goes to a woman’s party he can’t tell the refreshments from the decorations. Mrs. Alfred Fairchilds has been quite sick again for a few days, but is a little better at this writing. Harry Swartzell reports the sale of the Mrs. Nora Worden residence on Grace street to Carl Wood. The consideration was $2,200. Miss Leota Morehouse, of Lafayette, has succeeded Miss Mabel Atwood as the teacher of domestic science in the public schools.

On account of the furnace being out of commission at the public library, the Ladies’ Literary club will meet Friday afternoon at the of Mrs. J. D. Allman on Milroy avenue.— * ? Mrs. E. J. Morris has returned hame after a three months’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. Glen Sayler at Ottawa, Kansas, and her son, Jesse Morris, and family at Pawnee Rock, Kansas. The Remington high school basket ball team will play the Rensselaep team this evening at the high school gymnasium. Friday evening the locals go to for » game. » .77 77^. County Assessor G. L. Thornton and County School Superintendent M. L. Sterrett went to Indianapolis this afternoon. The former to attend a meeting of the state tax board and the latter to attend a meeting of the county school supertendents of the state.

Dorit waste while your wife saves I Your wife buys the Boy’s clothing here— You know why! Where do you buy your clothes?

STOCK TON-MAKEEVER TRIAL WILL BEGIN MONDAY

Jay W. Stockton and his attorney Abraham Halleck and D. S. Makeever and his attorney George A. Williams were in Fowler today arranging matters for the trial which will begin next Monday. This will be 4 suit of considerable importance as Stockton is sueing Makeever for $50,000 for malicious prosecution. The case grows out of the alleged corn stealing from the county farm.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Rensselaer Christian Science Society hold services every Sunday morning at 10:45. Sunday school at 9:45. Wednesday evening at 7:30. x . Subject Sunday, February Bth, “Spirit.” The public is welcome to attend any service.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News.) Where tiler’s so much smoke ther must be some socifby women. "I wuz jest wonderin,’ ” said Tell Binkley, t’day, “what’s become o’ all th’ home grown girls we used t* 99

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated! Max Min. February 3 51 82 February 4 42 23

NOTICE OF REMOVAL. I have moved my real estate office to rooms over the Co-operative meat market, north side of public square. GEORGE F. MEYERS.

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NOT AS EXCITING AS HUN CHASING

I The following clipping is gleaned I in passing down the columns of toe 11 Santa Maria (Cal.) Tribune, and 11 the Manager Hamilton mentioned is I Fred Hamilton, Rensselaer boy, who 11 is now with the Orcutt Oil C 0.,, of I California. Basket ball must be a I rather tame venture for the Hun I chasing youth, but he puts his 11 heart into any game played, which I may be responsible for the winning I habits of his outfit. | “The Union Oil Company quintette from the Orcutt compressor plant defeated the Santa Maria Broadway Stan in a game of basket ball last evening at the city ■ pavilion, 37 to 18. Neither side could gain any advantage during the I first half, the score being 11 to 10 j in favor of the oil workers. “During the intermission Manager Hamilton of the suburbanites used up several gallons of lubricating oil on his clan with the result I that they returned to the floor geared up for fast action. ”

SMOKES 100 CIGARS IN 2 DAY, WINS 1,000 FRANCS

For a wager of 1,000 francs a French cabman, Chataignon, reIcently undertook to smoke a hundred strong cigars in two days, says I London Answers. In the first 24 | hours he had disposed of sixty-two; and, after a two hours’ rest, con | tinued his task with such vigor I that by noon on the following day the stump of his last cigar was burning on his lips. I ■ — I ■ — /

NEW SUIT FILED.

No. 9166. Citizens’ National Bank of Mulberry vs. Harry V. Templeton; suit on note. Demand 81,500 in first paragraph; $65 in second; 865 ’in third and 865 in fourth. Venued from Newton county.

WEATHER. Cloudy tonight. Thursday fair and warmer.

SPECIAL NOTICE. We have been working forty to sixty per cent short on operating force for the past six weeks. At present we are compelled to operate four short Employes have worked fifteen to twenty hours per day to give service. Endurance Has An End. We kindly ask that patrons make as few calls as possible and help make operating work as light as possible. Sickness has increased the work forty per cent and forty par cent of help off may force the office to close part of each day. We ask your help. JASPER COUNTY TEL. CO. z ■■■■■■ । V' Harry Newman went to Morocco today. R. H. Eilts returned from Fort Wayne Tuesday evening. Harry Swartzell made a business trip to South Bend today. Frank Alter is in Forest, where he is completing the sale of a farm. Mrs. Albert Wolfe and daughter, Mrs. Clarence Beesley, of Chalmers, were in Rensselaer today. William Smith, of near Brook, went to Shelby from here this morning. Mrs. Dennie Hayes writes to have the address of her paper changed from McAllen, Texas, to Parr, Tex. Purdue Univeraity won toe Indiana basket ball title Tuesday night by defeating the DePauw five at Memorial gymnasium in a wonderful game, 26 to 25. The Greencastle five led at the close of the first period, 19 to 13.

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