Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1920 — Page 1

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ADAMS FUNERAL WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY

The funeral of Roland Adams will be held at the Barkley M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock and interment will be made in Weston cemetery.

CONGRESS

is looking for a “grave situation” in America. More than likely they want a place to bury the treaty. Another funeral With no flowers, no mourners. ’ Knocking on Wood, we say if Gov. Edwards will really set us , up to something that will really upset us, we’re straight ticket. Democrats. Liquor gets a pian a head. ' Gov. Edwards will be nominated as sure as the Republic is the best .truck on the market. Ainsworth & Boone, the celebrated seed corn house of Kentland, are getting a new one and one-half ton Republic on pneumatic tires. Their second Republic, by the way. Chris Riddle, for 14 years -connected with the Sternberg drainage machinery company, and who knows tools from A to Z, is getting a 254 ton Republic on pneumatic tires. A wise investor buys a Republic for the same reason that a wise father buys chewing gum instead of candy. It is so much more DURABLE. If there was a better truck on the market we would just as leave sell it. There aint and we can’t. THOMPSON & KIRK.

George Johnson of McCoysburg was in Rensselaer today. C. P. Moody, of this city, and Warren Washburn, of Goodland, have purchased Chandler automobiles of the local agent.

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The Evening Republican.

SUFFRAGE WINS IN WASHINGTON

THIRTY-FIVE STATES HAVE RATIFIED WOMAN SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT Ratification of the proposed suffrage amendment to the Federal constitution was completed by the Washington legislature Monday, when the Senate unanimously passed a resolution ratifying the same. The resolution had previously pass- ' ed the House. ! Washington is . the thirty-fifth state to ratify the suffrage amend'ment and only one more is needed ' to make the measure a part of the constitution. The legislature of Delaware is now in session and the suffrage amendment will be brought before it in a few days. Liat of States. The list of states that have ratiified the amendment follows: ! Illinois- .June 10, P 919 । Wisconsin June 10, 1919 Michigan. ’____June 10, 1919 Kansas -- —June 16, 1919 Ohio June 16, 1919 New York./ June 16, 1919 । Pennsylvania June 24, 1919 i Massachusetts—___June 25, 1919 Texas - June 27, 1919 lowa__-- July 2, 1919 Missouri July 3, 1919 Arkansas— July 28, 1919 Montana July 30, 1919 Nebraska —.—.. Aug. 2, 1919 Minnesota —Sept. 8, 1919 New Hampshire __—Sept. 10', 1919 Utah-’ Sept. 30, 1919 California Nov. 1, 1919 Maine— S Nov. 1, 1919 North—Dakota Dec. 1, 1919 South Dakota Dec. 4, 1919 Colorado 12, 1919 Rhode Island Jan. 6, 1920 Kentucky Jan. 6, 1920 Oregon.- ——Jan. 12, 1920 Indiana -Jan. I'd, 1920 Wyoming - Jan- 27, 1920 Nevada A* loon New Jersey-- Feb. 10, 1920 Idaho Feb. 11, 4920 Arizona -- Feb. 12, 1920 New Mexico-- laon Oklahoma Feb. 28, 1920 West Virginia March 10, 1920 Washington. ..March 22, 1920

J. C. Smith, of Monon, was in Rensselaer today.

MMMIIAn INDIAMA, TUESDAY, W 1920

ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HELD

.... . . - • ft ■3’’. -Z ( r - r ' x CITIZENS VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN NEW LIGHT AND POWER PLANT The court room was crowded to capacity Tuesday evening by the citizens of this city, all of whom seem to be very much interested in the proposed new light - and power plant. . , Mayor Charles G. Spitler presided at the meeting and made a short address, telling of the condition of the present power plant, its lack of capacity and the inefficiency on account of the lack of modern machinery. . K • • He introduced C. S. Chamberlain, superintendent .of the light • and power plant. Mr. Chamberlain reafi ah account of the present plant from the installation. The plant was bought by the city of the private owners for $7,500. Improvements and enlargements have been made with a total cost of $46,000. The money for this has been paid by the patrons of the plant in water and light rentals. The taxpayers of the city have not paid their proportion of the cost of the service rendered to the city in supply of water and lights to the

j Mr. Chamberlain favors ithe I building Of a new plant and thinks it would be economy to build the same near the railroad right of way. To do this he estimates that the cost’ would' be between $135,000 count of modern machinery and the saving l of coal hauling 'he thanks would take care bf the added investment and would care for the obligations incurred as they matute. The present plant, ne .says, is inadequate and - is being pushed so hard to care for the present business that there is serious danger of it being put out of business. Much service being demanded by thejpeopie of the city cannot now be given on account of the lack of c< pacity. ' ‘ y y As shown in the Chamberlain report, published in full in the Republican, either the present plant must be enlarged or a new one. must be built. The points in favor or?, a new plant to be erected near the railroad are: Saving of coal hauling. Enabled to buy a cheaper grade of coal. Removal of the smoke nuisance of which there is very serious complaint by the people living in the vicinity of the present plant. Removal of the noise from the | public school, f ... Some of the points urged against the removal and in favor of enlarging the present plant are: The investment will be less, it is estimated that the enlargement of the present plant would cost about $65,000. The city can still furnish heat to the. school. . City Attorney Leopold explained the legal phase of the proposition. It is proposed that the .city $50,000 in the common stock. This stock can be issued at 5 per cent and Sold at par. Then there can be issued SIOO,OOO of preferred stock which will bear 6 per cent and will sell at S9O. If the people of. the city would subscribe for the preferred stock, it could be sold at SIOO or a saving to the city of SIO,OOO. । There was a general discussion and a number of questions were asked by the citizens present. Judge Charles W. Hanley was called upon and he seemed to stnite a cord in harmony with the views of the great majority of the citizens present. His idea was to build a new modern plant. Build it at the and let all patrons pay their full and equal share for the services

rendered. ..... , He objects to individual patron, who uses light, heat or water, paying the bills of the taxpayers but that the light, . heat and water furnished either to the civil or school city should be born by the taxpayers of the city. The Mayor called for all who favor the building of a new plant to rise to their feet. Four-fifths of those present stood up. It would seem that the matter should be left in the hands of the city council, the city superintendent and attorney. , We have one of the most efficient superintendents to befound anywhere. He is thoroughly competent and his long service lor the city has won for him a reputation for economy and efficiency and he has the confidence of the people of this city. t '< * Our city, attorney is capable of giving the legal advice andL the members of our city council are men of splendid business capable of handling thia proposition in the best manner possible. Im put it 'up to them and stand by them and assist them in their ef~ fort to solve for us that very hnportant question.

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HAT OF ABRAHAM HALLECK IN RING

CANDIDATE FOR REPUBLICAN NOMINATION TO SUCCEED . JUDGE HANLEY. , Abraham Halleck has thrown his hat in the ring and is now making a strenuous campaign for the Republican ■ nomination for judge of the - thirtieth judicial district consisting of the counties of Jasper and Newton. ' He was born on a farm in Kankakee county, 111., in 1860. When about four years of age his parents - moved to the Beaver district in Newton copnty. He attended the district school and spent one year in the Morocco school. He was a teacher in the schools of Newton county for six years and was graduated from the Danville, Ind., Normal school in 188 Q. He ■was a student for two years iq the office of Judge Peter H. Ward, of Kentland. The latter served one term as the judge in- this trict.. Attorney Halleck was then admitted to the Newton county bar. He was married to Miss Lura Luce and moved to DeMotte where he engaged in business for a number of years, giving considerable attention to the practice us law. , He was K a pioneer in the telephone business and erected and operated the first toll line in Jasper county. This line connected DeMotte, Kniman and Wheatfield. He was county Commissioner from the northern district of Jasper county for nine years. The ■present court house was completed during his term of office. He has served as county attorney and has been a very active Republican, serving the Republicans of the county as their chairman. He served this district one term in the upper branch of the Indiana General Assembly. In the two sessions Senator Halleck fought the repeal of the county local oplaw, but in the second session the repeal “was* affected, the Democrats having a large majority at that time.

He has giveh much attention to the problem 7 of drainage in this county and has been identified with the many large improvements in this line. In' 1903 Attorney Halleck became a resident' of this city and he and his family have been active ■in the civic life of the community. His private and public life has been clean and upright and he has al'way been found willing and ready to do his part in any movement for the betterment of the city or in extending assistance to individuals in need of aid. He was named in the Trill of the late, Benjamin Harris as one of the trustees of the Harris Home for Widows and Orphans and is also the chairman of the 'board of United Charities of this city. He is giving further service along this line in . his position as a member of the civilian relief work of the Red Cross.,

FORMER LOCAL BOY SEEKS FLORIDA JUDGESHIP

The Republican is in receipt of the Tamp, Fla., El Comereio of March 6, a Spanish and Latin publication, which contains the announcement of H. Blaine Peacock, son of Erastus Peacock, and a. former citizen of Rensselaer, as a candidate /for the judgship of Hillsborough county, Florida. - Young Peacock -spent his boyhdod days ip this city and will -be well remembered by our citizens. The comment as contained in the El Comercio on Mr. Peacock’* candidacy follows: . ' “This paper takes pleasure m commenting oh the announcement of Judge, H. Blaine prominent young attorney of this county and city judge <pf West Tampa, for County Judge of Hillsborough County,’Florida. . “The writer has been •acquainted with Judge Peacock for many years both in his home life and the practice of his profession and welieartily endorse his candidacy for worthy, consideration by the Latin and Spanish votcns of this county. During the several yean that he has been City Judge of West Tampa he has taken a keen interest in the Cuban and Spanish people. He was chairman of the Wert Tampa district during . the Boy Scout drive last year and at that time he promised to do everything possible in organizing boy scout troops in Wert Tampa and Ybor City, and has at last succeeded in securing the sad of the national organization. . , Judge Peacock has practiced law in this city since early m the year 1915 and has been City Judge m West Tampa for three years। and for one year Justice of the Peace of that district. He served in the world war both in the army and the Aid -fcr Information, working man. Pnor to • enteting vice he was ..A permanen me® er Hillsborough County. Ha is hu® a allege and law graduate; and pridr to, ganizations among them being the

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American Legion, Navy ‘Club, Kiwanis Club, Chrisivic dab. He takes ah active part in all religious work in the community and is an ardent friend of the. laboring man. His fneOds speak for him a large vote. He was recently elected a school trustee for district* number 32 and is - chairman of the board. .When asked for a stateriient concetnjng hiM race Mr.,Peacock had thefollowing to says J‘l am not running this race because of being in the service or because I belong to this or that organization, neither am I backed by any clique or political bosses. I believe that my experiences as an • attorney and judge qualifies me to perform the duties of County Judge intelligently, efficiently and judiciously. I am for a clean, honest administration and if elected I will devote my entire time and energy to the duties of this office and uphold and administer the laws of this state in a just and impartial manner. lam running on my merits and not in knocking, the other fellow. This is a -race for a judicial office and should be conducted in a dignified way.” ■

PAXTON RETURNS FROM FLORIDA

Charles W. Paxton, who had been at St Fla., for the past two months, returned here this Tuesday forenoon. Mr. Pkxton is looking and feehpg quite well, but has decided to reenter the Washington Boulevard Hospital for an examination 2nd possibly an operation. . Mr. Paxton underwent an eperasome time ago and was greatly benefited by the he has a minor trouble which he will have taken care of as soon as possible. He will entei the Chicago hospital the last of the week, where he will be under the care of Dr. Lowell Snorf. **' -

WEATHER. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Probably snows. Warmer tonight east portion. Fresh to strong south winds. —

Tuesday’s local grain market was stronger and the following prices ruled: oats, 90 cents; corn, $1.50; rye, $1.55 and wheat $2.30. ■, r - • / ■ *

STAR THEATRE .... ■' ; 1 . —TONIGHT— I , WILLIAM DESMOND “Whitewashed Walls” Dignity meant nothing in Larry Dotiovad’s young 'Hfe. He wasan American with a little Irish in hie Mood and he believed in domg ever he pleased wherever he was. 'He ’lapped hte pompous little *•*"> American governor on the hack, called him “Old Scout, ashed Ha out to have « drink. Blarney saved him with rpydarity JrAmhefaQ spattered over the “White washed wall. He worked too ftstfor the professional vampire of the toy republic where he got into trouble. See this Yankee adventurer with oodles of crust. 11 ’ s - Also SNUB POLLARD J■ ' ■■■ f --’ ; v ' fa- ;■ f “THE DIPPY DENTIST" _ # ' *' * " ' A ‘ ■ A V ; Good -- ■ . -fa -ri; V V * ri'..• *JA’ HEART He

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MARKETS BY WIRE.

— ■- 1 - (Furnished by The Farmers Grain Market, H. Potter, WM Live Stock Marisa*. Hogs—Receipts, 26,000; carry over 8,500: tQP, 116.35; Cattle^—Receipts, 19,000. Sheep—Receipts, 9,000. . Grain Market. May oats opened at .87%; closed at .86% and 5-8. • July oats opened at .80 1-8 and .79%; closed at .79 1-8 and 1-X Sept oats opened at .70; closed at .69 5-8. v-, May corn opened at 1.58 1-2 and 1.57 1-2; closed at 1.55 7-8 and 5-8. July, corn opened at 1.52 1-4 and 1.51 1-2; closed at 1150%. Sept com opened at 1.48% and 1.48;-closed at 1,46 8-8 and 1-2.

TO JOIN WOOD LEAGUE.

7rw-r/"■ ia^Wo—Willtan G. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, today signed an application card .for in the Leonard Wood League m Ohio. Lee made a statement as foL lO ™*will support Wood as a Mend of labor, much more so than juß7u** ing. I consider him a much better friend to labor than Harding. I will personally vote for Leonard Wood at the Republican primary April 27. I admire him for the way he handled the Gary situation as reported to me.”.

Dr. C. R Johnson returned from Chicago this forenoon.

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