Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1920 — CHARLIE SEEKS GREENER FIELDS [ARTICLE]

CHARLIE SEEKS GREENER FIELDS

AND SPOUSE FOLLOWS • SWT AS CREDITORS DECORATE MOURNER'S BENCH. • : * Greek Charlie Bibos left Rensselaer about a week ago. Charlie’s spouse followed suit last night. Charlie didn’t leave word as to his future whereabouts. Charlie’s wife also neglected to inform an inquiring public where she would be at home in the future. Charlie left his restaurant fixtures and a trail of creditors in his wake. Charlie’s spouse didn’t take the trouble to cancel his obligations, for the very good reason that she didn’t have anything to cancel them with. It might be said here that Charlie Bibos, a Greek, came to Rensselaer some time last summer to open up a restaurant in the Mrs. Elizabeth Haus building on Washington street. Charlie came from Greenfield, Ind., so be said, and further remagted that he was the owner of several prosperous restaurants located in various parts of the state, which may have all been true, but Charlie’s revenue here failed to keep apace with his expenses, and he tossed in the wet towel several days ago. His wife lingered for a few days longer, no doubt to help Charlie in his getaway. Last night, Tuesday, Mrs. Bibos arrayed herself in a brand new hat and a veil which was covered with dragons, butterflies, ’pevertthing—no doubt to hide her identity from her husband’s creditors. Mrs. Charlie enriched the Monon to the extent of the price of one ticket and left Rensselaer on the eleven o’clock train forever more. At that the Greek gentleman must have prospered during bis stay in our fair little city, as it appears that almost every penny that came in contact with his cadh register remained there. Charlie was awfully absent minded about paying debts, you know. During the few merry months of his residence here he ingratiated himself into the hearts of our citizens for a snug little sum. ' * It is said that a Chicago grocery firm helped Chartie on‘ his way HOO worth. A local grocery store is said to have aided the Bibos exchequer >67.95, while a meat market donated a week’s supply of meat. Charlie added to the profit side of his ledger one month’s rent. The city generously permitted Charlie the use of >28.41 worth of light free of charge. Two waitresses are looking . for thirty six of Charlie’s dofiars and are proving good waiters, and the landlady would like to have four of his eagle-stamped smackers. There are others who may 'have helped Charlie but we don’t know who they are, hence are unable to give them credit for their generosity/ Sheriff Woodworth has the key to Charlie’s “Busted Hope.” P. S _Mrs. Biboe left word that she would ’be back. ■