Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1899 — Page 5

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DR. JACQUES DESSLER, OPTICAL SPECIALIST. RENSSELAER, - - INDIANA I take great pleasure in announcing to the people of Rensselaer and the surrounding country that I have located here in the Arcade building, above the Day- - light Clothing House, as an Optical Specialist. My thorough experience in the profession, with the help of the latest improved instruments, leads me to hope that -1 shall be able to give my patients full satisfaction, and can promise with responsibility that every case will be treated with special care. Hoping that the people of Rensselaer and surrounding country will give me a trial, I am, very respectfully yours, OR. JACQUES DESSLER, Optical Specialist. NOTICE—I desire to call your attention to the fact that eyes can be examined with the same accuracy at night as at day time. Examination free.

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Non-Resident Notice. The state of Indiana, l_ Jasper County. J*" the Jasper Circuit Court, March Term. Frank Welsh, ad- ' asinistrator of the r**tr of George Bulls- -*Titrss—i. Charles ELBulli*, Arnefia Sawyer, Elaasfiawyer. &S&G WhJS? r ’ Complaint N 0.5724 ln**r* Ctau?P. Goodrich, Nellie T. Bullis, Warren Bußis. To Charles H. Bullis, Amelia ‘ Sawyer, Siam Sawyer. Caroline C. Winaor, Samuel G. Wiumr. Clara P. Goodrich, Frank Goodrich and Nellie T. Bullis: You are severally hereby notified that the above named petitioner as administrator of the estate aforesaid has hied in the Circuit Court of Jasper county, Indiana, a petition making you defendants thereto and praying therein for an order and decree of said Court authorising the leasing of certain real estate for the period of three years, belonging to the estate of said decedent, and in said petition described to make assets for the payment of said debts and liabilities of said estate, and also avers in said petition and by affidavit filed, and by order of court in said cause, that you ■ and *•** of you are non-residents of the State of Indiana, and that you are necessary partiestosajd proceedings, and that said petitionsofijed and which is now pending, is set for hearing in said court at the court house in the city <.f Rensselaer. Indiana, on the 5Mb day of March. A. D.. 1890. the same being the third Monday in March of said year, and unless you be and appear nt that time and answer or demur to said petition, the seme will be heard and determined in your absence. Witness, the Clerk and Seal of JSkajl J said Court, this 19th day of Jan- ' 7 nary. 1889. „ . . K WM.H.COOVER, Clerk of the Jasper Circuit court. James W. Douthtt. att’y for petitioner. “ £ A handsome envelope, either* square or oblong, for 5 cents per package at The Dkmocrat office.

Directory. COUNTY OFFICERS. Clerk Wm. H. Coover Sheriff Nate J. Reed Auditor Henry B. Murray Treasurer Jesse C. Gwin Recorderßobert B. Porter SurveyorMyrt B. Price CoronerTruitt P. Wright Supt. Public Schools Louis H. Hamilton AssesserJohn R. Phillips COMMISSIONERS. Ist District Abraham Halleck 2nd District Simeon A. Dowell 3rd District Frederick Waymire • Commissioner's court—First Mondays in March, June, September and December. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor Thomas J. McCoy Marshal Thomas McGowan Clerk Schuyler C. Irwin TreasurerC. C. Starr AttorneyC. E. Mills Civil EngineerH. L. Grumble Fire Chief Edgar M. Parcels COUNCILMEN. Ist ward.. M. B. Alter, F. B. Meyers 2nd ward John Eger, C. G. Spitler 3rd ward Wm. H. Beam, J. R. Kight JUDICIAL. Circuit Judge Simon P. Thompson Prosecuting attorney Albert E.Chizum Terms of Court.—First Monday in January; Third Monday in March; First Monday in June; Third Monday in October. COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. TRUSTEES. TOWNSHIPS. Robert S. Drake Hanging Grove A. W. PrevoGillam John F. PettitWalker Samuel R. Nichols;... Barkley JamesD. Babcock Marion Marcus W. Reed Jordan Jackson Freeland Newton C. C. BiermaKeener J. C. Kaupke Kankakee Albert S. KeeneWheatfield John A. LambornCarpenter George W. Caster Milroy B. D. Comer Union TOWN OR CITY A. Beasleyßemington M. F. Chilcoteßensselaer Edward T. BiggsWheatfiei . Louis H. Hamilton, Co. Suptßensi? s.er

CHURCHES. First Baptist—Breaching eveiy two weeks at 10:45 a. m. and 7 p, m; Sunday school at 9:80: B. Y. P. V, 6 p. m. Sunday; prayer meeting 7 p.m Rev. V. Fritts, pastor. Free Baptist—One service every Sunday morning and evening, alternately. Prayer meeting Tuesday evening. A. C. F. meets Sunday, 6:30 P. M. Rev. D. A. Tucker, pastor. Christian—Corner Van Rensselaer and Susan. Preaching, 10:45 and 8:00; Sunday school 9:30; J. Y. P. S. C. E.. 2:30; S. Y. P. S. C. E.. 6:80; Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30. H. N. Shepherd, pastor. Ladies’Aid Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Presbyerian—Corner Cullen and Angelica. Preaching, 10:45 and 7:30; Sunday school 9:30; Y. P. S. U. E., 6:30; Prayer meeting, Thursday 7:30; Ladies' Industrial Society meets every Wednesday afternoon. The Missionary Society, monthly. Rev. C. D. Jeffries. Pastor. Methodist E.—Preaching at 10:45 and 7; Sunday school 9:30; Epworth League Sunday 6; Tuesday 7: Junior League 2:3a alternate Sunday; Prayer meeting, Thursday at 7. Rev. 11. M. Middleton, Pastor. Ladiei’ Aid Society every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Church of God—Corner Harrison and Elza. Preaching 10:45 and 7:30; Sunday school 9:30; Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:80; Ladies’ Society meets every Wednesday afternoon by appointment. Rev. F. L. Austin, pastor. Catholic Church—St. Augustine's. Comer Division and Susan. Services 7:30 and 10:80 a. m. Sunday school 11:80 p. m. Rev. Edward Jacobs, pastor.

LODGES AND SOCIETIES. Masonic—Prairie Lodge. No. 136, A.F. and A. M., meets first and third Monday s of each month. J. M. Wasson, W. M.; W. J. Imes, Sec’y. Evening Star Chapter—No. 141.0.E.5., meets first and third Wednesdays of each month. Maude Spitler. W. M.; Hattie Dowler, Sec’y. Catholic Order Forresters—Willard Court, No. 418, meets every first and third Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. J. M. Healy Sec’y; Peter Hordeman, Chief Ranger. Odd Fellows—lroquois Lodge, No. 144,1. O, O. F., meets every Thursday. Bruce White, N. G.; S. C. Irwin, Sec’y/ Rensselaer Encampment—No. 20i. I. O. O. F., meets second and fourth Fridays of each month. S. C. Irwin, C P., John Vannatta. scribe. Rensselaer Rebekah Decree Lodge— No. 348. in.-ets first and third Fridays of each month. Miss Gertrude Robinson,N, G.; Mrs. Laura Shields, Sec’y. I. O. of Foresters—Court Jasper, No. 1703, Independent Order of Foresters, meets second and fourth Mondays. Geo. Goff, C. D. H. C. R; R. P. Johnson, R. Maccabees-Rensselaer Tent, No. 184. Kr O. T. M. Meets Wednesday evening. C. E. Tyner, Commander; F. W. Clssei, Record Keeper. Pythian—Rensselaer Lodge No. 82, Knights of Pythias, meets every Tuesday, C. W. Hanley, C. C.: N. W. Reeve, K. of R & S. Rensselaer Temple, Rathbone Sisters,— No. 47, meets 2d and 4th Wednesday, every month, Mrs. G. E. Murray, M. E. C. Mrs. O. A. Yeoman, M. of R. C. Grand Army.—Rensselaer Poet No. 84 G. A. R. meets every Friday night. D. H. Yeoman Post Commander, J. M. Wasson, Adjutant. Rensselaer Women's Relief Corps—meets every Monday evening. Mrs. J. Q. Alter, President; Mrs. Hattie Reynolds, Sec’y. Holly Council.—No. 7, Daughters of Liberty meets 3d and 4th Mondays. Gertrude Hopkins. Counsellor; Nellie Moss, Recording Secretary. Morris’ English Stable Liniment Sold by A. F. Long-

Washington Conquered.

WloteiHiijjojlraiiteß. Government Machinery Almost at a Stand-still-Enormous Percentage of Employees Stricken with Ladrippe* Capsized at the Mercy of the Plague The grip epidemic is raging in the Capitol City, and fully onethird of the government employees are sick and suffering from the dread disease. Violent headaches, fever and chills, sneezing and running at the eyes and nose together with the bone-racking aches and pains and a general exhaustion are the rule rather than the exception. The best way to fight the Grip is to strengthen the nerves and build up the resistive powers so as to throw off the deadly disease germs, and nothing will do this so quickly and surely as Dr. Miles’ Nervine. It has restored health to thousands of Grip sufferers after every other remedy has failed. “When the Grip left me I was a broken down wreck, both mental and physical. My nerves were completely unstrung, my appetite failed, could not sleep and became so despondent that I despaired of ever getting well. I began to improve with the first bottle of Dr. Miles’ Nervine and when I had taken seven bottles I was completely cured. Have been strong and well ever since and weigh more than I ever did before.” Samuel F. Pilson, Staunton, Va. All druggists are authorized to sell Dr. Miles' Nervine on a guarantee that first bottle benefits or money refunded. Be sure and get Dr. Miles’Nervine. Booklet on heart and nerves sent free. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind.

WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From our regular correspondent.) The Morgan Nicaragua Canal bill, with amendments, passed the Senate, Saturday, by a vote of 48 to 6. ♦ * * At Mr. McKinley’s request, an amendment will be offered to the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill to provide the money to begin the work of caring for Confederate graves located outside of private cemeteries. * • * The River and Harbor Bill carries direct appropriations for sl2505,138, besides continuing contracts aggregating $16,791,536, as reported to the House, and it is the invariable rule of the Senate to increase it by a few millions. * * * Dr. Daly, who was chief Surgeon on the staff of Gen. Miles, demonstrated for the War Investigating Commission, by actual tests made by government chemists, that the refrigerated beef issued to the troops of Gen. Miles in Porto Rico w’as with Boric and Salicylic acids,—was in fact “embalmed.” ♦ * * Senator White says he will not obey the instructions of the California legislature, to vote for the ratification of the treaty of Peace, because he is unalterably opposed to its ratification, and does not regard the instructions as binding upon him, against his convictions. Senator Perkins says that in deference to the legislature he will swallow his convictions and vote for the treaty. • • * Commissary General Eagan has been relieved of all official duties pending his trial by Court-martial which has been ordered to assemble in Washingto this week. That the court-martial will find Eagan guilty of the charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman, is regarded as certain. The punishment is dismissal from the army, but inasmuch as the President has authority to set aside or lessen the punishment, it is regarded as doubtful whether that penalty will be imposed upon Eagen. War department officials have allowed it to become known that they do not expect Eagan to resume the duties of Commissary General. Mr. McKinley’s action on the Eagan verdict may determine whether Secretary Alger will remain in the Cabinet, although some think that Alger will remain anyway, unless kicked out, in order to try to get even with Gen. Miles. ’ He is known to be pulling all the political wires within his reach for the purpose of trying to make trouble for Miles, and the beef contractors are helping him. There is a rumor in Washington that both Alger and Miles will be iismissed as a result of the report as the War Investigating Commission, but that the report Will be held by Mr. McKinley until after Congress adjourns, as he fears its affect upon that body.

Senator Gorman publicly called a halt on the statement that he and the Senators who are acting with him in trying to procure a declaration that the policy of this government does Dot contemplate permanent ownership of the Philippines, are trying to delay or prevent a vote on the Treaty of Peace. Privately, Senator Gorman proposed to Senator Davis, who is in charge of the treaty, that a day be set to vote upon it, and Mr. Davis was afraid to accept, because he was not certain that the treaty could control a sufficient number of votes to be ratified, and the opposition were claiming to have thirty-six votes pledged against the treaty, and it was amended to meet their views. Of course, Mr. Gorman would not speak publicly about this private interview with Senator Davis, but in discussing the matter, he said the following significant words, after having said that the administration could get a vote on the treaty whenever it wanted to: “Of course, if the friends of the treaty deem it wise to postpone action until an extra session of Congress, they are in a position to carry out their purpose.” There is little doubt that the sentiment against our permanent retention of the Philippines is growing in the Senate, and while it may not be strong enough to secure the adoption of an amendment to the treaty, it begins to look as though it will be strong enough to compel the adoption of a resolution by the Senate, unless the administration decides to allow the treaty to go over to an extra session.

* * * The speech of Representative James Hamilton Lewis, of Washington, in which he pilloried Representative Grosvenor, of Ohio, unmercifully, just after Representative Bailey, of Texas, Carmack, of Tenn., and Simpson, of Kansas, had peppered him with short retorts, was as fine an example of the proper use of sarcasm in a sjieech as had been given on the floor of the house for years. No extract can give a correct idea of Mr. Lewis’ speech, but the following, which came after his charging Grosvenor with posing as the exclusive custodian of the patriotism of the country, and with ringing the changes on one speech, always ending by pointing dramatically to the Stars and Stripes behind the Speaker’s desk, will give some idea of his style: “When all these arrows were shot from the quiver of my friend from Ohio, it occurred to me that there was something on his mind besides an humble Representative from Washington and a distinguished gentlemen from Kansas. There was aU. S. Senate, . which had not received from the gentleman the bastinading that it deserved. And then it was that we witnessed this Fidus Achates of the administration, this sole deputized executor of its castigating powers—this eminent and worthy Representative, let me add—rising to warn that honorable branch of the executive power, the Senate of the U. S., that if it did not proceed to do that as to which there seems to be some doubt in my friends mind whether they will hear from him again.”

CORRESPONDENCE

DUNNVILLE. —John Collins is on the sick list. —Oliver Turner took a flying trip to Thayer. —Grip, more grip, most grip, is the order of the day. —Pete Rich finished filling his ice house last Saturday. —Protracted meeting is still in progress at this place. —The ball at Mr. Vannoristrand's last week was a grand success. —Our depot had the honor of being painted inside. R. R. is jubilant. —Miss Blanche Hill of Wheatfield, attended church here Sunday evening. —Miss Morgan of Rer> sselaer, is visiting Miss Hoyes, one of our school ma’ams. —Methinks, I can hear the wedding bells. The consu mation is close at hand. —Abraham Gingrich was held up last week. They scourged him and let him go. —Welcome to our burg, Mr. Grow. We’ll receive you with outstretched arms. —Jesse Collins and Mr. Charlie Brown went to Streator, 111., last Monday, on business. —Thomas Brett, who has been visiting his brother at Joliet, 111,, returned a few days ago. —R. R. Smith, star boarder at The Le Misere hotel, is busy answering the question,—Where is Susan? —Miss Emma Williams of San Pierre, was visiting friends in this vicinity last Saturday and Sunday. 1 —Tad Starkey and Harvey Stanley of Kouts, attended the Oak Grove literary and debateing exercises last Friday evening.. —The question for debate at the Oak Grove literary and debateing society next Friday night is, “Resolved that there is more pleasure in pursuit than in possession.’’ I veto it, or say. Not

BLACKFORD.

—Roads not quite so rough. —Lilly Snow is working at John Geoge’s.

-Chester Caster is some better at the present writing. —Elias Arnold has an increase in his family. It a girl, born Saturday, 31. —S. B. Jenkins* is working on Jesse Jenkins' house, after a short absence. —Cora Daniels lost one of his work-horses last Monday night with the spasmodic colic. —Mrs. T. J. Harley, who was reported ill last week, is no better at the present writing. —Grant Renicker has sold his farm to Samuel Hopkins. It is not yet known how much he got for it Crant will move to Rensselaer. —ls the farmers and taxpayers want to read a good paper, one that will give the news of both town and country affairs, they should subscribe for the JASPER COUNTY DEMOCRAT. —There were three young men from over about Parr spent Saturday night in the Burostown school house but they did not get any breakfast there and they thought they would help themselves to the scholars' pencils, in all about 25 or 80 pencils were taken.

NORTH BARKLEY.

—B. Funk and wife did shopping in Rensselaer Monday. —L. B. Hewitt is shipping onions to Lafayette this week. —The dance at Lawn Caterlin’s Monday night was well attended. —The gravel road is not progressing very fast as it is too soft to haul. —A. E. Johnsen of Francesville, called on Lewis Brown one day last week. —Charlie Walker and Joe Davis transacted business in Rensselaer Thursday. —The taffy pulling at Wm. Collins’ was well attended and'all report a good time. —A. L. Bowlus and John Turner were in Lowell Friday looking up a location. —Lewis BroWn has rented a farm near Momence, 111., and will move there in the near future. , —Four car load of lumber arrived Friday at Gifford Station, to lie used for the erection of store buildings. —Telephone poles are being put up along the railroad this week. The wire is put up<is far as Gifford. We. too, will soon be in communication with the outside world.

NEWTON TOWNSHIP.

—Mrs. James Lane is on the sick list. —Victcr Krasney is visiting Chicago friends this week. —Wallace Miller spent Sunday with Chester Halstead. —Miss Kate Mauck is visiting friends at Monticello. —Lee Mauck returned from a few days visit at Monticello. , —Edward and Ida Lane spent Sunday with Miss Rose Guildenzoff. —Frank Shindelar was the guest of Miss Julia Krasney Saturday evening. —Jos. Thomas and family Sundayed with Mrs, Thomas’ parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Shindelar, of Parr. —The masquerade at Mr. and Mrs. James Yeoman’s west of town, was well attended and everyone reports a grand time. The evening was spent in playing games and with music and singing. Alt varieties of masks were seen and many denominations represented. The guests present were: J. W. Duvall and wife Reuben Yeoman E. W. Duvall and wife Zoe Sayler J. W. Martindale and Peter Hordeman wife George Keeney Mrs. Hemphill Lily Parks Mrs. Crow Gus. Yeoman Mrs. Miller Kate Mauck Mattie Hemphill Charles Lane Ed Grant Chester Halstead Less Miller Irene Duvall Calla Miller Johnnie Crow Ada Sayler Rankin Halstead John Mauck Rosa Lane Allen Miller Everett Halstead Kate Keeney Lawrence .Sayler Garland Grant David Halstead Jane Kt'rney Roe Yeoman Charley Grant Glen Sayler Gussie Sayler Chas. Mel'.ender Carrie Sayler Bruce Hardy

CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

At the regular meeting of the j Common Council last Monday night, the following officers were present: T. J. McCoy, mayor; S. I C. Irwin, clerk; Councilmen Beam, Eger, Kight, Meyer and Spitler. A petition was presented signed by 64 men and boys asking a bounty of two cents per head be allowed on English Sparrows. Referred to the Ordinance committee. The Indiana Macadam and Construction Co. demand that certain assessments for macadamizing Front streetbe enforced. Referred to city attorney. Lemuel Huston’s employment as fireman at the light plant by the water committee was confirmed. Tom Boyles offered to sell oak lumber to the city at $lB per M. Referred to Street committee to examine cash box, and ability to pay for it before purchasing. A contract with the Standard Oil octopus was ratified, and this year cylinder oil will cost 30 cents, Engine oil 18 cents. Speedy action was asked by C. W. Hanly, attorney for Halleck Bros., on petition for telephone franchise filed heretofore. Referred to city Attorney with instructions to report at next meeting, when action of some kind will be taken. Following bills were allowed: CORPORATION FUND. C. E. Mills, collections.. $ 5 ROAD FUND. Wm. Moore, work on street is C. C. Starr, amounts paid for retaining wall at river bridge 15 ft, Norman Bros, part payment on retainwaU .. H 36 Oscar Tharp, work on crossings... 1 OU Chas. W. Platt, work on crossings...... 1 00 Wm.S. Parks, drayage...., 30 Firman Rutherford, hauling dirt, 8 50 Noble BaU, work on street 1 75 Logan Nichols, same 1 88 Total 36 32 RLBCTRIC LIGHT FUND. Mrs. C. D. Mrrtin, rebate on light biH.. 158 Chas. Sea. sub fireman 9 os E. W. at plant 4 OK C.V.Hawkins,fireman mm

C. 1. Mills, collertions « »1 C. B. Mills, auditing el. it. dup 3 00 Globe OU combination pack! ng... 4K R. R. Street A Co., belt 1 37 Gen. Elec. Co., light supplies SB 00 Total ~«884 WATEB FUND. W. H. Eger, city pumber 842 00

OBITUARY.

William R. Cotton was born on Feb. 10, 1818, at Wadestown, Mononghahela Co.. Virginia, now-in West Virginia. Died at Rensselaer, Ind- Jan. 10, aged 80 years, 11 months and 8 days. His youth was spent in West Virginia. He married Susanna Rice in Green Co., Penn., Aug. 20th, 1838. She died in Rensselaer, Nov. 11,1892, afterthey had lived in wedlock, the long period of over 53 years. After his marriage he moved back to West Va„ then to Knox Co., Ohio, later toSecor. HL and in 1878 settled ! n Remington, Eight years later they moved to Rensselaer, which has since been his home. ‘ He was the father of nine children, seven of whom are now living, namely: Mrs, Myrtle Kite, of Mt. Liberty. Ohio; Frank L. Cotton, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs Minnie Plummer, of Wolcott, Ind.; Mrs. Florence Pierce, of St. Joseph, Mo.; William Cotton, of Eagle Grove, Iowa; Mrs. Della Thompson, of Chicago, 111.; and Miss Arilla Cotton, of Rensselaer. He united with the M,E. church in 1889. The funeral washeldSaturday at 3:30 o’clock from the residence and was private. Rev. H, M. Middleton conducted the religious services. xx

COURT HOUSE PLEASANTRY.

While at the court house one day this week, a gentlemen called to see if his bill had been allowed. The statistician (30 years in office) with specks properly adjusted, occupied the seat of honor, and his deputy sat crouched in a corner, languidly pouring over the pages of a large book, and “chawing terbacker,” ready at a second’s notice to answer the beck or call of his chief, and occasionally glaring fiercely at The Democrat man, 1 who was busily engaged examining Abe’s Record of special sessions for January, while the keeper of the county exchequer stood hard by. J “Has my bill”—with special emphasis on “bill”—“been allowed?” queried the gentleman. Ich wes nich. Das mox nix Ous, piped the deputy from his corner, looking hard at the gentleman. (The deputy much prefers to address a customer in his native tongue.) Kennin sie Deutch Sprechen? queried the deputy, The gentlemen only stared. He didn’t care what it was called, he wanted his “bill.” The deputy finally discovered he had made a mistake and that he would have to get down from his dutch horse and talk United States, I and he proceeded to do so. “Oxcuse Me. Oh, lean write you an order any time, and Abe can allow it when he gets in session.” “I thought you were not issuing orders now before they were allowed by Abe,” said the gentleman. The keeper of the county ex- ; i chequer attempted to put in his ! “gab” but the deputy—usually I very deliberate —was too swift for his honor, the keeper of the county exchequer. “Oh yes, we keep right on and ' issue them to anybody and every- | body.” At this stage of the conversation ; the deputie’s “terbacker’’ was get- | j ting a worse chewing than a country boy gives his best girl’s neck on a Sunday night and the statistician (30 years in office) after carefully adjusting his specks,, and filling his noble breast with court house air, piped forth, “Yes . we issue them to anybody and everybody.” The Democrat man smiled. He - didn’t say anything, but the J thought occurred to him that i£ Abe refused to allow the bills a I few leaves could be cut oat and ’ the mistake rectified without marring the pages of the record with nasty, crooked black lines and red ink.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.

William J. Hemlick to Ita E. Scott, issued Jan. 21. John R. Stillman to Stella May, issued Jan. 24th. Oscar M. Smith to Minnie C. Smith, issued Jan. 25. Franz W. E. Jacher to Sybilla Holzheimer, issued Jan. 26.

ADVERTISED LETTERS. Mr. Scott Beal, Mrs. Addie Howard. Persons calling for any of the i above letters in this list will please | say they are advertised. E. D. Rhoads, Acting P. M. I have private funds to loan on | real estate at low rates for any 1 length of time. Funds are always | on hands and there is no delay—no examination of land, no sending pr ers east—absolutely no red tape, a W , do you wait on insurance companies for 6 months for your 1 money? I also loan money for J short times at current bank rates. Funds always on hand' W. B. Austin. . ,|| 11s’ Hoosier Poultry Pow*r fl Make* Hen* Lav core* <•»--■ - aaA a Roup, and keep* yritrFknMyT* Sold by A. F. Long. .