Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1901 — Page 1

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THE 99 CENT ..Racket Store.. The Greatest and Most Up-To-Date Store in Rensselaer. People come 35 and 40 miles to trade with us. No wonder, when they can get twice as much for their money as elsewhere. We have not been very long in Rensselaer but we have built up a business second to none, and for the short time of our stay we are known far and near as being the greatest bargain center of the 20th century. While we handle ever)’ thing you need for your daily wants for yourself and family, we are head and shoulders above all others for TOYS AND HOLIDAY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Our toy department covers one entire side of our store and is a grand exposition of playthings that will give the little people a glimpse of Fairyland. Every little boy and girl will receive a present of a souvenir the week before Christmas. We have the finest line of China, Water Sets, Glassware, Silver-ware, Jewelry and all the latest novelties known to mankind which will be on exhibition at our store from now on and until after Holidays. Make your selections early and avoid the final rush.. Be one of the first and get the cream of the bargains before it is too late. The old saying is “the early bird catches the worm,” and the people that buy their Holiday goods first gets the best of bargains. We can save you money and that is what counts nowadays. Come in and see the grandest store in Jasper County, the largest stock and greatest variety of goods ever put under one roof, and only just think for one moment, Nothing over 99 cents in the entire stock, ought to be enough alone to almost entice the people on Jupiter and Mars to come here to do their trading. The Greatest Bargain House and only 99 cent store in Jasper County. Music "free by our musical orchestra, one of the finest in the state. Be sure and give us a call when in Rensselaer, it will pay you. Very Respectfully, THE 99 CENT. RACKET STORE K«n. IJPsaras.., boee. ROHM BM, Pn)MIO(S.

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DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all right, but you want something that will relieve and cure the moresfvere and dangerous results ol throat and lung troubles. What shall you do? A warm, dry sunn? climate is fine for you, but by all .means you should take the only remedy that has been introduced in ail civilized countries with success in severe throat and lung troubles, "Boschee’s German Syrup." It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays inflamation, causes easy expectoration, gives a good night's rest, and cures the patient. Try one bottle. Recommended by all druggists in the world. Sample Dottle free at Long's Drugstore. Get Green's Almanac.

DR. MOORE, Specialist, Pgn’ATK DISEASES,’ .A. HBMORHORDS, B DdsBABEB L br wombk. Dffice First Stairs West of Fendig s Drug Store. P.ione 251. RENSSELAER, IND.

Thoroughbred Poland China Swine Some Extra Good, heavy boned male pigs of the best breeding and fine finish for sale at $lO to sls each. Also several fine Brood Sows at $25 each. EVERYTHING GUARANTEED. FRANK O’MEARA, Rensselaer, Ind. River Queen Roller Mills.

“A Merciful Man Is Merciful Unto His Beast” is a true proverb, and the merciful man uses blankets to protect his horses from the chilly blasts of winter. Call and see my line of the finest and largest line ever shown in Jasper county. All styles and prices. Fine line Robes. LEE, at McCoysburg.

ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased the blacksmith business of Renicker Broa., on Front street, I wish to announce to the old patrons of the shop that I keep the same old experienced smiths in my employ and respectfully solicit a continu ance of their patronage as well as that of the public generally. Isaac Brubaker. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure bilousness, constipation and headache. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. For sale by Long.

Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, Saturday, December 7, 1901.

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

Marriage licenses: Nov. 30, Isa Whitaker to Maude Brick. Dec. 4, Thomas B. Seelye to Martha M. Zimmerman. —o — We still fail to see any record of “Honest Abe’s” telephone lines having been placed on the “omitted tax duplicate” for 1900 and 1901 in the City of Rensselaer, or for 1901 in Remington and Wheatfield. We trust the tax-ferrets—-who propose to treat everybody alike—will give this matter their early attention, as the case is so clear an “omission” that no longwinded confabs over the matter are necessary. —o — Owing to a large amount of other work and the fact that the commissioners’ docket was in use until yesterday, so that we could not copy the proceedings, we are compelled to postpone a full report of the commissioners’ proceedings until next week. The more important business transacted was the letting of contracts for 8 iron bridges—2 in Newton, lin Milroy, 1 in Jordan, 2 in Walker, 2 in Barkley. A special session will be held Dec. 30 to let contract for 1 in Carpenter also. A remonstrance was filed against the granting of a liquor license to Charles Danford in the Third ward of Rensselaer, and he was defeated. New suits filed. No. 6243. Matter of inquest of Thomas Price, alleged to be insane and dangerous. Transcript from Justice’s court. No. 6246. Frederica Fendig vs. John R. Pierce and Otto Steel; action on note and mortgage. Ferguson & Wilson, attys. ■ No. 6247. B. J. Gifford vs. Babcock <fc Hopkins and Judy & Wood; damages. Ferguson & Wilson, attys. No. 6248. William E. Price vs. Thomas Price; petition to have guardian appointed. Foltz Spitler & Kurrie, attys. >

THE CIRCUIT COURT.

This is the last week of the November term of the Jasper circuit court and part of the time court was held in both rooms. It has been quite a busy week. The more important cases disposed of are as follows: Thomas Price of Barkley tp., was declared of unsound mind and W. E. Price was appointed his guardian. T. F. Clark, supt., of the poor farm was appointed custodian of the insane man and is to receive 75c. per day for his care at the poor asylum. A. P. Baker, the New York Life Insurance man, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, was arraigned in court Wednesday morning and plead guilty to the charge and was sentenced to the penitentiary for one to seven years. The notes on which he secured the money are alleged to have been forged, and had he stood trial this fact would have been proven, it is claimed, and he took the easiest way out of the scrape by pleading guilty. Baker's plan is said to have been to use notes of this character as collateral at the banks when he wanted a little money for temporary use. It was a dangerous business and has finally landed him in state’s prison. Among the notes that have thus far turned up that are alleged to have been forged by him is one of $59 on Ed Lakins; $59 on Homer Lakin; $57.95 on Wm. L. Nowels; $37 on Henry Kuloph and also one on Joseph Nagel. Daisy A. DeVooght was granted a divorce from Joseph DeVooght, but is prohibited from marrying again for two years. Mary Oleson was granted a divorce from her husband, John 11. Oleson, on the ground of abondonrnent, and resumes her maiden name of Hamilton. The Fair Oaks state case against Emery White for shooting quail out of season, resulted in disagreement of jury. The appealed case of Thomas Harris of Remington vs. Lewis Harris, was decided against the former.

The case of State vs. Griggs, the Fair Oaks case for disturbing a meeting, the jury failed to agree, and the court discharged Griggs. In the Remington railroad case, the town has asked for a new trial. The case was to come up for argument Thursday, but did not. The two big cases of the term were the Coen (administrator) vs. Halstead, and the Forsythe vs. Rensselaer cases. The former was on trial Wednesday and Thursday, and the jury gave a judgement against defendant for SSOO damages. Frank Steel of Wheatfield tp., was arrested Thursday charged with forging a check on Geo. B. Switzer. The case was set for yesterday. The Forsythe vs. city of Rensselaer was started Thursday and was still on trial yesterday before Judge Lairyof Logansport. John Huff, who is charged with having set fire to his brother’s, Julius Huff’s barn in Jordan tp , a few weeks ago, was arrested last week in Pulaski county and was brought here Monday and landed in jail. His trial was set for yesterday.

MONDAY’S FOOTBALL.

The city schools were dismissed Monday afternoon, “Honest Abe adjourned his coprt, the saloons and drug stores closed up, all the preachers in town gathered their flocks together and all attended the foot ball game between Rensselaer and South Bend. There were also quite a good many sports from other towns in attendance. From the football enthusiast’s point of view the game is said to have been a very good one. One South Bender got his hip badly injured and another’s nose was scalped, while one Rensselaer player got hurt and had to retire from the game. Besides, several exchanges of fistic courtesy between the rival teams resulted, we are told, and the excitement in the betting ring was intense, the bettors flourishing large rolls of money and covering all money offered on either side. Several hundred dollars—by some estimated at 12,000—was put up on the result. Neither side made a score, so that no one is mourning over having “backed” the wrong team.

BOX SOCIAL AT WASSON.

A box social will be given by the Wasson School for the benefit of the school library. Saturday evening, Dec. 14th. Graphophone and elocution entertainment. Ten cents admission. Money refunded to gentlemen buying boxes. Come. Ethel Daugherty, Teacher.

Notice of An Election of Officers In Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M.

Notice is hereby given that on the evening of the 16th day of December, 1901, at Masonic Hall in Rensselaer, Indiana, there will be held an election, to elect a W. M., 8, W., and J. W., with other officers of said Lodge. The first three to be elected will be ex-officer trustees of said Lodge for the ensuing year. Lodge opens at 6:30 p. m. A. R. Hopkins, W. M., W. J. Imes, Secretary.

WE SELL FARMS.

If you are buying farms, reinember we have them to sell. Good farms in Jasper and Benton Co’s. We also sell in Wabash, Whitley, Wells, Kosciusko, Huntington, Marshall, Green and other counties, this state. Can give some good farm bargains in above named counties. Western land. Improved farms in Bradle and Spink Co’s. So Dak., at $lO to S2O per acre. These counties lie in the James River Valley. Wild land farther west at 12.50 to $5.00 per acre. Well improved farms in Richland Co., in the Red River Valley of N. D., at sls to S2O per acre. Farms in Old Oklahoma at sls to $25 per acre. If you want to buy a farm, let us know it, we’ll get it for you. J ones Bros., Remington, Ind. A dandy little air tight heater for $3.00 at Lee’s Hardware at McCoysburg.

WEDDING BELLS.

at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Southard, Milroy, tp., Nov. 28, by Rev. D. J. Huston, Mr. Frank E. Vinson, of Monticello, to Miss Anna M. Southard of Milroy tp. After the ceremony a bountiful dinner was served to about 45 guests. The presents were very numerous and appropriate, as follows:

Pair towels. Mr. and iMrs. H. Stewart; Cracker Jar, Mrs. Ford; Spoon holder, pepper and salt shaker and tooth-pick holder. Mertie and Loyd Ford; Pitcher, Mrs. Geo. Hensler; Pair towels, sugar bowl and cream pitcher, Mrs. J. Hensler; Towel and water set. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hensler; Pair pillow shams, Mrs. D. J. Huston; Vase, Miss Belle May, Set silver knives and forks by the groom’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Vinson; Set of plates, Miss Nellie May; Lamp, Mr. and Mrs. Frank May; Lamp, table cloth, salt and pepper shaker, Mrs. M.J. Southard, of Helena, Oklahoma: Silver sugar shell, Fred May: Tooth-pick holder, Jas. May; Pin cushion, Miss Dora Kendall; Table cloth. Mr. V. T. Wysong; Silver dollar. Jas. A. May; Life of McKinley and story of his assassination, Miss Anna Vinson; Chamber set, Mr. and Mrs. Ed May, Mr. and Mrs. John May and Mits Belle May; Pair white blankets. Mrs. Ina Southard; Set of silver spoons, Miss May Huston. Nashville, Tenn.; Silver dollar, Freeman Woods; Silver tea set. Wm. Scearcy; Tea spoons. Miss Maggie Burns; Comfort, Mrs. Martha Scearcy; Bed spread, Mrs. Ella Lowe; Towels, handkerchiefs and pair of pillow-cases, Mr. Eph Wysong; Bread plate and pair of towels, Miss Fannie Hurbuh; Fruit dish and pair of towels, Mr. and Mrs. Will. Reynolds; Fruit dish, Miss Bessie Reynolds; Banana dish and jelly dish, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wysong; Four piece glass set. Mrs. Mattie Wysong; Table cloth and vinegar bottle. Mrs. Jennie Currens; Silver dollar. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hayden; Pair of pillows, Mrs. Emma Burns. ***

Mr. Lawrence Gillispie and Miss Carrie A. Vincent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Vincent, were solemnized in marriage Nov. 27, 1901, at the home of the bride’s parents near Grayford, Jennings county, Ind. Rev. Chesley Holmes of Vernon, Ind., was the officiating minister. A few relatives and friends were invited, and the occasion was a very delightful one socially. The ( wedding ceremony took place at half past eleven o’clock. The sun shone out brightly as each clasped the other’s right hand and, in the presence of the witnesses, pledged their devotion to each other as partners for life. A lountiful dinner was spread of which all partook with the wish that the married life of the new couple might be as bright and prosperous and happy as the beginning. The bride and groom will make their home on a farm in Jasper county.

THE W. R. C. MARYS.

Dec. 4th, 1901, Mrs. Thomas Thornton entertained the Mary’s of the W. R. C., in honor of Mrs. Mary Comer, of Hadley. The following is contributed by one of the guests.

THE MERRY MARY BEE. Now speedi the message far and near For Relief Corps Marys to appear. To answer to the summons made By Viola Thornton, and she prayed: Do not refuse for you shall be High priestess at the Mary Bee. And so she came with beaming face, In ample time to take her place; We counted nine of her at least Who came in answer to the feast. But six of her refused, you see, To eome to the Merry Mary Bee. Then to the feast—but stay the pen No words can surely tell again, And so in silence we remain If in our minds the scene retain, For Mary’s in her place, you see, When present at the Mary Bee. The toast proposed by Mary C., Was “Mary, famed in history," Response was made. “Age caunot dim. The sweet name Mary, because of Him Who loved the Marys, there were three Three Marya there at Calvary," And to the coming Mary sweet, With hope aud confidence we greet. And feel assured you will not be In future greeted ns Marie. For, being Mary, you can see. Is why she's at the Mary Bee.

SPECIAL BARGAINS.

128| acres of well improved land in Ohio will be sold at the low price of $2,000 to close an estate. A good general stock of merchandise, also a good brick business room to trade for a good farm. A fine 2-story business room, meat-market, ice hoqse and residence property in good town to trade for farm. If you wish to buy, sell or trade real estate, correspond with us.

AGATE & WOODIN,

Foresman, Ind.

Vol. IV. No. 35

The Democrat is all home print this week. Don’t forget the Reno Novelty Co., Friday, Dec. 20. Mrs. Albert Wile of Peoria, 111., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lena Tuteur. New pensions: Henry A. Sparling, Rensselaer, increase, sl2; George W. Peterson, Rensselaer, increase, $lO. Don’t forget that the Reno Novelty Company has got a troupe of trained dogs and birds with them; you want to see them of course. Mrs. H. O. Harris and daughter, Miss Jennie, have gone to Remington to visit a couple of weeks. Mrs. Harris is also being treated by Dr. Pothuisje of that city. On complaint of Esq. Thomas Fay of Parr, Fred Parcels was arrested Thursday for alleged indecent exposure of his person in the foot race at Parr recently, and the case will come up for trial before Esq. Troxell next Monday. AA South Bend dispatch to Thursday’s papers states that O’Dea, one of the South Bend footballists, got his shoulder badly broken and splintered in the game here Monday. The injury was not discovered until he got home. jAMr. Allen Gray of Goodland, and Miss Stella Daywitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Daywitt of Fair Oaks, were married at the home of the bride’s parents on the evening of Nov. 27. They will soon leave for lowa H to make their home near Gowrie, < George H. Healey, for the past seven months business manager and local editor of the Rensselaer Republican, has received an appointment in the government printing office at Washington and will begin work in a few days, we understand. His family will remain here for the present, it is said. A good football player seems to be right in it these days. Albert Marshall, who gave up his schoql in Marion tp , to re-enter the Wisconsin University and who got his collar bone broken badly at Chicago on Thanksgiving day in the game between the W. U. and Chicago University teams, is alleged to have received S4OO cash as an inducement for him to reenter the University (football eleven), and now Fred Parcels has been offered a free scholarship and “other inducements,” it is said, to enter the Chicago Bennett Medical College team.

The Democrat calls the attention of its readers to the holiday advertisements in its columns, and trusts that they will reciprocate the favor shown this paper in placing this advertising therein. You make no mistake in dealing with a merchant who advertises. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred the advertiser—the man who tells what he has for sale through the columns of the newspaper and invites your inspection—is the man who sells the goods, and as a consequence his shelves are never loaded down with old, out of style, moth-eaten stock. You know that this is true from your own observations, and you should profit from such knowledge by bestowing your patronage upon the advertiser —the man who has a fresh, clean stock at all times.

Notice to Stockmen. Great Reduction in Prices on ACME FOOD. ‘ During the month of December John Kressler, the hitch barn man, and every Druggist in Rensselaer will sell Acme Food at cheaper rates. Ask for prices. For prices in large quanti- j ties see Everett Halstead.