Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 300, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1914 — Page 2

Everything for Everybody The advertisers represested here ere effering special inducements for you trade. If yen do not find today what you want, look again tomorrow. New offerings daily.

V I am equipped to do all kinds of vulcanizing. Your patronage solicited. Also handler of Indian gasoline and oils for your motor. Also cream separator oil, the best on the market. M. J. BCHROER. W. H. DEXTER CREAMERY. It’s right to try all creameries be cause competition makes business good, but we’ve never been able to see the sentimental side of the question, consequently pay only re”l money for cream. On this basis we respectfully solicit your patronage THE WEAR-U-WELL SHOE STORE. When in need of high grade shoes or repairing, don't overlook J. T. Wiseman. Shoes repaired while you hesitate. Youdon’t have to wait. SEE JOHN WERNER, TAILOR For cleaning, pressing and repairing, and a nifty suit of clothes. Workmanhsip and fit guaranteed. Call upon John Werner, the Leading Tailor. BEYER’S CANDY STORE. When wanting choice box candy for father, mother, brother or sisUr, just remember Dolly Varden Chocolates. To try it is to buy it a BEVER.

OXY ACETYLENE WELDING. Cast iron, steel, brass and aluminum castings perfectly welded at a fractional cost oi new. Automobile engines decarbonized by oxygen process Satisfaction guaranteed. HEMPHILL BROS., HAVE VOLTAGE TESTER We have purchased a voltage tester and you should have the voltage determined before buying lamps. Test made free when we sell the lamps. Get the most for your money— K. T. RHOADES & CO. SANITARY BARBER SHOP. When looking for a nifty hair cut or shave Just call upon Cain & Denniston. We are also agents for American Laundry. Laundry goes on Monday.

REMINGTON.

Mrs. Joseph Roy is seriously iM at her home north of town. A daughter was 'born Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Balcom. Mother and child are comfortable in a maternity hospital in Chicago. The death of Mrs. Fritz Ramme occurred Monday at the home southeast of town. An aged husband. a daughter-in-law and one grandchild are left in the home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Markham at the home; interment in the Protestant cemetery. The M. E. Missionary meeting is with Mrs. EJia Parks Tuesday, Dec. 22. The Rebekah lodge has a Christinas exchange dated for Tuesday eve, Dec. 22. Mrs. C. B. Johnston is spendi g the week since Monday in Kokomo with her daughter, Mrs. Minear, who will accompany her mother here for the Christmas season. Ben Williams, of Chatsworth, HL, is visiting his parents over the Xmas tide. The Presbyterian Missionary meeting was 'held Thursday last at the home of Mrs. Fred Hicks. The Ott-Broadie prospecting party in New York state reached home last mid-week. Mr. Broadie is planning to move in March. Mr. Ott has not yet made an investz men t Mrs. Frank Peck was called to Idaiville last Sunday to assist in the care of her father, who is very tow. Mrs. Howard Jones is convalescent in a Ft. Wayne hospital, following an operation for gall stones and appendicitis. Her physician expects to release her from the hospital in time to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Thompson, Where she will remain until able to make the home trip. Mrs. Walter Gumm is planning a reunion of the Hart family for Christmas day. The several churches are planning Christmas programs and Santa Claus treats for old and young. The public schools close Thursday, the 24th, reopening January 4. The Peek brothers’ latest information from New York as to the condition of their brother, W. E. Feck, is more encouraging. He is now under the care df a specialist and is responding to treatment, although still In a critical condition. Isaac Peak came here from Bluffton Sunday and Idft for New York Tuesday, where he will take charge of the farm work with W. E. Peck’s Ross Meyers visited Mrs. Wellington Morris In Chicago iaaf Minnie Todd, of Ft Wayne, ie visiting her sister, Mre. Roush.

FUEL, FEED AND FARM IMPLE MENTS. Order genuine Jackson Hill coal for the range, of us. We handle only a high grade, but all sizes of hard coal. Phone 273. HAMILTON & KELLNER. WARNER BROTHERS Sell Cole’s Hot Blast Stoves ana Ranges. They are the highest grade and most economical stoves made Also Builders’ Hardware and Fam Implements. THE WATSON PLUMBING CO. We will drill water wells from 3 to 6 inches anywhere in Indiana. WATSON PLUMBING CO. COAL! COAL! COAL! Call Rensselaer Lumber Co. for all sizes of hard coal; also Pittsbung splint, semi-anthracite and white ash coal for heating. Kannal, Luhrig and Jackson Hill for ranges. Macklenberg & Overton Creamery Cream received daily, Elgin prices paid and correct weight. Test guar anteed. At The Fancy Produce Market Phone 39. McFARLANdV grocery. Handles a full line of the highes' grade of Groceries. The Ferndel Line of Teas and Coffees a specialty Phone 99.

A F. LONG’S DRUG STORE. We want your business. We be lieve we ought to have it. In oui store the best service is yours. Oui prices are always reasonable. All goods of the highest quality.

IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS. Manufacturers of Hard and Soft Wheat Flour. Feed of all kinds. If our flour don’t please you, it don’l please us, Call and get your monej back. [ R. SPRAGUE. GOLDEN T6aF BAKERY. When eating, eat O’Riley’s Goldei Loaf Bread, delivered through th* Benson Delivery System. Phon* 616. RALPH O’RILEY.

THE PADGITT LIVERY We have added a Ford car foi livery purposes and will be gPd to get your business. Calls ans wered at all hours. A L. PADGITT.

Mrs. Sam Thompson visited her mother last week. ’ Miss Amanda Chesterton was visiting relatives here last week. Miss Laura Peck is in Monticello assisting in the Rowman jewelry store. The R. H. S. basketball teams played n Goodiland last Friday. Our girls were victorious bbt our boys were defeated. Mr, and Mrs, Jake Meyers are visiting his parents in Pennsylvania and later will make an extended tour of eastern points. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Schankeman died last Thursday and was taimen to South Bend for interment. \ G./l. Thomas has sold a twotfairds interest in the implement business to Fowler and Norris, of Tipton, Ind. iMr. Orvijl Thomas will represent the remaining third interest in the new flrm, which takes possession January 1. Mr. pnd Mrs. Thos. Samuels are the parents of a hoy, born Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Clubs, Jolly Club—Mrs. Geo. Stpudr, hostess Friday, Dec. 18. Dorcas, Miss Blanche Parks, hostess, Wednesday, Dee. 23. Study Club, Library room Dec. 14. Sew and Sew members had one of the most enjoyable sessions of the year last Friday at the hospitable home of Mrs. Gumm. Early in the afternoon members and baskets were assembled, and for a .time fancy work held sway. The committee in charge soon led the way to the large dining room, where the picnic table lay sprpd under the warm glow of shaded lights, amidst cheery Xmas decorations. And such a feast! No description is adequate. That these indoor-picnics are popular is proven by the fact that the Sew and Sews “always have ’em.” Mrs. Fred Burger came from Goodiland, Iher membership still being retained. Mrs. Wm. Ooover was a special guest The next session is New Year’s day with Miss Minnie Hemphill.

Fortnightly Xmas Exchange. Meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Broadie, the Fortnightly ladies celebrated their annual event the Xmas exchange Opening the afternoon with a short business session, a pleasing literary* program followed: “The White Gift” Mrs. Wm. Ott; Christmas themes, The Night Before Xmas, 1914, in a madern flat, Mre Frank Howard. Amidst a profusion of Xmas colors, bell* carnations, poinsettas, the exchange was conducted as a game of sncrWball , each member holding fast to a tiny ball hanging from an immense suspended snow ball ornate -with Xmas bloom. As

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, IND.

High School Literary Societies Gave Joint Program.

The Webster and Lincoln societies of the high school held a joint meeting Thursday afternoon and quite a number of patrons were present to listen to it. A boys’ quartet sang: “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes.” The following program was carried out: “Solo, “In the Gloaming,” Wilda Littlefield. Mixed quartet, “Love’s’Old Sweet Song.” Illustrated songs:“Sweet Genevieve,” Ruth Wood; “I Dreamt I Dwelt In Maifble Halls,” Anna Leonard; “Tenting Tonight,” male quartet; “Silver Threads Among the Gold,” male quartet. The little .folks from the grades Who so charmingly gave the minuette at the grade entertainment several weeks ago, again gave it as a part of this program. The next literary program will be onr the afternoon of Jan. 7th, by the Lincoln Society.

Sunday School Classes Send Barrel of Presents.

The Sunday school classes of Mrs. W. S. Day and G. H. McLain held a Christmas exchange Thursday evening at the home of Miss Annabel Wartena and about thirty young people were in attendance. Besides the exchange of presents, which proved a very pleasing part of the program, a barrel of presents was made up and sent to the Christian Children’s Orphans Home jrtr St Louis. The evening was Mghtfully spent with a musical program and in games. Refreshments consisting of fruit salad, cake and grape juice was served.

Herman Churchill, of Bethany, Mo., who had . been in southern Illinois on a business trip, came to Rensselaer this morning for a day’s stay. He reports Mrs. Church ill and the new ibaby getting along splendidly.

Dr. R. J. McMurray, formerly of Francesville, died Friday of last week at Bartow, Florida, after a week’s illness from typhoid fever. The body was shipped to Francesville for burial, the funeral taking place at the Christian church Tuesday.

Chas. W. Platt has completed a deial for the purchase of the Philip MciEWresh property in the east part oif town and his son, William Platt, will mßve there tomorrow. Mrs. McElfresh will live in a part of the house with her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Clark, the house having been enlarged recently.

Robert Winn, of Chicago, who secured a contract with the Commercial Club for the Ernest O. Linton kerosene gas heating plant factory, is in Rensselaer today. He says that patterns are being made for the special size burners to fit the heating, plans where they are to be installed and that the plan to bring the company here will be progressed after the result of these burners can be demonstrated.

RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS RIVEN QUICK RELIEF Pain leaves almost as if by magic when 1 'you begin using '.■! Drops," the famous old || SI remedy for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Gout, Sciatica, Neuralgia tSgggZ ■ and kindred troubles. B It goes right to the B spot, stops the aches i I.y 1 ,«u B an d P ains aQ d makes I*l »I*l life worth living. Get agSSljll B a bottle of "5-Drops” IM today. A booklet with ./TTk KB each bottle gives full Bm directions for use. I™} Don’t delay. Demand Ilmß "5-Drops." Don’t acr illHj cept anything else in i ■Tr"" place of it. Anydruggist can supply you. If you live too far from a drug store send One Dollar to Swapson Rheumatic Cure Co., Newark, Ohio, apd a b- 'tie of ‘‘s-Drops’’ will pe sept prepaid.

Christmas Plants. Twenty-five kinds of Christmas plants now ready; violet plants in bloom, poinsettias, Christmas gardens, smilax, leucothoe sprays, etc. Can make any table design. Plants make a fine present. Will set plants aside and deliver day before Christmas, the pots trimmed and your card put cn— J. H. Holden, Phone 426; :- Now’s the time to sell the things you don’t need. A Republican classified ad will turn the trick. Call us as Phone 18.

the balls flew, out came the bundles, large, small, contents unknown, and then the fun of seeing What was drawn. A dainty twocourse refreshments with carnation souvenirs were served, the hostess assisted by Mrs. Hittfhdock and Mrs. Clark Bartee. A mtaiature Xmas tree held dainty favors for each guest. Mrs. Wm. Ott Is hostess Wednesday of holiday week. The Dorcas chib exchange will be with Mrs. Fern Ford on Dec. 23, a change in hostesses tor the day ibeing necessary. ,

wt™ WM. TRAUB The Store For Practical Christmas Gifts HERE is your Christmas gift, accept it with -y Traub’s reliable clothing store’s best wishes. Men and Young Men’s Overcoats F3* $10.50 and $12.50 Overcoats, Xmas price $ 9.00 - a gift of $1.50 to $3.50 15.00 ’ 16.50, ’ ’ ’ 1*2.50 - ’ ’ 2.50 to 4.00 18.00 ’ 20.00 ♦ ’ ’ ’ 15-00 - ’ ’ 3-oo to 5.00 25.00 ’ 28.00 ’ ’ ’ 20.50 - ’ ’ 4.50 to 7.50

Boys’ Overcoats $ 5.00, Xmas Price, $3.85 7.50, ’ ’ 5.65 10,00, ’ ’ 7.35 12.00, ’ ’ 9.25

Men and Young Men’s Mackinaws $5.00 now $3.95; $6.00 now $4.85; $7.50 now $5.90; $lO now $7.65; $12.50 now $9.95. A handsome saving to you on each garment of slls to $2.55. We are giving you a fine Christmas present in the way of price reduction on every suit. 45 suits, sizes 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35, $8.50 to sls, Xmas special, choice, $3.45

MEN’S AND YOUNG MEN’S SUITS SIO.OO and $13.50 Xmas special $15.00 and SIB.OO Xmas special price $13.25 $20.00 and $22.50 Xmas special price ..........$14.75 $25.00 and $28.00 Xmas special price .......... SHM?Q

This wonderful saving to you of $1.50 to $7.50 on suits and overcoats is our Xmas gift to you, it is the best present you could possibly get. A savingthat will give you a chance to buy father and the boys nobby Xmas furnishings, which will cost you practically nothing when you take the big saving on your clothes into consideration.

intown ” : HATS GARTERS SMOKING JACKETS ‘ CAPS LISLE AND SILK HOSE PULLMAN SUPPERS FUR CAPS NIGHT SHIRTS UMBRELLAS <j| SHIRTS PAJAMAS j COTT LINK SETS COLLARS HANDKERCHIEFS CUFF BUTTONS GLOVES NECKWEAR SCARF PINS. j ’ ' \ MITTENS “ SWEATERS TIE CLASPS Z, SUSPENDERS TOILET SETS ARM BANDS * MUFFLERS BATH ROBES UNION SUITS. / -jw TRUNKS SUIT OASES TRAVELING BSIGS Z • SINGLE VESTS SILK VESTS VESTS

This attractive gift giving offer will crowd our store evr ~ day from morning to closing hours. Plenty of extra he)wait on you. Come early while the selection in eiw, jis the best. . 7 “ ne WNITHAIB Odd Fellows’ Bldg. Rensselaer, Ind

Child’s Overcoats $4.00, now $2.65 5.00, ’ 3.75 6.00, ’ 4.50

The boys ean wear new clothes at these special Xmas price saving*. $2.50, Xmas price $1.95; $4.00, Xmas price ...-• $2.95, $5.00, Xmas price $3.85. $6.00, Xmas price •• $4.65. SB.OO, Xmas price $5.15;