Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 October 1916 — Page 8

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

ROSELAWN G. H. Jonas and Otis Phillips were Lowell visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Malcahy of west of town were shopping in Roselawn Monday. Claude Burton and wife visited friends near Lake Village Sunday afternoon. John Snip of four miles northeast of town hauled stove wood for Otis Phillips last week. Sheriff McColly was up from Rensselaer Sunday shaking hands with old acquaintances and friends. Mrs. Dagy is preparing to return to Chicago to spend the winter with her aged father, whose health is very poor. Joseph LaCosse came home Monday evening from Chicago, where lie had been visiting relatives and seeing the sights for the past week. H. H. Nelson and family and Grandma Nelson and son George autoed to Wolcott Sunday and visited relatives while Fred kept bachelor’s hall. There will he preaching next Sunday night at 7:30 by Rev. Whare. Come out, everybody, in welcome. We are sure you will say, “I am glad I came,’’ when you hear this young man preach. The campaign has been rather slow starting in this locality, in fact there has not been anything stirring yet, and the people are just as well satisfied generally, as they are busy and have not time to attend political meetings. Roeer Smith was greatly worked Tip Monday over the disappearance of a young porker, which he had lately acquired. After tracking the pig to town it was finally found at the home of G. H. Jonas. Mrs. Jonas discovered the stranger in her yard and penned it up awaiting an owner for it. Roger’s pig is something like the Irishman’s ® ea —“in again, out again, gone again, Finnegan.” Rev. Whare, our newly assigned minister, preached his first sermon here Sunday evening to a good sized audience. Mr. Whare is a young man of exceptional ability as a minister and delivered a splendid sermon, taking his text from the first chapter of Hebrews. The members of the church and the community in general should try and appreciate the efforts this young man will put forth for the betterment of our community. With our help he can do much, and as he said in his sermon, if we all pull together in the same direction.

MILROY

Charles Beaver and family visited his brother Roy and family Sunday. Miss Laura Clark visited Mrs. Mary McCashen and Ettie Sunday. Joseph Clark and family spent Sunday with Charles McCashen and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Banes spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Foulks. Mrs. Frank May spent Monday and Tuesday with her brother, J. R. Clark, who is seriously ill with peritonitis. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McAleer spent the first of the week in Indianapolis nnd other places. Harvey Rogers and family of near Chalmers came Sunday to be present at the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saltwell. Everybody is invited to an arm and waist measure social to be given at W. B. Fisher's on Saturday evening, October 21, by the Milroy Ladies’ Aid. This is not an ad, only poetry, you see. Of the work of the Aid Society. On the eve of the twenty-first of October All must endeavor to remember Is to be a night of real pleasure; Gome and get your arm measure, At the Fisher home on the hill. This night you’ll remember all your life. There’s something new in the clothes pin talk; Will take out of your life the balk, And you'll enjoy yourself and always remember this fall, For this social is only to make a call So they can construct a new church and happy be, For then we'll have a home for our society. There s to be lots of good things to eat. And lucky for the men, their arms in place of their feet. But, women, beware, before the time is past And the coming week be sure to fast. For then, longer your pocketbook will last. Something funny, something new, With smiling faces we’ll welcome you.

CEMENT WORK OF ALL KINDS Including sidewalks, cisterns, basement work, foundations, building blocks, etc. Let me figure on your work before you place the contract elsewhere.—E. B. SMITH, ’phone 490-Red, Rensselaer, Ind. o-25 CASTOR ia For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bears

LOCAL TEAMS ARE WINNERS

High School and College Teams Score a Victory Each. The Rensselaer high school football team defeated the East Chicago high school team at Riverside park Saturday afternoon by the score of 7 to 6. The game was one of the , most interesting that has been staged here for some time. The j East Chicago team was the heavier of the two and had a record of three straight victories behind them, i The first half of tho game ended with neither side scoring, and in the second half the local boys went at the opposing line with a determination to score. Several long gains ■were made with end runs until the East Chicago nine-yard line was reached. It then required some real hard work to put the ball behind the goal for the first score of six points. A successful goal kick increased the count to seven. During the fourth quarter the East Chicago team made several aggressive line rushes that finally netted a touchdown, but they failed in tfheir effort to kick goal, thus losing the game. The Rensselaer boys all played a good game. Sunday afternoon, October 15, St. Joe met and defeated the Roseland, South Chicago, football team in a hotly fought contest. The game was clean and fast throughout and does credit to the sportsmanship of both teams. The first quarter ended with the ball in St. Joe’s possession on Roseland’s forty-yard line. In the second quarter, on an end around end play, Hunt carried the ball thirty yards before he was stopped. A line plunge through center by McLaughlin netted an additional five. Bruin then hit right tackle for a touch down and followed this up by kicking goal. Score 7 to 0. The second half was a see-sawing ■up and down the field, neither side scoring. During the first quarter of this half a splendid tackle by Weilman pulled St. Joe out of a nasty hole with the ball only five feet from the Roseland goal. After that muddle, however, St. Joe carried the ball into the opponent’s territory and kept it there until the finish. Hunt as right and Weilman at right half did some particularly excellent work. Captain McLaughlin was there as usually, especially -with his line plunges. In getting out for passes, left end was rather slow, but all in all the team showed up well, for which Coach Parker is to be congratulated. The management was particularly pleased to note the loyal rooting of the R. iH. S. boys and promise to see to it that the compliment is warmly returned.

COLLEGE VILLE NEWS EVENTS

On October 17 .Tames O’Donnell will present “The Sign of the Cross” in costume at the college theater. This is the first of a series of lectures and recitals to be given during the winter. On the evening of Columbus day the Columbian Literary society put on the following program: “Inspiration,” overture ..... . ........ College band “Columbus Day,” inaugural address by the newly elected president of the society, Andrew Brunswick. “Cardinal Newman,” an essay. . Alexander Koenig Debate —“Resolved, That the country will be more benefited by the election of Hughes than by the re-election of Wilson” Affirmative ..Francis Hermiller Negative . ... . Christian Staab “The Olive Branch,” overture. ...... •• • ...... ... .. . . College band Afterpiece—“Teaming a Tiger” Characters Chilli Chut nee, a Bengal merchant. . Paul Fogarty Charles Beeswing, a salesman.. ............... .Tames Stewart Jacob, a servant to Chutnee. . ; . Louis Bignani “The College Hymn” . ... . ... Sung by the student body, -with band accompaniment. At a recent meeting the society elected the following officers: President, Andrew Brunswick; vice president, Christian Staab; secretary, George Grievenkamp; treasurer, Francis Hermiller; critic, Paul Barrett.

Thanksgiving eve, the comedy, “Royal Fetters,” will be staged by the society under the direction of Rev. Ild. Rapp. The hustling Newman club, the junior literary and debating society, presented its first effort on October 8, under the new director, Rev. Maurice Ehleringer: Musical selection Havorka-Oppenheim “Ireland” William Murphy “A Puzzled Dutchman’’ Aloysius Dirksbn “Perishing of Nations” .. George Bauer Song, “Mother” ....James O’Brien “A Cry from the Consumer”. . . Charles Feltes “The pensive Mule”. .. ~. ..... •• - Seraphim Oberhauser “An Odessy of K’s’’. . .Urban Rami “The Gray Honor of the Blue” Nicholas Sohaal “The Rival Speaker”. .Frank Weiss, I Joseph Duenser. I

The following officers were elected September 24 for the half year: President, William Murphy; vice president, John Daleiden; secretary, Henry Faurote; critic. Carl Gaul; treasurer, Thomas Flynn. The quarterly examinations will begin on October 27. Sunday, October 15, the college had the pleasure of listening to a talk by the Hon. John A. M. Adair, Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana. In a football game immediately following the speech, the local squad defeated the South End Athletic club of Chicago 7-0.

RENSSELAER BOY PROMOTED

Claude Yeiter Given Place of Head Clerk in Foreman’s Office. The following news item, taken from the Lafayette Journal, concerning the success and promotion of Claude Yeiter, son of Fred Yeiter of this city, will be of interest to the many friends of the young man in Rensselaer: ‘‘Claude Yeiter of the Monon shops has been promoted to succeed Harrison Raub as head clerk in General Foreman Scheumann’s office at the Monon shops. Mr. Yeiter was formerly timekeeper and clerk in the same office. Charles Long, night caller at the round house at the Monon shops, has been advanced to the position formerly held by Mr. Yeiter. Claude Yeiter is quite popular among the workmen at the shops, and all will rejoice in his promotion. He first worked at the Monon shops as a blacksmith helper and after giving up that position took a course in shorthand and stenography and held several positions as a stenographer until taking the position as timekeeper and clerk in Mr. Scheumann’s office.” Mild sugar-cured hams, 16c a pound at the Home Grocery.

OBITUARY OF MRS. WM. MEYERS

Charlotte E. Holle, daughter of William and Hannah Holle, was born November 7, 1860, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and departed this life at her home near Wheatfield October 11, 1916, aged 50 years, 11 months and 4 days'; She was one of a family of three children, two sons and one daughter, William of North Manchester and Charles H. of Knirnan. She was united in marriage to William 1). Meyers February 25, 1890. To this union were born two children, one son and one daughter, Pearl R , who died August 2f, 1896, and William H., who with I his father still survive. She came with her parents in 1872 to Jasper county, where she has since made her home. Previous to her marriage she was a valued school teacher, having taught ten years in her home county. She was raised in the Lutheran faith and was faithful in her belief. Mrs. Meyers was a woman with a very pleasing personality. She made friends with all who came to know her. Her lasting monument was her large circle of friends. She had been in poor health for several years, but the last year of life she was an almost constant sufferer, yet she bore it with patience until the end. She leaves a husband, one son and two brothers. Her father preceded her to the better world January 28, 1915, and her mother August 21, 191 5. May her life now say to her loved ones in the language of her Savior: ‘‘l go to prepare a place for you that where I am you may be also.”

CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and sympathy expressed during the long illness and after the death of our beloved wife and sister. WM. 11. MEYERS, WM. HOLLE. CHARLES HOLLE.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

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count in their precinct is completed. They cannot wait until next day to start with this report, but must leave immediately, as soon as the count is completed and the tally sheets signed by the hoard. It usually takes most of the day following the election for the election commissioners to complete the tabulating and fill out the returns to be sent to he secreary of state.

SECOND DEATH WITHIN WEEK

Another Child of Samuel Pullin Taken Last Saturday. A telegram was received in Rensselaer Friday evening bearing the sad intelligence of the death of another daughter of Air. and Mrs. Samuel Pullin of near Townsend, Montana. This is the second of their children that ha\e died within one week. Elizabeth, 18 months old, died October 7, and Mildred, 3 years old, died October 13. The entire Pullin family had been sick, their ailment at first having been diagnosed as cholera morbus, but it was later declared ptomaine poisoning. The remaining members of the family are all reported to be out of danger. When you want a real good lead pencil—something better than you can get elsewhere—try the pencils for sale in the fancy stationery department at The Democrat office.

Those Melancholy Days Are Here Even though they are the saddest of the year, They may be brightened up by trading here Where you get your money’s worth. Just look at this opportune list of goods.

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BOLTS G. O. P., BACKS WILSON

Frederick Ayer, Financier and Member of Union League Club, Makes SI,OOO Contribution. Frederick Ayer, a member of the Union League club —the center of Republicanism in New York city, if not in the country—has sent a check to Chairman Vance McCormick of the Democratic National Committee for SI,OOO, his contribution to the campaign fund for the re-election of President Wilson. With his check he sent a letter, in which he said: “Convinced as I am that Mr. Wilson is one of the greatest Presidents we ever have had, his hatred of war and love of his country perching like jewels in his crown of office, I send herewith inclosed my check for SI,OOO, to be added to the National campaign fund for his election.” Mr. Ayer is a lawyer and financier, a life-long Republican, and is a stockholder and one of the few directors of the New York Tribune Association, publishers of the New York Tribune, which is supporting Hughes.

Greatest Benefit to Farmers.

When Congress passed the Rural Credits bill'a few weeks ago it placed upon the statute books a measure of greater direct benefit to the farmers of the United States than any legislation enacted since the creation of the Department of Agriculture, now nearly a generation ago.—The National Monthly.

TEN QUESTIONS FOR VOTERS

Ten questions for voters to answer in advance of Election Day: 1— Why are the Kings of Wall Street supporting Mr. Hughes? 2 Why are the great financial interests which favor a Central bank, in substitution for the Federal Reserve system, supporting Mr. Hughes? 3 Why are the high protective monopolists who prepared the Schedules of the Payne Adrich tariff for Mr. Hughes? A —Why is every enemy of American neutrality for Mr. Hughes? 5 Why are all advocates of armed intervention in Mexico for Mr. Hughes? 6 Why are the trusts apd organized greed in every section of the United States for Mr. Hughes? 7 Why are the heroes of military conscription for Mr. Hughes? 8— Why is every political reactionary and bourbon for Mr. Hughes? 9 Why is every enemy of industrial reform for Mr. Hughes? 10— Why is every boss and political grafter In the Republican party for Mr. Hughes?

A miniature automobile horn blown by pressing an electric button has been invented to replace door bells.

CHINAS If you expect to get that nice set of China you had better do It now. With a now raise of 20 per cent in prospect on imported wares, it may be years before you will again enjoy the same advantages. Here are a few quotations on 72-piece sets. These may also be bought in open stock: 72-pc. Haviland decorated $48.65 72-pc. Austrian white and gold 34.60 Homer Laughlin Coin Gold, 72-piece set 18.75 72-pc. decorated Am. china 7.50

WILSON THE ABLE GUIDE.

Shortsighted Not to Elect Him, Says Mrs. Joseph Fels. “1 have a deep conviction that the hope of Democracy lies with Woodrow Wilson. If we fail to re-elect him, we have much to fear.” Thus speaks Mrs. Mary Fels of Philadelphia, an independent in politics and one of the two American delegates to the Stockholm Peace Conference held in January, 1916. Since the death of her husband, Joseph Fels, she has continued his work in the Fels Commission, founded by him to promote the Single Tax Movement. “I see no use,” she says, “in picking out specific measures, either things done or tilings left undone. I geo

MRS. MARY FELS.

them all as a '.part of a great man striving in a situation incomparably difficult to do what is best for the country that he is trying to save. In this situation and through this endeavor he is becoming muse and more the people’s friend and the man Who can most ably guide the country in the difficult days that lie ahead. “To me it is so clear that I cannot understand how people may venture to vote for anyone except Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson is the man who will inevitably serve the interests of all, except those who are moving heaven and earth to serve their own selfish ends. It is not only Mr. Wilson, it is the people of the United States, that I am thinking of.”

WHAT IS BACK OF HUGHES?

Who nominated Hughes? The Republican national convention under the control of the Republican bosses, captained by Penrose, Barnes, Smoot, Crane, Cannon, et al., watchdogs of privilege, repudiated as political crooks by Roosevelt and the Progressives four years ago. Who managed Hughes’ campaign In the convention? Taft’s former campaign manager, ex-Postmaster General Hitchcock, whose function in previous conventions has been the delivery of the corrupt Republican delegates from Southern States. Who is supporting Hughes’ candidacy? \\ all Street, the predatory trusts,

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tne tariff beneficiaries, the seekers and holders of special privilege, the exploiters of Mexico, the munition manufacturers, the railroads, the bankers, united plutocracy, even its women folks, all enemies of fundamental Democracy, who hope to prostitute government for selfish gain. What prominent statesmen are supporting Hughes? William Howard Taft, foremost apostle of reaction; Theodore Roosevelt, disciple of Bernhardi and advocate of war for war’s sake; Elihu Root, attorney for malefactors of great wealth, and all the Tory mouthpieces of privilege. Why are the “interests” supporting Hughes? Because they expect in return for financial aid, special legislation that will add enormously to the wealth of the few at the expense of the many; because they see*in Woodrow Wilson the greatest exponent of Democracy since Jackson, and seek to destroy him lest this nation become a real democracy. What will Hughes do, if elected? The nearest he has come to saying what he would do, if elected, was at Milwaukee, when he declared that La Follette’s Seaman's bill must be repealed, the Underwood tariff replaced by a higher tariff, and the “whole administrative legislative accomplishments wiped off the books for the good of the country." What is included in these legislative accomplishments? The Income Tax, the Inheritance Tax, the Child Labor Law, the Federal Reserve banking system, the Farm Loan system, the Good Roads program, the Federal development of Alaska, the Tariff Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the Shipping bill, autonomy for the Philippines, thp Clayton Act curbing government by injunction, the preservation of neutrality, the maintenance of peace, and the enlarged army and navy. What would Hughes’ election signify? The triumph of reaction and all that it signifies in thwarting human progress.

Was there ever a worse-bungled campaign than Mr. Hughes’ to date? The New York Evening Post asked that question in an editorial on Hughes and Roosevelt, and frankly answered its own question. "We cannot readily recall one ’’

WHAT MR. TAFT THINKS OF PRESIDENT WILSON

Thia is no time to point out mistakes of the past. This is no time, by attacks upon the General in command, to give the Idea that our commander has not a united people behind him. We are fortunate in having kept out of the present European War and we ought to support the Administration in keeping us out. If we had a jingo in the White House this country would now be at war with Germany. He (Wilson) is not a Democrat President. He is our President. He is first an American, the same as we are. We must all be Americans first, —Ex-President Taft.