Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1920 — Page 1

The Evening Republican.

No. 60.

electric suction sweeper IT BEATS.... AS IT SWEEPS AS IT CLEANS X . < It will only be a few weeks until you will begin figuring on housecleaning. Carpetings require more than an electric vacuum cleaning to rid them of their dirt. They should be electrically beaten to dislodge embedded grit. They should also be electrically swept to collect stubborn, clinging hairs, threads and 'lint. * Ku Only the Hoover performs these Zl/X essential! cleaning functions. In f i l4 ais ° guaranteed to pr °' th ® Of “ ny ° r fl That is why- The Hoover is the I'M / most popular electric cleaner and 1 // why you hear it praised so highly I 17 fciby its users.J. WRIGHT

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Bert Viant, the Lowell , picture show man, .returned to his home this morning. IMrs. J. K. Smith went to Roselawn this morning a visit with her sister. •George O. Bales and A. D. Baibcoek, Jr., of Goodland, were in Rensselaer today. Tuesday local grain prices were as follows: oats, $1.45; rye, $1.50 and wheat $2.25. Gladys McGlynn, who had been here to visit with her grandfather, John R. Gray, who is quite sick, returned to Muncie today where she is a teacher in the high school. " ' V 11 Mrs. Ira Coe and baby are the guests of her sister, Mrs. Jay W. Stockton at the Makeever hotel. Mr. Coe is now located at Marrison, 81., where he is the manager of a dry goods store.

PRINCESS THEATRE MATINEE—X: IS NIGHT—7*OO —TONIGHT—NORMA TALMADGE “THE FORBIDDEN CITY” Aho FORD EDUCATIONAL WEEKLY •. * <■ .. » —■ • • • : » s —WEDNESDAY—DOROTHY GISH “OUT OF LUCK”

D. W. Allee went to Indianapolis today. W. J. Wright was in Chicago today. William Postiil has resigned his position at the Traub clothing store. Give me a chance to sell you a house. Phone 147. , Mrs. John Maher of Union township and Mrs. George Coyer and daughter, of near Fair Oaks, were in Rensselaer today. Mrs. F. A. Turfler returned this forenoon from Lafayette where she had a very pleasant visit with a former teacher of hers, Mrs. Carrie McVay Hopkins. The battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac, the first naval engagement fought during the Civil war, occurred fifty-eight years ago today, March 9.

■tWtWtll INDIANA, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1920.

NOTED ENGINEER IN COURT HERE

DR. ISHAM RANDOLPH TESTIFIED IN RYAN DITCH CASE MONDAY. What was perhaps the most valuable testimony 'ever to be given during the, entire ten years of time that the Ryan ditch case has been in the local and Supreme courts was furnished Monday when Dr. Isham Randolph, of Chicago, an engineer of international reputation, who 'had been called here by the petitioners, toMk-the stand to testify as to the probable cost of construction of the ditch and the advisability of digging it. Seldom in its history has the local court had as a* witness such a person of brilliance and renown as Dr. Randolph. Dr. Randolph is one of the foremost engineers in the world and, although seventy-two years of age, is connected with practically all of the important engineering feats of the present day. For the past twenty-five years he has been a prominent figure in the greatest engineering projects to be undertaken, and more than once has been called into consultation by this, as well as those of foreign countries to give his opinion on some gigantic feat of engineering. Dr. Randolph was selected by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 at which time the latter was the president, as a member of the international board of consulting en-

gineers of the Panama Canal and was one of the few to recommend a lock canal, which idea was ultimately adopted by the gqvernment He also had personal supervision of the construction of the Chicago drainage canal for which he was awarded a gold medal at the Paris Exposition in 1900. railway companies have sought his advice and many of the great'roads now traversing the continent were built in accordance with his ideas. Cities and states alike have called upon him to pass his judgment on intricate engineering problems and always has it been found unerring and accurate. . At the present time he is the consulting engineer for the Little River Drainage District in the St. Francis Valley, Missouri, comprised of 500,00 acres, 600 miles of canal. He also serves in a like capacity for the Broward Drainage District in Florida, which is comwised of 900,000 acres of everglades land, the largest acreage for any drainage district in the world. In addition to that he serves for the various smaller drainage districts and municipalities throughout Florida and the Middle West. Dr. Randolph is a graduate of Illinois and Washington and Lee Universities, and wap a recipient of the Elliott Cresson medal, the highest award of the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, which was given him in 1913. In his testimony, the noted engineer gave as his opinion that the earth work of the Ryan ditch could be done at a cost of- approximately 15c per yard while the rock excavation could ,be made at $1.36 per yard. Although on the stand ■but a few moments, Dr. Randolph gave a great deal of information which will prove invaluable if the ditch is constructed. The last of the evidence un. the case was heard Monday afternoon and Attorney William Isham, of Fowler, Who is sitting as special judge in the case, then set Monday, March 15, as the day for the reviewing of the proposed route, after which he will hand down his decision. The Ryan ditch case has occupied the attention of the local court at various times for a period of almost ten years. During the stormy debate between those petioning for the ditch and those opposed to it, the case has on two occasions been appealed to the Supreme court. Whether or not the termination of the present trial will adjust matters satisfactorily for all concerned remains to be seen, but it is to be hoped so.

RESIDENTS OF MANY YEARS T O LEAVE CITY

Mr. and Mrs. j: W. tog, for many years residents of this city, are to move May 1 to Warsaw, Indiana, where they will make their future home with their children. The decision of Mr. and Mrs. King will be the cause of much genuine regret among, their many friends here with whom they have •been so intimately associated for many years. Their decision ,to make their home with their children was made at the insistence of the latter. Mr. tog for many years conducted a greenhouse here, but ill health caused him to give up the active management of it . and of Me years he has acted as an agent for some large florist houses. x Mr. and Mrs. King, have, been splendid citizens and they will be missed in many local circles. —-

WEATHER. Fair tonight and Wednesday. tonight south portion. BHW.-—-V > '.t — v.

Poole went to Hopkins Park, DI., this morning. —

APRIL 3 LIMIT FOR PETITIONS

ANNOUNCED TIME FOR FILING FOR PLACES ON 'BALLOT STANDS, SAYS OFFICIAL ■Petitions of candidates foi;. Congress, the Legislature, and Judicial offices, including prosecutors and judges, must be filed at the office of Ed Jackson, secretary of state, on or before April 3, in order to secure a place on the ballot for the coming primary, according to Pliny Wolfard, deputy secretary of state. A question as to the time was raised as a result of-the unexpected advancement Friday of the limit for the * filing of notices of candidacy for President, Governor and United States senator. The law provides that the petitions must be filed at least thirty days before the primary. The last day for filing, under the law, is April 4, which is Sunday. This will necessitate the closing of the filing time Saturday, April 3. * Eld Stansbury, attorned general of Indiana, said that the law clearly authorized the closing of the filing of petitions for President, United States senator and Governor on Friday Ha pointed out that it is provided that the petitions be filed at least sixty days before the primary, and that March 5 was undoubtedly the time limit. He said that he gave this opinion to officials of the secretary of state’s office as soon as he was asked concerning the matter. Mir. Wolfard said that he took up the matter of the closing date for the with Mr. Stansbury incidentally in connection with some other state business and that the opinion was announced immediately.

WOLF HUNTER MAY RETURN.

tin renewing his subscription for the Republican Charles Bussell, from Hammond, writes as follows: ■ Please find enclosed $2.00 for the Republican paper. It is just like getting a letter from home. I can not get along without it . I see there lias been two or three wolf dnves, But they were failures. I would have taken a hand in them but as rifles were not in it, it did not Appeal to me for I depend on my 30-30 Marlin, and you will remember three years ago I saved the day in the big Monon drive by bringing down a wolf after it had been shot at 1,000 times in the ring. It broke the ring and I brought it down at 410 yards. I hope to be a resident of good old Jasper soon again as city life is no good for me. Thanking you for all past favors, I remain C. W. BUSSELL, Sr.

SHOULD SIGN NAME TO ADVERTISEMENT

The following postal received from Mr. Alter brings out a point inadvertising that is true. Goodland, Ind., Mar. 8, 1920. Editor Rep.—l have the stove Phone 536 wants and could have sold it to him long ago, had he not been afrayi to sign his name. If advertisers would always give their address, they would get better Have a large soft coal stove suitable for large room which I would sell for little above junk price. Respectfully yours, Lewis E. Alter, \ Remington Phone, 112- 3 G.

METHODIST MEETINGS.

The Methodist meetings continue with increased interest. A splendid audience greeted the speaker last night. Mr. Kimberlin preached on “The Christ Revealed,” and presented tiie work of John the Baptist. He made a plea for an aggressive religion that will open the way for the coming of the Kingdom of Christ. Sunday'evening the house was packed and the music and the preaching were of a high order. This .evening the speaker will preach on “Christ’s Baptism. The leader of the singing, Mr. L. W, Breaw, of Chicago, will be with us and will take charge of the music during the remaining part of the series of meetings. With the growing interest in the meetings they -are becoming more and more helpful. The public is. most cordially invitedl to be present.

NEW SUITS FILED.

Cause No. 9187. Lydia B. Sargent vr.V Thomas Sargent, action, divorce. These parties were married May 7, 1919 and lived together until May 17, 1919. Complaint alleges defendant left plaintiff and made no provision for her support. Plaintiff is 70 years of age and unable to work and earns her own living and has, to depend on her Children for support Plaintiff asks that her former name, Hamilton, be given het and that the bond of , matrimony be dissolved between I said parties. Plaintiff demands flf■ty dollars to defray her expenses in this trial.

Trustee Warren W. Poole, of i Hanging Grove Township and Ex- • county Commisioner William Herahmna, of Walker township were in Rensselaer today.

* - Kh IL-— - ~~~ ; | i Solid Comfort No man can be comfortable—no matter how congenial his surroundings Tr —when his clothes do not fit perfectly. Too many suits that look al! right on the surface have an atrocious manner of binding free movement, of slipping down or hiking up, after thfey have 'been worn awhile. / But there is no danger of ♦hat with • - » Hilliard S' Hamill

CAMPAIGN IS STARTED TO BAN ‘PILL’ BY 1925

Chicago, 'March B.—Abolition of the cigarette in America by 1925 is the aim of the International Cigarette league which has Been organized as successor to the AntiCigarette league, it was announced today. “Save the girl,” is one of the league slogans. An effort will be made to enlist every girl in Chicago in the “clean life army” of the league. Miss Lucy Page Gaston, executive superintendent of the organization, addressed meetings of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational ministers today in an effort to enlist their aid. A campaign for SIOO,OOO to carry on the league’s work will begin soon, according to Miss Gaston.

SLIGHTLY MIXED.

A sale bill prited in Missouri, by a typo who was suffering from the effects of the “night before,” is going the rounds and reads thus: • Twenty-five cows, broke to work; 41 head of cultivators, coming in soon; 10 head of shoveling hogs with schoop by side; 8 piano mares, better than new; DeLaval cow with ice cream attachments; Poland China bob sled; 14 head of chickens with grass seed attachments, in good working order; 2 J. I. Case riding harrows, new, spraying outfit can be' ridden by children; 15 billy goats, 70-bush el capacity, with spraying nozzle and other attachments ; and many other articles which I expect to get at night 'between now and date of sale.—Ex.

A WORD OF APPRECIATION.

Chicago, March 8, 1920. Messrs. Clark & Hamilton, Renselaer, Indiana, — Dear Sirs— Enclosed please find a check for two dollars ($2.00) to apply on subscription for -fee Semi-Weekly Republican, the interesting journal that never, permits one to become a stranger in his old home town no matter how long he may be away from it Very respectfully yours, THUS. H. .EIGELSBACH, 1908 S. Harding Ave., Chicago, 111.

W. A. Maddocks of Parr went to Kankakee, HL, today.

STAR THEATRE —TODAY— • Bessie Barriscale i - . “A Trick of Fate” „ Bessie Barriscale as Mlle. Zura, a naughty French dancer of the cases, in a rather risque interpretation of the “00-La-L*,” a girl of temperamental fits and passionate moods And Bessie Barriscale as Mary Lee, a .winsome southern girl- of spotless virtue, who becomes involved in a murder mystery—-are two distinct characterisations seen in “A Trick of Fate,” a photo play that ranges from *IK Apache case in Paris to the sunny southland of Virginia. SOME PICTURE! DON’T MISS IT! ' Also . SNUB POLLARD — i . in • . _ ' “WHY GO HOME?” A SCREAM! —WEDNESDAY—BILLIE RHOADES X "THE LAMB~AND THE LION” j

ALL- SECTIONAL BASKET BALL TEAM SELECTED

In selecting the all-district mythical basket ball five, comprised of players who participated in the games held at Valparaiso last week. Ward Lambert and Lee Sinclair, who officiated in the games, picked the following as being the leaders at their positions: Forwards—Kikick, Whiting; and Sturtridge, Emerson. Center——Dubleavy, Emerson. Guards —Hiltpold, Valparaiso, and Benson, Whiting. Captain Paul Collins of Renselaer, was given honorable mention for the center position.

HERE ARE LATE CENSUS FIGURES

Washington, March B.—The census bureau today anounced the following preliminary census figures: Everett, Wash.—l92o population, 27,614; 2800 increase, 11.3 per cent increase; 1910 population, 24,814. Ottumwa, 1a.—1920 population, 23,003; 9411 increase, 4.5 per cent increase; 1910 population, 22,012. Lewiston, Me.—1920 papulation. 31,703; 436 increase, 7-8 per cent increase; 1910 population, 23,247.

CITY COUNCIL.

The city council, with all members present, met Monday evening. There was considerable discussion as to the proposed improvement of the present city light and power plant or the building of a a new one. No record was made in»the matter." No business of importance was transacted except the examining and approving of the report of the finance committee.

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. J. M., Shields was able to go to her home today. Mrs. J. J. Eddy will go to her home Wednesday. Mrs. Faye Clarke and baby left the hospital today. Mrs. Cope Hanley entered the hospital for medical attention.

SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY.

A most enjoyable day was spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Vest, the occasion being Miss Nora’s eighteenth birthday. The day was spent in music and games and at a late hour the girls departed wishing Nora many more happy birthdays.

MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Clarence Lee Hamlet, born Misouri, Feb. 12, 1892, present residence, Freeport, 111., occupation, railroader, to Frieda Florence Olson, born Chicago, 81., July 81, 1888, present residence, Chicago; occupation, seamstress. First marriage for each.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News.) “When I climbed in a warm bed last night I couldn’ go t’ sleep fer thinkin’ about th’ umbreller menders an’ poor little robins out in th’ cold,” said dear ole Gran-maw Pash, t’day. So fer as we know Bryan is th’ only feller that ever grew rich chasin’ th’ unattainable.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: - Kin. March 9 ° 35 28 ■a : a .... •„ .

Mrs. Capitola Ramey returned Monday evening from Spokane, Washington, where she has been on an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. C. L. Thornton and family. James Mize, who had visited his brother, Eli Mize, of Wheatfield, returned today to Camp Taylor, Ky., where he is still in the army service. He saw over-seas service with the first division.

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