Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1918 — Page 5

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1918

VE RS Al CAR There will be only one-half the usual amount of new Fords offered for sale this season —the wise ones are buying now. We will deliver a new car to you for less than s2oo——and allow you to pay the balance in EASY PAYMENTS to suit your convenience. ASK US Central Garage Company Dealers Phone 319 RENSSELAER. INDIANA I Spend wisely; keep business going. Save for the Third Liberty Loan. J

The WEEK'S DOINGS

Chicago goers Wednesday were John Shide, Shelby Comer and W. I. Hoover. Miss Marie Comer returned from Chicago Wednesday after a short visit with friends there. Miss Katie Shields went to Logansport Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. E. E. Malone. Lee Adams of Ottawa, Illinois, came Wednesday for a few days’ visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Adams. Mrs. Ross Grant returned to her home In Hammond Wednesday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Alter. Filing card cabinents, several different styles, carried in stock in The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department. Edwin Robinson left Tuesday for Camp Shelby, Mississippi, after a ten-day furlough spent here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Robinson.

Sanol eczema prescription is a famous old remedy for all forms of eczema arid skin diseases. Sanol is a guaranteed remedy. Get a 50c Large trial bottle at., the drug store. —Advt. ts

P. C. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Miller of this city, who enlisted in the U. S. navy last February, has received official notice to report at the Great Lakes Naval Training station on April 30. Paul Strecker, who has been connected with the Y. M. C. A. • work at Camp Shelby, Mississippi,- came the first of the week for a visit with fils parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Strecker. He recently underwent an operation and will probably enlist for the army service now. Mrs. David I. Berns, who had been here for the past week visiting her mother, Mrs. J. O’Brien, received, a letter from her husband, who is at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, stating that he thought they would remain at Camp Shelby for soine time yet, and she left for that pjace Tuesday to remain with him the rest of his stay there.

The Wisest Thing You Can Do Deposit your savings in this Bank and Watch Them Grow. Every day the little pile gets bigger, and soon you will have a “heap.” When they reach respectable proportions, invest them. Deposit the income from the investment and then watch it grow. Pursue this policy energetically and systematically and some day you will be rich. Start today and start ivith us. WE PAY 4 PER CENT ON TIME DEPOSITS THE TRUST & SAVINGS BANK RENSSELAER, IND.

The Republican state convention will ibe held at Indianapolis on May 28 and 29. Mrs. William P. Cooper of Reynolds came Wednesday for a short visit with her aunt, Mrs. Mattie Sharp. Omar Ritchey of L’Argent, Louisiana, came Wednesday afternoon for a visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Leslie Miller of Barkley township and Misses Grace Waymire and Alice Thomas were Lafayette goers Thursday. Yesterday’s local markets: Corn, $1; oats, 83c; wheat, $2; rye, $2. The prices a year ago were: Corn, $1.40; oats, 65c; wheat, $2.25; rye, $1.40. Mrs. Warren Robinson and daughter Edna, and Edward and Alice Ryan of Gillam township drove to Lagro Thursday for a visit with relatives. Russell Fidler, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fidler of just east of town, is quite ill at the home of his parents with pneumonia. He has been sick since Monday. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Wangelin, who had b6en spending a few days in Indianapolis, returned home Wednesday afternoon, the return trip being made »in a new Ford runabout.

Come to see me if you need a Buggy, a Farm Wagon or a tonic for your stock. I handle tfie Clover Brand tonic, and none is better. Money refunded if not satisfied. — C. A ROBERTS. ts

If you want a fine dictionary at about one-half the regular price, call and see the New Webster International we have for sale in The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department.

Womans friend Is a large trial bottle of Sanol prescription. Fine for black heads, eczema and all rough skin and clear complexion. A real skin tonic. Get a 50c trial bottle at the drug store. —Advt. ts

“Commodore” O’Connor was down from Kniman Wednesday, en route to Brook on business. Forty-eight years ago Tuesday Mr. O’Connor received an honorable discharge from the United States navy, and no man is more proud of the fact that he' served in the U. S. N., than the genial John.

Advertise In The Democrat. •v _ Roe Yeoman attended a silo meeting at Indianapolis Wednesday and Thursday. 4 1 Mrs. Elmira Stockton and Mrs. Cordelia Williams were Lafayette goers Tuesday. ElHs Jones and George Besse were among the Remington business visitors in the city Thursday. Van Rensselaer Chapter D. A. R. met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. fH. Porter on McKinley avenue. Miss Marjorie Loughridge. went to Walkerton Thursday for a visit with a former college mate. Miss Louise Ward. Among the Chicago goers Thursday were E, L. Holingsworth, Simon Thompson, Joseph Kellner and mother and. Miss Anna Leonard. Two packages (50) tan colored bond envelopes for sc, while the stock lasts, at The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department. Mrs. F. D. Burchard and little daughter Winifred went to Redkey Wednesday evening to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilf Jones, and also to attend the alumni ban- < quet.

THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY of Rensselaer, Indiana, will sell you a guaranteed tire for $1 profit each. Any size. Also gasoline at 1 cent per gallon profit.—Advt. ts When you have Backache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear, Try Sanol it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 50c bottle of Sanol will convince you. Get it at the drug store. —Advt. ts

After making all arrangements for getting married Thursday evening, a Rensselaer girl and one of the boys who leave today for Camp Taylor, evidently reconsidered the matter and the marriage is off for the present at least. We have had slightly higher temperature the past few days, but not warm enough to be considered good growing weather. A little more rain fell Thursday night. Forecast for today is “probable showers.” « In the Camp Shelby items in Thursday’s Indianapolis News was the following: “Sergeant Don P. Warren (of Rensselaer) has been ordered to Rushville to receive Private Ralph Waggoner from the civil authorities. Waggoner is wished here on a charge of being absent without leave. Chester W. Harry, son of W. E. IHiarry of Brook, died of pneumonia at the base hospital at Camp Taylor, Kentucky, Tuesday. His was twenty-two years and he served in the 159th depot brigade. Young Harry carried SIO,OOO war risk insurance, and had been in the service but two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wright drove through to Marion Tuesday to attend the funeral of a friend, returning home Wednesday. Mr. Wright reports the country looking fine all along the route, with the oats coming nicely and wheat and grass looking well. Apparently the farmers are well along with their work, tod. Among the Chicago goers Tuesday were Dr. I. M. Washburn and son Bud, William Traub, E. M. LaRue, Gaylord Long, D. M. Worland, C. P. Wright, Mrs. W. H, and daughter Helen, Kirs. Stiefel and Mrs. Russell Van Hook of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson, Mrs. Burket, Bert Constable, George Irwin and Thomas Ramsey of Goodland.

Do you get up at night? Sanol is surely the best for all kidney or bladder troubles. Sanol gives relief in 24 hours from all backache and bladder troubles. Sanol is a guaranteed remedy. 50c and SI.OO a bottle at the drug store. —Advt. ts The closing year’s program of the Ladies’ Literary club will be given at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening, Apr’l 30. A little playlet, entitled “The Rag Carpet Bee,’’ will be given and ilso a program of sweet old-time that you used to sing. A silver free-will offering is to be taken at the door to apply on the Liberty bond subscribed for by the club. Don’t miss it. —Advt.

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THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

STATE NEWS ITEMS

The Doings of Hobsierdom Reported by Wire. BUY COAL NOW, IS WARNING State Defense Council Prepares Resolution Urging Immediate Purchase of Supply for Next Winter—Mines Producing Only 50 Per cent. Indianapolis. April 26.—A grave warning to avert suffering this winter by laying in a supply of coal now and an urgent appeal for the employment of men of conscription age were principal measures adopted by the state council of defense at its weekly meeting in the statehouse. Will J. Freeman, chairman of the council’s committee on fuel production and head of the Mine Operators’ association in Indiana, told the body that conditions threaten a repetition of last winter's suffering. He said that Hoosier mines are now turning out only 50 per cent of their capacity, but declared, however, that this was due largely to car shortage. He introduced the following resolution, which was adopted: “ Whereas, I mring the last winter great physi cal hardships and financial loss were Entailed on account of shortage of coal by reason of inability of carriers to furnish cars and transportation; and wheras, scuh disability still exists and will continue throughout the coming Season; therefore be it resolved, that this council do advise and request that every consumer of coal, steam or domestic, immediately make such arrangements for buying and storing of coal as will take care of his requirement during the next winter.” Study Miller’s Statement” Washington, D. C., April 26. —A statement drawn up by Fred C. Miller unnaturalized German mayor of Michigan City, was scrutinized by District Attorney Laskey in an effort to arrive at a recommendation what should be done with the man, who is still in custody here. The statement sets forth Miller’s reasons for believing the pass he carried entitled him to enter the District of Columbia, which is a barred zone. Laskey's recommendation will go to John Lord O’Bryan, special assistant attorney general, who will decide whether Miller is to be interned or sent back to his home. The decision may not come for several days.

Governor Completes Trip. Chicago. 111., April 26. —Governor Goodrich returned from an inspection trip to the Boys’ school at Plainfield, the state farm at Putnainville and Turkey Run. He had nothing to say about what he learned at the institutions. Certain improvements will be recommended to the state board of forestry for Turkey Run. A dining room will be built of brick made at the t s4ate farm, a bridge wiH be built across the creek; and it is possible that an entrance fee of 10 cents may be charged to the park to help its upkeep fund. The governor said he was informed that more than 75,000 persons visited the park last season. Helen Fagin in Jail. Lafayette, April 26. —Helen Fagin, who is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Peter Mataxas, last October, was taken to Crawfordsville and placed in Jail to await trial in the circuit court there. She and Florence Bryant are co-defendants with Clyde Horn, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Mataxas. Soldier Gets Diploma. Veedersburg, April 26.—Dr. J. J. Pettijohn of the state council of defense delivered the commencement address before the graduating class of the local high school. The class consisted of 33 members, one of whom, Eugene Barkley, is in the army in France. His diploma was received by his family. Little Interest in Primaries. Richmond, April 26.- —With the exception of a warm contest for the Republican nmoination for county clerk, the primary election in Wayne county is attracting little interest. Linus P. Meredith, former sheriff, and F. M. Jones, an’ implement dealer, both of Richmond, are candidates for clerk. . * Commissioned as Lieutenant. South Bend, April 26. —John A. Poulin, twenty-two years old, has been commissioned a lieutenant in the flying corps of the United States army. Young Poulin comes from a family of fighters, his grandfather having served with Garabaidi in Italy.

Hoosier Dies in France. Terre Haute. April 26 Word has been received here that Lawrence C. Beabout of this city has died of wounds in France. He was with the American expeditionary force and was the first Terre Haute man to lose his life in France. Indiana “Over Top” in Loan. Indianapolis. April 26. —Indiana, part of the Seventh reserve bank district, “went over the top” in the Liberty loan drive with a showing of 105 per cent on its quota. It is expected a showing of 150 per cent will be announced later. Young Man Held for Theft Anderson. April 26. —Oliver Beck, eighteen years old. was arrested at Alexandria, charged with the theft of a bicycle from a dealer here. It is alleged he tried to pass a bad check at Alexandria. - r_ -

Rensselaer _ MONUMENT WORKS Established many years ago by my A fey father on the principle of honest m work at honest prices. This shall □3 I always be our aim. No agents’ commissions are y Tpr” added to my prices now. Will H. Mackey

16 MEN ARE INDICTED

RESIDENTS OF COLLINSVILLE, ILL., FACE LYNCHING CHARGE. Accused of Hanging Robert P. Prager on April s—Five Under Arrest and Others Are Sought. Edwardsville, 111., April 26.—Sixteen residents of Collinsville, 111., are under indictment for the lynching of Robert P. Prager in that city during the early morning hours of April 5. Twelve must answer charges of murder, and four policemen will be tried for omission of duty and malfeasance In office. The grand jury made its report in the Madison circuit court at Edwardsville. The five already held for murder are:, Joseph Rigel, an honorably discharged United States soldier; Richard Dukes, Jr., whose brother died In France; William Brorkinelr and Enid Elmore, local miners, aud Wesley Beaver, an fyotel porter. The police officers under indictment are: Martin Ftitchek, Fred Frost, Harry Stephens and John Tobnick. They are liable to a fine of not more than SIO,OOO and removal from office. Rigel has already confessed to having led the mob that marched Prager to the outskirts of Collinsville and hanged him to a tree after he had protested his loyalty.

CYCLOPS CREW RESENTFUL

Letter From Sailor to Father Gave Forecast of Trouble Aboard Missing Naval Collier. Ballinger, Tex., April 26. —A letter from Roy Scoggins, a sailor on the missing naval collier Cyclops, received by his fathehr, J. M. Scoggins of this county, indicated that the crew of the Cyclops anticipated trouble. The letter was written just before the ship sailed from Norfolk for South America. The sailor said things had not been going well on the ship and that members of the crew were resentful. The information in the letter was placed in the hands of the federal authorities.

PRELATE IRELAND IS SINKING

Archbishop Not Responding Satisfactorily to Treatment, Physician Says at St. Paul. St. Paul, Minn., April 26.—Although announcement was made at the home of Archbishop John Ireland that he was “doing well,” it became known that his physicians hold grave doubts for the recovery of the aged Catholic prelate. It Is understood that Archbishop Ireland’s heart has become affected. Physicians said he was “resting easily,” but that he was not “responding satisfactorily to treatment/’

Snowstorm Causes Fatal Wreck.

Bayard, Neb., April 26.—Six men were killed In a collision between a Burlington fast freight and a work train in the outskirts of Bayard. The dead are: Gerald Klzzire, George Kltchell, J. Trinidad Domenguez, Dabas" Dlnega, Demltur Martinez and Juan Ar nisi co.

The econoimlcal way to buy correspondence stationery is in pound boxes or bulk quantities. The Democrat handles several different styles and qualities of such papers, with envelopes to match, in Its fancy department.

MONEV TO LOAN We will be in , RENSSELAER TUESDAY, APRIL 30, ’lB And will be prepared to LOAN MONEY on cattle, hogs, horses or farm implements. See Us at F. B. Ham’s office WALLACE & BAUGH LAFAYETTE, INDIANA

New Princess Theatre Matinee 2:15 Night 7:00 Always the Best in Photoplays FRIDAY, APRIL 26 Edward Evertt Hale’s Immortal Classic "The Man Without a Country" with Florence Laßadie and H. E. Herbert 6 acts 100 and 15c. i SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Paramount Star Series Geraldine Farrar in 1 “The Devilstone” 10c and 15c. MONDAY, APRIL 2» Mixed Program j Fatty Arbuckle In } “Fatty at Coney Island’ 1 And “Son of Democracy” and others Allen M. Robertson Theatre Co. c. B. VIANT, Managing Director.

BRITISH RETAKE TOWN AND 600 HUN PRISONERS

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ter-attack ngalnst the height of Vleugelhoek failed with heavy losses. “In the Somme sector we attacked the English and French near and to the south of Villers-Bretonneux. By means of hard fighting our Infantry broke its way to the enemy’s machine gun nests. Tanks effectively supported them during this action. We captured the much-contested town oi Hangard. "On the western bank of the Avre we advanced our line to the heights northwest of Castel. Bitter engagements lasted throughout the night In the captured region. More than 2,000 prisoners remained in our hands."

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