Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 April 1920 — Page 1

No. 84.

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JOHNSON LEADS IN MICHIGAN

WOOD FAR BEHIND SENATOR , —HOOVER AND EDWARDS LEAD DEMOCRATS’ ■' ■ =iai Detroit, Mich., April 6, 3 a. m.— With partial return* from more than half the counties in the state tabulated, Senator Hiram Johnson has a biff lead over Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood for indorsement as the Republican nominee in yesterday’s presidential preference primary. Figures from 875 precincts out of 2,421 in the state gave: . Johnson, 65,96% Wood, 41,744. Jn the last 175 precincts Wood gained 2,500 on Johnson. Earlier figures from 446 precincts gives Lowden 10.012; Hoover, 9,771. - " A close race developed in the Democratic contest. The vote in 337 precincts showed: Hoover, 2,918; Edwards, 2,970; McAdoo, 2,163; Bryan, 1,916; Palmer, 1,524. Detroit, Mich., April 6, 1:30 a. m. — (Special)—Senator Hiram Johnson of California has been declared the presidential choice in Michigan. Throughout the state v the senator xnh Leonard Wood ran fairly close the Republican choicer but in ’Wayne county (Detroit) Johnson went with such smashing strides that his totals put him far in the lead. His vote in Wayne was almost 5 to 1 for Wood in T 27 pre„cincts of the 366 in the county. TiWese Detroit precincts gave JohnSOnl 9,960 and Wood 4,731. On the Democratic side Gov. Edi wards of New Jersey was easily a leader in Detroit and Wayne, undoubtedly because of his “wet” platform, although he is not a candidate of his own volition in Michigan. His nearest competitor here was Hoover, and Hoover 'has so' far the best of it in the state he is 1 apparently the choice of the Democratic ticket. McAdoo polled a relatively large vote in Wayne as against Bryan, who is probably second choice in the state. \ Farmer Vote 1* Light. — Gov. Lowden of Illinois ran a bad third throughout, the state, although

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Winamac, Ind., April s.—City delivery of mail was not started here Friday as had been expected. The examination for a carrier was nbt held until last Saturday. George Grafton was the only person who took the examination. It is expected that he will ’ receive the appointment, and that the service will be started soon. Three bids on the proposed new Medaryville school building were received as follows: John Hobach, of Michigan City, $71,463; Kuhn & Jordon, of South Bend, $74,268, and Chew & Co., of Lafayette, $68,027. The lowest bid for the complete job was $87,000. Under the present law about $60,000 is the limit for which bonds can be issued. The contract has not yet been awarded. The bid on the Pulaski school building was $65,400, and $12,200 for the heating and plumbing. Trustee Kistler and the advisory board have ' practically decided to accept the heating and plumbing bid, but new bids on the general contract will be received April 23.

_ WEATHER. Snow flurries this afternoon; cloudy tonight. Wednesday fair. Colder Wednesday in extreme south portion. ,

Laverne Henry has succeeded Stewart: Moore as bus driyer. J. J. Montgomery went to Indianapolis today. Judge Gifford returned to Tipton today after transacting business here. *

he crowded Wood for second place in Detroit. Hoover, as a Republican candidate, was lost in the state, but ran a close fourth to Lowden. Pershing and Poindexter were out of the running. The vote for Wood and Johnson was close in most localities throughout the state. Lowden showed an occasional spurt of strength, especially in some counties of the Seventh district, that of Congressman Cramton, Johnson’s campaign manager. His strength here lay among the farmers. Lowden s lack of showing is attributed to the light vote of the farmers, with whom he was counted strongest. Sundays storm was a reason for the farmers failure to come out, roads being in bad shape.

PULASKI COUNTY NOTES.

UNSSKLAEB, INDIANA. TUESDAY. APRIL 6. 1920.

GRIM REAPER CLAIMS THREE

PROMINENT CITIZENS OF THIS CITY ANSWER DEATH’S ' CALL. - Three citizens of this city answered the summons of the death angel and passed to their reward; this harvest of the grim reaper occurring from midnight to noon this Tuesday. Two had reached a ripe age and had been ill for sometime, the other a mother of middle age, was sick but a day or two. Death came to Benton Forsythe at 1:00 a. m., the death of John R. Gray, followed at '2:00 a. m. and Mrs. Charles Morlan passed away at noon. BENTON FORSYTHE. Benton Forsythe was born at Cadiz, Ohio, May 30, 1852. When but three years of age his father died, and six years later he and his sister ’were made orphans by the death of their mother. - The two children lived upon a farm near New Philadelphia, Ohio, with an uncle, Samuel Forsythe. At the age of sixteen Mr. Forsythe began teaching school And taught for three terms. He attended Wittenberg College at Springfield, Ohio. He then engaged in the mercantile business and for twenty years was in business in this city. He came here with a very small stock of goods and with but little capital. From this beginning he built up one of the largest mecantile businesses in this city: built and occupied the building now occupied by the Rowles &'Parker Department store. In 1911 he sold his stock of merchandise and. rented his business building. He invested in farm lands and gave much attention to improving the same. He was interested in farming and also took an active interest in the affairs of the city. His beautiful home at the corner cf Washington street and McKinley avenue was always kept in splendid condition and the citizens of the city were wont to point to it with pride. He was a live progressive business man, a splendid citizen, and among his many public spirited acts may be noted his gift of the magnificent pipe organ to the Presbyterian church of this city. He is survived by his wife and I three nephews. • I Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church in this city I Thursday afternoon at 2:30, and burial will be made in Weston I cemetery.

JOHN R, GRAY. Mr. Gray had been in failing health for some months prior to his death, his illness taking a seriqus turn about two months ago, and his decline being rapid since that time. His death occurred at two o’clock at his home in the east part of the city. The deceased was about seventyone, years of age and was born in this state?. For many years he followed farming as an occupation both in this and other states. He retired from active life several years ago and since that time had made his home in this city, where he was held in much respect. Mr. Gray is survived by his wife and four children, namely: Mrs. Zern Wright, of this city; Clyde, of Walla Walla, Wash.; Ira, of Dayton, Wash.; and Mrs. D. V. McGHnn, of Remington. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Church of God, and will be conducted by the Rev. S. J. Lindsey. Interment will be made in Weston cemetery.

MRS. CHARLES MORLAN.

. Mn. Charles Morlan was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Japies A. Burnham. She was bom and ed in this city. The date of her birth was November 22, 1867. _ in 1890 she was united in marriage with Charles Morlan. They are the parents of four children. Forest, who is employed by the Monon railway in Louisville, Marjorie and Kathryn, who live in the Morlan home, and Mrs. Jay Newels, °* this city. Mrs. Mbrlan’s illness was very brief. ' A physician was not called until Monday and her death took place at noon this Tuesday. Death was caused by diabetic poisoning which affected the foot. She was an active member of the Pythian Sisters and had a very large circle of friends. Funeral arrangements had not been made when we went to press.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by The Farmers Grain Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Live Stock Market. Hogs—Receipts, 4,500; top, >l7. 'Cattle—Receipts, 1,500. Sheep—Receipts, 2,<100. Grain Market. May oats opened at. .92 3-8 and .91 3-4; closed at .90 1-8. - July oats opened at .84— closed at 82 1-2 and 8-8. Sept oats opened at .72 and .71; closed at .70 5-8 and 1-2. May corn opened at 1.66 and 1.67; closed at 1.62 1-2 and 8-4. July corn, opened at 1.60 and 1-61; closed at 1.56 1-2 an<l.s7. Sept com opened at 1.56 and 1.55 1-2; closed at 1.52 5-8 and IQ

TAGGART’S VIEWS ON TREATY

FRENCH LICK STATESMAN DOES NOT STAND WITH PRESIDENT ON ART. X. ( Washington, April 6.—Thomas Taggart’s nomination for the senatorship precludes the possibility of the league of nations becoming much of a campaign issue so far •as Indiana is concerned, for Mr. Taggart’s views are Jcnown to be very much the same as those of Senators Watson and New and quite contrary to those of Senator Hitchcock and President Wilson. Mr. Taggart is a Democrat who usually “goes along” but as an American citizen he believes with Senator Watson, who will be his Republican opponent, that the treaty should be ratified only with the Americanizing reservations. He would hot swallow article ten without safeguarding reservations. He sees nothing especially wrong with the Lodge reservations. Mr. Taggart also is known to have the same views as Senator Watson on the recent railroad legislation that was enacted. Samuel F. Foster, who was turned down for the Democratic senatorial nomination after he had been solicited to take it, would have declared in favor of the treaty .without reservations. This may have been an'influence in the Democratic state committee turning to Taggart, even after he had once declined nomination, for the Democratic leaders of Indiana understand as well as anyone that sentiment in Indiana favors reservations. Mr. Taggart, of course, enters the campaign with a full realization that he can’t possibly win over Senator Watson, but he is a good loser. He is known to have confided to friends between the time he first declined nomination and last Saturday’s meeting of the state committee that Senator Watson, in his belief, never was so strong with the people as today and that no Democrat could hope to win over him this year. It is expected that the Taggart Democrats will make a fight in the Democratic state convention either to make no reference to the league question or to declare for reservatiops. To declare for reservations in the Democratic state platform would automatically take the treaty question out of the, campaign for there could be no treaty issue when both Mr. Taggart and Senator Watson believe in the same thing. I Mr. Taggart, responding to the call from “the boys,” said that he ■ would accept the nomination and! “do the best I can.” Which meant' that he hasn’t much hope for Dem-1 ocratic victory this year, but that he will do what he can to overcome the tide of public sentiment in fa- ; vor of Republican success. When he first declined nomination Mr. -Taggart said that his ; health would not permit him to, make a vigorous campaign. His | name will go on the ballot, but he will not risk another break in health by campaigning over the state.

HAT-TIPPING ROUSES INDIANA UNIVERSITY

Bloomington, Ind., April s.—'Men students at Indiana University have grown careless in tipping their hats as a mark of respect to women. Miss Ruth Lauer, co-ed editor of the Daily Student, the school newspaper, charged- in a recent editorial. , . Miss Lauer'S editonaL followed publication of an item said to have been written by a young man student, saying that hat tipping was one of several “make-believe cavalier mockeries.” Miss Agnes E. Wells, dean of women, has indorsed the co-ed’s editorial.

WOOD NOW GREATEST OF LIVING AMERICANS

Leonard Wood is now, since the death of Theodore Roosevelt, the greatest living American, according to Thomas Reed of Atlanta, Ga., who served under Wood in Cuba and the Philippines. Following his discharge from the army Reed was engaged in business in the Philippine Islands while Wood was an command there. Consequently he ■had opportunity to observe the General num the position of a soldier and of a business man. “Wood is an ideal American, and many times have I extolled his many good qualities, his Americanism and his wonderful ability to my thirteen-year-dd boy,” writes Mr. Reed. “Since the death of the great Colonel Roosevelt, it is my opinion that General Wood is now the greatest living American. I have no doubt whatever of his nomination, and that means his election. I merely recite all this to show that I am in a position to know the great character of General Wood.

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ABE MARTIN.

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GRAND AND PETIT JURORS APRIL TERM

Grand Jury. Orvill H. Crisler Marion 8.. F. Lam born Marion Andrew DeHaan Keener Ed Herath , Marion .Geo. H. Hammerton--------Union i Geo. W. Hopkins Marion Petit Juror*. John Callahan Hanging Grove , Gail Michaels Walker : Wm. Hershman Walker ! Thos. Blake Carpenter Herman DeVries -- Keener i John Jay x- Carpenter Jas. L. Babcock , Union Grant Davisson _ - Barkley Clyde Randle Hanging Grove Harry Gifford Marion ;Joseph J. Jarvis Carpenter ' Amos Alter. - —.Union | The grand- jury is not called. The ■ petit jury js called for the second Monday, April 19.

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CLUB NAMES NEW DIRECTORS

SPIRIT OF PROGRESS PRESENT AT ANNUAL VAN RENSSELAER CLUB ELECTION The annual meeting held by the Van Rensselaer club- each year for the purpose of selecting officers for the ensuing year held at the club rooms Monday evening with practically one hundred of the membership in attendance. The ‘meeting teemed with enthusiasm and the spirit of progress was present in a high degree. It was one of the most pleasant and .beneficial meetings ever to be held by this growing organization and the club plans expansion and development in the future to such an extent that it will make itself felt in all civic and community enterprises in addition to maintaining its present standing as a social organization. Two new directors were named during the evening’s balloting to replace the outgoing directors. H. F. Parker and Howard B. Clark were the new directors named, Mr. Parker succeeding himself. Each was elected for a three year period, and with President JD. D. Dean, B. F. Fendig and Van R. Grant will comprise the board for the ensuing year. Following the election the board met in secret session and selected the following as officers for a oneyear period: President —D. D. Dean. Vice-President- —Howard B. Clark. Secretary-Treas.—Clifford Payne. Custodian-Martin Sauser. 1 Club betterment and advancement were the main topics of importance discussed during the ev«J ing, and the spirit of fellowship and the pull-together energy bodes well for the future. The club is a compact organization, well balanced in every way and its membership. is comprised of men from various walks and stations of life. The club membership is not confined to Rensselaer alone but is । open to those living in the rural ' districts and nearby towns. At the J present time practically every | of the county is“ represented on the I organization’s roster. At the meeting last night five candidates for membership were accepted, bringing the total strength of the club to one hundred and sixty members, which includes some eight or ten non-resident members. Councilman Rex Warner and City Attorney Leopold were present and brought up the topic of the new light plant for discussion for the purpose of getting the opinions of the business men and taxpayers who were present. The vote in favor of a new plant was practically unanimous and the club went on record as being in favor of the building of a new plant. The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments served, thus bringing to a close the tenib annual meeting of the organization. On Thursday evening of this week the Easter dance will be given at the armory, and it is expected that there will be a large attendance. The Williams orchestra, of Indianapolis, will furnish the music.

TUESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Ray Parks and baby were able to leave the hospital today. Mrs. John Vanatta will be able to go to her home tomorrow. Mrs. Frank Moore’s condition is unchanged today. AU other patients are improving.

TEMPERATURE. The following is the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date indicated: Max. Min. Aprm 6 31 9

Wanted — A good cook xt the hospital. Steady position if satutfactory. Good wages. Apply to Supt.

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