Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 January 1910 — Page 1

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CIK Princm Cbeatre VBIB FHILI.XPB, Vropiiitor. Watch This Space Every Day REX! s # 1 ) The Prettiest Moving: Picture Show In the City. BEX WABHEE, Proprietor.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS. D. E. Halleck is down from DeMotte today. Mrs. I. M. Washburn went to Chicago this morning for a* short visit. Don’t be persuaded by others to stay away from our sale. S. LEOPOLD, Manager. Born, this morning. Jan. 25. 1910, to Mr. and Mrs. lAf. O. Williams, 6 miles of Rensselaer, a daughter. Our goods will be sold* just as advertised. Come and see for yourself. S. LEOPOLD, Manager. Henry Pierson moved last week to the farm north of tbwn he pu«ch£sed of Fred Renicker. * No trouble to show our goods anir I want you to see these bargains. We have coal for all kinds of stoves and furnaces. J. L. BRADY. f - -....■1 .UH.ttfun \ S ,f[ C. D. .Holmes, of Morocco, came this morning to visit, his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Brenner. He will be 83 years of age in April and is in very excellent health.

John Egerj Open from 7 o’clock In the < morning until 8 o’clock at night < —♦ —- ! < Bargains for This * Week Only. 10 barrels fancy large sound < -Cranberries, 5c a qt 5 lbs. Fancy Seedless Raisins, ! for 25c. 3 Extra Fancy Evaporated Apr!- J cots, 10c a pound. | Quart Jar Blsmark Preserves, J foil quarts, 25c. < Large Can California Apr!- < cots, in syrup, very fine, for 12c. 3 Large Can California Bartlett 3 JJears, in syrup, 12d " 3 4 Cans Fancy Stringless or ) Wax Beans, for 25c. Our Fancy Mild Full Cream < Cheese, 20e a pound. Fancy « Brick Cheese, 20c a pound. New York Fancy Spy, King ] and Baldwin Apples, 85c a peck. ' It will pay yon to. come to ; Rensselaer to buy yonr flour. Having made heavy contracts for flour in the fall when wheat was cheap, we are able to offer yon the two great prise winners, ARISTOS and GEM OF THE TALLEY, for $1.50 a sack. If yon do not And them equal to what others are getting $1.70 to $1.75 for, we will cheerfully refund yonr money. Remember if yon get anything from our store that is not entirely satisfactory, please do ns the fafor of returning the goods and get yonr money back. ;;; ♦-*- John Eger.

The Evening Republican.

PROGRAM FOR TONIGHT. y y~l=3R— * - PICTURES. “Princess of the Sea,” a hand colored Picture. “Liquid Air.” SOHO. “Dear Old Country Ways.” »♦»»»♦»»»»»♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦»»»»»♦< TO-NIGHT’S PROGRAM. • — » — . PICTURES. “Wheels of Justice,” a drama. ———■ — l ' ' r: r 41 ; *' ' ' 2-■ * ■ X ■ SONG “In Watermelon Time.”

Try us for cookstove coal. We can please you. Jt L. *BRADY. J. F. Francis returned to Fithian, 111., today, after a visit of several days with his father, Joseph Francis, west of town. Isaac Miller returned this morning from Florida where he had been looking after some business relating to the Estate of his father. Clark Price left this morning for his home in Ashland, Kans., after a visit with his brother, Myrt, and sister, Miss Nettie, here and a trip to the old home farm in Carpenter township. < . " R. M. Moore, of Trafalgar, who is spending most of his time here now at the home of Joseph Yeoman, who ■is his brother-in-law, returned yesterday from a ten days’ visit at 'Trafalgar. tank Ahlgrim, a highly respected lent of Roselawn, died last Sunaged 73 years. Pneumonia was cause of death. Burial will be made Wednesday in the Roselawn cemetery. Fred Tharp and wife and little daughter, of Mandan, N. Dak., left this afternoon for their home after a visit with relatives here. Fred is engaged in the electrical business for himself at Mandan and is doing a prosperous business.

Prices were high at Geo. O. Pumphrey ft Son’s sale today. One mare brought $267 and one fine Duroc Jersey brood sow went for SSB. During the last Cleveland administration the latter price would have bought the mare. g

On February sth Postmaster Murray will conduct an examination of applicants for the job of census enumerator. The examination will take place in the court house. As to whether he will examine all the applicants in the county or just those in Marion township he has not yet been informed.

Ivan Carson returned this morning from a visit to Milwaukee, Wis. He did not go there for what made Milwaukee famous but his friends- are inclined to think there As something in the Badger state that looks better to him than the things Pabst makes such a fuss about.

Louis Hooker, who has been living on the Poole farm near Pleasant Ridge, and who is regarded as a very fine young farmer, will live on the R. Forsythe farm, recently bought of the Churchill boys. Preparatory to moving there he has purchased the supply of corn that John Andrus had on hand.

George R. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Smith, of this city, who moved about two years ago to Wilson Creek, Wash., has been working in a lumber yard thege since he left here, tmt he has quit that work and frill Above to a farm not farm from Wilson Creek this spring. l/ts parents jBF quite aged and unable to get out much. They live at the corner of West Harrison and West Washington streets, in Newton’s addition.

Butter Wrappers famished at this office—printed or blank.

Entered January J. 1807, as Moond-daM mall matter, at toe post-oflloe at Eanscalar, Indiana, under toe act of March 3, 187 S.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beck, of Lebanon, were here over Sundays visiting his mother, Mrs. William Beck, just west of town. He is now the foreman of Billy Merica’s bakery at Lebanon. Billy is prospering, has four men working for him and has about half the trade of Lebanon, which is a city twice the size of Rensselaer. Richard became a subscriber to the Republican while here andl will keep posted on home news hereafter.

Several of last year’s graduates at St. Joseph college were here for a basketball game with the regular college team Saturday night and remained for a visit at their alma mater Sunday. The crowd included William Dowling, formerly of Morocco, but now of Decatur, Ind., where he is assistant cashier of a baitk; Maurice Pauley and>.Otto Birkmeidr, of Fort Wayne; Ollie Beisinger, of Pullman; George Ung, of South Bend, and Leonard Trentman, of Auburn. A few outsiders played on the basketball team, which resulted in a victory for St. Joe by the score of 38 to 14. The visit was greatly enjoyed, by both visitors and alumni. CNt jour Bale Bills at no BapnMloaa.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, TUESDAT, JANUARY 25, 1910.

WEATHER FORECAST.; Unsettled, with rain tonight or Wednesday. Warmer) ■ ■' ■« -j» - - ■ Don’t forget the chicken pie dinner at the Christian church Thursday evening at 5:30.

M. J. Pierson, son of Henry Pierson, went to Chicago this morning. For several months he has been working for the International Harvester Co., and during the past tes days he has been. WQrkingf the Rensselaer territory. His headquarters are at Peoria, 111.

Will Murray will occupy the James Overton farm, east of town, where A. A. Gorbett now lives, and will move there about the l first of March. He has sold his poultry business to C. E. Prior, the fancy produce man, who will occupy the quarters vacated by Mr. Murray, vacating the old Republican building, which will probably be remodeled into flats.

Bert Abbott was reported to be in a .very serious condition this morning but this rumor is not verified either at his home or by his doctor. He rested well last night and''seems to be feeling better in every way today and within a few days will probably be able to leave his bed. A bruised place on his neck has been causing him some pain and it is possible that he has suffered some spinal injury.

Red * Hot Leaders —♦ — 4 cans of Peas 25c 4 cans of Corn 1 25c 4 pounds of Dried Peaches.. .25c 4 pounds 50-60 Prunes 25c 4 packages Seeded Raisins.. .25c 1 doien Bananas.. ..15c 1 doien California Navel Oranges 25e Grape Fruit, each .7c Cabbage, per pound 814 c Sweet Potatoes, per pound... .8c Bermuda Onions per ponnd.. .5c - Trade with a house that wants yonr trade and is willing to wait a reasonable length of time that you may supply yourself, instead of locking the doors before the san hides itself. * — . Rhoads* Grocery

Howe & Porter Sale the Best and Biggest Thus Far. —* — l • Oscar Howe and R. B. Porter were in from McCoysburg this morning making settlement with the Republican for their public Bale advertising. Their sale took place last Thursday and was largely attended and brought them $4,500. Their sale was a sample of what extensive advertising will do. In addition to the bills and the advertising in Rensselaer papers they advertised in several other papers, including Monon, Francesville and Wolcott, all the advertising being handled from the Republican office. Messrs. Porter and Howe have lived in Hanging Grove township several years and their . intention to move away is much regretted. Mr. Porter will go to Illinois and Mr. Howe will either locate there or go to Kansas.

Miss Bertha Hoffman and Mr. Carl Davids Married Tuesday.

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David McConnahay, just north of town, at 7 o’clock Monday evening occurred the marriage of sister, Miss Bertha Hoffman, to Mr. Carl Davids, of Lafayette. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. H. Clark®, of the First Christian church, and was witnessed by Mrs. McConnahay and another sister of the bride, Mrs. Ray Kenton. The groom is a young farmer, and they expect to make their home in Tippecanoe county.

Chicken Pie Dinner.

The ladies of the Christian church Will serve a chicken pie dinner at the church Thursday evening of this week. The price of the dinner will be 25 cents. Serving will begin at 5:3j0 o’clock. T 6 feel strong, have good appetite and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the great system tonic and builder.

A FranEStatement No Other Store Gives You the Value That You Can Get at Our Store. Compare the Prices. Compare the Goods. And See if the Above Statement is True. A Few Prices for Comparison:

100 pairs Boys’ all-wool Long Pants, sizes 28t031 waist, actual 7R A worth $1.50 to $3, pair.... " w W This is cheaper than you can buy good overalls. 150 pairs men’s Pants, all wool, 32 to 34 waist, actual value $2 to $5, choice per pair.... wWw 40 pairs men’s tailor-made Trousers, from the Triumph tailors of Chicago, all sizes, pants that are regular $7.00 to $9.00. ®O To close at Men’s corduroy Pants, $1.50,12.25,13. 200 boys’ Knee-Pant Suits, sizes 4 to 16 years, and actually worth $3 to $6, your choice while ® 4 O Q they last 200 pairs boys’ Long-Pant Suits, sizes 16 to 19 years, in good worsteds, cheviots and cassimers. Good patterns. Qfl Choice

COM 3 IN AND BEE THESE BARGAINS. o.- [ rr ■■■ .• i- -'-- We are located one door south of Jasper Connty Democrat Office, on Van Rensselaer Street. laditu SIMON LEOPOLD, Manager

Home Grocery ®*®**^®J To run down our heavy stock of Canned Goods ; 1 all this week we will sell in straight <1 or assorted lots Coral Brand Fancy Tender Sweet Com. II Our Own Brand Early June Peas. || Fayette Brand New Stringless Beans. Brand Red Kidney Beans. Mountain Brand Heavy Ripe Tomatoes. Stork Brand Old Fashioned Lye Hoininy. 6 Cans for 47c IJ * Each and every one of the above (s an especially good 10c article, :<' and we are certain that you will readily take advantage of the liberal ! > savings. There is no/ limit to the amount and we hope to hear from j ► you a number of times during the week. We fully appreciate and ; ► thank you tot the nice business given us through this the ordinarily ;; dull season, and feel sure that you are aware that it pays to' 1 1 trade at the cash..store where you don’t pay the deadbeats bills. Phone 41

Are you bashful and afraid to ask your lady friend if she loves you? If you are, take her to Philadelphia and have her tested on a Phthymograph. first aid to the, bash'ul man. Take her op an unsuspecting visit to the laborer tory of the psychological clinic of the University of Pennsylvania, have her place her hand in the machine and then step into an adjoining room and await developments. While she is thusly standing some one will pronounce

150 men’s Suits, sizes 35 to 37 only. Suits that are actually worth $8 to sls. Your choice A A Q per suit A few men’s all-wool Sweater Coats. Regular $3 and $3.50. ® 4 Q O To close —■ ■©© 6 men’s black Beaver Overcoats, all this season’s goods. "TfS Reg. $12.50; to close 5 men’s black Beaver Overcoats, all this season’s goods. *7R Reg. $10; to close » © 10 men’s fancy cassimere Overcoats, ' Russian collar, button through, • regular $9 and $lO. TfC To close # w 6 men’s fancy Cassimere Overcoats, all new, military collars. Our regular $6.50 coat. A 7ft To close ©

your name to her and if she loves you the machine will register a faint line with an upward inclination because of her emotions when some one softly calls you Reginald or Adolphus or whatever your name is. If she loves ybu not the line will incline downward and she will need some more wooing in order to create the proper emotions of affection which the machine registers. The machine has been tried and is pronounced an entire success.

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