Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1920 — Page 1

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TAGGART QUITS RACE FOR SENATOR’S TOGA

Indianapolis, March 9.—Thomas Taggart today withdrew his name as a candidate •for the democratic nomination for United States senator. * "In a letter to A. C. Sallee, democratic state .chairman, Mr. Taggart announced his withdrawal on . account of ill health. Chairman Sallee said, according to his understanding of the law, it will be up to the democratic state committee to name a candidate to be placed before the Indiana primary as a result of the withdrawal. .

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The Evening Republican.

ANNOUNCEMENT.

TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF NEWTON AND JASPER COUNTIES: I will be • candidate for the nomination for Judge of the Circuit Court, on the Republican ticket, at the primary election to be held on May 4, 1920, and will appreciate your votes and your influence. 'Sincerely, GEORGE A. WILLIAMS. Rensselaer, Indiana, March 11, 1920,

Mrs. Andrew Kahler went to Dyer this morning.

UNSULAKR, INDIANA. THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1920-

WILLIAMS MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT

FILES PETITION AS CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THIS JUDICIAL DISTRICT 'Attorney George A. Williams, of this city, has filed with Ed. Jackson, secretary of state, his petition as a .candidate for the Republican nomination for judge of the thirtieth judicial district. Mr. Williams is the second attorney in this city to file such petition, E. M. Laßue having done so a few days ago and notice of which was made in this paper. The editor of the Republican desires to be perfectly .neutral in this contest in which possibly there will be some 'four or five candidates from this city. - As- the announcements are made we will give each a write-up to which we believe they are justly entitled. Attorney Williams is a native Buckeye. He was hern in Allen county on July 24, 1873 and grew to manhood upon an Ohio farm. He was graduated from the common and high schools of that state. When seventeen years of. age he began teaching school during the winter and farmed during the summer. He was a teacher for ten years. He attended one, year at a normal school and spent another year in college. In June, 1901, he was graduated from the law department of the Valparaiso University at Valparaiso. In August of that year he located in Rensselaer, forming a T»artnership with U. M. Baughman, now of Oklahoma City, Okla. He had the experience which comes to many attorneys and others, who, in spite' of the lack of ready finance, screw their determination to the sticking point and fight against odds which often seem too great to overcome. He worked for his board at the university and some friends helped him to buy books and clothes. His efforts to repay this money, to keep his landlady from throwing him out and to keep his office rent paid, caused him to forego all of the pleasures and some of the necessities and to make the old suit of clothes last as long as possible. Throughout all of this period he was a student and gave the strictest attention to business and gradually won his way to a place of prominence and influence in this community. He has been active in the community life and has assisted in many of the t enterprises that have been accomplished in this city and, county. He was a member of the city school board when' our high school was erected. He was county attorney when our hospital was built ahd was for a time attorney for the city of Rensselaer. He has built for himself a reputation for honesty, fairness and cleanliness in private and public life. He is an active member of the Presbyterian church and a teacher in the Bible school of that organization. He is a Knight of Pythias and a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. He is president of the Farmers’ and Merchants’ National bank of tins city and is a farmer by proxy, owning a farm in Walker township. Jn 1905 he was united in marriage with Margaret Davidson, who was instructor in music .and art in the Rensselaer school. - During the war he was active in all of the work which had for its purpose to “Keep the Home Fires Burning.” He has made a large number of addresses and has always responded cheerfully when called upon whether the occasion has been Decoration Day,/Fourth of July or Bed Cross or Liberty Loen drives. ' ~ He is a staunch Republican and served the party in this county as its chairman.

METHODIST MEETINGS.

The attendance at the meeting last night was cut some by the lain. Prof. L. W. Breaw proved himself again to, be a good leader. The new books were used. The Bev. R- O. Kimberlin preached on “Christ’s Problems” as it was represented in his three fold temptation. He said that only when people are detennined to really do something worth while do the real temptations come. It was when Jesus was entering upon his ministry that the forces of evil rose up against him. This is true of the individual Christian. Too many are not even aggressive enough to stir the forces of evil. It was another plea for an aggressixe individual program of religious living. The theme tonight will be “Skin Deep Religion.”- A short prayer-meeting will bo held in the north room of the church at 7:10. Come and bring your friends and receive a blessing from the meetings. There will be reception of members Sunday morning at the regular service st which the pastor of the church will preach.

township wjn« in Rensselaer today. Mrs. William Smalley, of Rem-

WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE

W. L. WOOD DECLINES TO ENTER RACE FOR JOINT REPRESENTATIVE. W. L. Wood, of this city, three times elected as joint representative on the Republican ticket from Benton, Newton and Jasper counties, will not be a candidate for re-elec-tion at the primaries to be held May 4. This was the announcement which Mr. Wood issued this Thursday morning, and it came as a surprise to his many friends who have been his aides in the past. In .arriving at his decision Mr. Wood took into consideration the fact that he had held the office for three consecutive terms and felt that it was his duty to permit someone else to be tne people’s champion from this district in the future. Mr. Wood, during his administration has proved a very capable, efficient officer and has always had the best interest of those he was representing at heart. During his service as one of the law-makers of the state he has introduced several very sensible bills which quickly won approval were passed by his cohorts. During the period he represented this district Mr. Wood never once did anything to mar his record, and lieves the office with the confidence and appreciation of the public following Mr. Wood has prepared the following statement informing the buplic as to his decision not to make the race: In replying to many letters from my friends, I will say that I will not be a candidate for joint representative before the primaries to be held in May of this year. I want to thank my friends and the voters of my district for the loyal support they have given me. My majority at the last election showed an increase of 400 percent over that of the first It is my hope that the man who succeeds me will feel the responsibility of his obligations, which I believe he will. I have had the most pleasant experience in trying to serve my constituents whom it was my duty to serve. .

REP. W. L. WOOD.

BIDS WERE TOO HIGH

ALL CONTRACTORS WANTED MORE THAN THE estimated COST. . About twenty contractors were here Wednesday to bid on the construction of the Barnard ditch. The lowest bid received was 16 cents per yard, while the estimate was but little over 11 cents per yard. The bids were in charge of Engineer C. J. Hobbs, the commissioner of construction. The main ditch in this proposed improvement is twenty-one miles in lenth and the laterals are about 8 miles in length. It is estimated that some one million yards of dirt, will have to be removed. The hearing will be. continuedfrom day to day for sometime with the hope that • some arrangement can be made and the contract let as the improvement is very much needed. It is possible that some of the large land owners affected will make arrangement for the construction of the improvement. Abraham Halleck is the attorney for the improvement.

WORD RECEIVED FROM THE DEFUNCT RESTAURANTEUR

The Republican is in receipt of a letter from Charles Bibos, until a few days ago ohe of our leading restauranteurs before the sheriff took charge of his establishment. Mr. Bibos seeks information as to the whereabouts of his wife, Nell, whom, so he states, he _ has not heard from since he left Rensselaer. He further says that he has mailed three letters to her at Rensselaer and as yet has received no reply. Mr. Bibos is in Cleveland and has been in a hospital in that city for several days. The Republican does not know anything about Mr. Bibos’ wife nor her whereabouts. If any of our readers can give Charlie the desired information, he would appreciate it. His address is 631 Boulevard Road, Cleland, 0.

HOMER CARRIER PIGEON NUMBER A. J. 18 G 6845

Lew Robinson, who lives just east of the city found a Homer carrier pigeon in h» barn this Thursdaymorning with bands on one of its leg®. One of Jbetends marked A. J- 18, G. 6845. The pigeon carried no message ana _is now being retained by Mr. Robin* son.

. Tunis Snip and L. Toppen, of Keener township, were here * on business today.. George Williams and D. S. Makeever went to Lafayette on bwdness today.

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FINDS FOR THE PLAINTIFF.

Justice of the Peace S. C. Irwin presided Wednesday at the hearing of a suit brought by Warren T. and Blanchard Elmore vs. James McKinney for the possession of the, former’s 121 acre farm three miles southeast of this city. McKinney coiftended that he was entitled: to remain on the farm this year for the reason that for six years he had 'been renting the farm without written lease. Seven years ago when he moved upon the farm there was a written lease. He testified in the trial Wednesday that after the first year it was agreed that in August of each year an understanding was to be had as to whether McKinney was to have the farm another year. , 3,, Last October the Elmores , sold the farm to Arthur Arnott and agreed to give possession on March 1, 1920. McKinney refused to vacate claiming that the Elmores had not given the notice in August as per agreement. Thp evidence disclosed that notice as required by law, had been given by the plaintiff and the plaintiffs also contended that McKinney had failed to assert his right in conversation with Mr. Arnott and the Elmores. Justice Irwin found for the Elmores. McKinney filed an appeal bond with Justice Irwin and the case may be appealed to the circuit court.

CHILDREN’S WEEK TO BE OBSERVED BY CHURCHES

The week beginning April 25 will be recognized all over the continent as Children’s week. Indiana is hoping to reach her share of 50 per cent of children who receive no religious training. Indiana has 5,000 Sunday schools. Jasper county has 24 Sunday schools ready to give religious training to its children.

ATTENTION, MOOSE.

There will be installation of officers this evening,* every member is urgently requested to| be present. CHARLES PEFLEY, Secretary.

WEATHER. Rain tonight and probably Friday. Colder Friday.

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THURSDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mn. Cope Hauley was able to go to her home Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Cox, at Morocco returned to her home yesterday. Mrs. J. J. Eddy went to her home WedneM«.' J. Ricks, of Francesville, entered the hospital today for medical attention. Susie Chamberlain entered the hospital to receive medical atte*- < Dr. C. E. Johnson was able to leave the hospital today. Mrs. Oliver Wagner and baby, of Conrad, will leave the hospital today, ..... SiS .... Mrs. H. Reiddle remains about the same. Francis Stoner, Morris Bolley, Thomas Burton, Nellie Doyle, and Thos. Houston are improving. Lawson Eldridge entered the hospital Tuesday for medical attention. M. B. Carpenter's condition is unchanged. / Mrs. Wm. Baker and baby, and Mrs. Oacar Aidemeior and baby are doing fine. ♦ The hospital is badly in need of a good cook. Apply to Superintendent.

MUST ANALYZE ALL ICE SOLD IN INDIANA

All ice plants in the Hoosier state will be required to submit samples to the state board of health for an- ' tains bacteriological or ” content deterious to public health, according to an opinion by Ele and drug commissioner. The opinion was given when a construction was asked on an not of j the 1919 legislature providing “that ' any person, firm or corporation, offering for sale for public consumption any drinking waters, shall once la year, on or before the first day of July, submit to the water and atwage laboratories of the Indiana state board of health, samples of such drinking water, for analysis to determine its potability and availability for the purpose for which it is intended.” In the opinion the attorney general says ‘‘ice is defined as congealed or frozen water intended for human consumption. In my opinion it is included in the provisions of the law.” II . m i I ;

MARKET BY WIRE.

(Furnished by the Fanners Grain Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Live Stock Market. Hogs—Receipts, 32,999; carry over, 6,900; top, >15.60. Cattle —Receipts, 14,000. Sheej—Receipts, 10,000. May oats opened at .88 3-8 and July corn at 1.41 8-4 and 1.42 3-4; closed at 1.42 8-4 and 1.48. Sept corn opened at 1.87 1-2 and 8-8; closed 1.39. j

McCOYSBURG.

■ Mrs. J. R. Phillips and Miss Ruth Cochran were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. . Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Bay and their future home. Charles Campbell and family of Shelby were the week-end guests of her sister, Mirs. Charles Ferguson and family. - . Gifford Morris and famfly and Zelpha Brown and Sam were Rens-* the house vacated by Charles Garnson. Sep sthe 5 the good wX op. >Kta “ Ue Charles Ferguson and family and Ruth Cochran were the guests of Clarence Garrison and family Sunday.

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