Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 55, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1920 — Page 1

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! EK ‘ — the Kitchen Cabinet that saves miles of steps THERE'S MOR? SUNSHINE IN LIFE WITH A ’ - HOOSIER TO SAVE WORK. ■— [J Isn’t it a fact that kitchen slavery “gets on your nerves” : quite often? Haven’t you envied the seeming ease with which ’ men accomplish their daily tasks? Why, then, do you not follow the example of successgul men and surround yourself with time > and labor saving methods? W. J. WRIGHT RENSSELAER, INDIANA

WANTED An ’ A-l Grocery Clerk IDEAL GROCERY

THE TENSION IS OVER; KING OF BIRDLAND HERE

Frank Critser relieved the tension today by announcing that he had Been _five robins on his front lawn early this morning while most of the world was still doing its sleeping. Frank was just in time, however, for there were several others who followed close on his heels for the honor of being the first to report seeing a robin. Evidently a flock of our red-breasted friends must have 'arrived during the night.

MANY HEAR ROBINS.

Our telephone bell rang early this morning and. we have received many happy greetings upon the streets today telling us that spring <is not far away, and that the robins have sb amnounced. William 'Childers was the fellow at the other end of the early morning call. But before he had communicated with us we, ourselves, had been charmed this morning by the song of the robin in our own door yard. With the blue sky above us and the sun smiling at us and all nature ready to break forth with the happiness of spring, smiles are numerous and joy is everywhere. 1 . . And to add to the happiness of all this, the morning papers contain the statement of Woodrow Wilson saying that he will not be a candidate for the third time for president of the United States. Mike Kuboske, Lawrence Boicourt and Roy Anderson went to Flint, Mich., Tuesday.

X PRINCESS THEATRE 3 MATINEE—2:IB NIGHT—7:OO —TONIGHT—LOUIS BENNISON “HIGHPOCKETS” A .drama of open plain* and closed fists. With a smile and a gun he rustled a bride. In which the smile is mightier than We gun. - He stood his ground—-and fought for love. ’ VOD-A-VIL MOVIES. _ •~' ' ' A. THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH . CHARLES RAY * " “HAY FOOT, STRAW FOOT” ■.- . ~

The Evening Republican.

Lowell Hurley went to Hammond today to visit relatives a few days. Mrs. John Alter went to Oakmont, Pa., today to visit Mrs. Arthur McAuly. Mrs. G. C. Brown and baby returned to their home at Monon after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Rutherford. Earl Thornton came to Chicago to attend a convention and run on down here to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sage are now at Pink Park, Ga., where Mr. Sage has purchased some lumber which he will have shipped to his farm in this county. Timothy Karsner went to Lowell this Wednesday where he will be employed by Joseph W. Nagel who recently moved to a farm near that town. Josh Devore, former New York Giant outfielder and hero' of four world’s series, has ’been signed by the Lafayette Red Sox to play in the outfield during the coming season. The Literary Digest, which showed how to publish a magazine without printers, will confer a favor on thousands of harassed publishers if it will show them how to publish papers without paper.—Greenville (S. C.) Piedmont. The high school basket 'ball team closed--its season Tuesday afternoon with a victory over the Monon five. The score was 34 to 29, and was close throughout. A few light workouts will be the rule with Coach Schaupp’s squad between now and Friday when the team leaves for Valparaiso for the sectional tournament. A letter was received from Harold Clark this morning from Akron, 0., where he is employed by the Firestone Rubber company, stating that he went to work Monday night and that he has a good position at good • wages. He has already met many of his former friends with whom he attended school at the 1 institution for the deaf in Indian- ■ apolis and feels well pleased with । his new life.

UNSSELAER, INDIANA. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 3. 1920.

MARCH TERM OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

• It required two days for the commissioners of Jasper county to take care of the business on the docket and they were in session on Monday and Tuesday, and transacted the following 'business: Bridges. All bridge matters were continued. Roads. Thirteen roads petitioned for under the County Unit la.w were dropped for the reason that the county council refused to appropriate money for their construction. The fallowing are the roads so disposed of: Elias Arnold, Charles W. Brand, Ernest Comer, Edward R. Cook, Harvey Davisson, Alfred Duggleby, Will B. Fisher, Henry Gushwa, J. F. Mitchell, Thomas F. Murphy, Charles Q. Parks and Edward Tanner. Auditor was directed to advertise for sale .on contract on the following: John F. Payne, Claude Spencer, Joseph E. Thomas, Edgar S. Thornton, Roscoe V. Halstead, G. L. Thornton, Lewis E. Harrington, Felix R. Erwin, Charles L. 1 Hensler and John E. Murphy. James Lane and F. J. Slight, road treasurer, reports bonds for SIBOO and S2OOO respectively sold to Mrs. Jessie Thompson of Remington. Contractor Charles Kain was allowed SI6OO. Amos Davisson road dismissed as this is included in the John E. Murphy road which is ordered soldMichael Clyne. Deed for right away presented and road ordered opened between Keener and Wheatfield townships. W. O. Rowles. Bonds approved by state tax board. Amount $2,900. ~ Thomas Abb ring and Alfred Duggleby. E. D. Nesbitt appointed engineer. R. A. Mannan and John L. Jones viewers. ~ ; Ditches. John C. Baker. Superintendent ordered to pay contractor balance, $1782, and, also to reimburae him for extra work done for which was voluntarily contributed by land owners. Henry C. Dekock. Contract completed, assessments collected, bills paid and balance of $92.22 ordered distributed to petitioners. Andrew K. Yeoman. Board approves petition and confirms assessment from which judgment the following remonstrants pray for an appeal to the Jasper circuit court: W. D. Sayler, Merrill Osburn, D. S. Makeever, A- M. Yeoman, Mrs. A. M. Stockton, Mrs. C. M. Williams. Appeal granted. Mitrellaiiaqin. ... Report of superintendent of .the county farm showing receipts for the quarter to -be $1221.67, expenditures $671.53 and inventory $7,722, was approved. The following were awarded contract for supplies: Roth Bros., meats; G. E. Murray Co., dry goods and Clouse-and Worden, groceries. - Bond of Jesse Nichols for term of clerk of circuit court beginning May 1,192 Q for SIO,OOO with the following as sureties was approved, Charles V. May, Joseph A. Larsh, H G Daniels, A. O. Moore, Chas. A. Walker and D. S. Makeever. Trustee John Pettet of Walker township granted privilege to- extend aid to the amount of sls. . Board of Finance. The commission acting as the county board of finance approved the reports of the banks of the interest collected for the month of February: First National bank, Rensselaer, $121.27. Trust & Savings Bank, $121.61. State Bank, Rensselaer, Fanners and Merchants National Bank of Rensselaer, $115.95. State Bank of Remington, $108.19. _ Farmers National Bank of Remington, $28.35. Bank of Wheatfield, $42.43. Charles and Frank Hancock of near Brook were in Rensselaer today. . The fire company was called to the home of A. Sorenson on S. McKinley avenue about eight o clock Tuesday evening, the usual spark to the roof being the cause. But small damage resulted. It was the second call in as many days and the thirteenth run the company had made since January 1.

FOR YOUR BENEHT Now is the time to give your STORAGE BATTERY attention. Long winter nights and cold motors make starting hard, causing an exceptionally heavy drain on your battery. What is worth having is worth taking care of. Come in and get free inspection. We can save you money. Your battery may. only need water. ft. C * cs -i ■■■ K. T. RHOADES CO.

K. OF P.’S HAVE MANY APLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

r I. JI .. At the meeting of the local lodge Knights of Pythias Tuesday evening, fourteen candidates were voted upon favorably. Thirteen applications for membership were presented and referred to committees for investigation. 'The meeting Tuesday night was well attended and the membership iS very enthusiastic over the successful drive for new members. Teams to confer ranks are being formed and will be drilled so that the ranks may be given in keeping with the lessons taught in each. Brother George E. Collins had prepared a very interesting paper on the membership of the lodge which was read and which was very much appreciated by all present. _ Two charter members were present and gave interesting talks. They were N. W. Reeve and E. D. Rhoades. C. C. Starr is a charter member but was not able to be present. „ Many of the older,, members were called upon and each responded with a reminiscence of the past. This year marks the forty-first anniversary of the organization of the lodge in this city. It is planned to have an anniversary class of at least forty-one methbers.

OLD FAMILIES LEAVE; NEW ONES COME

Elmer Matheny and family left for Granger/ Ind., Tuesday, and will make their future home on a farm near that place. The exodus among our rural residents has been quite heavy this winter, and it Js with regret that the county watches the departure of so many substantial residents who are lured to other farming centers. However, the county has also gained several new families within the past few weeks and there is no immediate danger of any untenanted farms in a farming region as fertile as ours. Among the new comers within the past two days are 'Charles Woodward and family, who came here from Ohio and who will occupy a farm six miles south of Rensselaer. William E. Marion, who left Jasper county about three years ago to move on a farm near Reynolds, has returned and will be the tenant on the Jack Lawler farm which Adam Nagle recently vacated. Mr. Marion feels that there is no place like Jasper county. Rex Ott is another of our young farmers who is soon to leave for Michigan where he will do his future fanning.

STEWART LEAMING GOES TO MINNESOTA FARM

Stewart Learning left Tuesday evening for St. । Peter, Minn. Before leaving Mr. Learning was the guest of the township trustees and a large number of friends at the office of County Superintendent M. L. Sterrett, Monday afternoon. The addresses made there were very complimentary to Mr. Learning and all expressed appreciation of -the splendid service he had rendered Jasper county as county agricultural agent. General regret is expressed that Mr. Learning leaves the work in this county and all wish for him abundant success and happiness as a Minnesota farmer. A Mr. Learning took several head of pure bred live stock with him to use on his northern farm, recognizing that Jasper county has the best that can be found in the country. - t ’

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by The Farmers Grain Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Live Stock Market. Hogs—Receipts, 17,000; top, $15.50. Cattle—Receipts, 5500. Sheep—Receipts, 15,000. Grain Market. May oats opened at .83%; closed at .82 1-8 and 1-2. May corn opened at 1.40 1-4 and 1.39 3-4; closed at 1.40 1-4 and 3-8. July oats opened at .77 a nd.76 1-8; closed at .78 1-4 and ,1-8. July corn opened at 1.34%; closed at 1.34 1-4 and 3-8. Sept corn opened at 1.30 3-8 and 1.31; closed at 1.30 1-2 and 5-8. J . 11

HEAD UP!!!

The world was made safe for democracy, but the Franklin car was made safe for democrats and republicans both. That’s only one reason we say the Franklin has the world'beat. We don’t know anything about “party lines,” never been in the telephone business—but we do know that owing to the pleasant fact that Mr. Charles . Dean is now driving an Oldsmobile, we have a very good Ford for sale. On the other hand since Mr. Elza Grow is driving an Essex, we have another good Ford for sale. That’s two good Fords for you to see. Then see ___ THOMPSON & KIRK.

TEMPERATUREThe following is the tamperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7a.m. on the date indicator _ March 2 - 44 March 3 52 30

* Editor Richard Bowie and his father, John Bowie, of Wheatfield, were in Rensselaer today. The senior Bowie is favorable to the nomination of W. A. McAdoo as the Democratic candidate for president. Van Grant went to Indinapolis on business today. '

26 Young Men’s Suits TO CLOSE AT $27.50-$28.50 WAIST SEAMS BELTED - PLAIN BACKS 2-34’s 1-35 3-36’s 4-37’s 9-38-’s 1-39 and 6-40’s QDDS and ends of this winter’s stock, every one positively worth at the least, $lO more. First ComeFirst Served! tKa

WASHINGTON NEWS IN BRIEF.

Washington, D. C., March 2. President Wilson is not a candidate for reelection and has opened the way for the untrammeled announcement of candidacies in the Democratic party. Attorney General Palmer is off, soon to 'be followed, it is expected, by William G. McAdoo and Herbert Hoover. None of them will have the 'indorsement of Mr. Wilson, who will endeavor to hold the administration aloof from the contest. —o—- — Lodge reservation to the league of nations eovenant safeguarding the Monroe doctrine was adopted without change by a vote of 58 to 22 in the senate today. A mild substitute offered by Senator Hitchcock was defeated by a vote of 43 to 34. ’ —o — The Illinois delegation in congress received telegrams from Nathan William MacChesney, campaign manager in Chicago for Gen. Wood, announcing he intended to organize Wood committees throughout the state and asking suggestions in regard to men favorable to the general in each congressional district. In a joint telegram the delegation advised Mr. MacShesney of its firm belief that the state of Illinois was for Gov. Lowden and that it regarded Mr. MacChesney’s telegram as offensive. —o — Spokesmen for the American Legion- opened hearings before the house ways and means committee on soldiers’ bonus legislation. They suggested the adoption of alternative schemes. Senator Reed of Missouri today introduced a resolution ordering an investigation of the charges made by the federal grand jury at Spokane, Wash., that officials of the United States. Grain corporation took advantage of theß Official positions to profiteer in wheat. Mrs. Opal Hafley was the guest hero this week of her aunt, Mrs. George Kennedy. She had returned from Colorado Springs, Colo., where she had visited with her mother, Mrs. Violet Pollard. From here Mrs. Hafley contihued to her home in Indianapolis.

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COL. FRED A. PHILLIPS AND FAMILY TO LEAVE

Colonel Fred A. Phillips and family, for many years residents of this city, are soon to leave Jasper county behind to take up their abode on the fertile plains of our neighboring state of Wisconsin. The decision on the part of Mr. Phillips was not arrived at hurriedly but came after weeks of deliberation. Mr. Phillips, since his sale of a few weeks ago, has been a man of leisure, but has been swayed between two alluring ' opportunities which have been stretching forth their arms and beckoning to him—namely, an overland»trip with his family to- the ' Pacific slope or the acceptance of a five-year lease bo a 400-acre farm near Dame, Wisconsin. Business won over pleasure. The offer which came to Mr. Phillips from Wisconsin was so tempting that he was unable to resist, and he believes that no greater opportunity could have been tendered him. The farm which Mr. Phillips and family will occupy is located in Madison county, near Dane, Wis., which is in the southern part of the state. It is in one of the richest farming section of the middle west, and is said to surpass any other piece of farming ground in that section of the state both in richness of soil and beauty. It is comprised of 400 acres splendidly adapted for the raising of all kinds of grains and live stock, and Mr. Phillips will especially devote his time to the latter. On the. farm is a beautiful residence which is said to have. cost in the neighborhood of $50,000, and two barns, each of Which are valued at $25,000. Every modern convenience is to be found on the farm and visitors to the place have marvelled at it. The estate is owned by an aged lady who is unable to assume the management of it, and who consequently was forced to look to someone thoroughly efficient .in farming and stock raising to operate it for her. Mr. Phillips’ reputation, as a stockman and farmer won the place for him. It is with regret that the people of this vicinity will leaiw of the decision of Mr. Phillips and family to leave the county. Mr. Phillips’ worth to the farming interests of the county have been invaluable and his departure will be a distinct loss. It is bo be hoped that when he has retired from active farming life that he and bis family again will return to this city to make their home. .

METHODIST MEETINGS.

A large crowd greeted the speaker at the Methodist church' last night. Mr. Kimberlin preached the second sermon of the series on, “The Religion of the Sermon on the Mount.” The theme last night was, “The Vitality of Religion.” Tonight he will give the third of the series on the theme, “The Promise of Religion.” These sermons are attracting much interest and are very helpful to all who .'attend- The singing is lead by a chorus choir under the leadership of the pastor of the church. Special music is rendered each evening. After this week the special singer will be present to assist. The public is invited to attend.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News.) Have you ever noticed that th homlier a woman is th’ oftener she refers t’ her husband? Lase Bud don’t know whether t’ get a spring suit or an overcoat fer next winter. . '

~~ WEATHER. Rain tonight. Warmer south portion. Thursday rain or snow and colder.

PYTHIAN SISTERS, ATTENTION.

All are urged to be present at the hall this evening for team practice and other important business. John Marlatt went to Chicago today.

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