Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 May 1901 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

New, fresh barrel salt, only SI.OO, at the Chicago Bargain Store. A nice top buggy with a written guarantee at S4O, at Cowgill & Worland’s. Remember that Hershman’s Millinery Store is the place to get your hats cheap. Tanner of Illinois, died suddenly Thursday afternoon from rheumatism of the heart. Mrs. May Sherman and children have been spending the week with the family of J. M. Hill, near Aix. 'YMrs. Wm. Pruett of Jordan tp., was thrown from a buggy in a runaway last week and one arm \yas broken. Another cheap excursion to Chicago, Sunday May 26th; 75 cents for the round trip from Rensselaer. W. H. Beam, Agt. I Next Thursday is decoration day. The day will be observed here as usual. The address will be by Col. Piementer, of Wabash. The Rensselaer schools close next week. The commencement exercises will be held at Ellis opera house next Thursday evening, May 30. '7'ddiss Anna Walter and Mrs. James E. Walter spent Sunday in Chicago witU the former’s sister, Sister Anacleta of St. Phillip’s school, Chicago. Grover Ritchey is introducing a book called the Century Dictionary of American History. It is a good work and every one who can should secure one.

XThe High School graduating class was entertained by Miss Jessie Merry, a member of the class, at her home in Mt. Ayr Wednesday afternoon.

Rensselaer markets (all top prices): Wheat 65; corn 39; oats 25J; rye 42. One year ago today the prices were, wheat 65; corn 34; oats 22; rye 45. The Democrat can furnish printed t r engraved calling or invitation cards on very short notice. We can make you close prices on both classes of this work. My hats are trimmed iu the city, and are strictly up-to-date. Call and see our goods and learn prices before you get your hat for Decoration. Mrs. Hershmax. The good roads movement in Newton county is spreading. Iroquois and Beaver townships have now caught the fever and are “talkiug” about building stone roads. A Lafayette oil company drilling one mile southeast of Delphi, shot a well last Monday which is said to be good for 100 barrels a day. The oil is said to be of excellent quality.

Twin boys were born to Mrs. and Mr. A. M. Bushong at the home of Mrs. B’s mother, Mrs. M. E. Henkle, in Barkley tp., last Sunday. Mrs. Bushong is very sick at this writing. 'xjlenry Kolhoff has purchased the 480-acre farm in Jordan tp., upon which he has been residing on for the past 18 years. The farm belonged to Right Rev. Bishop Aleraing, of Ft. Wayne. Mrs E. H. Shields and little grandson returned Wednesday morning from a visit to the former’s son, D. W. Shields, at Manchester, Tenn. Mrs. Shields says she found Dave and family well and happy.

F. J. Gant of Union tp., was iu the city Monday but was in a badly crippled oondition. On Thursday of last week he received a stroke of paralysis and one side is. quite badly paralyzed. We hope with bis friends that he may soon recover from this misfortune.

All those interested in the Pratei cemetery near Blackford, are requested to meet the*e to-day (Saturday) at 1 p. m., for the purpose of oleaning up same for Decoration day. Decoration exercises will be observed here as usual May 30, next Thursday. F. M. Hayes, Sec.