Democratic Sentinel, Volume 21, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1897 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Many newspapers are adopting various plans to meet the exigencies forced upon them by the hard times. Some conclude to try a reduction of the subscription prioe and hope to increase the number of subscribers; others annonnoe that they will throw off 50 cents per annum to delinquents who will square up arrearages. We do not think either of these plans will pay. With wheat stating at 50 @ 60, oats 10 @ 11, corn 15 @ 16 producers find it next to impossible to make their income meet their necessities. We have concluded, tor a time at least, to meet the emergency, in reducing our necessary cash outlay eaoh week by reducing the siss of the Sintinbl, and the prioe to $1: and so soon as we may feel justified in doing so will restore the paper to its former dimensions.

’Judge’ Healy will hereaft r keep on hand a select stock of ready made boots and shoes, and will also oontinue to manufacture to order work entrusted to him.— The judge’s well known good judgment of quality, workmanship and prices in his line will be a drawing eavd for patronage. Mrs. Alice, wife of Wm. Wilcox, died at her home in Union township, Tuesday morning, aged about 35 years. M. F. Chilcote, Esq., bas associated with him in the law practice George N., sou of Hon. Isaac D. Dunn, of Dunnrille, a young man of good habits and attainmentsa graduate of the Rensselaer high sohool, of the State University, and also of the Indianapolis law school. Sec firm card in another column.

L eroy Florence, Barkley township, has sold his firm to Ghas. A. Parker, and may move to Carroll county. WANTED— FAITHFUL MEN OR voman to travel far responsible established honsaa la In diana. Salary S7BO and expenses. Position permanent. Reference . Enclose self addressed k tamped envelope. The National, Star Insurance Bldg., Chioago. Capt. Wasson and D. J . Thompson attended a re-union of the expnsonera of Libby prison, in Chicago, Monday. The Rensselaer Lecture Club has the foil -wing popular list engaged for the dates named: Jan 19, Rev. Frank Bristol. Feb. 18, The Tennesseeans. April 9, Col. Copeland. In another oolumn we publish tue card of Mr. Wright in reply to the strictures of the Pilot. The attack upon Mr. W. was uncalled for, inexcusable and vicious. 44 “Oney,” the postal olerk’s dog, who was an attraction at the Bench Show, in Indianapolis last week, is visiting wi*h postal c’erkArt Cole, in Rensselaer, this w;ek. The members of the Jasper CO., Sunday School Association are requested to meet at the Free Will Baptist chnroh, Sunday, Feb. 13th, at 1 o'clock, for the purpose of outlining the spring|work. ill interested in Sunday school work are invited to attend. A Home Industry. Make yous city grow by patronizing home industry. Smoke cigars that a.e 'manufactured in Rensselaer, atd get the best value for your money. The brauds are “Coleridge,” 69,” “New Court House” and “Horde L.” A. LkWIS, Cigar Ma.iufaoturf r.

ANew Book, “Knkting and Crocheting,” of 64pages, over 50 original designs illustrated, beautiful lace p tterps, ghajvls, bpqds, jackets, etc., hah been published by The Home, 141 Milk Bt., Bos ton, Mass., md will be sent with a subscript'on to that paper. The Home is a 20-page monthly filled with ongiual stories, literary and domestic topics an-i hfbioqs, Its departin' nt of Fancy Work is n special feature, new and original designs each issue. The price of subsoiiuti i> 50 cents year and wilt include one of these books Asa special inducement to tyia| subscribers, a copy cf this book will be given with n 6 months’ subscription. TJie price of the book is cents, but a 6 mouths’ subscription and the book cpiabjnetj WILL BE SENT Foil ONLY 15 OEKTB . Their annual premium list for 1897 will be sent free on appliesltion. •-