Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1920 — Page 1

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iwir—iinF r—3 yW ? ■=f * I||L — '— I The Dining Room Suite illustrated abov e has a fifty-four inch top with an eight is in the Louis XVI design. foot extension. The diners are as shown We have ia stock today the buffet, table with host chair and five straight chairs, and chairs in Jacobean Oak and American We do not stock the china closet or the Walnut. serving table, but can get shipment in a The buffet is sixty inches long, the table days* W. J. WRIGHT, Rensselaer, Ind.

WANTED An A-l Grocery Clerk IDEAL GROCERY

CAFETERIA DINNER.

At the Presbyterian church Friday evening, March sth. Roast Beef Stewed Chicken with biscuits—.lsc Baked Beans - 8c Mashed Potatoes -- 5c Spaghetti 7 c Head Lettuce Salad 15c Fruit Salad — —,—-15c Cottage Cheese _—7c Bread 2c Butter — 2c Pickles lc Pie Cake 8c Doughnuts 5c Ice Cream 5c Coffee 5c

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Fred Cheever, born DeMotte, Jan. 19, 1900, occupation mechanic, present residence DeMotte to Frances Davis, bom Tennessee, April 3, 1898, occupation housekeeper, present residence DeMotte.

TEMPERATURE. " ' / * The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. March 2 44 27 March 3 52 30 March 4 56 40

PRINCESS THEATRE —TONIGHT— Charles Ray -in—- “ Hay Foot, Straw Foot”

He mH he could never love her because she was a “play actress.” To this country “rube” the stage was the devil’s paradise. Certainly he loves her before the picture is over! It wouldn’t be a picture unices he did. But the claim of circumstances that malm him change his mind is what this one of the “goldarnest” best pic-

: . FRIDAY MARCH STH CATHERINE CALVERT — "THE CAREER OF CATHERINE * BUSH”

The Evening Republican.

WEST VIRGINIA HOUSE RATIFIES, SENATE NOT

Charleston, W. Va., Mar. 3.—The house of delegates of the West Virginia legislature ratified the federal suffrage amendment late this afternoon by a vote of 45 to 42. Later two members opposing it in the initial vote changed, making the final vote 47 for ratification to 40 against. The senate this afternoon rejected the resolution to reconsider its action of Monday when the ratification resolution was defeated. It was said then no further attempt would be made by the senate to ratify the amendment at this special session.

HOME TOWN HONORS M’CRAY.

Kentland, Ind., March 3.—'Warren T. McCray, of this city, Republican candidate for the nomination for Governor of Indiana, was the guest of honor at a mass, meeting arranged in his honor here last night by friends. Arthur R. Robinson, of Indianapolis, who. was the principal speaker, said that Mr. McCray will be the next Governor of Indiana. Robert O. Graves presided at the meeting and the Kentland Band and a mixed quartet provided the music. A Kentland (branch of the Newton County McCray-for-Governor Club was formed with Japtha Staitton as chairman and Mrs. Thomas H. Dixon as secretary. About 1,000 persons at the meeting signed the enrollment cards.

NOTICE. All the suits contesting the will of the late Benjamin J. Gifford, are now disposed of and I am in a position to sell land. I have yet unsold several hundred acres of good land located in Jasper and Lake counties, which I will as executor on reasonable terms, bnt cannot take any trade. Call at my office or at the office of T. M. Callahan, at Rensselaer, Indiana, for particulars. GEO. H. GIFFORD, Executor.

term Charles Ray has Over made. “I will roll up the sleeves, ladies and gentlemen, to show you that I have absolutely nothing concealed t 99 But Charlie couldn’t roll up that "biled front” end thereon hangs the tale—and Betty. Como to see ' this great “rube” story. FORD WEEKLY.

INDIANA, THURSDAY. MARCH 4, l»20.

CIRCUIT COURT NOTES.

In the case of Wildrick vs. Wildrick for divorce which was tried before Judge C. W. Hanley, the judge found for the defendant and refused to grant a decree to F. L. Wildrick. Wildrick was formerly superintendent of the 'Remington school. He alleged in his complaint that his wife was incompatible. The defense introduced evidence to show that Wildrick had been quite intimate with other women. Wildrick is now the superintendent of schools at Monroe Center, Hl., and Mrs. Wildrick and their son live in Remington. The case of Gordan A. Ramsey, administrator of the estate of Mike Leoni, deceased, vs. Frank Howard of Remington was compromised out of court and it is understood that Howard paid the estate 3150. Suit was brought against Howard alleging that he had run over the deceased with his automobile in Chicago two years ago and that directly after the accident Leoni had died from his injuries. In the suit of Joseph Wilson vs. Rowles and Parker in which the former brought action for pay for labor performed. Wilson was living upon the farm of the latter. A jury awarded Wilson a verdict for $275. The present term of the Jasper circuit court will close Saturday. The March term of the Newton county court will convene at Kentland on Monday, March 8.

KURRIE HOST AT LUNCHEON.

Harry Kurrie, president of the Monon railroad, entertained Monon officials at a luncheon at the Union League club in Chicago Wednesday noon. The affair was in honor of W. R. Robertson, who recently resigned as general freight agent, and Byron Cassel, treasurer, who completed his fiftieth year of service on the Monon last week. Owing to the rush of business here and on account of the sickness of Superintendent of Motive Power, W. H. Callison, was unable to be present. H. C. May was the only Lafayette man at the luncheon. —Lafayette Journal.

THURSDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Helena Reiddle’s condition remains about the same. M. B. Carpenter’s condition is unchanged. Mrs. J. J. Eddy was able to go to her home for dinner today but she will return to the hospital this evening. Mrs. J. M. ’Shields, Mrs. Jesse Gwin, Nellie Doyle, Mrs. Faye Clark and Mrs. E. Rockwell and two 'babies are doing nicely. Thos. Houston, Morris Holley and Francis Stoner are improving.

WINSOME MARY DIVORCED FROM OWEN MOORE.

Mary Pickford, queen of moving pictures, was granted a divorce from her hueband, Owen Moore, at Minden, Nevada, Wednesday. , Mary charged Owen with desertion. She wept copious tears when the verdict । was handed down. Moore was not present.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News). Folks that think it’s fashionable t’ be late must feel simple when they git some place an’ find ever’thing gittin’ along fine without ’em. Miss Tawney Apple backed into a cigar lighter while tryin’ on a new hat at th’ Empress Millinery Parlors t’day. Chaos has supplanted wheat at Russia’s chief . product.—Louisville

LODGES INVITED TO ATTEND REVIVAL SERVICES

The meetings at the Methodist church continue with increased interest The Rev. R. O. Kimberlin preached another splendid sermon on the general theme of “The ’Religion of the Sermon on the Mount” The audiences are increasing from night to night. The speaker will present the fourth of the series this evening. At the union meeting on Sunday

L. W. BREAW.

— * he will preach on the theme “The Religion of the Golden Rule.” A special invitation is extended to all lodge members. There will undoubtedly be a very large attendance at this meeting. ~ The evangelistic singer, L. W. Breaw, will 'be present the first of next week. Until then the singing will be directed by the pastor supported’by a chorus Choir. A special musical number will be rendered each evening. The public is invited to attend these meetings.

JUDGE IN UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL CONTEST

Superintendent C. Ross Dean of the Rensselaer city schools went to Valparaiso this Thursday morning where he will be one of the judges in the United States Army School contest. *

This contest is open' to the students of all schools except colleges and universities, whether public or private, sectarian or non-sectarian. Ibe winners may be male or female, black or white or brown or red, American or foreign bred. - The subject on which these young people are to write is: “What are the Benefits of an Enlistment In the United States Army?” The contest is under the auspices of the War Department and the board of judges consists of the Secretary of War, General Peyton C. March and General John J. Pershing. Three medals will ibe awarded, winner of first place a gold medal, second, a silver medal and third a bronze medal. Secretary of War Baker will also present each of the three winners with a beautiful silver cup to be taken to the schools which they represent. The essay must not be more than four hundred words in length and will be judged strictly on a basis of (1) originality, (2) expression, (3) sincerity. 'The country has 'been divided into fifty-six districts, and from the entries of these districts the three national winners will be selected. Free transportation to Washington will b.e provided for the winners. Much good should come, out of the contest.

DR. GWIN BUYS ELEGANT RESIDENCE

J>r. Gwin has purchased of 0. K. Rainier the residence on North Cullen street how ocupied by William Traub, proprietor of The Clothing House of Traub. Mir. Traub will move into the Michael Kanne residence on north Weston street as soon as the same is completed. ■ The residence purchased by Dr. 'Gwin is one of the most elegant in the city and will be occupied by Dr. and Mrs. Gwin as soon as vacated 'by Mr. Traub. The consideration in this sale was >5,500. In an inter'view with a reporter of the Republican Mr. Rainier denies the rumor that he has sold this residence in order to invest in Rio Grande Valley land in Texas. Mr. Rainier likes the political complexion of Texas 'but says he will not forsake his friends here even if three-fourths of them are Republicans.

LEAVES FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN ORPHANS

Mrs. Millie Town died at the hospital in this city Wednesday. The cause of her death was appendicitis. She underwent an operation but the case was too far developed. The deceased was about thirty yean of age and lived two and a half miles south of DeMotte. Her husband died about a year ago with influenza. By the mother's death four small children are made orphans. A Short funeral service will be held at the late home and also at the Lutheran church near Kniman on Monday, March 8. Interment will be made in the cemetery near the Lutheran church. . ‘

Are you a 42 Stout? IF you are we have an odd, plain gray worsted suit, left over from last year, which we’ll sell at $27.50 JUST ONE SUIT First ComeFirst Served! 11 8 R 0

WILL ASSIST WITH IMPORTANT MOVEMENT

Dr. J. Budman Fleming, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city has accepted work that will take him away from his duties here for the next two months. The following letter,- written in Indianapolis Wednesday, where Dr. Fleming and the Rev. W. T. Barbre are attending a* convention in this important movement, will be of interest to the members of his congregation and many others of this city: Dear Mr. Hamilton: I have accepted a position on the field staff of the Interchurch world movement and will work the counties of Fulton, Wabash, Cass, Miami and Pulaski. This will keep me away from home until after May 2. Very truly yours,

“IS THE AIR SAFE?”

read a headline. “Has man mastered the air?” asks another. Evidently these papers never heard of us or our Franklin cars. Hot air like we hand out is tame stuff. The Franklin never used anything else for cooling purposes. Fire companies recommend it. Is it safe? Why, darn, it here in Rensselaer, we BREATHE it. Please quit calling us up about those two Fords. They are gone. Mr. Emmet Fidler has a new Essex, with a fine winter top, and Mr. Bush Lowman of Parr got our first new Oakland. Next?

THOMPSON & KIRK.

MARRIED IN KENTLAND

D. E. Linter and Miss Merriam Elijah at near Mt. Ayr went to Kentland Wednesday and were quietly married by the Rev. 0. L. Harper, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of that place. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Omar Wilcox, Mrs. Wilcox 'being a sister of the groom.

THURSDAY LOCAL GRAIN MARKET

Oats 84c Corn $1.40 Rye —51.40 Wheat $2.20

THURSDAY PRODUCE MARKET.

Cream —6sc Eggs __________4oc Hens ..2 6c Springs 24c Stags 2 __lßc Old cocks . _l3c Job printing at the Republican

STAR THEATRE —TODAY— ’ - ~ Dorothy Dalton Charles Ray Louise Glaum > * • — t - V • • • . ••• • “The Weaker Sex”

J. B. FLEMING

BASIS FOR ASSESSMENT.

The following will be used by the assessors of Jasper county in making the 1920 assessment Horses . Assessor uses judgment on value Automobiles _ --- Assessor uses judgment on value Threshing Machines 20% Cows — #7O average Cattle, feeding $lO for 100 Ibe. Cattle, stock $7 for 100 lbs. Cattle, yearlings—s7 for 100 lbs. Sheep sls per head Hogs-- -$12.50 for 100-ibs. Chickens $1 Turkeys $5 each Geese -#2 each Corn — $1.25 per bushel Oats 75c per bushel Rye $1.25 per bushel Clover seed #35.00 per bushel Timothy Seed $7.00 per bushel Potatoes : $2.50 per bushel Tame hay -- $25.00 per ton Wild hay SIO.OO per ton Ensilage SB.OO per ton Pork, cured 20c a pound Lard 20c a pound Wool 50c a pound Vinegar - —--50 c a gallon Ice — — $3.00 a ton Railroad Ties „ $1 each Cord wood $$ * cord

BARKLEY ITEMS.

Gerry Snedeker went to Michigan Saturday morning to make a last payment on his farm he recently purchased there. He expects to move his family there this faM. The parents of Mr. Claud Williams were guests at his home last Sunday. Miss Mary Markin was ill and could not attend school Tuesday. The Tom Walters family motorered to Star City Sunday to visit their son and family there, and especially to see the new baby boy who just came to that home. There will be preaching services at the Barkley church next Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Sunday school at 10 o’clock dhaip. There is a class for you in this Sunday school. Epworth League at 6:30. This church extends to the newcomers in the neighborhood a cordial invitation to make this your church home. The Ladies’ Aid will meet next Wednesday and fuller announcement will be made Sunday morning.

FORTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

A pleasant surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tanner of Barkley township last Sunday when about sixty friends and neighbors gathered with well-filled baskets, in honor of their fortieth wedding anniversary. A splendid dinner was served and all spent a very pleasant day, and departed wishing many more years of wedded bliss.

■Give me a chance to sell you a house/ Phone 147. Lillian Nagel went to Lafayette ( today to visit relatives. T. E. Campbell and Alfred Peters made a business trip to Frankfort, today. Mrs. R. A. Thompson, of Roselawn, went to Monon today to visit Mrs. G. C. Brown. She has been visiting the family of F. Rutherford. March has cast aside her veneer of deceit and is acting her real self today, furnishing us with a bit of rain and wind. < Dr. J. T. Martin, of Mt. Ayr, took W. C. Burrell, who lives on the Harvey Davisson farm, three miles west of town, to a sanitarium at Indianapolis. Don Wright is a patient in St. Luke’s hospital in Chicago, where he is undergoing treatment for foot trouble, his arches being broken down. _____ Mrs. James F. Irwin returned from Chicago Wednesday where Ae had visited with her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Wallace and children. Mrs. Earl Parson, who accompanied her mother to Chicago, remained with Mrs. Wallace for a longer visit.

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