Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 175, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 July 1920 — Page 1

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WOLCOTT MAN RECEIVES $511 LOST HERE

While attending a show at the Princess theatre last week Allen Stewart, of Wolcott, had the misfortune to lose his pocketbook containing ssll. It was found the following day by Martin Sauser who works at the Princess. A card in the pocketbook gave the name and address of the owner and Mr. Sauser immediately notified Mr. Stewart that his pocketbook had been found. Mr. Stewart came to Rensselaer Wednesday night to recover his loss and to reward Mr. Sauser for his honesty.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. National. Philadelphia, 6; Chicago, 1. New York, 5; Cincinnati, 3. Pittsburg, 4; Brooklyn, 3. St. Louis, 3; Boston, 2. Amariean. Philadelphia, 7; St. Louis, 4. Boston, 2; Chicago, 1. New York, 4; Cleveland, 3.

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PRINCESS THEATRE MATINEE—3I3O NIGHT—7:IS —TODAY— Jesse L. Lasky Presents Violet Hemming, Theodore Roberts And Wanda Hawley “EVERYWOMAN” In 7 Acts.

The greatest woman Picture known to the Conima Art and produced for the whole family to enjoy. Beauty is the keynote of the production, which will appeal to every class. It is a human and modern story interpreted by reel artists. You have never seen a greater cast assembled for one picture— Violet Henning as Every Woman e Wanda Hawley as Beauty Bebe Daniels as Vice Theodore Roberta as Wealth Monte Blue aa Love Clara Heston as Youth Irving Cummings as Passion Margaret Loomis as Modesty Mildred Reerdon as Conscience Every woman should see "Every Woman’*! Every man ,»bo«»W ••• “Every Woman The whole family will enjoy "Every Woman.” By Arangement with H. W. Savage. Greatest .woman picture ever filmed; 1

FRIDAY, JULY 23RD Maurice Touneur Presents "VICTORY” Featuring Jack Holt, Seena Owen, Eon Chaney, Wallace Berry and Bull Montana. A smashing tale of the sea and of far-flung porta of adventure. A tale of love and rogues, of brave and hard fists. A tale of tropic isles, where the world is .forgotten and torrid passions are lawleea. 8 At first ho was only a drifter.

STAR THEATRE —TONIGHT—MARY PICKFORD —dW- 1 ”' “CAPTAIN KIDD JUNIOR” Admission—Adults 15-2-17 o; Children 10-1-11 C

The Evening Republican.

WILL TRY TO BOOST PASSENGER FARES

Washington, July 21.—Railroad executives met with passenger and freight traffic managers here today to consider means of raising additional revenue to meet the $60,000,000 wage increase awarded rail workers. Those attending the -meeting said it would probably be decided to ask the interstate .commerce commission to raise passenger fares a half-cent a mile.

THURSDAY LOCAL GRAIN PRICES

Oats -80 c Corn $1.40 Rye _51.85 Wheat .$2.50

WEATHER. Fair, continued warm tonight and Friday.

Lon Straup’s consin and wife of Anderson took dinner with them Monday.

The loves, temptations, yearnings of a modern woman’s life—in drama that sways the senses with its beauty, stirs every emotion with its power. See the battle of wealth and passion—amazing New Year’s Eve case carousals in New York’s "midnight Joy Belt”—lntimate glimpses of the sta’ge and its hangers-on behind the scenes. The great gambling palace, thronged with Fashion—humor, pathos, gorgeous spectacles. The most distinguished cast of principals yet assembled in a screen production. One hundred of the most. beautiful women in the world in the casE Irving Cummings, Bebe Daniels, Monte Blue, Raymond Hatton, Clara Horton, Marguerite Loomis, Tully Marshall, Edythe Chapman, Charles Ogle and Mildred Readdon. Matinee, 11c and 28c; Night, 17c and 33c

Wandering over strange lands, smiling at the strife and the struggle. Until, on a lawless isle in the tropics, .where the ocean flings the scum of the earth in their quest for gold and adventure, he met his woman! He had to fight then.. The greatest romance of the world’s greatest writer of (ales of the see. Also MARIE WALCAMP TWO REEL WESTERN SERIES 17c and 11c

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1520.

JASPER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL NEWS

Army .Worm Situation. The low ground between Aix, Gifford and Kniman was found last week to be more or less infested with army worms. The farms in that section of the country that were infested with the worms the worst were: F. H. Gifford’s, southeast of Kniman; Chas. Britt’s, northeast of Aix, Streetmater’s, south east of Aix, W. S. Day’s, southeast of Aix, and Dr. Turfler’s, near Gifford. F. H. Gifford received a total loss on his twelve acres of timothy hay, which he estimated would have made about two tons of hay to the acre. This goes to show that they are a very serious pest, and it is important that they be killed and not allowed to spread. Some times these worms appear at three different seasons. However, the second crop never does much harm, and the third crop may never appear if the insect that works on them makes a succests at keeping them down*to small numbers. But don’t depend too much on the parasite that kills them, for the out-break is liable to appear next year and cause more crop losses.

FORMER RESIDENT DIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENT

Word has been recived here of the death of Leander Wright, many years ago a resident of this county, and a brother of Randolph Wright, of this city, and Jasper Wright of Mt. Ayr, at his farm near Fowler, Colo., on July 8. Death came in the eighty-third year and was the result of injuries which Mr. Wright received while aiding with the farm work. Mr. Wright was driving a team to a hay rake, when a clap of thunder came, and at the same time the rake teeth struck a large tin can, frightening the horses and causing them to run. Mr. Wright was thrown in front of the rake and dragged some distance. He suffered a broken leg and arm and a serious blow on the temple and other bruises. His death occurred soon after the accident.

OATS HEAVY, CORN PROMISING

Many farmers report that the oats this year are- very heavy and some estimate that they will make sixty bushels and more an acre. While the wheat was short and the acreage small, the corn is very promising and the prospect that the farmers will be helped to meet the H. C. L. by bounteous crops and good prices is very encouraging. Here is hoping that the promise matures and that the farmer realizes a splendid return for his investment and labor.

GUESTS OF THOMAS TAGGART

sMrs. John I. Gwin, who is the woman chairman of the tenth congressional district, and Mrs. Donald Beam, the secretary, went to French Lick this Thursday, where they will be the guests of Thomas Taggert, the democratic nominee for U. S. senator from Indiana. The candidate has invited the democratic state committee, the democratic state candidates, the delegates to the San Francisco convention to be his guests this week. -

Went down to see - the dandy little dry cleaner last night and found him all ruffed up over the fact that the Republican went to press on Wednesday, July 21, without carrying an account of his birthday in its columns. It seems that the king of dry cleaners has a birthday as well as anyone else and that he desires the proper publicity given it. "Handsome Herman long ago crossed the line which placed him in the ranks of bachelorhood, and readily admits that it was thirty-three years ago that he cast his first bit of sunshine over this earth.

Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Wood of North Milton street have as their guests, the following relatives of the latter: Grandmother, Mrs. Emily Lindsey of Marion; mother, Mrs. Emily Langford, of Ashley; brother, Ellison Lanford and wife of Cleveland, 0.; sisters, Mrs. John Smith and husband, Mrs. Richard Miller, husband and daughter, of Cleveland, 0., and Miss Waneda Langford of Ashley.

IMHSON

HOUSE PASSES NECESSITY BELS

WHEN SENATE CONCURS, WORK WILL HABE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. Indianapolis, July 21.—-Republi-can member* of the senate meeting in caucus tonight to frame a legislative program for the remainder of the special session of the Indiana general assembly, carried their deliberations into the late hours. The tax legislation continued to be the knotty question before the majority members of the upper house. It seemed probable that further conference would be necessary tomorrow before a final decision could be made on the tax problems. The senate still has for consideration a number of important house bills on which it can work .while caucus committees discuss other legislation. Indianapolis, June 21.—The house of representatives of the Indiana general assembly today completed consideration of the emergency measures which have been presented for consideration at the special session and is now awaiting action by the senate. The house at a busy session this afternoon passed the reconstructed war memorial bill and the home rule tax bill restoring to local taxing units control over bond issues and tax levies that have rested with the state board of tax commissioners.

Senate Caucus. Senate leaders called a caucus of republican members of .that body to meet tonight to consider action on the various., emergency questions which are now pending. The most important is the tax legislation necessary td remove the uncertainty created by the supreme court’s decision making invalid the state tax board’s horizantal increases in 1919 assessments. The caucus must also decide what attitude the majority members will take toward the war memorial bill and the home rule tax bill. When these three measures are disposed of the work of the special session will be near to completion.

War Memorial. The war memorial bill passed the house this afternoon, 87 to 0. Representative Benz, democrat, of Crawford county, voted against the bill bn the roll call, but later changed his vote in favor of the bill makTng it unanimous. He, explained that sentiment in Ins district was in favor of a bonus to. ex-service men instead of a memorial. The bill provides for appropriation by the state of 2,000,000 for the construction of a memorial building and the donation of ground now occupied by St. Clair park and the state blind asylum. The building would provide meeting rooms for all patriotic .orders.. It is expected also to provide national headquarters for the American Legion.

Home Rale Tax Bill. The home rule tax bill, also passed by the house at its afternoon session, received a vote of 75 ayes and 13 noes after the rules had been suspended for its final passage. The bill was originally drafted by Representative Johnson, of Grant county, but was amended following a republican caucus by a committee composed of Representatives Tuthill, Swain and Harris. The bill provides that local tax units will be given power at once to fix their own tax levies. After January 1, 1921, the authority over issuance of bonds will be granted. The state tax board is advocated in the republican state platform. At its session this morning the house by a vote of 68 to 12 passed a bill abolishing the primary election law. The measure was sent to the Senate. The bill would not interfere with the holding of primaries for county officials, if the people desire to hold such primaries. according to Representative Laughlin, one of the authors of the bill. J . J x J The house' concurred today in a conference committee’s report on the emergency appropriation bill. The bill as finally agreed upon by house and senate conferees appropriates 11.071,238.16 for various state institutions and departments which have exhausted their funds. The senate spent most of today in consideration of amendments to the house “blue sky” biU. After

many amendments had been accepted arid many others rejected the senate voted to resume consideration of the bill later in the session. After making some amendments the senate passed the house oil which restores “lost amendments to the county unit road law so that township trustees will have jurisdiction over dirt roads. The vote was 35 to 0.

_ Jack Johnson, since his arrest by federal authorities, has come to the front with the. statement that he “laid down” in his fight with Jess Willard at Havana. Johnson is undoubtedly playing this kind of game that he may secure for himself a handsome purse for a battle with Jack Dempsey, once he serves his year’s sentence. The wishes to make it appear that he is still the great fighter he once was, hence his reason for stating that he permitted Willard to win.

FALL CAPS - ■ ‘ ♦ The First Showing of Men’s, Young Men’s and Boys’ Fall Caps in our Men’s Wear Window w ■ ; ■ . ’’Til.'; £• ’ MURRAY’S

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MARION TOWNSHIP

The League of Women Voters of Marion Township met in the basement of the library building at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday, July 20. This league held its first meeting on June 15th and the enrollment in this second meeting was doubled. This is a fair index of the interest manifested by the ladies of all political parties in this township. Miss Helen Lamson iff 1 the permanent chairman of the organization. A definite program was previously made and this program was followed. Mrs. James Chapman was appointed leader by the president and lead in a discussion of the political platforms. Mrs. J. D. Allman discussed the planks in each platform designed to get votes; Mrs. Learning reviewed the vital planks upon which campaign issues are most distinctly farmed; Mrs. J. I. Gwin read and discussed the planks that were nearly identical in each platform; Mrs. Henry Paulus read several planks in each platform that were indefinite, vague and subject to a variety of interpretations; Mrs. James Chapman lead in the discussion of the planks submitted to both conventions by the League of Women Voters. A report of the state board of directors of the women’s league of voters was presented by Mrs. Ora Ross. Mrs. A. H. Hopkins gave an interesting report of the many political activities that have been alive in Jasper county among the women. Seven new members were added to the enrollment. The next meeting will be held in the basement of the library on Tuesday, August 17th. The organization extends a welcome to all women in Marion township, regardless of party affiliations, to meet with them upon the date above mentioned.

RYAN DITCH NOT SOLD.

The superintendent of the Ryan ditch, E. D. Nesbitt, did not reeive bids low enough for the construction of the Ryan ditch the day advertised for the letting, July 20. The lowest bid received for removing the dirt was 14.6 cents and >2.65 for the rock. The estimate on the dirt was 12 cents and on the rock, $1.25. The matter will be held open and an effort will be made to find a contractor who will take the work as provided by the report of the engineer.

ABE MARTIN.

(Indianapolis News.) , It must be purty tough t’ be too, insignificant t* cut any ice an’ too, big t’ travel with a side show. No-1 buddy ’ll stick their nose in your business if you run a skunk farm.

OBITUARY.

Margaret Susan Messerley, daUgh-, ter of William and Susan Messerley, born May 10, 1852, in Rockingham county, Va. In 1870 at the age of 18 years! she was united in marriage to Geo. H. Landis, of Rockingham county, Va. To this union were born six children, all of whom are living. Mrs. Floyd Robinson and Mrs. Men Abbott, of Renselaer; Mrs. Gluney Wood, Crawfordsville; Howard, of Warne, Ind.; Arthur of Nappanee, Ind.; and Mrs. Harry Boothoyd, of Monticello. There are eight wandchildren and four great grand children. Moved from Virginia to Illinois in 1885 and removed to Indiana in 1891 and to Monticello in the spring of 1903. She united with the M. E. church at an early age. , Passed away Sunday, Julylß, 1920 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Boothoyd, 210. North Bluff St. ■ - , Services Wednesday at 9:00 a. m. at 210 N. Bluff St.

OBITUARY.

Annie J. Blocher was born in Washington county, Indiana, December 27, 1869, and departed this life at the Jasper County Hospital July 16, 1920, at the age of 50 years, 6 months and 19 days. She received her education in the Eublic schools of the place of her irth. , / The deceased was united in marriage to Andrew J.- Doan July 4, 1893. She became the mother of two sons and one daughter. The daughter and one of the sons have preceded her in death. Early in life Mrs. Doan united with the Methodist church. She was always an industrious woman, ever thoughtful of others, a kind mother and a loving wife. She is survived by her husband, one son, Andrew J. Doan, Jr., two brothers and three sisters.

COUNTY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Frank Trulley entered the hospital this morning and underwent an operation. Oren Parker had his tonsite removed this forenoon at the nospitaL Miss Edith Cochran was dismissed from the hospital this morning and went to her home id Remington. , Mr. John Stively, the aged father of Mrs. Mattie Sharp, is faiHng, and at his advanced age, little hopes of improvement are given. The condition of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Sayler is slowly improving. They will not be able to leave the hospital for several days, however. The condition of Mrs. Helena Reiddle remains unchanged. Mrs. Herbert Eib and nttle daughter, Mrs. Jos. Nagle Jr., and son, Mr. Leroy Anderson, Fred Baier, Lewis Messenger, Emanuel Leyman, ; Gus Larsh and Daniel Cumorford are all improving.

FILES SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

Mrs. Cora E. Ely, by her attorney, Schuyler C. Irwin, * filed suit . in the Jasper circuit court July 22 against her husband, Merle Ely, for divorce. I She charges that they were mari ried on July 8, 1906 and separated iMay 8, 1907 and have since lived apart. She further charges cruel * and inhuman treatment. She asks 1 ; that her name of Cora E. Harmon be restored to her.

McCOYSBURG.

Little Bud Eldridge is very rick with typhoid fever. Mrs. Ray Bose, Mm. James Jefferies, Mrs. Zelpha Brown and children were Rensselaer callers TwesHay ‘" .’a-.X--' J i O. Berrie was called to hertwoth- । er’s Monday by the serious sickness lof his two daughters. | Lon Straup and family were ins I guests of friends at Gifford Sun-

day. .. Jessie Jones of Monon was *ne guest of his brother, John, and family Sunday. . ~ _ Frank Eldridge, who is working at Gary, spent Sunday with ms folk. __ Mrs. Chas. Ferguson and nephew were the guests at Hattie Garrisons Sunday. , v . . Mrs. George Johnson was oot «> Sunday school Sunday after _ her long sick spell. It looked good to see her there. Ralph Robinson was the guest at Gerald Kitchen’s Monday and Tuesda&m. Ringheisen of Reynolds is the guest at her daughters, Mm. Claud Reever and family. There was 73 at Sunday school last Sunday. That is doing fine. Make it 100 next Sunday. There will also be preaching. Sunday evening at 7:46. Wonder if we can’t have a full house.. Bore ifJs a good place to spend the evening. _ Tab printmc the RepubiUan * oW

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