Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 191, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1920 — Page 1

No. 191.

* ' We have these cane-backed parlor suites covered in both Mulberry and Blue Velour. The straight chairs come in two different sizes and patterns. W. J. WRIGHT

MONON RAILROAD DISCONTINUES SUNDAY MAIL SERVICE

For the first time in the history of the Monon railroad patrons of the road were without mail service Sunday. The practice of no mail service on Sundays will be followed permanently by the road, and follows a decision of the mail service heads made last week. The Chi-cago-Louisville train, passing thru here at 11:10 p. m., will be the only Sunday train in the future that will take on mail here. Mail for Chicago and points north, taken on by this train, will be dropped off at Monon and picked up by one of the early morning trains passing through here. The desire to cut down expenses and the shortage of competent mail clerks has been given as the reason for the move.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS. i • 1 National. I New York, 7; Chicago, 1. I Brooklyn, 2; Pittsburg, 1. I American. ; Chicago, 2; Boston, 0. > Detroit, 1; New York, 0. I Cleveland, 5; Philadelphia, 0. ' St. Louis, 3-11; Washington, 2-4.

The. Ladies of Milroy Circle No. 3 will hold their regular meeting August 12th. A full attendance is desired. In the notoriety league “Babe” Ruth has Woodrow Wilson looking like a selling plater. More folks are acquainted with “Babe’s” home run record than they are with Wilson’s League of Nations ideas.

PRINCESS THEATRE 4 MATINEE—-3i30 NIGHT—7:IS —TODAY—TSURU OAKI —lN—“Locked Lips”

No other woman in all time ever faced a situation of heart agony as came to little Lotus Blossom. Yet her lips were locked. And what about the poisoned incense—and the death that brought her lifer East met West—and east hid her secret behind sealed lips. She though she was saving the man sho loved and despised but she was

—TUESDAY— Cosmopolitan Production “The Cinema Murder” with Marion Davies

Sho was beautiful and talented. She had two suitors—one _a rich and powerful man of affairs, the other a young and ambitious playwright. One educated her for a career. The other could offer only his youth and devotion. Neither of the suitors were perfect. One had come perilously' near to a moral wrong; the other to a criminal 1 ‘ ; ■ J

The Evening Republican.

EYES OF SUFFRAGE TURN TO TENNESSEE

The Tennessee legislature will open in extraordinary session today, August 9, to consider ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. With thirty-five states already having acted favorably and with ratification by only one more state necessary for woman suffrage to become effective throughout the nation, suffrage and anti-suffrage workers from all parts of the country have gathered at Nashville prepared for what is considered, as the most important contest a general assembly has faced since congress passed the suffrage ratification to the states.

BOARD OF REVIEW.

The Jasper County Board of Review reconvened this Monday forenoon for the purpose of. adjusting the valuation of real and personal property affected, by the attempted horizontal raise by the state tax commission and held to be illegal by the Indiana supreme court. The special legislature passed a law which refers the matter back to the local county board who have power to care for the matter as they deem right and proper. County Auditor Robinson, County Assessor G. L. Thornton and County Treasurer John T. Biggs are ex-officio members of the board. The other members appointed by Judge C. W. Hanley are Ellis Jones of Remington and Charles R. Peregrine of Tefft.

The most fashionable clothing cut annouficed for a long time seems to be the price cut.—Manila Bulletin.

killing him. Behind locked lips she hid the secret of her soul’s anguish. To disclose it would have meant happiness. But she was silent until— Your own happiness will be tbe greater for seeing this amazing heart drama. Also UNIVERSAL CURRENT EVENTS Admission, Adults 17c; Children He

act. Both loved her. How did she decide? See “The Cinema Murder,” with beautiful Marion Davies as,the star. A picture made from E. Phillip’s Oppenheim’s powerful story of the same name. WEEKLY. Admission: \ " Adults, 18c । 17c; Children, lOo—lo—lKl *•

RENSSELAER, INDIANA. MONDAY, AUG. 9, 1920

WAS THERE CRIME IN GIRL'S DEATH?

Lowell, Ind.', Aug. 7.—A committee from the Masonic lodge at Huntington, Ind., was in Lowell yesterday investigating the death of Miss Elizabeth Hague, who was drowned in the Kankakee river about two weeks ago. The remains of Miss Hague were brought to Lowell and were prepared for burial and shipped to Huntington for burial. The deceased’s father was a member of the Masonic lodge in that city and after the burial they discussed the matter and everything did not look right so they are investigating her death and if there has been foul play they wil> act. The committee called on Mr. Sheets, the undertaker and they informed him that Miss Hague was one of the finest young ladies in Huntington and that she was well off financially and that after her death means for disposing of her property were taken and this is one of the reasons that the investigation is being made. , Another peculiar thing is that the deceased was to have been married in a short time and her intended husband was never notified of her death and knew nothing of it until after she was buried. Miss Hague had a great dread of the water and she often told people that when water touched her body it seemed to paralyze her and it is thought by some that some person knowing this might have pushed her in the water and she was overcome by this fear of water, as the water in which she was drowned was only about waist deep and she could have easily waded to shore had she retained all her faculties. It is to hoped that if there was some foul play that it will be unearthed.

FIRE WHISTLE BROKE QUIET OF SABBATH DAY

Chief Montgomery and his fire laddies made a quick trip to the William Rowles home on W. Milroy avenue about eleven o’clock Sunday morning and put to rout the flames which threatened a tool shed and barn. Mr. Rowles’ son, Max, caused the fire while acting in the capacity of sheep herder from the roof of the tool shed. He had struck a match on the tin roof and the head fell into some shavings below, and in a few seconds the flames were beyond his control. The damage was slight.

TEN PLEDGED AT TRI KAPPAS’ MEETING SATURDAY

The Tri Kappas met at the home of Mrs. Harriett Shedd on N. Cullen street Saturday evening. At the meeting the following Pledges were received: Sara Alice OT'Jeall, Bernice Long, Elizabeth King, Helen Leatherman, Gwendolyn Kannal, Ada Robinson, Lucille Knox, Ruth Wood, Helen Lamson and Mrs. Rex Warner.

MARRIED BY JUSTICE IRWIN.

Justice of the Peace Schuyler C. Irwin officiated at the wedding ceremony this Monday morning of a couple from Geneva, 111. License wa sissued August 9, as follows: Charles Joslyn, born June 18, 1871, in Illinois; occupation, iron foundry superintendent; present residence, Geneva, and Sarah Catnarine Beck, born in Wisconsin, February 1. 1874; occupation, housekeeper- present residence, Geneva, Hl. Second marriage for both. First dissolved by death.

TEMPERATURE. The for,owing to the temperature for the twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. m. on the date Indicated: Max. Min. Aug 6 88 8® Auf‘ 7 96 66 Aug 8 82 63 fl ■ '■

Stuart Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs I. N. Warren, who had been employed in Indianapolis, has enlisted in the U. S. Marines r , * period of two years.. This will giy e him a splendid opportunity for military and scholastic training. The forenoon being given to instruction in the former and the afternoon to the latter. Stuart has reported for duty at Quantice, W. Va. The Women’s Auxiliary to the American Legion win Pic™ o six to seven o clock Wednesday, August 11 at the home of Mrs. J. W Crooks. Each member is entitled to bring one guest and requested to bring one dish of food with forks, spoons, plates and cups for two. Master William Campbell, handy man at the Republican office is on the pension list this week,. the result of an accident Sunday in he suffered a badly sprained right arts. Hto injury followed a fall from the roof of the porch at the Hiram Day residence on S. Weston street which is being remodeled. The Dorcas class will hold a picnic supper Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Lynam. There will be a business meeting. Hb printing st the Repubheat. -ffiee. - IZ.- -

WEATHER. Cloudy, showers probably. tonight and Tuesday. No change m temperature.

VENERABLE CITIZEN REACHES EIGHTIETH MILESTONE

Today is an important day in the life of “Uncle” Abraham Simpson, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, it being the eightieth anniversary of his birth which occurred in Kentucky August 9, 1840, Mr. Simpson and his wife have been residents of Rensselaer for the past 7 thirty years, having come to this city from Thorntown, Indiana. During their long residence in this city Mr. and Mrs. - Simpson have won the friendship of the entire community. On the twenty-second of the present month they will celebrate the fifty-third anniversary of their marriage, which occurred in Shelbyville, Indiana. Mr. Simpson fought throughout the Civil war as a member of the Union forces, and is one of the few survivors of that great conflict still living in the county. “Uncle Abe,” as he is more generally known, is noted for his congeniality and his never failing good humor has won him many friends. Mr. Simpson has but onefault—he is a Democrat. But despite this handicap he was at one time elected City Marshal over the Republican candidate at a time when the city was strongly republican. Mr. Simpson is enjoying good health despite his advanred years and gets around as’ much as the average person twenty years his junior. The many friends of Mr. Simpson will wish for him many more such anniversaries such as he is celebrating today.

BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

Foreign San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico, Aug. 7.—Under the terms of his “unconditional” surrender Francisco Villa, Mexican bandit leader, will get a huge estate at Canutilla, Durapgo, where he will be guarded for the remainder of his life by fifty of his trusted followers, who will be paid by the government, it was learned here today. Tokio, Aug. 7.—Japan’s answer to the {American note on the subject of the Japanese occupation of the north half of the Island of Saghalin was decided upon by the Cabinet today and later was approved by the diplomatic advisory council.

DOMESTIC.

Chicago, Aug. 7.—Representatives of Americans of Polish descent in seven middle West states today laid plans to raise money and recruit men to help Poland in her defense against the Russian drive. Chicago, Aug. 7. —Senator Harry S. New of Indiana, chairman of the Republican campaign sneakers’ committee and member of the Senate foreign relations committee, in a signed statement tonight declared that Governor Cox in his speech of acceptance today had “devoted three columns to the League of Nations, but had straddled the real league issue.” Chicago, Aug. 7. —Governor Cox’s failure to take a definite stand concerning a possible repeal of the Volstead act and the eighteenth amendment is “looked upon with disfavor and disappointment by the Prohibition party,” Virgil G. Hinshaw,' chairman of the party s national committee, said tonight. He previously had characterized Senator Harding’s stand on the question as “unsatisfactory.”

Chicago, Aug. 7. —Exposure of a million-dollar automobile stealing ring was made here today with the arrest of Jack Shapiro, ward politician and former bailiff m the Municipal courts, police say. Washington, Aug. 7.—Announcement was made today at the interstate commerce commission that the railroad had proposed that return ticket coupons purchased prior to Aug. 26, the effective day of the increased passenger fares, be honored. The commission has the proposal under consideration and is expected to approve it. Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 7.—A poll of the Tennessee Legislature on the Federal suffrage amendment indicates its rejection, Parley P. Chn - tensen, Farmer-Labor party candidate for President, tonight notified Senator Harding and Governor Cox in telegrams placing responsibility for the fate of the amendment in this state upon them as leaders of their respective parties. Mr. Christiansen is here to address the Nashville • Trades and Labor Council in behalf of tomorrow. The special sewwn of the Legislature for of the suffrage amendment is called for Monday. State. ed heights, according to a state men? i»ued tod.y by John W. MeCardle, vice ehainMn ot the TUBlie service commission.

I Indiana State Capitol, Aug. Sixteen county Iboards have affirmed the iviw nmwnw increases in their property under the Tuthill-Kiper ; counties which have to the state board the , toation figures made last year are

GOOD GRACIOUS But we have got in a big, early shipment of Ladies’ Fall Shoes from Selbys. In browns and black, for street and for dress, light kids and heavy Brogues, anything a lady could hope to find.' And Kreider Kickers for Kids-—for school and for play, for Sunday and everyday. We are going to sell a lot of these right out of the cases they were shipped in, our shelves won’t hold all of them. ' • ! MURRAY’S ■ " ■ GOOD SHOES 2 -

St. Joseph, Vanderburg, Hendricks, Allen, Wayne, Starke, Decatur, Owen, Pulaski, Randolph, Steuben and Wells. The state board has been informed that Pike, Spencer and Henry counties have legalized the horizontal increases without change, but the official certification has not reached the office of the state board. Seymour, Ind., Aug. 7.—The Seymour Democrat announced this afternoon that it had sold its mechanical equipment and subscription list to Jay C. Smith, publisher of the Seymour Republican, and that with its issue today it would cease publication. The consolidation means that Seymour will have but one daily newspaper. The Republican also publishes a weekly paper. Logansport, Ind., Aug. 7.—At a meeting of railway telegraphers from all points of the Logansport division held here the award of the Federal wage board announced several days ago was almost unanimously rejected, according to the members here today. More than 100 telegraphers from all offices between Bradford, 0., and Bernice, 111., attended and participated in the conference and vote. The telegraphers are not so much opposed to the wage as to the alleged injustices done them, one of the leaders decided today. “We are given a 10-cenf an hour increase, robbed of our vacations and given no consideration for working seven days in the week. The clerks got a 13 per cent increase, two weeks’ vacation with pay after six month’s service, and time and half for all Sunday or seventh day work.”

MONDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Ray Hitchings of near Brook, went to the home of relatives in Rensselaer- Sunday. Her condition is very much improved. Emanuel Lehman was taken to the home of his son, Edd, Sunday, who lives in Brook. Bert Mitchell of Medaryville, was injured Sunday in an automobile accident hear his home. Miss Mary Goetz entered the hospital Sunday and will undergo an operation this afternoon. Miss Faustine West, Miss Neva Garriott and Mrs. Florence Jacks had their tonsils removed today. The condition of Mrs. Reiddle and Mr. Thos. Crockett remain unchanged. < All other patients are improving.

AT PUBLIC SALE SATURDAY. August 14, 3:00 p. m. , The undersigned will sell at public sale on the public square at Rensselaer on Saturday, August 14 at 3:00 p. m., the following goods: 9x12 rug; Cottage sewing machine, dining room extension table; 6 dining room chairs; 3 rocking chairs; good bedroom suits, with mattress and springs; bedstead with springs; baseburner; wood heater; wood cook stove; cooking utensils; kitchen cabinet; cupboard; fruit jars and other articles. Terms, cash. Mrs. Ruth Miles. W. A. McCurtain, Auct. Fletcher Ramey has just completed an oats threshing run on the Milton and Samuel Roth farm three miles north of Rensselaer. Fifty acres were threshed with an average yield of fifty burfiels to the acre. Milton Roth states that * he also has 120 acres of com wiucn is in splendid condition and promises a big yield. Sever!“nullion dolter?* ■ .visited Rensselaer and adjacent ter ritory the past few days and the | farmer’s smile is broader as he thinks of the bountiful crops these rams have assured. John Richards, night watchman, is taking his annual vawtion- WiL liam Qhilders is on duty during km ‘absence.

LOCALS HANDED MT. AYR THE RASPBERRY SUNDAY

The Rensselaer Juniors, a ball team organized here several wattes ago and composed of twenty-year-old lads, made their first appearance before hottie fan* at Riverside park Sunday afternoon with Mt Ayr, a team which had handed them a previous defeat, as the attraction. The locals snowed off in splendid style and nipped the invaders in a well played game by a 5 to 2 count as a good sized crowd looked on. It was the fourth victory in seven starts for the home lads, and thus encouraged they are making plans to play the majority of their future games on the home lot. Mt. Ayr scored twice in the initial spasm and then flickered out. Rensselaer scored three times in the third, added another in the seventh and then made the game sure by pushing another marker over in the eighth. Dunlap was on the slab for the home crew and kept the hits of the visitors well scattered, and was never in danger after, the first inning. Phegley received in a creditable manner, while the infield, composed of Lambert at first, Miller at Crooks at short and Speaks at third, presented an airtight inner works. Phegley, Roy and Ray handled the outfield posts and did their work well. Merica and Hatt were I ready for emergency duty. I The team is well balanced and is capable of playing clever base ball, and with a little more team play will be able to hold their own with any of the junior clubs of the vicinity. Harris of Mt. Ayr and Schneider of St. Joe umpired. A team from near Remington, bearing the fear-inspiring name of Southern Giants, will meet the Juniors at Riverside park next Sunday. Goodland was defeated in base ball Sunday by the Danville Giants, a team composed of colored players. It was the fourth meeting of the season between the two teems, and the series is now even. It is expected that an unusually large number of fish will be on hand for the fifth meeting between the teams. The game has not been scheduled as yet, but it’s a Rolls Royce to a cast-off Ford bet that the managers of the teams are not going to let such a golden opportunity to reap a rich harvest of dollars pass by. Yesterday’s score favored the Illinoisans, 9 to * ""— ; • J

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by The Farmers Grain Market, H. H. Pot tor, .Mar.) Chicago, Aug. 9. | Live Stock Market. Hogs, receipts, 34,000; top, $16.35. Cattle, receipts, 16,000. Sheep, receipts, 26,000. Grain Marketa. > , March wheat opened at 2.89; closed at 2:35%. Dec. wheat opened at 2.36 and 2. 35- closed at 2.32%. Sept, oats opened at .78 1-8 and 1-2; closed at .70 3-4 and .71, Dec oats opened at AO 3-4 and % • closed at .69 3-4 and 7-8. Sept, com opened at 1.48% and 1.49; closed at 1.43 7-8 and 1.44 1 Dec corn opened at 1-28 8-4 and 1.24 1-4; .closed at 1.22 5-8.

MONDAY LOCAL GRAIN PRICES

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MONDAY PRODUCE MARKET.

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