Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1902 — Page 5

ENERGY 7851. (BY ONWARD.) Race Record 2:14 1-4. Full Brother of Tangent 2:18 1-2 Energy, bay horse, lof bands high, weight 1150 pounds. Bred by Col. R. P. Pepper at ‘‘South Elkhorn,” Frankfort, Kentucky. SEASON OF 1902. jM HMfIL April Ist to July Ist. RENSSELAER, INDIANA. $lO to insure colt to stand and WU ' suck. Any insured mares leaving the H I 1 county or changing hands, the service be- ■ > ■ _ i| comes due ard collectible at once. Colts HI - ••Mm f ... - |i held good for service. Not responsible nB/ for accidents or escapes, but best of care 1 1 taken of mares sent to us. For further |' Information enquire of DUVALLBROS LIVERY RENSSELAER, IND. 199 Gent. Si

8 Thfl Warn Weather cuts no ice with we are stiii cutting 8 / and slashing Prices. When anything don't move, we move it, It 8 8 8 8 we have to hire some one to carry it away. i j IMS! ÜBS! MIS! | \ Who wouldn’t come here for what they' need when 8 8 they are paid for carrying the same away? We like 8 g to. see the sign of contentment written on our custo- £ 8 mers’ faces. When they go away with a broad smile, 8 8 showing their appreciation of the many bargains which 8 they have purchased and the saving in dollars to them, '% 8 it is a satisfaction which we cannot help be proud of. g 8 Our increase in trade every day, of the old as well as 8 8 the new customers, is a positive proof beyond a doubt £ 8 that we are making friends by the score. 8 8 SAVE YOUR CHECKS, THEY ARE VALUABLE. 8 8 8 Our Sto k is the Largest, the Variety the Greatest £ 8 and our Prices the Lowest, the Quality the Best. £ 8 It is no use for us to quote prices, “the 99 Cent. 8 £ Racket Store” alone is enough to satisfy the most skep- 8 £ tical that they are bargains and Large ones at that, g Give us a call and hear the finest Musical Orchestra 8 8 in the world, at no other place only the 99 Cent. Rack- 8 £ et Store. - 4 (RANSFORD & FRANK,) J RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

REMINGTON. wiiaiwoTQN n. a. tim« wau. tABT. | TRAINS. ~ j WBBT. • :10 a.m. Mail aud Paaaeuger 9:38 a. m. 9:38 a. m. Local Freight 12:42 p.m. tl:3Ba.m. Mall and Paaaeuger 3:35 p.m. 7:35 a.m. Pasaenger (Bun, o'ly) 7;38p.m.

Albert Taber is clerking at McDougle’s. C. T. Dye started for Florida Wednesday. George A. Chappell was in Fowler on business Monday. J. K. Stoudt has bought the A. L. Coen residence property. Mrs. Newton Beal returned home from Watseka Wednesday. Mr. aud Mrs. Perry Blake of Wolcott, were callers here Sunday. Ellis Jones attended the judicial convention at Reusselaer Thursday. Mrs. Frank Hart of Wolcott, was the guest of relatives here this week. Mrs. P. J. Pothuisje is visiting friends in Bellfontaine, 0., at this writing. The aunual Alumni banquet was held at G. A. R. Hall Thursday evening. W. E. Shear r returned home Monday from a prospecting tour through lowa. Mrs. Jennie Hollingworth of lowa, is the guest of relatives here since Monday. Commencement exercises were held at the Christian church Wednesdly night. Miss Emma Bull went to Monticello Friday for a few days visit with friends. A large delegation from here attended the Field Day contest at Monticello Friday. After to-day the west bound afternoon passenger train will | ass Remington about 5:30, or nearly two hours later than formerly.

Mrs. Blake and daughters Ada and Ida of Wolcott, were callers here Saturday. A. B. Coleman and daughter went to Kouts, Ind., Saturday, tht former returning Monday. Misses Lulu Sexton and Blanche McBee of Wolcott, were guests of friends here over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Townsend returned home from Colorado Thursday, the latter much ipiproved in health. The Democrat editor and two sons were Remington callers Saturday, making the trip over on their wheels. Mrs. Ira W. Yeoman and Mrs, James Green were in Indianapolis last week as delegates to the W. R. C. meeting. We were in error last week in saying that O'Connor Bros, had sold their bowling alley, it is only the saloon basinets that was sold. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. Tuesday, the 12th of May, being the 78th birthday anniversary of our highly esteemed townsman, J. 8. Moorehead, about twenty of his friends and neighbors completely surprised him by calling in a body with well filled baskets near the hour of noon. An elegant dinner was served composed of the daintiest refreshments, chicken salad, pie, cakes, fruits and last of all and best of all, pineapple ice. All done ample justice to the sumptuous feast, after which a pleasant afternoon was spent in sociable conversation and music, one of the guests and his excellent wife fine music. Old and young, all seemed to enjoy the ■day alike. The guests when departing wished Mr. M. and his highly esteemed, wife many returns of the day. A Guest. Do you read The Democrat?

ASPHALTUfI.

Everybody planting corn. Tom Callighan gave a dance Saturday night. The oil mpn are drilling some more of their oil-water wells. Walter Hershman was in Wheatfield on husiness last week. The old and young all turned out last Wednesday to bell John Hutchison. John Hershman is grubbing for Chas. Steilbaum with a 16 horse lever power. The mosquitoes have begun to stick their bills where there is no mud for them. Wm. Mi-rphy and family were visiting Walter Hershman and family Sunday. James Hershman and family of Medaryville, were out to Frank Grimes’ last Sunday. The night of the ice cream Supper. W. H. Hershman’s team ran off, but nobody was hurt.

NEWLAND.

We are having fine weather. Harry Gifford and family visited Freeman Gifford and family Sunday. Mrs. T. M. Callahan visited htr parents at Francesville one day last week. Mrs. Joe Haddock went to Chalmers Tuesday to consult a doctor at that place, Jessie Wilson, Delos Thompson and the Lawler boys took in the sights of Newland Sunday. John Richmond, Earl Newland and A. B. Dunfee took in the sights at Medaryville Saturday. Mrs. Drake and Miss Maggie Healy of Rensselaer, visited Owen Callahan and family one day last week. Will ollins and family left last Wednesday and will work for a dredge company in Newton county, Joe Putman, who has been engineer on the C. & W. V'. for about two years gave up his job last week and returned to his home at Kankakee, 111.

SOUTH NEWTON.

' W. B. Yeoman sold a horse Tuesday. Jack Wells was at H. C. Pierson’s Sunday. Miss Clara Goetz spent last week with her sister, Mrs. W. D. Bringle. Gus Ekstrom of East Chicago, was tue guest of Milfc- Shipman over Sunday. Miss Hattie Uewis is spending a few days this weekAvith her sister, Mrs. C. Ulrey. Gus Ekstrom aud Milly Shipman took dinner Monday with the latter’s sister, Mrs. E. Smith. The dance at C. Ulrey’s last Saturday night was well attended and every one reports a. good time. John Bill and family of Jordan tp„ and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bringle Sundayed at Walter Ponsler’s. Miss Belle Wood, who has been in Rensselaer for a couple of weeks, is now staying with her sister, Mrs. H. C. Pierson. Jim Clifton, of Fair Oaks, who has been helping build a barn tor W. B. Yeoman, made a short visit with his family Sunday. His little niece, Lura Yeoman, accompanied him. W. D. Bringle and family, Jim Shindler and family, Misses Jessie and Ira Moffitt, Anna and Nora Bringle, Clara Goetz and Feme Ponsler, Messrs George and facob Bringle and Bruce Stevens weie at W. L. Bringle’s Sunday.

PLEASANT OROVE.

Ralph Lewis was the guest »f John Culp last Sunday. J. A. Randle purchased a saddle horse last Saturday. Frank Walters sold a horse to Mrs. Lewis last week. John Ropp was the guest of Fred Ropp last Sunday. I Garrett Snedeker was at Rensselaer \ Saturday on business. J Brooks Bnedeker and family visited j Ora Wiles’ Sunday afternoon. Guss Geopp says bis buggy is all right, for he has no trouble in getting a girl. The lecture given b> Leroy Noland Saturday night and Sunday afternoon was well attended. There will be preaching at Glendale school house next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Miss Della Smith of Jordan tp., was ! the guest of Miss Lizzie Wiles last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Randle were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Randle Sunday afternoon. | Johnson E. Clark of Wbite Co., spent Sunday with his father-in-law, Fred Saltwell. John Culp, who has been working at Hammond, returned home Friday for a few days visit with his parents.

NUBBIN RIDGE.

Birton Jenkins was in Rensselaer Monday. Mr. Driver lost a valuable horse last week. George Jenkins is no better at this writing. Most of the farmers are through planting corn on N. R. Mr, Carpenter of Pilot Grove, was up to his N. R. farm Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Driver were Rensselaer callers Wednesday. Farmer Hopkins and Elias Arnold did business in Rensselaer Monday. The ball game at Blackford Sunday was well attended. The N. R. Recruits gave the Gifford ball team a shut ou.. The score was 17 to o in a 7-inning concontest. Their will ba a dance at Clarence Stickler's next Saturday night, the 24th. Everybody is cordially invited.

DUNNVILLE.

Goodness! see the cut worms. Abe Gingrich is working for Hon. John Finn. Leo Laßerge says that the Porier county girls are alright. . Mrs. J. A. Adkins, who has been quite sick, is bettz r at this writing, We used to think that the West Vernon girls were alright. Now, we know they are. Mi« Mamie Yocum ia working for Mrs. Schrader. Like us, she is a lovt r of corn-bread. Sister Colestie Yocum is working for Mrs. August Klanska. Colestie is a lover of ice cream, you know.

Messrs. Will Wilmington and your 1 correspondent attended League at West ‘ Vernon last Sunday evening. Cora and Lulu say that their fellows remind them of birds of Paradise. 1 They meant that they were fine boys. | Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. S. DeArraond, last Tuesday, a fine Bryan girl. Bill was so extremely happy that be jumped stiff-legged. Guy Acherman has rented Jones' tonsorial parlor and will be glad to see the j boys Hock to his place for a shave or j hair cut. Guy is alright as a barber. E. Allen, the manager of the oil field ( here, began pumping oil on the Roger \ farm last Tuesday. They have four j wells there. Mr. Allen has demonstrated by a practical display that he is an , expert at the business. Harry Wood and Miss Elsie Hughes ' visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patterson j near Valpo last Saturday, returning lasi j Sunday. Whether they got mariied while there is a case of speculatation, but ' he surely wouldn’t have introduced Elsie | as his bride unless it was a tact. Quite a few of our young people took j advantage of the Kaukaaee River ex- i cursion last Sunday. Sleight’s gasoline I boat is O. K, for it can skim over the] water like a swan. While riding- las. j Sunday, the Misses Hulda, Ollie, Einpi. i and Anna wished for fishing poles. We have a class cif people at Dunuville that contains only one individual. James Newhbuse our elevator man is the person that fills this unique position and he fills it to overflowing. He has purchased a new, ladies’ bicycle for his own special benefit at present. Ha says he intends to present it to his girl for a present when it ceases to be new. The dance giveu at the Ketchmark Hall by the Messrs. Joe Craig and Juut,ny Cramps last Saturday evening was a triumphant occasion. All present spei.i an enjoyable evening and tne verdict oi all present was that Joe and John are fine managers. The music was lurnished by tne Goodpasture Brothers an 1 Abe Gingrich, respectively, in a ver. pleasing manner. Abe made his society debut then.

FAIR OAKS.

A. D. Washburn shipped hogs Tuesday. Bruce Moffitt went to Chicago last Sunday. S. M. LaMoine attended the judicial convention at Rensselaer Thursday. Rev, Hall preached a good sermon at the Christian church last Sunday eve. James Clifton is helping to build a barn tor W. B. Yeoman of the southern part of Newton tp. Mrs. William Linters of near Morocco, visited her daughter, Mrs. George Lambert, during the week. We had a pretty heavy rain aud wind storm here last Monday, which delayed the farmers planting corn. Charley Halleck is putting out about 20 acres of watermelons and other garden truck on his fruit farm. Alva Yeoman and two sisters, Lena and Addie ot Newton tp.. visited their uncle, Janies Clifton, over Sunday. Mrs. Littlefield and children spent a part of last week and a part of this with relatives at Morocco, Brook and Goodland. It is reported that there is going to be a two-story brick business bouse built here in tne near future. The upper story will be for a hall. Ike Thomas and family attended the birthday dinner at James Zea's at Remington, last Monday. They report a big crowd and a fine time. Charley Ferguson, the section foreman on the Alonon, is taking 15 days Uy off, and John Iliff of Rose Lawn, is in charge oi .he section in his stead. Mrs. Miles Moffitt went last’ Monday to Surrey to stay with her daughter, Mrs. S. B. Thornton, while S. B. is gone on his prospecting trip through Wisconsin. He will be gone about a week. Babcock & Hopkins are going to build an elevator here. They had hands at work last Tuesday preparing the ground for the foundation. They expect to have it ready for the on-coming oats crop. W. J. Kilgore, who has been down in Mississippi for the last five or six years, railroading, returned last Monday. His family will come in a few days. He says there are too many contagious diseases there in the summer time to suit him.

WHEATFIELD.

W. E. Sweeney of LaCrosse, was in town Saturday on business. Preparations are being made to celebrate Decoration Day in the usual manner. Manda Funk catne over from Kniman Saturday and staid with her parents until Monday. Frank Hoehn of Kankakee, is spending a few days with his father, George and family. Mrs. I. Hammond and two sons of Mount Ayr, spent the Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. John McGlynn Sr., spent a few days last week with their daughter, Mrs. Maggie Grow, at Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. John Collins of Chicago Heights, are with their daughter, Mrs. Flo. Tilton, and contemplate spending the summer with her. Anna Knapp, who has been spending the spring with her sister, Mrs. Gertie Hayes, at Chicago Heights, is visiting her -parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knapp, for a couple of weeks. Mrs. Dora Dennison, who has been at Kuiman for the past two weeks uudef treatment from a Rensselaer doctor, came home Saturday greatly improved in health. Her mother, Mrs. Kennedy, accompanied her for a few days.

INDEPENDENCE.

Edward Birkley has a sue p oipect for onions. Harry Arnold called on Homer Arnold Sunday. S H. Hopkins did businsess in Rensselaer Saturday. George Aldrich visited with his parents over Sunday. Elias Arnold and children spent Sunday with Van Lesh. Daniel Hopkins called on Frank and Johnnie Hill Sunday. Danitl Hopkins is working for his brother, C. M. Hopkins. Misses Vernie and Myrtle Barkley drove over to Surrey Tuesday. Chesley Wray and wile returned home Wednesday from a trip to Ohio.

TO BE GIVEN AWAY! j t f t vs + 1 * 4 X For the next 30 days we will give absolutely X t FREE one keg of common nails (any. size) to £ X any and every one buying, for cash, a bund- £ X red dollar bill of building material of us. A X + nice addition to your house, a good barn, a X double crib and grainary together with the i paint used on it will make such a bill, and as X X our prices are positively right, and we have X X anything you can possibly want in the building t X iine, don’t fail to take advantage of this liberal I X offer. Paint bills will be included in this X proposition. Last month this would have X f meant 14 kegs of nails to us. See what it t X means this month. This offer dates from May X J 20 to June 20 inclusive. CoMe one,come all. 3 4- ♦ /VVVVWVNW } IW. R. LEE, sSlt McCoysbarg J

Bertha Hopkins and Katie Arnold did shopping m Rensselaer Thursday. Frank Havs anil family attended quarter;)- meeting at Gifford Sunday. Han-y Lowman of Pleasant Ridge, called on Miss Vernie Barkley Monday evening. Elias Arnold took the train for El do ’ailo, Unio, Monday to attend the Friends’ meeting there. Dick Caldwell, Mr. Hendricks, Harrv Ar- old and Chris Arnold hauled tile for Charley Arnold Monday.

What Thin Folks Need

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What Is Foley’s Kidney Cure?

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HIGH QUALITY WINS.

‘ Ben-Hur’’ Flour made in Minneapolis, guaranteed as good as any ever sold in Rensselaer and costs less. Just received car load. J. A. McFarland, Sole Agent for Jasper Co.

A Revelation.

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W. B. AUSTIN

Stand Like a Stone Wall

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ESTRAY TAKEN UP.

One bay stallion, 2 years old, came to my place east of Newland. Owner can have same by calling and paying charges Rtid proving property. Frank DeMoss.

A Lesson In Heslth.

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The Elks’ State meeting June 17, and the unveiling of the Elks’ monument June 18, will be held at Logansport, Ind. There are numerous attractions of unquestionable merit secured to furnish the amusement for the visitors. The Elks’ Grand Carnival and Jubilee will extend through the entire week of June 16 to 21. Reduced rates on all railroads, onefare for round trip good for two days, tickets on sale June 16 to 21 inclusive.

Read The Democrat for newß. GWdrm, This signatur* la on srsrj box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine Taw*. Um rented? that nm a nM to sas

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

Of Union Township To Be Held at Parr, June 8. • <><>*. Commencing at 10:00 A. fl. PKOOKAM. Song Service by Convention. Invocation by Rev. La Bounty. Song by Rose Bud School,—“The Everlasting Anns." "What do we most need in the S. S. Work?’’ B. I). Comer. “Duty of the Superintenduut Vic Yeomau. Song by Fair Oaks School—" Let the Sunshine lu." "Name some evils to he avoided”—Peter Zea. "How does a bible class aid the school"— Mrs. Fannie Cottingham. Song by Virgie school-“ All the World for Jesus.” What is tiie relation of a parent to the Sunday School ?" Frank Meats. Son ; by Convention.—-We’ro Nearing- The City.” Basket dinner from 12:00 to 1 ;:tO. Song Services by Convention. "What can a Woman best do in Sunday School work?”—Marion Gant. "What can a Man best do in Sunday School work ?”—Wm. Blunkenbaker. Discussion led by B. 1). Coiner. Song by Good Hope school. "What age receives most benefit in Sunday School?”—Walter Harrington. Song by Brushwood school. "What age is hardest-toteach?”—Mae Comer. Discussion led by Peter Plummer Declamations solicited from all schools. Those having declamations, report to president early in the day. L. B. Bknhuw, President. B. D Com It a, Secretary.

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Real Estate Transfers.

Harriet Zea to Jennie Z. Shepherd May 4. mid 1 » Its 4. 5, 6. 7. Gilmore's add FairOaks. *5 JO. Phineas Clawson to Berdellu Krgenbright, Dee. 3U. 1901. *e tie 1 -.11-1. tu acres. Keener *I.OO. Auditor Jasper county to Harreit W. Ferguson, May 16. Its 1.2.1. !>! 10. 13. Rensselaer, Sunny Side add., W. 17. T. T. 1). Minnie Schatzley to Louis A. Schatzley, Jan. 15. pt s*e 17- 32-6. pt nu 20-32-6. sw ue 9-32-6. wt* «e 9-32-6. Wheatfield. $1 00. Louis A. Schatzley to Charles Sehutzley, Jatt. 15. pt »‘s 17-3:1-6. pt 17-32 n. -tv tie 17-32-6, n‘, se 17-32-6, Wheat held. $1 am. Ray 1) Thompson to Tims. H. Grant. May 17, Its 3. I, bl 11. Rensselaer. Se« ton \ Clark's add. Harvey J. Kaiiual et al to Maggie Keller. Feb. 15. It U, 12. bl 9. Fair Ouks q <•. d. OttoT. Laugbeiti to I.ouis Ambler. April 1. e'l se 7-31-7, sw n« 17-31-7. se llw 17-31-7, et* ne 17-31-7, sw tie 17-31-7. pt tie tiw 17 31-7. uQ ue 18-31-7, Keener. *24.(JH>. Marion C. Coover to Frank Howard, May 17, It 12. pt It 11, bl 3, Strut not s add Remington. $1,030.

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