Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 147, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1920 — Page 1

No. 147.

BUSINESS SECTION OF PARR IS IN RUINS

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TORNADO FLATTENED COUNTRY OVER SIX MILE STRETCH

» A tornado struck just one and one-half miles north of Fowler Thursday evening and for a stretch of six miles, east and west, leveled practically everything in its path. The toll lines* out of Fowler were put out of commission by the falling poles, several fine barns were blown down and many trees uprooted. Scores of heads of live stock were reported to have been either killed or injured. Fortunately the storm did not reach Fowler and nothing in the town was injured.

WAS THIS BLOOD SHED IN VAIN?

France gave 1,362,872 of the flower of her men that the Hun s drive to destroy civilization might be stopped. So great was the carnage that of this number 361,854 occupy unknown graves. Shall they have died in vain or will their sacrifice result in a real gain?

Extra Another Big Reduction in Woolens Come and see me before buying that suit of clothes. JOHN WERNER The Tailor Over Poet Office.

K PRINCESS THEATRE £ MATINEE—I:3© NIGHT—7:IB j, —TONIGHT— And Tomorrow Benjamin B. Hampton Present* Roy Stewart k MJ ' Marguerite De Le Motte “THE SAGEBRUSHER”

The fate* were cruel, yet kind to Mary Warren. She was stricken Mind on the train. She could not sou the man drn had come to wed, but the heart of Sha won her in.£•l7 She risuaHmd hhn a big hsndsnme man, het her ideal was the young doctor Sim, who hadjmllad to kelp reetore her eight. Then Sim is shocked when the damaud he marry the girl who •hares Irie shack XI The ceremony over Sim “ told to kiss the bride, but one look at bo beautiful face was enough for Sim Gage. .

The Evening Republican.

DASTARDLY DEED COMMITTED ON HELPLESS MAN

Excelsior Springs, Mo., June 17.1 —George M. Underwood, who lost a hand and a leg last night when' bandits tied him to a railroad track five minutes before a train passed, today told the story of his experience and denied that the men had any motive that he knew of except robbery. Underwood is expected to recover. “An hour or so after dark, he said, “as I was walking to the station to catch a train for Carrollton, Mo., my home, two men with a touring car forced me into the car and took my watch and S7O. They drove south, and one of the men said ‘let’s kill the — -. | ‘No,’ returned the other, we will tie him to the railroad track.’ 1 “We stopped at a pile of barbed wire and one of the men got several long strands of it. We stopped again, and I was struggling to escape, I heard the rumble of the approaching train. I tried to scream , but rags in my mouth _ throttled |my voice. As the engine came ; within a few rods of me, I threw all of my strength into another ati temt to escape. My right hand i was free at last and I tore the gag from my mouth, screaming? Then I loosened my right leg and swung partly free from the track but my left foot and hand were too tightly bound to be released. “Something seemed to sting my 1 entire body. I suppose I fainted for a moment, but soon I was screaming again. A farmer came from somewhere and helped to untie the barbed wire which was still partly strung around my body.

There will be meeting at our house Saturday evening at 7:30, also Sunday morning at 10:00 a. m., afternoon at 2:30 and evening at 7:30. There will be a minister to teach the word. Block east and block south of hospital, 403 South Weston street. Free for all. John Fenwick. \ •; ’ '

W. I. Spitler is having his Cullen street bungalow restuccoed.

Emerson Hough’s groat novel was transferred to the screen by an all star cast —an aggregation of. players such as has never before been assembled for the filming of a Mg story, and the “Sagebrusher” as millions of readers know. Is that in •very sense of the term. Paramount Mack Sennett Comedy Featuring Charles Murray "UP IN ALP’S PLACE” It’s a winner |-< All Sennett comedies uro, and this is one of the best yet. Admission 28c A lie.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1920.

Wiped off of Map in Early Morning Conflagration. ORIGIN OF FIRE UNKNOWN ___________ * " A COSTLY FIRE, THE ORIGIN OF WHICH IS UNKNOWN, PRACTICALLY DESTROYED THE ENTIRE BUSINESS SECTION OF PARR, SIX MILES NORTH AND THREE AND A HALF WEST OF THIS CITY<, AT AN EARLY HOUR THIS FRIDAY MORNING IN WHAT WAS THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE OF THE NUMEROUS CONFLAGRATIONS | WHICH HAVE VISITED THE TOWN IN THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS. the cement building on the north side of the street, and THE SMALL RESTAURANT, THE PROPERTY OF “BILLY” MYRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET, WERE THE ONLY BUILDINGS LEFT STANDING A FEW HOURS AFTER THE FLAMES BROKE FORTH. THE INSURANCE CARRIED ON THE BUILDINGS WAS NOT VERY HEAVY AND THE LOSS TO THE OWNERS WILL BE SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLRS.

The fire was first discovered by George Myres at two o’clock this Friday morning and at that time was confined to the blacksmith shop and pool room. A hurry-up call .was sent to this city and Firemen Cleve Eger 'and Harve Robinson were soon on their, way to the burning village with chemical appliances and with the aid of the “bucket brigade” made a fight against the flames without success. However, they did succeed in saving the greater part of the stock in the burning buildings. The flames attracted the people from miles around but the lack of fire fighting equipment compelled them to stand idly by as the flames got in their work of destruction. The buildings destroyed were the Myres pool room, a one-story structure, valued at SI,OOO and uninsured; a blacksmith shop, uninsured; the ite house containing about thir-ty-five tons of ice, the property of Myres & Thomas, uninsured; the J S. Lakin store room, which was unoccupied, valued at $3,000, insured for $1,200; and the Odd Fellows’ building, occupied by the general merchandise store of Myres & Thomas, valued at $4,000, with sl,500 insurance. Practically the entire stock of this store was saved. The Parr Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows occupied the upper story of their building and it is reported that they saved none of their paraphernalia, furnishings and records. The loss will be a very severe blow to that institution. -- The origin of the fire, although unknown, is believed to have been strated from lighted cigarette butts thrown on the floor in the pool room earlier in the evening. The fire this morning was practically a repetition of the one which I occurred about 15 years ago m I Parr at which time the entire business section was destroyed. The town has beeh visited by several costly fires since that time and the need of adequate fire protection is keenly felt by the citizens, and no doubt arrangements will be made in the near future whereby the town can be protected against such severe losses.

SHE SAYS HARDING WILL WIN

No wonder McAdoo and Marshall will not allow the democrats to nominate them at the Democratic convention to be held in San Francisco, Cak, the last week in this month. They possibly have heard the prediction of Jennie M. Conrad of Conrad, Newton County, who under date of June 2 wrote to the Newton County Enterprise as follows: “Please make note that I ? redict the next Republican nominee or president will be Harding of Ohio. It is understood that the prophetess now predicts the election of Senator Harding by a large majority.

CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Timmons of Monon celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday, June 12. They were married June 12, I*7o. The half century anniversary was celebrated by a gathering of a host of relatives and friends, and an address by S. L. Callaway, who attended the wedding. A bounteous dinner consisting of roast pig, roast chickens, strawberries, ice cream and many other good things was thoroughly enjoyed. _________ The Mutual chautauqua, which signed a contract witii we local chautauqua association last fall, will appear in this city during the week of July 21-25. The guarantors are asked to meet at the first National bank next Monday t evening to organize and elect officers. This will be an important meeting and all are urged to be in attendance.

MAY RETIRE FROM A. F. OF L.

PRESIDENT COMPERS OUT OF HARMONY, WILL VOTE ON GOV'T OWNERSHIP. Montreal, June 17.—The American Federation of Labor’s indorsement today of government ownership of railroads at its annual convention here was said by labor leaders tonight to have been the first genuine defeat Samuel Gompers has suffered in years. The final vote was 29,059 for government ownership, and 8,849 against. . The decisiye vote, it is reported, prompted the labor chief to state before the convention that he “was not quite sure” he would be a candidate for re-election. Mr. Gompers fought hard against the convention’s action, saying it was a step toward the “enslavement of the workers as government employes,” who, he said, had been denied many political and economic rights under the- past administrations. He received only mild applause. The United Mine Workers and the powerful railroad organizations combined against Gompers, supported by the machinists and the metal trades. The carpenters and the building trades section stood by Gompers. Council la Embarrassed. By the vote the executive council, whose members supported Mr. Gompers, must take steps to bring about government ownership or resign, it was stated. Supporters of Mr. Gompers said tonight that they would urge him to stand for re-election for the thirtyninth time. Despite the protest of Mr. Gompers, the convention increased his salary as president from SIO,OOO to $12,000 a year. In making an apSeal not to give him an increase Er. Gompers said that SIO,OOO is all sufficient for a man in the ordinary ~ modes of life to satisfy him and his needs.” The salary of Secretary Frank Morrison was increased from $7,500 to SIO,OOO a year. Organizers wages were increased from S4B .to S6O .per week and their traveling allowance from $6 to $8 per day. This was declared necessary owing to the high cost of living. The convention called upon Congress to enact “necessary legislation to establish the United States employment service as a permanent bureau in the Department of Labor with ample appropriations.’ . The federation adopted a decision that the “rights of free speech and free press and assembly are inalienable ones and are beyond the power of any judge, legislative body or administration official to qualify, modify, abrogate or suspend.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News.) Hon. Ex-Editur Gale Fluhart has sent th’ foUerin’ telegram t’ Gov-1 ’nor Coolidge, candidate fer vice- ■ president: “Cheer up!.maybe you, won’t be elected.” We’ve never; met a clerk yit that called up “brother” that didn’ sell us some-; thin’ we didn’ want. I The average man lays down the law to his wife and then accepts all her amendments.—Atchison Globe. z -'' \. A ..':

WEATHER. \ J Fair, continued cool tonight and Saturday.

. / THE State Food Inspector CALLED ON US THIS MORNING TO EXAMINE OUR GROHE PRONOUNCED IT O. K. AND ASKED US IF ALL RENSSELAER GROCERIES WERE AS CLEAN AS OURS. Before putting away your woolens, wash with Wool Soap Chips, box J .lOe A No. 3 can of Cut Beets or Sauer Kraut is a good buy ' at per can . -18 c Require no for supper— Sardines in Mayonnaise, 2 for Me Yellow Cling Peaches, gallon >I.OO MURRAY’S B W ■ puRE FOODS

PLANS LAID FOR SHORT SESSION OF LEGISLATURE

Indianapolis, ..June 17.—Preparations for the opening of the special session of the Indiana general assembly, which Governor Jas. P. Goodrich has announced he will call, were begun today at the state house. ’ The date for the session has not yet been set, but it was believed the first meeting will probably be held Monday, June 28. Governor Goodrich has not yet completed the call for the session and has not determined what subjects he will lay before the body in his message. Republican leaders here today expressed the hope that the session would be short, lasting not more than ten days. Senator James E. Watson said he believed a short session should be held and that conferences looking to this end would be arranged. Edmund M. Wasmuth, republican state chairman, said tonight he did not expect to call a meeting of the state committee prior to the meeting of the legislature. Mr. Wasmuth left tonight for Huntington.

NOT LOOKING FOR EMPTY HONORS

“Don’t vote for me,” says the son-in-law of the president. McAdoo like Vice President Marshall, knows that Senator Harding will be the next president of this county and does not care to go down in history with the “also ran” bunch.

FRIDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

The hospital is full to overflowing. There are twenty-four patients, many occupy the halls. । The following may undergo operations this afternoons i Mrs. Jane Bridgeman, of Morocco,- major. 1 Stanley Lane, Newton township, appendicitis. • Mrs. Elizabeth Carlin, Parr, major. . , . i Loma Belfield, Goodland, major. ■ Mrs. Fred Simpson has re-entered 'the hospital for surgical attention. Mrs. Bertha Hammerton’s condition is not so favorable.

PETER ZEA DEAD.

Report has reached here of the death of Peter Zea at Atlanta Highlands, N. J. He was for a number of years a very much respected citizen of this county, living at McCoysburg and later at Fair Oaks, leaving the latter place fourteen years ago. He was past three score and ten years of age, was a brother of the late Lyman Zea, also a brother-in-law of James Gwin of Monon. No particulars of his death have been received.

Summer Course of Music For ambitious music students I will open a course of 20 lessons in piano, violin or harmony. Advanced Students Preferred Don’t miss this opportunity. Open from June 30th until September Ist. / - ’ . PAUL C. TONNER 203 Franklin St.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN STATE WAR-ESSAY CONTEST

The results of the War Essay contest conducted >under the direction of the Indiana Historical commission, with the co-opeAtion of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, were announced .today. The first prize, amounting to fifty I dollars, was awarded to Daisy Byiram, of the Technical High School, I Indianapolis, for hex 1 essay on ' “What Our Community Needs Al ! Shown By the War.” The second ’ prize of forty dollars was awarded to Mildred Grace Hill, of the Union City High School, for her essay on “The Soldiers’ Entertainment In Union City.” Third place, a thirty dollar prize, was awarded to Philip Lehman, of Warsaw High School for his paper on “How the War Has Affected Our Community.” Fourth place, a prize of twenty dollan, was awarded to Walter J. B. Bosse, of the Central High School, Evansville, for his paper on “What We Did for Our Returned Service Men. The fifth prize of ten dollars was awarded to Kemp Moore of the Wiley High School, Terre Haute, on “Indiana’s Memorial to the Soldiers of the Great War.” Over two hundred essays were submitted to the judges, consisting of Charles W. Moores, of Indianapolis; Prof. J. A. Woodburn, of Indiana University; L. N. Hines, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Charity Dye, of the Pioneer Mother’s Memorial Association; Harlow Lindley of Earlham College; O. H. Williams, State Normal School Examiner; and Demarchus C. Brown, • State Librarian. JOHN W. OLIVER, Director.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. National. ' St. Louis, 1; Philadelphia, 0. Others postponed ,rain. American. \ New York, 7; Chicago, 2. Boston, 2; Detroit, 1. St. Louis, 12; Philadelphia, 9.

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