Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1920 — Page 1

No. 54.

— the bichon Cabinet that saves miies of steps THERE'S MORE SUNSHINE IN LIFE WITH A - HOOSIER TO SAVE WORK. Isn’t it a fact that kitchen slavery “gets on your nerves” quite often? Haven’t you envied the seeming ease with whi<£ men accomplish their daily tasks? Why, then, do you follow the example of successgul men and surround yourself with time and labot saving methods? ■ - W. J. WRIGHT RENSSELAER, INDIANA

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TWO MOTHERS; TWO BABIES; AND GOD

Eight months ago in a maternity hospital in Atlanta, Ga., two babies were born the same hour. One, Mary Elizabeth, blue-eyed, was not given her fair share of baby beauty. The wee bit of humanity was not pretty. The other, Louise Madeline, brown-eyed, was blessed with a superbundance of lovliness—‘the prettiest baby you ever saw,’ nurses exclaimed. And when the two mothers opened tbeir arms for their babies, nurses gave to Mrs. John C. Garner the blue-eyed baby, and to Mrs. Daniel L. Pitman, the brown-eyed baby. They, the nurses, said the babies had been tagged immediately after birth, and scrupulous care was taken to get the baby back to. the right metier. —— . But Mrs. Garner insisted the blueeyed baby—the one not so pretty—was not her baby. She claimed the prettier baby. - The other mother —Mrs. Pitman —was perfectly well satisfied with the pretty brown-eyed baby, and just as sure it was her own child. Neither mother wanted Mary Elizabeth. And they went to court about the matter. , . Here fate took a hand in the tangled claims. "Tha baby not so pretty—little Mary Elizabeth—died. Pneumonia, the doctors said. But it must have been God Himself, the Almighty, who doesn’t 'have in mind mere bodily formations, or complexions, or facial features, when He says: “For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

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The Evening Republican.

The human court 'began considering the rival claims of the two mothers. Louis Madeline’s rival, Mary Elizabeth, no longer was in the land of living, and no longer did her pleading, blue eyes beg for mother love and mother-arms, for Mary Elizabeth had gone to a home where' Ugly babies are loved and cherished as are pretty babies. And now just the other day, the pretty baby, Louise Madeline, while Still the mother claims were pending in court,-tried in her baby way to help the human judge decide which was her mother. Louise Madeline fell into an open grate and burned her face terribly. Physicians say Louis Madeline may join Mary Elizabeth in Heaven. They are quite sure that, if Louise Madeline does live, she will never be pretty, as humans reckon prettiness. Her baby 'beauty is marred for all her earthly life. The hand of fate? The'hand of God? Who knows? Maybe a mother who* reads this may have something to say. The editor will be glad to print what she writes for him, but the editor himself is content to call it the story of two mothers, two 'babies and God.

(Indianapolis News). Mrs. Tilford Moots seen an uanbreller mender goin’ ‘ north this mornin’. “Anybuddy kin git what he earns, but it’s what you don’t earn that counts these days,” said Lase Bud, t’day.

Will Baker returned to his home at Kokomo after visiting relatives here. \ — N. S. Batea went to Chicago today to visit his daughter, Mrs. Mrs. A. E. Kirk and daughter, Fanchon went to Chicago today to visit Mrs. E. E. Stephenson and family. Robt. Wartena and baby came down from Indiana Harbor "today to visit his parents a few days. His wife will join him here Wednesday. Frank Meyers, the Danville, 111., shoe merchant, returned today to his home after a short visit here (with his mother, Mrs. Mary Meyers, [and other relatives.

ABE MARTIN.

■wwi aw INDIANA. TUESDAY. MARCH 2, 1920.

PETTTION FOR MODERN SCHOOL

NEWLAND PATRONS WANT A CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL BUILDING. A petition for a new modern brick public school building for the Newland District was filed with Mr. Davisson, the trustee, this week. The petition was signed by fortysix patrons, tax-payers and citizens of the Newland School District. Never before has such enthusiasm been shown by the citizens of Newland and vicinity for a public improvement, as is shown by the fact that not one who was entitled to sign this petition failed to do so. The majority of the people in the district wfto have. for years worked and calmly fought for the things that make life worth living and who for years have hoped that a better class of people would take the place of a few corrupt characters who were formerly in control but who have now found it necessary to go to more fertile fields for their game, were unusually happy and enthusiastic over the results. Mr. Davisson is heartily in favor of the new school and insists that it shall be modern in every respect and that the children shall have the advantages of education equal to any place in this state.. The Newland school has been over-crowded for several years. During this last year it has been a big problem to meet the requirements of the board take care of all the' children and of education. During the coming summer the number of children will double at least. Immediate steps will be taken by Mr. Davisson to have the building completed for the school term beginning" 1920.

RENSSELAER, AS USUAL, DRAWS STRONG FOES

As has been the rule for- the past several years, Rensselaer faces a tough schedule in the sectional basket ball meet to be held at Valparaiso this week-end to determine what team shall journey to Bloomington a week later to contest for the state title. The drawings were made Monday and when the schedule of games was announced the supporters of the locals were in deepest despair. No team entered from this section was as unfortunate in the draw as was Rensselaer. Aside from the first game, Rensselaer faces a gigantic task—that of routing three such opponents as Emerson of •Gary, Valparaiso and Whiting in.the order named, if they ere to win the coveted honor. Emerson, Valparaiso and Whiting are considered by the bleacher critics as being the three strongest teams in the district, so it may easily be seen that Rensselaer faces almost a superhuman task. The first game of the Red and Black will be against Morocco, and considered from every angle Rensselaer should win the right to meet Emerson in the second round. The tournament will open Friday morning and will continue throughout Friday and Saturday, the final game to determine the sectional winner to be played at eight o’clock in the evening. On the season’s Showing, Valparaiso, the seat of the tournament, looks like the logical winner, but oftimes the dope bucket is kicked into a cocked hat and some unsung nag get the pole and bowls over all competitors.

MRS. W. B. AUSTIN HONORED BY G. A. R.

Mrs. E. P. Honan, of kbit city, has received a letter from Mrs. W. B. Austin, of Chicago, but formerly o’s Rensselaer, in which the latter states that she has just been elected honorary regent for life of the G. A. R. chapter to which she belongs in that city. The honor was conferred upon her in recognition of the splendid service she rendered during the war. Mrs. Austin feels highly honored by the tribute paid her, as it is ope seldom conferred.

NEWLAND TO HAVE A PHYSICIAN

Dr. A. W. Downes, who for seventeen years has been a practicing physician in Chicago, and now has offices at 4557 Broadway, will move to Newland, where lie will serve the people in that community. Dr. Downes is a member of the Chicago Medical Society, of the Illinois Medical Society and of the American Medical Association. He served with the United States army seven months during the great war.

MR. AND MRS. B. F. FENDIG

wrote us from Los Angeles, Calif., mentioning two of the greatest pleasures in this fun-infested universe, namely: boulevards and Franklin cars. We always liked Mrs. Fendig on account of,.her willing smile. like anybody who isn’t afraid to step on their grin accelerator. But, we just had to write her that all roads are boulevards from a Franklin seat. Bet she takes even our scolding Jn good humor. . THOMPSON A KIRK.

CHARTER MEM BER NIGHT This is Charter member night at the Knights of Pythias lodge and every resident member Is urged to be present. A pressing invitation is extended to the older members. Give this notice your preferred attention and be present without fall. CHANCELLOR COMMANDER

MEETINGS AT THE METHODIST CHURCH

The meetings in progress at the Methodist church is conducted under the direction of the pastor. Rev. R. O. Kimberlin, of Delphi, is delivering a series of sermons this week under the general theme of “The Religion of the Sermon on the Mount.” Sunday night his inspiring sermon was on the subject of ‘<The Direction of Faith,” which was enjoyed by a large hearing. Monday night “The Power of Religion” was just as helpful and inspiring. The membership of the church should hear every one of these helpful sermons, and contribute their presence as a helpffil inspiration to the services. The large chorus choir is being directed this week by the pastor. Special music is provided each evening by the music committee. Next week Mr. Breaw, the evangelistic singer will be present and remain throughout the last two weeks of the meetings. The Epworth League will have supper together tomorrow, Wednesday evening, at 6:15 o'clock. The ministers are their guests. These services of special evangelistic effort, is well worth the while of any one to attend, and the invitation is to all.

ADOPT TAX SCHEDULE.

Noblesville, Ind., March I.—Assessors of Hamilton county adopted the following schedule for grain end live stock at a meeting Saturday. Horses, ail ages, sls to $175; cows, S4O to $125; all other cattle, from 7 to 13 cents a pound; sheep, $8 to sls a head; sows, with suckling pigs, ~ $25 to SSO; all other hogs, 12 cents a pound; poultry, sl2 a dozen; Wheat $2.20 a bushel, corn, $1.30 a bushel; rye, $1.50 a bushel; oats, 80 cents a bushel; clover seed, S3O a bushel; potatoes, $2.50 a bushel; hay, S2O a ton; straw, $8 a ton; pork, 25 cents a pound; and lard2s cents a pound. The assessors have announced that property will be assessed at its value on the market, and that figures will be much higher than last year, because of the general advance in values.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(burnished by The Farmers Gram Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Live Stock Market. Hogs—Receipts, 27,000; carry over, 77,000; higher, 15c to 25c; top, ?15.50. Cattle— Receipts, 11,000. Sheep—Receipts, 11,000. Grain Market. May oats opened at .80 3-4 and .81; closed at .83 and 81 7-8. July oats opened at .74; closed at .77 and 76 7-8. ~ May corn opened at 1.36 1-2 and 1-8; closed at 1.89 7-8 and 1.40. July corn opened at 1.30 7-8 and 1.31; closed at 1.33 7-8 and 1.34. Sept, corn opened at 1.27 1-8; closed at 1.29 7-8 and 1.30.

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. A. E. Kitchings of McCoysburg, entered the hospital for medical treatment. , Mrs. H. Reiddle’s condition is about the same, also M. B. Carpenter remains about the same. A. Eib, Abe Konovsky, Mrs. John Roadruck and baby will leave the hospital today; the latter will go to the home of her mother m this city.

NOW IN PAW PAW, MICHIGAN.

We received a postal today from our friend J. M. Ray, who has just moved from McCoysburg to Paw Paw, Mich. He writes, “We arnved in f*aw Paw Friday. Everything O. K. here. Have about six inches of snow. . *’ _ ... I have not received my Republican as yet and am anxious to read the home news. Youm, J. M- Ray, Route 6, Paw, Paw, Mich.

WEATHER. Increasing cloudiness, followed by | rain in south and rain or snow north portion Ute tonight or on Wednesday. Warmer tonight south portion. Colder Wednesday north and central portions.

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TAFT SEES TREND FOR WOOD.

Kansas City, February 28.—“ A situation without political analogy,” was the way William Howard Taft described the race for presidential preferment in an interview here. That the remark can apply equally to both parties makes it safe to utter, he added. Mr. Taft came from Bartlesville, Okla., and left soon after for the east. While denying personal interest in politics, Mr. Taft admitted absorption of political facts and ideas in recent travels, but frankly said he was unable to analyze them. Perhaps the nearest to a boost the former President gave was to the chances of Major-General Wood. “General Wood has many friends in every state I have visited,” he said. “Were it not for certain political memories of my own, I would say he was far in the lead. But sometimes the best friends make the worst delegates.” ——— -— — And tiie merry twinkle in Mr. Taft’s eyes did not quite overcome the smile a trifle wry. “If General Wood can transform his friends into delegates his nomination is assured,” he added.

Mrs. I. M. Washburn and daughter, Elsie, returned Monday from Florida. Mrs. Washburn has npt fully recovered from her recent illness. Many of our rural residents changed farms Monday, and the Republican urges that all subscribers who have moved and whose mail is affected by the change, notify us at once that they may not miss any copies of the paper. John Bertsch and family who have been wintering at Wauzeka, Wis., have returned to Jasper county and will live on a farm near Rensselaer the coming summer. Mr. Bertsch gave up possession of the farm on which he was living last November. He rented another farm, but could not secure possession of'it until March 1, and for that reason spent the winter in Michigan. During the time he was there he was the victim of two attacks of influenza and feels that in the future Jasper county is good enough for him.

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McCRAY Till Logical Candidate For Governor •(Indiana WARREN T. McCRAY of Kentland, Indiana. He is seeking the Republican nomination for governor at the primary. May 4, on a clearty defined platform. In his keynote speech recently at Ft. Waynes he made the following reference to the new tax law:—? ‘ ; “I pledge myself that If 1 am elected Governor that at the first opportunity I will use my Influence to correct and amend such sections of the present law as may be proved by practical* test and actual experience to be Impracticable, unsatisfactory and unbusinesslike. Whatever amendments are made to the tax law should be made by Re* publicans Instead of submitting it to the mercies of those who are opposed to progressive tax legislation in Indiana." Mr. McCray favors the budget system of making appropriations for the state government. He favors liberal salaries for school teachers and sufficient appropriations for educational purposes. He stands for economy in conduct of public affairs and tor a thorough business-like administration. His pledge that he will render faithful and efficient service is guaranteed by his record aa a successful farmet, business man and banker and as a pub-lic-spirited citizen with no entangling alliances of any kind to embarass him in any way. He says:— “I am seeking the nomination for Governor on my own Initiative, and If I am nominated and elected, I will assume the duties of the office unhampered by any promises other than-the ’ promise to give the people of Indiana a clean, efficient business administration." Republicans—Bear these facts In mind in considering Mr. McCray: He Is the logical candidate. It will be easy to “WIN WITH WARRW This Year

TEMPERATUREThe following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending a* 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Mia. March 2 44 27

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