Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 310, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 December 1916 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Many Applicants Fail ‘ To Meet Teat of Navy. ’'New York, Dec. 30.—Only about three per cent of the young mep in little old Manhattan who apply for enlistment in the U. S. marine corps are qualified to become “soldiers ol the sea,” according to a statement issued today by a local recruiting official of that corps. During the first nine months of 1916 there were 5082 applicants for enlistment in the Marine Corps recruiting district of New York, anu but 167 of-these were accepted for enlistment. Only one out of every thirty men who applied could meet the requirements. Out of 810 examinations by the medical officer, 556 were rejected, and the principal causes given for these rejections were: defective vision 90; defective teeth 84; .heart affections 77; flat feet 74; and underweight and poor physique 70.

Mr. ami Mvs.-JtV. H. Postill went to Monticello today. Pearl and Flossie Kellenburger returned to their home at Monon todav. Firman Thompson' went to Monon today on business. Robert Shectz came from Chicago today to visit his mother, Mrs.gL C. Ennis. _**■ Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cook and daughter came from Chicago today to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. Heinz. Mrs. Flora Hatton returned to her home at Ockley, Ind., today after visiting her brother, Roy Lewis. The county commissioners met today to close up the business of the year and let the contract for office supplies. The contract had not been awarded at the time bf going to press. The commissioners will meet in regular session next Tuesday. There will be no session 'Monday, New Year’s day. Mrs. John Mecklenburg, who was so severely injured at Monon this week by falling from a moving train, is still suffering considerable pain. Her nose is badly broken and she was severely bruised on one side of her body. Her physician reports her to be somewhat better this afternoon.

- Lyceum Dated. Schildkret, orchestra, Jan. 5. Hagerman, lecturer, Feb. 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5.

JOINT EUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence on the Dr. Wetherill farm, 6 miles east on Pleasant ridge road and 3-4 miles north, commencing at 10 a. m. on THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1917, 7 Head Horses and Mules—Consisting of 1 bay mare» 12 years, bred to Colton’s rcan horse, wt 1350; 1 bay mare 11 years, bred and Colton’s roan horse, wt 1350; 1 black mare coming 6 years, wt 1250; 1 bay horse coming 6 years wt 1250; 1 black mare coming 6 years wt 1000, lady broke; 1 gray gelding 4 years, wt 1100; 1 coming 2 year bay colt; 1 span black yearling mules. 22 Head Cattle —1 white face cow 6 years old with calf bv side; 1 red cow 4 years, calf by side; 1 white face cow 3 years with calf by side; 1 white face cow 3 years, will be fresh soon; 1 half Jersey 8 years old. fresh in spring; 1 red cow 8 years old, fresh in spring; 9 head yearling steers; 2 head yearling heifers. This is an extra good bunch of cattle. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 2 12-inch Oliver gang plows; 2 solid wheel discs and trucks, 1 14-inch walking plow; 1 old wagon, broad tires, with triple box; 1 hay rack; 1 200-egg incubator; 1 200chick tray brooder. These are both good machines, nearly new,, and other articles too numerous to mention. 1 set good breeching harness. Terms—slo and under cash; on sums over $lO 10 months’ credit on approved security, bearing 6 per cent from date if paid when due; if not so paid 8 per cent; 2 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. No property to he removed until settled for. N. E. SUNDERLAND, GEO. PARKER. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. * Hot lunch on ground. y

BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his residence in Barkley township, on the Francesville road, 5 'ftiiles northeast of Rensselaer, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1917, 4 Head Horses— Consisting of three coming 8 year old draft colts, 2 mares, 1 horse; 1 coming 2 year old gelding, draft. t 37 Head Cattle—Consisting of 26 2 year old steers; 3 milch cows, all with calf, be fresh in spring, 3 yearling heifers; 1 2 year old heifer; 3 steer calves. # 15 /Head Hogs— Consisting of 14 shotes, wt about 80 to 100 pounds each; 1 brood sow. Farm Tools, Etc.—Consisting of 1 sulky plow, 2-cultivators, 1 riding, 1 walking, and numerous other articles. Terms—A credit of Iff months will be given on sums over $lO without interest if paid when due; if not paid when due notes to dravt 8 per cent interest from date; 6 per cent off for cash where entitled" to credit. JOHN MOORE. Fred Phillips, Auct. „ C. G. Spitler, Clerk. - ’• Hot lunch by Barkley Ladies’ Aid.

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