Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 168, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1920 — Page 1

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25 Per Cent Reduction On All - Couch Hammocks All Swings and all Wood Porch Furniture ...X —- —- - - - i . As yeu know the summer has been cool and the sale on porch furniture has been very slow. We do not want to carry this stock over to another year, so will offer this reduction. ' - This is seasonal furniture and we must move it. 1-4 off 1-4 off W. J. WRIGHT

FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF YORKEY'S RUN

John Van Buren and daughter of Odanah, Wis., who had visited Omar Morlan and other friends here, left today for an lowa sanitarium where he will have his daughter, who is in poor health, treated. Mr. Van Buren, who is an Indian, attended the Indian baseball team and was playing in the games which resulted in the famous battle of Yorkey’s Run at Remington. A man living in this city has written to Representative W. L. Wood, who is now attending the special seMion of the Indiana General Assembly in Indianapolis, asking the law maker to introduce a bill making more fish in the Iroquois river and requiring the women to do the work. Everybody knows the man s name so we save ink and paper by not mentioning it. It has developed that little Ruby Sirois, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Sirois, of Shelby, suffered two broken limbs in the tragedy which took three lives at Water Valley last week when a Monon train struck an automobile in which she whs riding. Her condition is still serious but it is thought that she will recover.

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t PRINCESS THEATRE MATINEE—3t3O NIGHT—7:IS »i/r--MARGUERITE CLARK —'H— _ “Luck In Pawn” Also Christie Comedy “DANGEROUS MAN MAC GREW Added Attraction Clark’s Five-Piece Orchestra Piano, Saxophone, Violin, Cornet and Drums Admission! Adults, 25«—3 c—2Bc; Children, 10c—lc—11c —THURSDAY— Carl Laemmle Presents Von Stroheim —IN— -2 “Blind Husbands” Directed by Stroheim Himself

Thia is the wonderful picture .which authorities consider one of the three best photodramas that the art of the screen has ever proSimple in plot—the • neglected wife—“ Blind Husbands is the mpst absolutely gripping photoplay you have over seen—• tremendous surprise at the end that will make you gasp. With its •canes laid in the Alps.. “Blind

STAR THEATRE —TONIGHT— Vitagraph presents BESSIE LOVE . ‘.‘THE LITTLE BOSS” Also single reel Christie Comedy —.—-' — - — V

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ATTENDED 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PARENTS’ WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Somers and children returned Sunday afternoon from Otterbein where they had been visiting with relatives, and where they attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Somers’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Rowen, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Rowen have been residents of Otterbein for the past forty-seven years, having located there three years after their marriage occurred. The event was celebrated in a very pleasing and entertaining manner and was attended by a great number of relatives and friends. The wedding ceremony of fifty years ago was repeated and was the most enjoyable feature of a day filled with pleasure. The aged couple are in very good health and their many friends hope that they will be able to celebrate many more such anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs: Somers remained until Sunday that they might enjoy a visit with a brother of Mrs. Somers whom they had not seen for fifteen years and a sister whom they had not seen for nine years. A clue is something a detective finds when he can’t find the criminal.—Greenville (S. C.) Piedmont.

Husbands” rises to. its height of drama a soverpowering as its towering peaks. See “Blind Husbands and you won’t be able to take your eyes for one second from the screen while you watch this tremendous human drama unfold in the midst of the most wonderful outdoor settings. COMEDY 11c and 22c

RENS3ELAER, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1920

QUICK ACTION IS PROMISED

SPECIAL SESSION STARTS OFF WITH RUSH IN ENACTMENT OF EMERGENCY BILLS Indianapolis, July 13.—Paving the way for quick consideration of I the legislation that has been pro- ■ posed the special session of the In- , liana general assembly held short sessions this morning and this afternoon and devoted the remainder of the time in committee work. The day’s work included passage in both houses, under a suspension of the rules, of a measure appropriating $20,000 for the expenses of the special session, the introduction in the house of forty-two new bills and in the senate of thirty-two additional measures. Several of the newly-introduced bills met quick death, however, in house committees. The house voted to consider in committee of the whole at the opening session of tomorrow’s session the administration bill appropriating funds for maintenance of state institutions which are without funds to carry them through to the end of the present fiscal year, September 30. No great opposition is exSected to this Both democrats and Republicans agree that the appropriations are necessary. The minority members are reported to be reserving their attack for the bill proposing to legalize the horizontal increase made by the state tax board. The first movement against the bill came this afternoon when a divided committee

report was presented on it, the nine republican members .of the ways and means committee submitting a favorable report, while the four democratic members suggested indefinite postponement. The majority report was adopted by a large chorus of ayes from the republican members of the house. As reported by the committee the bill contained * one amendment. This would give ex-officio members of the county board of review, instead of county commissioners, jurisdiction over the petitions of tax payers for reduction in assessments where it is shown that the assesments exceeded 100 per cent of the value of the property. Three war memorial bills providing for the project of a war memorial building as outlined by Governor James P. Goodrich in his message to the legislature were introduced in the house today. Two of the bills came from the Marion county delegation, and the third came from representative Frank Kimmell, republican, of Lafayette, and Representative J. L. Axby, democrat, of Lawrenceburg. The three bills provide for participation by the state, by Marion county and by the i city of Indianapolis in the building of the war memorial. Non-partisan I support of this measure is expected. A public hearing on the bills has been arranged for tomorrow night* in the house chamber. Axe for Several.

Several bills introduced since the opening of the special session met death this .afternoon when the house concurred in the committee reports recommending indefinite postponement of the proposed legislation. _ The measures that were cut off from further consideration included the bill of Representative David A. Rothrock, republican, of Bloomington, to reduce the bonding limit for roads in townships and counties from 4 to 2 per cent; the bill of Representative 0. U. Newman, republican, of Indianapolis, providing for appeals to supreme and appellate courts where a defendant has been convicted and judgment suspended; the bill of Representative Charles Lowe, republican, forsville, providing a bonus 'bill oi $lO a month to world war veterans, and the bill of Representative Frank E. Wright, republican, of Lynn, amending the law covering the transportation of school children to high schools as well as grammar pupils. A bill similar to Representative Wright’s was also killed in the senate by a committee report recommending indefinite postponement. Senator E. P. (Elsner, democrat, of Seymour, was the autnor of this measure.

Favorable Reports.

Favorable reports by committee advanced several bills .to second reading, including additions to the bill legaHzing horizontal tax increases were: " A bill by Representative E. F. Daily, republican, Fort Wayne, reducing park board levies of second class cities from the present rate of from ten to twenty cents to from five to ten cents; a bill by Representative Walter J. Behrmer, republican, of Logansport, to permit. cities of the third class to establish the office of city treasurer if they desire; a bill by Representative Rothrock providing that cities that have passed from one class tda higher class may pay officials the minimum salaries provided for that higher class; the bill of Represen- । tative William McMasters, of IndianI anolis, permitting that city to apI propriate $30,000 for the entertainment of the national G. A. R. encampment next fall, and a biU by ■, Charles H. Bidaman, democrat, ft Terre Haute, permitting that city |to establish the two platoon system (in the fire department

HELP THE LEGION FUND TONIGHT

BY ATTENDING LAWN SOCIAL AND HOME TALENT PLAY AT OPERA HOUSE. Tonight is American Legion night, the first of a series of events to be given by the Dewey Biggs Post through which they hope to secure sufficient funds to rent and furnish a hall for regular meetings. With the ultimate object in view of creating interest of such general nature that it may result in swelling their fund to such proportions that they may later on huild a. home of their own, the Legion members will start a campaign for financial assistance which will assure them of becoming a permanent chapter. The events which are carded for this evening in conjunction with the regular weekly band concert are a lawn social, to be held on the court house lawn, a dance on the lower floor of the court house and a home talent play entitled, “Uncle Dick’s Mistake/’ which will be given three times during the evening at the New Ellis theatre, beginning on the hour at eight, nine and ten. The Legion is being aided in their worthy movement by the Women’s Auxiliary to the Legion and Kappa Kappa Kappa. The Legion fund will be aided greatly through the generosity of the • Rensselaer business men who have agreed to give five per cent of their gross sales made during the day. By doing your trading today you are aiding a most worthy enterprise. o

BOARD OF EDUCATION GOES ON PICNIC

The Jasper county board of Education held its July session a week late on account of the Fourth of July celebrations on the regular meeting date. This meeting was leld about four miles west of Rensselaer in Rush’s grove. The wives of the trustees brought well filled baskets and at the noon hour the ioard was transformed into a merry bunch of picnickers. With fine fried chicken, salads, deviled eggs, sandwiches of all kinds, cakes of numerous makes and plenty of ice cream, this merry crowd began the hiding process which lasted until two o’clock. The board went into an executive session at three o'clock and transacted the regular business of the month. County Agent Mawborter’s salary and expenses for July was read, allowed and ordered filed. Sealed bids were opened for the semi-annual grade manuscripts. The. lowest bid was made by Kiger & Co., of Indianapolis and 1000 were ordered. The transfer settlement’s were discussed and understood. A resolution was read by Mr. Postill and unanimously adopted commending the outgoing trustee Warren E. Poole of Hanging Grove township for his past participations in the board’s work. The same resolution contained a greeting to George Parker, Mr. Poole’s successor, and a welcome to. take his place in the 'board’s deliberations. Mr. Poole made a nice re--5 ponse followed by one from Mr. ’arker, both of which were well received. Some of the usual excellent after dinner speeches followed. Mr. Postill of Marion, Mr. Rush of Newton, Mr. Porter of Carpenter, Mr. Mawhorter, Mrs. Julius Huff, Mrs. M. L. Sterrett and Mrs. Burdette Porter spoke upon various phases of womens’ rights. . The speakers each gave vim and liveliness to their talks by numerous stories and jokes. The young people who sat in the crowd seemed to enjoy the speaking as well as the dinner. The women were able to get acquainted and seemed to have, one of the most enjoyable occasions of their lives. After the board adjourned the remaining ice cream that was not eaten two hours before passed into history. At five-thirty the picnic broke up and the buoyant crowd scattered to all angles of Jasper county.

CONCERT PROGRAM

March “Heart of America” March Lassus Trumbone Overture Medley Operatic Mingle. ; March—- National Emblem Overture — Lutspiel March The Conciliator March, “Star and Stripes Forever’ March— Officer Of The Day Khaki Bill.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. -National. • Chicago, 3; Brooklyn, 2. Cincinnati, 8; Philadelphia, 2. Pittsburg, 5; Boston, 2. New York, 6; St. Louis, 4. Cleveland, 4; Philadelphia, 3. St. Louis, 6-2; New York, 4-7. Chicago, 5; Washington, 3. Detroit, 10; Boston, 4.

Democrats admit that Jimmie Cox is a great politician. So is Woodrow Wilson, hut what we need is a statesman.

WEATHER. Thundershowers Ithia afternoon or tonight. Cooler. Thursday fair. ’

Trade at Rensselaer Wednesday, Julyl4 5 Per Cent of the sales of the Rensselaer Merchants goes to the American Legion You will do best at Murray’s

PERSONAL MENTION

John Marlatt was in Chicago today. William I. Hoover went to Delphi today. Dall DeWitt went to Lowell this morning. David Michaels went to Beloit, Wis., today. Louis Misch of Wheatfield was here today. Mrs. Stella Ketchum went to Monticello this afternoon. S. M. spent the day at his, farm near Roselawn. Mrs. James Hemphill and daughter Frances were in Chicago today. Fred Markin and Moses Leopold returned from Chicago this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Coflfell returned this afternoon to their home in Lafayette. Edwin Harris of Mt. Ayr and J. A. Washburn of Remington went to Chicago today, .; : Anna Bullis and Tracy Eck went to Culver today for a visit with their friend, Bessie Adamson. Mrs. Clara Andrus went to Hammond today for a visit with relatives. Mrs. A. E. Wallace and children have returned from Chicago and will remain here until September. Mrs. Julian Hogate, who had been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Strecker returned to her home in Danville today. Esther Ferguson, who had been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Blue, returned today to her home in Marion. Mary Jane Brown, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Brown, went to Chicago today for a visit with Lois F. Hopkins and family. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Prichard and children of Culver were guests here Sunday of William Hoover, Sr. and family and J. W. Rains and family. Mrs. Ida Randle St. Clair left today for her home in Birmingham, Ala., after a visit here with her sister, Mrs. B. Forsythe and other relatives. ~ * Mrs. W. T. Mahoney, who had been here in the interest of the women’s branch of the Catholic Order of Foresters, returned to her home today. —— ——■ Joseph Reynold, who is with the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co., was the guest here Tuesday and today of his mother, Mrs. Hettie Nichols, of Milroy avenue. B. W. Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Adams and daughter of Philadelphia, who had visited here with C. L. Murphy and family, left this morning for a visit with relatives at North Judson. Elias Webb of Wolcottville, GeoWebb, of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Webb and daughter ol Monon, returned to their homes today after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Eldridge and other relatives Sebe Overton was called to Monon today to attend the funeral ol his niece, Cora Overton, the ter year old daughter of his brother William Overton. Death occurred Monday and the funeral was held this afternoon. Jacob Clouse of Remington lefi here today for Larimore, N. D. where he will be employed in th( harvest fields, for Joseph, Henrj and John Shide, former residents oi this county. The ShideS have out about 1000 acres of wheat wlucl they informed Mr. Clouse is th( most promising for many years. Mr. and Mrs. John L Gwm art spending a few days at Winoni Lake, having made the trip to tha Chautauqua center with Mayoi Charles G. Spitler and wife Tues day. The mayor and wife return ed here today bringing with then Irma Campbell, Josephine Wash burn, Mabel Eisele and Irene Hoov er. These young ladies had spen a week at the lake.

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ITEMS FOR BUSY READERS.

| Clinton County Census.—The census bureau Tuesday announced the 1920 population of Clinton county as 27,737. This is an increase since 1910 of 1,063. The gain in the county seat, Frankfort, for the same period of time was 2,951, which shows a loss in the county outside of Frankfort Of 1,888. Evidently there is a shift from the rural communities to the cities. War Veteran Drowns Self.-—Ju-lius A. Victor, a retired Indianapolis grocer, committed suicide Monday night by drowning in the cistern at his home. He was born in Alsace and was a veteran in the Civil war. Dr. Brockway Wants Now Trial. —Dr. Charles J. Brockway, of Lafayette, convicted of involuntary manslaughter, for the death of his wife, has filed a petition asking for a new trial, alleging that the court erred in admitting certain evidence, and that the foreman of the jury was guilty of misconduct. Harding Sure To Win. —Repubiican scouts, reporting after five weeks’ reconnaissance covering all contested portions of the country, said Harding is bound to win and that Republicans will control the senate by at least six votes. Cox and Roosevelt To Confer Witt Wilson.—The presidential and vice-presidential candidates will confer with President Wilson at the White House next Sunday. Evidently Sunday is not the president’s busy day. Dismissed Suit For Suffrage injunction.—Suit to restrain the yousible proclamation of the ratification of the nineteenth amendment to the national constitution granting, to women the right to vote, has been dismissed by Justice Bailey in the Supreme court of the District of Columbia. —- i

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News.) Uneasy lies th’ head that needs a 50-cent hair cut Joe Kite has accepted a fine position with a auto theft concern. What this country needs is fawar automobile-drivers and more wheel-barrow-pushers.—Omaha Examiner.

PLAY AT OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT The home talent play which Is to be given this evening for the benefit of the Legion and which has been advertised for the big tent, will be given In the Opera house. There wM bo three perromusicoa, at 8, MndU o’deck.

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