Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 September 1901 — Page 8

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

REMINUiON. J REMINGTON R. R. TIME TABLE. EAST. J _____ ”TH A INS. T~ WBBT. S:ll)u. in. i Mail and l*aK»ei>K<<r I 9:118 a.m. #-48 a. m. Local Freight <l2 :42 p.m. 11:33 a. in. | Mail and I’unnetiger . 3:20 p.m. 1 :35 a. in. i Pawscngi r (Sun. o'ly) I 7 :38 p. m.

Lowell Parker left to attend college T uesday. Robt. Armstrong took in the Chicago excursion last Sunday. A. R.-Opdy.cke returned Monday fn.m a week's visit in Chicago. Mrs. (). G. Maxwell at.d'niece Madge, spent Sunday in Wolcott. Will Payne and daughter Gertrude, spent Wednesday with relatives. Miss Madge Maxwell of Logansport, is the guest of O. G. Maxwell and family. Mis. Chas. Black and son._of _ Pueblo, Colo., are visiting the Paiki rs and Berbers. W. H. Marquess of Lafayette, spent several days w'th his daughter, Mrs. Broad i e. Joe Median left last week for southern Illinois to join a minstrel and repertoire company. Samuel Creech, who has been visiting Ins brother m " Chicago, returned home last week. A large crowd of the young people attended Land concert at Wolcott Saturday night. Miss Ethel Bowman went to Connersville, Ind., for a short visit with Mrs. Aletha Hart.

Prof. Murphy and family left for California to-day for the benefit of the former’s health. Miss Faye Canine went to Crawfordsville Monday for a three week’s visit with relatives. Mrs. Rob’t. Blake and children of Idaville were guest of Mrs. Sam Mitchell •during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell went to Crawfordsville Tuesday for a short visit ■with friends and relatives. The George Bull farm of 120 acres southeast of town, was sold last week to John Nichols at $75 per acre, Taylor Anderson returned Thursday to his home in Chicago, after spending several days with his aunt, Mrs. Cooper. Owing to poor health, Prof. Murphy has resigned as Supt. of the Remington schools and will seek a change of climate. Joseph Millner was a imitted to the ■Jasper countv bar Tuesday. He has not decided as yet where he will hang out •his shingle. Miss Virginia Stamm returned to her hi me in Hammond Monday, after a three week’s visit with friends and relatives here. John Westfall has given up his law < fnce here and expects to locate in Hutchinson, Kansas, where he has a sister, we understand. Will Payne returned to his home in New York City Thursday, accompanied bv his daughter Gertrude, and his mother, Mrs. S. Payne, where they expect to make their future home. Miss Jane and Charles Fraser are attending the Pan American and visiting the old home place where Mr. Fraser was born. For mwy years they lived at Youngstown at the mouth of Niagara and Qan.el Frarer attended school "at the Catholic college at Niagara city.—Fowler Xeader,

LEE. "Mrs. H. 1), Creel of Sheldon, is visiting home folks. Mrs. Cora Leach of Parr, visited E, W. Maxwells last week. A. B. Lewis sold a fine calf to a gentleman at Fowler for 575. W. O. Carrothers will teach school near Mt. Ayr ttiis season. There were 275 doz. frogs shipped from here Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pierpoint spent Sun- ■ day afternoon at Mrs. Johnson s. Me. Flynn of Earl Park, was looking .after larm interests here Tuesday. Mrs. M. J Johnson and Mrs. Daisy •Creel spent Sunday at Rose Lawn. Sam Noland and mother visited friends and relatives at Morocco last week. Mrs. Delhia Meyers of Reynolds, has teen visiting relatives here tor a few <lays past. Seme of the young folks from here attended the dance at Mr. Beaver's in Milroy, Wednesday night. Miss Ella Mathews of Brookston, who lias been visiting at D. E. Noland’s, returned home Sundav evening, Mrs. Noland and children occompanying her for a week’s visit. ncCOYSBURG. Mr. Sheurick made a business trip to Ash Grove Tuesday. Miss Roe Dennis and brother went to Chicago last Sunday. Harry and Charlie Murray called at Mr. A. Foster's Sunday. Messrs. Hellengreen and Albert Lee went to Chicago Sunday. Will Foster called on Mr. and Mrs. L. IL Shell Sunday evening. The farewell party will be given at -, Bachel« rs Halt’ 1 Rev. J. L. Brady of Rensselaer, preached here Sunday evening. Alvina Wachtel is home from Chicago for a short visit with her parents. Mrs. Reames of near Nauvoo, visited relatives near here Monday and Tuesday. School will begin here Septemer 23rd. It is not as yet known who will be the teacher. Will Whittaker and Royal Bussell •tarted "to high school at Rensselaer IMon day. Wm. Arnott of this place will teach in Carpenter tp., during the c< meiqg winter.

On account of ill health, Mr. Brad} will not be able to preach here any more for some time. Misses Mabel McDonald and Alvinia Wachtel were in the vicinity of Nauvoo Sunday afternoon. L. W. Goodyear accompanied by two lady friends were in the vicinity of Wolcott Sunday afternoon. Some of our citizens, while out for a drive some time ago, got lost and when they tried to find the directions they found that they were only sure of one, and to travel that one it would require a balloon. But, luckily, some fellow came along in time to (point west, and in about 30 minutes the party reached home with great rejoicing.— Extract from Monon News. WHEATFIELD. Henry Gilbranson is quite ill with the asthma. Harvey Jensen,of Chicago, is visiting his uncle, E. Jensen, and family. Adelaide Phillips went to Chicago Monday to put chase winter millinery goods. Charles Meyers was on the sick list last week but is able to attend to. his duties again. Our editor, Bro. Robertson, and family, spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Sharp, at Rensselaer. Henry Phillips returned from Chicago Saturday, where he had been for a few days on business for Myers & Myers. Miss Cora Ephlan oi LaPorte, returned to her home Monday, after spending a week with Mrs. Mary Phillips and family. The teachers of Wheatfield town and township attended the County Institute at Rensselaer last week. They declare it to be the best they ever atended. Mr. and Mrs. A. VanDoozer went to Cleveland, Ohio, Monday to attend the G. A. R. encampment. They will then visit the Pan-American Exposition before returning home. School began Monday morning with a large attendance. With such able instructors as Roy Blue, Otis Kennedy and Miss Minnie Tmkbam, our school is sure to be a success. George Fanson’s have moved into the property recently vacated by Kennedys. They will stay only until their onions are harvested and then return to Blue Island, 111., for the winter. Rev. C. H. Hickman of Greencastle, spent Thursday and Friday with friends here. He preached an excellent sermon at the M. E. church Thursday evening and gave a lecture on his western trip on Friday evening. About 85 of the neighbors and friends of E. Jensen and family gave them a house-warming Friday evening. Music and chats were enjoyed in the good, oldfashioned way. In token of the high esteem in which the fimily are held, several presents were given them and all wished them success and happiness in their beautiful new home. After a six weeks rest, the Epworth Leaguers again met Sunday evening and held a pleasant meeting. The main features were the excellent talk by Bro. Scott and the duet, “No Hope Beyond," by Messrs. Harry and Arthur. Laughlin. We hope the League will thrive as never before and there is nothing to prevent its growth, tor its members are willing workers. Misses Minnie Tinkham and Adelaide Phillips entertained the Choral Society at the home, ot the former, Saturday evening, 111 honor,of Miss Cora Ephlan of LaPorte. The' lawn was artistically decorated and lighted by a profusion of Japanese lanters and though the evening was c< ul, the blood in . our veins was warm and our mirth, unrestrained. Music and games were enjoyed until a late hour. “A Quizz on Man" produced much laughter. Bro. Hammond distinguished himself by his bright, witty answers. We felt it was good to be there.

SOUTH NEWTON. School begins Monday. I hillip Paulus is building a new kitchen. Christenia Flock spent Sunday with Lena Florence. Mr. Hays’ have moved on Mr. Florence’s farm. Mrs. Hamson Warren visited at U. G. Tyler's last Friday. Mrs. R. A. Riley left Friday for a visit with her son in Terre Haute. Mrs. Shipman and daughter Milly, attended church at Mt. Ayr Sunday. W. I). Bringle and family and Frank Deweese spent Sunday at W. L. Bringle's. Loe and Oka Pancoast and Cena Carr are attending High School in Rensselaer. W. L. Bringle returned home Thursday from a two weeks visit with relatives in Harrison county. W. B. Yeoman and daughteis Lura and Ada, visited a few days last week with relatives in Carroll county. CEDAR RIDGE. A fine rain fell Monday evening and Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Kaupke Sundayed with Luther Albin. Several boys from C. R. went to San Pierre Sunday. Oliver Turner has his new house about completed. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp Sundayed with Frank Fisher and family. Chas. Riley once more appeared upon the scene Saturday evening. Mr. Rasmussen and his two sons Nick, and Lewis, went to Rensselaer Monday. Mrs. Knapp and daughters ate watermelon with Mrs. Newhouse Sabbath morning. John Scott of - Ellsworth, 111., came Monday to visit his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hendryx.

Mrs. Marion Albin and little daughters went to Teegarden to visit her daughter, Mrs. ClgspeE The Social dance at Mr. and Mrs. Alberding’s was well attended and a good time was had. Miller and Collins have finished their on this side of the river and h ve gone across th river. T. N. Hendryx attended the last bowery dance at Wheatfield Saturdaynight. A better time was never had. A. G. Hendryx-and son-in-law, Mr. Scott, and two sons, T. N, and A. G., were in the oil field Wednesday, viewing the sights Mr. Scott likes the country j very well. DUNNVILLE. We had a fine rain. Wonder what makes Otto Cain so many Angelic smiles? Omar Wilmington departed for Valpo., last Monday to attend school. Joe Hilliard, who has been attending i the normal at the City of Jerusalem, is | home. Mr.'and Mrs. Newman White and daughters called on Mr. and Mrs. Wilmington last Sunday. Any-body wishing any thing in the pill line, call on my esteemed friend of Virgie. He also compounds or has mixed Sena tea. Codins & Miller, our hustling threshers, have bought a new shredder. Any body wishing first-class work by firstclass men, call on them. Shredded corn stalks, make a feed superior to wild hay and far cheaper.

BLACKFORD. We bad a fine rain Wednesday. The Lesh sorghum mill is running full blast. Farmers in this locality are sowing their rye and wheat. Korah Daniels took a load of fat hogs to market last Thursday. Mrs. Sarah Arnold bought a horse of Wm. Green the first of the week. Charles Reed sold his Bronco to Alvin McCurtain a few days ago, price S3O. Edward Barkley and family spent Sunday with John Schroer and family. Mrs. V. Veotnan and Mrs. Gunion spent Wednesday with Mrs. A. Jenkins. Owen Hurley returned home last week from an extended stay in Wisconsin. Miss Lora Steel has come home from lowa, where she had been for some time. Mrs. Edward Price of below town called on her mother, Mrs. John Schroer, Tuesday. Edward Jenkins and your correspondent went up on the Ginord ranch last Wednesday. Emerson Snow, who has been working for C. Reed is hauling bailed hay for John Nichols.

PARR. School will open Oct. yth. 'I he new church is ready for the seats. Several parties from here will attend the State Fair. Chas. Rowen has his new house ready to move into. Walter Pousler and family visited friends near here Sunday. C. F. Lang and Judy & Wood each lost a good horse Monday. About twenty tickets were sold here Sunday for the Chicago excursion. Dr. Kirk is kept very busy these days, there being a great deal of sickness. Buck McCurtain has purchased a fine driver of Chas. Reed near Blackford. There is a good acerage of rye being sowed this fall, and but very little wheat. Who is the rascal that set fire to Shindlers barn? One hundred for his head. Harry Kurrie is rebuilding his barn that was destroyed by fire Sunday morning. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs, Will Hays of Fair Oaks, died last Sunday of dysentery. James and John Reed are able to be around again after a short but bad spell of sickness'. Mrs. W. V. Hudson and famity of Hammond, are visiting relatives at Parr and vicinity. Our barber is thinking of moving to Hammond in the near future. We regret the move. C. F. Brusnahan wishes the one that found his five dollars, Saturday evening, would return it. Blanch P says, she will give five dollars fur a fine fellow with a fine buggy and team. The 2-months-old child of Oscar Hurley of Fair Oaks, died Thursday and was buried Friday. There has been five weddings in Parir in the last six months, and the end is not yet. Huss up, boys. Ed Price has taken John H. Porter’s place at the elevator. John will buy grain for other par ies. T. E. Alter has five or six men at work on the Buttler ditch. It looks as though he would get it completed after all trials. Phillip Kerns brought his racer up to the city smith this morning to get her shod. He has her entered for a race at the Srate Fair. Logan Wood and seven or eight others took the milk train Monday night to attend the Judy-Shrimplin trial at Williamsport, Ind. Ed Putman is hauling bis rye to Mt. Ayer this week, getting five cents per bushel above Parr and Rensselaer prices. What could be the matter Billy? John Leach and Estel Pierson have returned from North Dakota where they have spent the last month, and say they like the country fine and the crops are splendid. S. A. Brusnahan and Alva Stephenson have completed their job of hay making on the Brown Ranch, and the bovs are

back again and whiffing timber is getting scarce. Shindler Bros, met with a very bad loss by fire Sunday morning about 3:30 o’clock, losing seperater and stacker, most as good as new, some oats, rye, corn, two buggies and six set of harness. The fire is supposed to have been set by some one. ThefS will be quite a few changes when moving time comes. Jacob Reed will move where Chas. Rowen lives; Chas, will go to his new home, north of town; Emery Garriott will occupy the place vacated by Garriott, and James Reed the Lesh place, and Frank Shindler the James Reed place.

INDEPENDENCE. Fire fall weather is here now. George Hopkins called on Nat Wray Sunday. May Hays did shopping in Rensselaer M onday. Steve Williams is corn for George Ott. S. H. Hopkins and wife were in the citv Tuesday. A son was horn to Mr. and Mrs. Zook Friday, the 6th. Elias Arnold hauled his fat hogs to market Thursday. John Frazy and family spent Sunday with Elias Arnold's. John Nichols is pressing his hay and hauling it to town. Bessie Brubaker spent Sunday with her parents near Parr. John Hili of Wheatfield, did business in Rensselaer Monday. Miss Grace Brown is visiting with Mrs. C. Hopkins the past week. Johnnie Hill of near Wheatfield, was in this vicinity Wednesday. Mrs. C. Wray and daughter did shopping in Rensselaer Thursday. William Daniels and family and Ford Paine and family called on Korah Darnels Sunday. Daniel Hopkins and Harry Hays tock a drive nut to Henry Hay’s, near Fair Oaks, Sunday. Cora Wray is staying with Rev. Miller's children while they attend a meeting in Michigan. Several from this locality took the train for Michigan Wednesday to attend a communion meeting there. Henry Randle has sold his farm of 120 acres in this township to a man named Tudor, of near Francesville, at $55 per acre.

Last Sunday being the birthday of Miss May Hays, a surprise was given her Saturday night. A large number of friends were present and all had a fine time, especially when she ran to hide. She was very much surprised to see such a crowd coming in at that hour. Lemonade and cake were served and games were played to perfection until mid-night, when all went home, glad that they were there.

Thuisday of last week being the 18th, birthday of Bessießrubaker, a grand surprise supper was held for her at Elias Arnold’s. Those present were: Messrs. Arthur and Ross Ropp, Ira and Henry Lang, Christ and Willie Morgenegg; Isaac McCurtain; Leonard Hayes; Daniel Hopkins; Bluford Tarbit; and Misses May Hays; Myrl, Vera, and Grace Barkley; Mary Morgenegg, Rena Lesh; Maggie Tarbit; Edna and Anna Miller; Bertha Hopkins, and Dannie Lesh and family. After refreshments of ice cream, cake and watermelon were served and several games were played they returned home.

GILLAM. Losse Pass was the guest of Millie WaJters Sunday eve. Chas. Oden and wife visited Pad Robinson and wife Sunday. Any one having any harness to mend should call on Reed & Blankenship. J. B. Reed and wife were visitors of J. Bianki nship and wife Saturday evening. J. P. Ambrecht am' wife wire guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Blankenship Sunday. O. A. Clester, who has been attending school at Berian Springs, returned home last week. Robbie Kosky is very bad sick with sciatic rheumatism. Dr. Sharrer is attending him. Gillam will soon lose some of her most prominent farmers. Chas. Adem and Wm. Prueitt, are going to move to Colorado for the benefit of their health. We are sorry to lose them but hope to welcome them back in the future ail the better.

Minstrel Show at Gifford.

White’s Minstrels will give an entertainment at Kimble’s Hall, Gifford, Ind., Saturday eve, Sept. 14, consisting of banjo, guitar, tambourine, .bones and accordion music, coon and Irish songs and dances, jokes by funny end men, etc., etc. Admission 15 and 10 cents. Come.

A Shocking Calamity • “Lately befell a railroad laborer," writes Dr. A. Kellett of Williford, Ark. “His foot was badly crushed, but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quickly cured him. It's simply wonderful for Burns, Boils, Piles, and al) skin eruptions. It's the world’s champoin healer. Cure guaranteed. 25c. bold by Long. Marion I. Adams is agent for the Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Co., of Jasper, Benton and White counties. Insurance now in force over $1,000,000. Farmers desiring policies in this company should call upon or address him at Rensselaer, Ind. ts. WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF character and Rood reputation In each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $lB weekly with expenses additional, all payable in cash each Wednesday direct from head offices. Horae and carriages furnished, when accessary. References. Enclose self-address-ed stamped envelope. Manager. 810 Caxton Building. Chicago.

I® Commercial State Bank Norsh Side of Public Square, RENSSELAER, - INDIANA. sioiemeni 01 conciiion 01 Close 01 its Business, on me sm day 01 July, 1901. RESOURCES. I! LIABILITIES. Loans and Discounts $140,299.40 Capital Stock Paid ins 25.000.00 Overdrafts 650 02 || Surplus Fund 3.000.00 U.S. Bonds, 1,900.00 |i Undivided Profits 522.65 Due from Banks and Bankers.. 40.186.02 « Discount. Exchange and 1ut.... 1,425.82 Banking House./ 5.585.00 Deposits. 167.48633 Cash..., 8.814.36 1 STATE OF INDIANA. I . $197,43 480 Jasper County I 8 *' L Emmet L. Hollingsworth, ttishier of the Commercial state Bank of Rensselaer, Indiana, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. Emmet L. Hollingsworth. We respectfully call the attention of the public to the foregoing statement of our condition, as reported to the Auditor of State. We have money to loan on farm and city property aud on personal security at reasonable rates and without delay We pay interest on Savings, sell drafts on Foreign Countries, make investments 011 First Mortgage Security for our customers, rent safe deposit boxes for safe keeping of papers.and tausaet a general banking business. We respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage, promising fair and courteous treatment to all.—Addison Parkison John M. Wasson, James T. Randle, Geo. E. Mubhay.E. L. Hollingsworth,Directors'. 5 Per Cent Farm Loans a Specialty. § THE 99 CENT 1 | ..Racket Store.. | IThe only store ol ns Kind in Jasper county. Noihina over 99 cents ni me store S olid tram mot down to l cent. (• We on Sept. 2, 1901, opened our store as above stated and (• will hereafter call it the Ninety-Nine Cent Racket Store. Ev- •) erybody will know the place by the two Nines,-and also by V® S. our Musical Orchestra, which is one of the finest jn the state. T* We are adding new music right along so you never get •) tired of same. We shall still have better bargains on our J (a I 5,10,15 and 25c Counters I than before. Knowing where to buy, and buying in the ®) quantities we do, enables us to give’you bargains that you (• could not possibly get elsewhere, not even in Chicago. Our •) •) increasing trade speaks louder than words of the vast (• amount of business we are doing, and •) (• Our Bargains alone are •) ? the Best Advertisement g Jx we can have. You will be surprised to see what you can buy Jx g for 99 cents and less, at our place. Goods that put all competition in the shade. We buy nothing but the latest and up-to-g date goods. If there is anything new on the market you can y depend on finding the same at the Racket Store and at one- 9 V. half what you would pay at other stores. Do not fail to -X visit us frhen in Rensselaer, we can save you money, and V. that is what counts nowadays with careful buyers. Our place of business is in the room formerly occupied by the Model Clothing House. Thanking our n any patrons for their past patronage and extending a V® 0J cordial welcome to all, we are very respectfully, mA | RAINSFORD & FRANK I g The 99 Cent Racket Store, x' RENSSELAER, - - - INDIANA. 9

FARHS FOR SALE. Plymouth, Marshal County, Indiana. F«.rm of 176 acres. All under cultivation, tine 10 room brick house, bank barn 90x60. granary, corn cribs, hog house, wood house and other out-buildings; all in good condition, good fences, tine 5 acre orchard, 3 good wells, school across road from farm, good pike from farm to city. 4 miles to Plymouth. $55 per acre. Farm of 80 acres. 75 acres in cultivation, 5 acres good timber. 2 good frame bouses, one good bank barn 40x60. com cribs, wagon shed, hay barn. 2 good wells, schoolhouse on farm. V* mile from R. R. station, 5 miles trorn city, pike roads, $55 per acre. Farm of 300 acres (stock farm). 100 acres in pasture, 300 under cultivation, 3 good houses and barn, all necessary out-buildings, good orchard. 1 mile of R. R. town of Burr Oak, 1H of Hibbard. 8 miles of Plymouth, $45 per acre. 80 acre farm. 60 acres under cultivation, 17 acres tine timber. 3 acres in fine orchards and fine fruits, good 2-story house, barn, wind pump, tine water, cistern, wood house, carriage house, granary, ice house, smoke house and other buildings, fine little farm for price. $4,000. 45 acre farm. All under cultivation, good six room house, good barn 30x40, good well, young orchard, kt mile to school, H mile to R. R. station, s l i miles to city, $1,500. < I have several other farms for sale, cheaper ones and higher priced, larger and smaller. Most of this land is heavy gravel land, tine for wheat and clover and cannot be beat far fruit, but will raise any grain or hay that can be grown in Indian*. In regard to kind of land, enquire of Jas. Donnelly, Rensselaer, Ind. Any one wishing to look at farms or wishing particulars, call on or address, J. V. KEiPER, Plymouth, Ind. F.R.D. No. 8. Subscribe for The Democrat. Josh Westhafer, of Loogootee, Ind., is a poor man, but he says he would not be without Chamberlain's Pain Balm if it cost five dollars a bottle, for it saved him from being a cripple. No external application is equal to this liniment for stiff and swollen joints, contracted muscles, stiff neck sprains end rheumatic and muscular pains. It has also cured numerous cases of partial paralysis. It is for sale by Long.

CHEAPER THAN EVER ..TO . COLORADO - UTAH Daily to ""September 19th, 1900, via the GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo •$25.00 $31.50 Proportionately Cheap rate* on same date to other Colorado and Utah Tourist Points. The Superb New Train Rocky Mountain Limited Leaves Chicago daily at 1 p. tn., arriving Denver 4:45 p.m.. Colorado Springs (Manitou) 4:30p. tn. next day. Only Ona Night Ont. , Write for details and Colorado literature. » K. E. Palmbk, Gen l Agt.. Peoria, 111. Jorfs SxbastiaK, G. P. a., Chicago. WANTED SALESMEN INDUCEMIENTA k m*Th a^’ S’*' •™»‘Bt4iK stock guaranteed.' WriTe’now 'i'or TERITS and secure a good situation for the fall and winter. Address, THE HAWKS NURSERY COMPANY, Rochester N. Y. The Democrat can furnish printed or engraved calling or invitation cards on very short notice. We can make you close prices on both classes of this work. Morris’ English Worn Powder Sold by A. F. Long.