Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 311, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 December 1920 — Page 4

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* s riority FULL 12-inch swinging wringer, exclusive drain board and water shutter. These take all the messiness out of wringing * and make for quicker, easier work. Locks 8 positions. All around, the Coffield Electric Washer- —1920 Model —is by far the best. Got one for free trial and prove this for yourself. Easy payments can be arranged if you keep it. WORLAND BROS. * Rensselaer, Indiana

LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Read T. & K’s adv. in this issue. J. H. Beasy of near Parr was in Rensselaer today. Scott Robinson of MeCoysbup: was here Wednesday. f Mrs. E. D. Rhoades is quite sick with LaGrippe at her home on North Front street. Beatrice Tilton went to DeMotte today for a visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Greve Brown Lamborn of Carpenter township was in Rensselaer Wednesday. Jesse Brown, who had visited relatives here, left for his home in Detroit, Mich. W. S. Lewis, formerly receiving his Republican at Fair Oaks, has ordered his address changed to Franks, Mo. We are delighted to have among the list of new subscribers, the name of Mrs. Elizur Sage of R. F. D. 4, Rochester. David Williams, who had visited his brother, Daniel Williams, and family, left today for his home in Fair Oaks.

Orlen Grant, who had been visiting with his mother in Hammond, came this afternoon for a short visit with his hrother, Van, and family, before returning to his home in Lafayette. Mrs. Edward Kanne went to Logansport Wednesday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Marynell. She will visit with friends in Delphi before returning to her home. Mrs. T. A. Jones of St. John is here to help care for her father, William Dixie, who is quite sick at the home, of his daughter. * Mrs. Charles Osborne, of North Cullen street.

Mr. and Mrs. Carro'l leatberman of Remington were the guests here Wednesday of his father, David Leatherman, and other relatives. Mrs. H. R. Lange, who had spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Worland, returned to her home at LaForte today. Mr. and Mr*. Leßoy Weigle of Frankfort, who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Rhoades, returned home today. . Mrs. Will Hamilton and Mrs. James Peck, who had been visiting their mother, Mrs. B. Meehan at Risminsrton, returned to their homei f a - Ijuta ir 1 SI

Harold Harmon and Jack Larsh j went to Hammond today, j- C. S, Galbraith of Remington was j in Rensselaer Thursday, j Mrs. John Lyons of Brook went jto Lafayette today. > Mrs. Elizabeth Hause wenl to Indianapolis today. Mrs. Claude Seward went to Lafayette today to visit relatives. Ethel Ham of Lafayette came today to visit Cordelia Stockton. Sam Fournier of Remington was in Rensselaer today. Mrs. Bert Todd and children of, Monon were in Rensselaer today. Katharene Shields went to Monticello to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Elmer Malone. Irma Campbell entertained a number of her friends at a party I Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Daniels and I Lucy Hurley went to Chicago to- [ day. 1

Hazel and John Williams, Mabel Budreau and John Kellner went to Monon today. George Barlow of Shelby county, who spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs.' David Worland, returned home today. c Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Crawford, who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Moore returned to their home at Ada, Ohio, today. Mrs. Mary Long of Shelbyville, who had been visiting and Mrs. David Worland, went to Lafayette today. Mr. and Mrs. Larshen of Clearwater, Neb., came today to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Hiss. Mrs. Carl Somers and sons, Earl and Lawrence, went to Lafayette today to visit Mrs. Somers’ sister, Mrs. Ear! Funk. *

EXIT

Friday, December 31 at high noon George W. Scott will close his hooks as Recorder of Jasper county and prepare to turn the office over to his successor, Warren E. Poole. #o county officer has ever served in this county with more efficiency and at the same time been so courteous and accomodatipg to the public as Mr. Scott His faithfulness to the trust in him reposed by the people per county has given him a staffing that assures his future success in whatever capacity he may serve the people in this community.

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

. * REMINGTON. ’i*- • (December 29.) _ Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cowgil of Wolcott spent Sunday with Mrs, Mary Cowgil. Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell and son, "Walter, of Chicago, came Friday to spend the holidays with Mrs. George Worden and family. Myrtle Ford, who had been visiting her brother at Kentland, returned home Wednesday. John Klaus underwent an operation at the Jasper County Hospital Tuesday.

Frances Worden, who is attending school at Chicago, is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. George Worden and family. Mrs. Philip Gagnon and daughter, of Momence, 111., are spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence dowry. Lela Hagenbush of Fowler wad! in Remington Wednesday. Doris Hicks, who is attending school at Booster, Ohio, is spendnig the vacation w r ith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hicks. Ruth Tribby went to Terre Haute Thursday to visit her brother, Henry, and family. ' j Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rush and family of Windfall, spent Christmas with relatives here. Mrs. Lloyd Butler of Chicago came Saturday to spend a f<jW days with Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boatman of I Logansport came Saturday to spend a few’ days with Mrs. Boatman’s sisI ter, Mrs. Luce Bartoo, and family. Mrs. Opal Hartman' who had been spending a few days with relatives, returned to her work at I Gary Monday. Clyde Shand, who is employed in ■ j Chicago, came Saturday to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. David Shand. j Mike Miller of Chicago Heights, I who had been visiting at Remington, returned to his work : Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Blancherd Elmore, of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall and daughter, of Goodland, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. George Morin. Fred Griffin, Jr., spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Griffin, Sr., at Chalmers.' Ralph Stokes was in Rensselaer Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Nelson, Mr. I and Mrs. H. A. Nelson, Mr. and I Mrs. Thomas Cooper *and Mr. and I Mrs. Reece Beddle of near Gilbo spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Fred Pampel. Edna Moore of Sheridan, Charlotte Wheeler of Crown Point and James Emswiler of Hartfor City, are spending a few days with Dorothy Spencer. - William Rawlings died at his j home Tuesday at :30 a. m. of a complication of diseases. Mr. Rawlings had been in poor health for the past year. He was employed as mail carrier. He leaves his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Elza Alson, Fern and Cecile. Private funeral will be held Thursday on account of diphtheria being in the home.

Cathryn Caratody of Clifton is [spending the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Sylvester Villmski. Mrs. Robert Tweed of Romely, N. Y., came Friday to spend a few weeks with her parents, Mt. and i Mrs. Frank Watson.

Irene and Earl Howard of Bloomington, and Harry Howard of Indianapolis, are spending the vacaj tion with their parents, Mr. and fMrs. Frank Howard. Nellie Carmody of Lafayette and i Mary Villiniski of Goodlatid spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Villiniski. Lawrence and Charles O’Connor, Glen Ochs, Vincent McGlynn, Clare Dluzqk, Lidia Budreau and Cecil*

Rawlings have the diphtheria. Marjory Rhoades went to Goodland Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Bruce Wilson, i OBITUARY. Isaac D. Luckey was born in Highland county, Va., Oct. 11, 1843. Died Dec. 25, aged 77 years, 2 months and 14 days. Services were held on Dec. 27. Mr. Luckey was Remington’s veteran broom maker. He was , in former years, town marshal. Always p loyal and upright citizen helping all interests for the good of the town until his infirmities confined him to his home.

FAIR OAKS. _____ Miss Florence McKay of Hammond visited her sister over Sunday. Walter Rohrbaugh and family visited his parents at Radnor Saturday and Sunday. Howard Gilmore of Lafayette spent Christmas here with his mother. Miss Edna Toops and Virginia Campbell are spending the week in New Albany. Carl Trump and wife viiited at Taylor Woods’ over Sunday. Mrs. Ruth Weaver ancj children of Westfield visited her mother, Mrs. Gundy last week. Mike Shehan and family of Mott on spent Christmas with I. Eights. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A. Brouhard and sons of Shelby visited here Saturday and Sunday.

! Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Porter of Kanffakee are visitnig here for a few days. Mrs. Lucy Eggleston is spending I the holidays with relatives in Chicago. Elsie Zellers of Virgie spent Tuesday visiting her aunt, Mrs. Tom] Johnson. Fay Bowser and George Johnson were married in Rensselaer I Monday, Dec. 27.

M’COYSBURG. (December 29.) i Ray Cochran and family and the j Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Dean were the i guests of Frank Cochran and wife I for supper Sunday evening. I Charles Lefler and family of ! Lee, Estel Osborne and family of i Lee and Laura Nolan and family |of near Bedford were guests of | Gifford Marrs and family for Christ-1 | mas dinner.

j Van Wood and family of Rensse- ! laer, Paul Stevens and family of this place, Scott Robinson and Harve Phillips, who are working at Gary, were the guests of J. R. Phillips for Christmas dinner. Chas. Ferguson and family and Ruth Cochran \yere the guests of Mrs. S. C. Swisher of Reynolds for Christmas dinner. Roy Boze and family spent Xmas I with Mrs. Boze’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Parker. Allen Campbell' of Goodland was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Chas. Ferguson and family Friday night. The Ladies’ Aid will meet with I Mrs. Sweeney on Wednesday of I next week. All -are invited. The meetings are still going on I at this place with good tssalts. I Let us all come and take a part in I them. . I

Charles Ferguson and family atr tended a birthday dinner 1 at Luthei Robinson’s Sunday. Mr. Robinson was 57 years old. Twenty-four guests were present. All had a good time and lobs of good eats. Mrs. James Jeffries and Burner

Brown, are some better. Lon Stroup’s children are sick. Ruth Cochran was the guest of Bernice Jones of Monon Saturday and Sunday. Kora and family were the guests of .Alvert Lin back and family Sunday. # . ». ' The Rev. J. E. Dean was the guest of Clarence Cochran and family for supper Tuesday. I■' ' • O

BARKLEY. * ■ (December 29.) j Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Timm and Mrs. U. G. Buck were guests for a few days last week at the Rev. J. E. Dean home. I Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moody had jas Christmas guests, Miss Elizabeth ! Spaulding and Mr. Clint Colvert, •the Fred Markin family, the Paul Hall family, Granville Moody, Sr., Granville Moody, Jr., and the Geo. Long family. Mrs. Fred Markin is entertaining her sister from Rensselaer, this week. \ The Omar Waymire family spent Christmas day at the Fred Waymire home in Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swaim, of Buchanan, Mich., are visiting at .the home of Mrs.' Swaim’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Adams.

Mr. and Mrs. § Leigh Timmons have moved to their new home on ' the B. F. Ellsworth farm on the Gifford road. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markin and daughter, Mary, were guests at the W. L. Wood home in Rensselaer, Sunday. The Ralph Moore family were guests Saturday at the home of Mrs. Moore’s parents in Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. ,ffm. Daugherty had as their Christmas Day guests, the George Daugherty family, the Lynn Daugherty family and the Tom Eldredge family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin entertained Mrs. Martin’s father, brothers and sisters, from near Gifford, Christmas day. An unusually good program was given at Barkley church last Friday night. Owing to the whooping cough epidemic which was prevalent for some time no effort was made to have any of the children who were not in school prepare to take part in the Christmas program arid the Pleasant Grove, Kennedy, and Center schools furnished the program.

Miss Lucy Hauser, teacher \of the Pleasant Grove school was in charge of arrangements in general and many who have attended the Christmas program at Barkley for ears past, pronounced the program [of last Friday evening as excelling all. There will be Sunday school next Sunday morning at Barkley church at ten o’clock. The community is practically rid of whooping cough and there is no danger now pf your ! children taking it at Sunday school. ”tvill be preaching services at seven o’clock Sunday evening. The roads have, in some places, been too bad for machines to get thru, now if the snow stays get out your bob-sled and gather up your neighbors and come.

LEE. I (December 29.) I Vernon Jacks and family, Len I Lefler and family, of' -Lafayette, I and Thurston Otterburg and family jof near Parr,'- ate turkey dinner Iwith their parents, Mr. and Mrs. IG. A. ; Jacks, Christmas Day. Mrs. Blanche Bann and children of Michigan are spending holidays with her mother, Mrs. Nancy Stires. ..Mr. and Mrs. Earl Webb left | Saturday for their new home in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. John Osborne, Jr., move*} Monday to the farm vacated by Earl Webb. J. H. Culp’s had all of their children home to a turkey rodst Christmas.

I Harry Noland, who is working for Ithe Western Union. Telegraph comI pany, in southern Illinois, spent I Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Noland. I John Handley of,Wing, 111., spent la few days last week with Dwight (Large. /. j „ Mrs. Elm Noland went i-o Rose- ; lawn Friday to help care for her new grandson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith. I Leona and Zura Snedeker, Millie and Emma Zabel, Edith Clark, Helen Rishling and Edith Overton spent Sunday with cfera Noland. - Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morrell of

Rensselaer spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, 0. E. Noland’s. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Overton, Seib Overton and Miss Hattie Overton, of Rensselaer, and Mr. and Mrs Raymond Warren ate Christmas dinner at F. L. Overton’s. Walter Jordan is sick with throat trouble. „ » Walter Gilmore and family and E. Gilmore and wife spent Christmas with Mrs. Artie Clark and children. Ed Morrison and family returned home uesday after a visit with relatives in Kentucky. Oscar Jacks is visiting a few days with home folks.

FURTHER EVIDENCE THAT O’BRIEN WAS MURDERED

Momence, 111., Dec. 29.—Further evidence that Lieut. Pat O’Brien, hero-aviator, who died in his room in a Los Angeles hotel, Dec. 18, did not commit suicide but was killed by a shot fired from some distance, was elicited today from J. E. Melvey, rindertaker, who made a careful examination of the body upon its arrival here for burial a few days ago. t Questioned by relatives of O’Brien, who are determined Upon further investigation of the former bird-man’s death. Melvey declared today that there were no powdermarks or burns about the wound and that the shot must have been fired “from some distance.” Contrary to the statements of Los Angeles authorities yesterday and at the time of Lieut. O’Brien’s death, Melvey declared that O’Brien had not been shot through the mouth and that only one bullet had taken effect and it has passed from the right temple to a point just above the hairline on the left temple.

“I made a careful examination of Lieut. O’Brien,” Melvey said, “and I found no evidence at all of a bullet having been fired through the mouth and emerging from the top of the head. There is only one fracture in the skull and this was just above the hair-line on the left temple, where the bullet had evidently emerged. There were no powder marks or burns about the wounds, which had been filled with gelatin by the Los Angeles undertaker.

QUEEN-MOTHER OLGA

A new portrait of Olga, the queenmother of the Hellenes, who was receptly appointed regent of Greece, following the resignation of Admiral Coundonriotls. She Is known to the Greek people as (Aether).