Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 256, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 October 1920 — Page 1

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Bird’s Eye Maple Bed Room Suite : , ’ There is a good looking Bird’s Eye Maple bed room suite in our window this week. Maple bed room furniture has been very hard to get for the last • . few months. The suite consists of a Dresser, Princess Dresser, Dressing Table, Bed, Dressing Table Chair and * e Rocker. > ■' ’ z ' . W. J. WRIGHT

AID THE ABSENT VOTER

These who have relatives or friends, qualified to vote in Jasper county and who will be outside of the county on election day, November 2, should secure an absent voter’s blank and mail same to the party so affected, who will upon mailing the blank to the county clerk and securing an official ballot, then be qualified to vote by mail. These absent voter*s blanks may be secured at the office of Attorney D. D. Doan in the Odd Fellows building. " < V- , , ... Any. voter, who, .because of illness or infirmity, will be unable to go to may also vote in the ab of all Republican men and women of the county to notify Mr. Dean of Ae cam of any voter whom they think will be unable to go to the polls electron day, that they may be supplied with an absent voter’s blank.

NOTICE! Will the party who removed the radiator cap and motometer from my Essex car, by Rowles and Parker’s store in Rensselaer, on Saturday night of October 23rd, 1920, please return same to -vne, or leave at Thompson & Kirk’s salesroom for me at once, and avoid unpleasant , consequences. ROSCOE V. HALSTEAD. CAR LOAD POTATOES. I will have a car load of fine Wisconsin potatoes on track in Rensselaer this week. Give me your order now. BERT WELSH, Phone 492. ; 4 ‘J Ripe Early Ohio Potatoes, $1.49 £»r bushel this week. Murray s rocery.

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The Evening Republican.

DEATH CLOSES LONG FAST OF CORK’S MAYOR

London, Oct. 25.-—Terrence MacSwiriey, lord mayor of Cork, died at Brixton prison, this city, at 5:40 o’clock this morning. His death followed a hunger strike of more than 73 days, eclipsing any m the annals of the medical world. MacSwiney, who had been unconscious for several days, did not recover his senses before he died. Father Dominic, his private chaplain, and his brother, John MacSwiney, were with ’him when the end came. Father Dominic was at the prison all night and did not leave until several hours after MacSwiney breathed his.last.

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening with all members present. But little business was transacted. e In the matter of a heating plant for city hall and fire department building, bids were received from E. D. Rhoades & Son and Somers & Corwell, each agreeing to furnish boiler and install heating plant and plumbing according to plans and specifications. On motion the council awarded the contract to E. D. Rhoades & < Son, the contract including a Hart and Crouse boiler. The trustees of Weston cemetery reported .the sale of lots, and on motion the mayor was ordered to execute deeds to several parties. The usual number of claims was presented and allowed: There will be a republican meeting at Fair OAks Thursday evening, October 28. Attorney Abraham Halleck, of this city, and a lady speaker, yet to be selected, will address the voters. ~

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RENSSELAER, INDIANA. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26. 1920.

ARMISTICE DAY TO BE OBSERVED

IN RENSSELAER—-AMERICAN LEGION PLANS FOR COUN- - TY-WIDE CELEBRATION. ' ' I A Cope J. Hanley, commander of the Dewey Biggs Post of the American Legion, announces that plans are now. under way for the observance of Armistice Day in this city on November 11, in much the. same- manner as that of a year ago, when one of the largest crowds in the history of celebrations in this city was attracted to Rensselaer to pay honor to the 1,200 soldiers who gathered here. - Only tentative plans have 'been made thus far. Mr. Hanley will call a meeting of the officers of the Legion in the near future at which time plans will be perfected. It is "certain, however, that six street acts will be procured through the Uriited Fair Booking Association, and they are sure to be of high caliber. Two professional fighters will also bp secured to put on a ten round sparring match in the evening, which will be preceded by a three-round preliminary go between two amateurs from Newland. A battle royal will also be among the day’s features and will be staged >by. one of the companies secured through the United Fair Booking Association. Many other features will also be included in the day’s celebration, and will be given out later. The Legion wishes it distinctly understood that the celebration is not to be put on for the purpose of making money. All they ask is that enough money be contributed to defray the expense of the celebration. A subscription paper will be started on its rounds Wednesday morning, and all are urged to be as liberal as possible in their contributions. *

REV. W. T. BARBRE RECEIVED MEDAL

The Rev. William T. Barbre, pastor of the First Christian Church of this city, was presented a bibnze medal, while -attending the international convention of the, Churches of Christ at St. Louis, Mo., last W€Ck. The General Council of the W&r Time Church Federation has had a very beautiful bronze medal coined and is presenting one to each ministfer of the gospel who served as chaplain in either the army or navy during the* Great War. The medal is about three inches in diameter and is of considerable thickness. On one side for the navy is engraved a large cross and a battle ship and the following inscription: Awarded to the Chaplain of the American Army and Navy. General War Time Council of the Federated Church of Christ. On the other side for the army is the engraving of a chaplain administering to dying soldier and the inscription of 1917-1,918. ■ There were one hundred three, chaplains from the Christian church who served in the war. A large number of them were present. with Brother Barbre and received their medals at- the same time he received his. There were about twelve hundred chaplains who served during the Great War-from all denominations.

MRS. MIKE DIDN’T LIKE SHOT GUN AND AXE MARATHON

Mr. Mike Benakovischski, from Indiana Harbor, Hammond, Gary, Chicago and other points spent last night in Rensselaer, or rather he spent it in jail where he was entertained by Sheriff Woodworth., Mr. Mike was propelled to town by Sheriff Woodworth Monday afternoon from the Wagler randies near Kniman where he had just put in a season trucking when he wasn’t chasing his wife about the place with a shot gun and axe. Mrs. Mike rather Hked the exercise at first and spent -a most delightful summer, but with the drrival of the fall rains her .daily exercising task became less pleasant and she protested with Michael, whereupon the latter threw the family cuspidor at her. Cuspidors are repulsive to even Mrs. Benakovischski, and she informed the neighbors of what her husbind had done. It was then that Mr. Woodworth invited the gallant Mr. Benakovischski -to town. Mika was taken before Justice Irwin this Tuesday morninjg where a compromise 'between the estranged parties was effected, Mr. Mike agreeing to take himself to other parts for S6OO, and Mrs. Mike agreeing to remain at Kniman for another season. Mr. Benakovischski, money in hand, departed for Chicago after the hearing.

HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Wilson of Goodland, who was' injured in an auto accident, entered the hospital this morning. Mr. Charles Stultz entered the hospital today for medical treat-1 ment. . — • James Babcock returned to his home at Pair this morning.

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LAFAYETTE JOURNAL-COUR-IER NOW IN NEW HOME

The Lafayette Journal-Courier, Lafayette’s thriving morning and evening paper, is now at home ip its beautiful new building at the corner of Sixth and Ferry streets, and on Monday morning threw open its doors to the public. Hundreds of visitors inspected the plant during the day and late in the afternoon visiting newspaper men and women, to whom an especial invitation had been - extended, gathered at the plant for a tour of inspection. A lunch was served noon by Henry W. Marshall, editor and publisher, to the visiting correspondents at the Fowler hotel, and this was followed in the evening by a six o’clock dinner for the visiting editors,. of whom there were thirty present. L. H. Hamilton, editor of The Republican was in attendance, but F. E. Babcock, editor of the Democrat, was one of the thirty who sent regrets, Mr. Babcock being prevented from going by illness in his family. The dinner was served in the Walnut room of the Fowler. A sixcourse dinner was served after which Mr. Marshall spoke a few words of greeting and told his guests What he • had sought to accomplish in the community by'providing it with a high class newspaper and publishing plant. Several of those present at the dinner spoke, including George H. Healey, editor of the Frankfort CrescentThe plant of the Journal-Courier is perhaps the finest of any in the country for a city the size of Lafayette, and the citizens of that city have a right to feel proud of their newspaper and Mr. Marshall.

WORTH M’CARTHY NOW WITH THE FT. WAYNE FRIARS

The following letter was received by Harry Parker this Tuesday morning, and is from Worth McCarthy, one of Mr. Parker’s former football pupils who played here with the Indianapolis A. C. a week ago Sunday: Dear Old Coach:— How did you come out Sunday? Hope your boys won for I’m still one of the home boys and for you. The. Indianapolis lads “squawked” all the way back to Indianapolis about the game. I know their failings, they can play pretty fair ball but are a kang of “crabbers,” with a poor captain to lead I quit them last week and reported to th? manager of the Ft. Wayne Friars last - Saturday afternoon. Practiced with Huffine of Purdue, Chambers of West Virginia and Johnson of Illinois. The Friars have a real club and I sure like to play with a team like theirs, all the difference in the world. • We had a game scheduled for Sunday with the Cleveland Panhandles and there was a wonderful crowd at the park, but Cleveland failed to put in an appearance, and I didn’t get to show my stuff. Presume you are making big plans for the Armistice Day celebration. How’s Jay Nowels? Hope his in-, jury isn’t serious. By the way, let me know if there is any man on the high school team who looks like all-state material, fpr I’m in a position to talk a bit add get one on. ' worth McCarthy.

GREECE’S KING SUCCUMBS TO MONKEY BITE

Athens, Oct. 25.—King Alexander of Greece died at 5:20 p. m. today. His death was due to wounds received - when a pet monkey attacked “ him early in October, the king being badly mutilated. Throughout last night the heart action grew weaker, . his general debility became more pronounced, and pulmonary symptoms were intense. Breathing at times was most difficult and alarming, and at noon today it was announced that the Icing’s condition was hopeless.

MARKETS BY WIRE.

(Furnished by The Farmers Grain, Market, H. H. Potter, Mgr.) Chicago, Oct. 26, 1920 Live Stock Markets. Hogs, > receipts, 20,000; top, $13.25. Cattle, receipts, 13,000. Sheep, receipts, 17,000. ir-.' Grom Merbet. Mar. wheat opened at 1-94 1-2 and 1.94; closed at 2.02 1-2 and 3-4. Dec. wheat openied at 2.0 L and 2.00 1-2; closed at 2.09 1-2 and 3-4. May oats opened at .58 3-8 and closed at .59 3-4. Dec. oats opened at .53 3-8 and 1-4; closed at .54 5-8 and 3-4. May com opened at .87 and .86 7-8; closed at .88 3-4 and 5-8. Dec- com opened at 180 1-4 and 3-8; closed at .82 3-8 and 1-4- ,» ■ — . Tuesday’s local grain prices were. Oats, 44c; com, 75c; rye, $1.45 and wheat, $1.90. . ' ~f Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Childers went to Delphi Monday where they attended the 93rd birthday tion of Mr. Childers’ father, H. V. Childers, Mr. Childers’ two brothers and sister were also present for । the’ celebration. H. V. Gilders is a staunch Republican and has voted that ticket since the days of FrankKn Pierce. He will cast his ballot for Harding November 2. Despite the’ inclement weather, many from here attended the Republican rally at Fountain Parktoday. u v„'.— k-,.?

More Wet Days to ; <' .■ _ ... ' - -f Come I - Ju.t one good soaking and your new drew shoe. - will be stained and dolled. ' Water and mud rot leather. Repeated wettings cause shoes to lose their shape. Besides wet shoes are uncomfortable and dangerous to health We have rubbers for all toes and boob. I Come in. We will fit you with neat rubbers and protect your J./ ‘ » shoes. :.■•: . . . ■ A. " jA LORETTA LAST . MURRAY’S i : . ... I

ADDALINE CHILCOTE MERRY.

Addaline Chilcote Merry was born in Wood county, Ohio, February 18, 1850. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Mordicai F. Ohilcote. Mrs. Chilcote is remembered by some of the older friends, since she lived, after her husband’s death, in 1862, with a son, John C. Chilcote, here at Rensselaer, until her death in 1902. Mrs. Merry was the one girl in a family of nine children who grew to maturity. She is now survived by three brothers, Thomas C. Chileote, of Elma, Washington; Bruce Chilcote, Ada,. Oregon ; and her twin brother, Addison Chilcote, of Fredonia,’ Kansas. When Mrs. Merry was but a small child she moved with her parents to a farm near Lansing, Michigan. Later they moved to Charlotte, where she attended the Seminary of Olivet College. About the time of the Civil war, she moved with her parents to Jasper county to a farm near Francesville, Indiana. The six brothers who were old enough responded to their country’s call. Mordicai F., John and William are known to many people about Rensselaer, since each later lived in Rensselaer many years. After the war, Mordicai married Elizabeth Hammond, sister of Col. Edwin P. Hammond, and entered the Law school at the University of Michigan. It was while Addaline was visiting him at Ann Arbor that she met John W. Merry, a medical student, whom she married upon his graduation, in 1869. The wedding occurred at her home in Jasper county. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. David Halstead, a well-remembered and beloved minister during the earlier days of the county. Dr. and Mrs. Merry immediately took up their residence in a small village, Montgomery, in southern Michigan. There two daughters, Blanch and Jessie, who survive the deceased, were born, as well as Katherine, who died in infancy. In 1885 Dt. and Mrs. Merry moved from Michigan to Mount Ayr, Indiana. This move was largely prompted by the fact that Mrs. Merry’s mother and several of her brothers were then living at Rensselaer. Two sons were born at Mt. Ayr; both passed away in infancy. As at her home in Michigan, Mis. Merry at Mount Ayr early identified herself with the Methodist church and became active in the Ladies’ Aid. For years she was a teacher of the Primary Class at the Sunday school. In character she was a true Christian woman. Her’s was a broad life, her influence extending into every home of the entire community where she lived for so many years. There was not a child for miles around that did not know the love of Mrs. Merry. While not having the educational advantages in early life that she desired, she was a constant student and a great reader. She took up the Chautauqua Reading Circle, and for seven years studied the book, and passed the examination with good credits and received her diploma. When the doctor purchased the drug store, she took up the study of pharmacy, and secured a diploma as a pharmacist. One of the great joys of her life was to have her two daughters, Blanche and Jessie, have the advantage of a university education, and nothing was spared on her part to assist and encourage them in their work. She loved the good and beautiful, and was so capable in finding joy and beauty in nature and in the character of her associates. Among her relatives she was the magnetic center, for she was the one to whom all the large family of relationship were drawn together with love. The soul has passed to its eternal reward. A life well

spent in deeds of love has earned its reward. On New Year’s day of the present year, when her beloved husband passed away, it seemed that she felt that her earthly pilgrimage was near the end, and though surrounded by loving friends, and having every care that medical skill .and loving hands could do for her, she gradually became weaker, until on Wednesday afternoon, October 20, at two o’clock, her soul silently, gently and sweetly took its flight to eternal realms of love. JUST FOLKS. By Edward A. Guest. The Things We Miss When a friend we loved has gone, And said farewell and traveled on, What is it we sigh to know, We who struggle still below? What is .it he took away That we yearn for, day by day? What is it we long to claim— Not the. luster of his fame? Is our sign of grief displayed For the money that he made? Do we mourn a friend because Do we miss him, day by day, •And is our sorrow for The few medals that he wore? That we miss, with him away, ’ But the glitter of display? Oh, the things we miss when one That we loved has traveled on Aren’t gold or earthly fame. Nor the glory of a name, Aild ‘t S 5 The glad voice that used to speak Words of courage to the weak, And the Strength that used to share ’ All the griefs we had to bear. It is not for what he had That his absence makes us sad; It was not the touch of skill behind, But the gentle deeds and kind « ? That they did to smooth our way. It’s the voice that used to arv Words of comfort and of bliss ■r-., '

DON'T SPEAK TO FRANKLIN OWNERS

without asking them how they like their cars. ’ r As a rale they will advise you to drive one, too. And why .shouldn’t you,—-at the new price? Remember, Franklin owners are a good class of motorists and they expect good performance, but as a rule they are more than pleased. in V , . „ . - „ Our golden rule is—Be for givn® as much as for getting—and that s why people come back to us an® bring their friends. THOMPSON & KIRK.

ABE MARTIN.

>_T-nam 1 ( XnQlqitßpOllS *N© t wro*J an feket. JI A very devout follower of tbt hSgaiiip of approval. The advet[ tisement was inserted on Saturday and at 4:04 o'clock the same the the matter with you folks? I didn’t want to equip the msg —L, > a- yj

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