Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1903 — Page 8

To Create a Reputation That will extend through the county is what we deserve and will obtain by honest dealii g and fair prices We want our customers to tell their fiietids about our stores, about our qualities, about our pi ices and to instruct them that their children can buy as cheaply and safely as any older person. We will not tolerate dishonesty in any form. We wirl not permit an advance in prices unless there be some cause. We w.ll alwiys take good care that our customers' interests are protected and you can be assured that Wilcox’s Two Stores’ motto is “ITS QUALITY THAT COURTS WITH US” \ SATURDAY NIGHT SALE at WILCOX’S TWO STORES SATURDAY NIQHT, Nov. 7, 7. p. m. to 9 p. m. EXTRA SPECIALS FOR TWO HOURS ONLY TAa 3 Quart Best Grade Granite Coffee Pots, *l|_ LI In perfect in every way. We bought a large I Iff 1 1|||„ stock. They are the Royal Brand, f l|| t UvU which means the best. UIU ISc fire proof No. 2 lamp chimneys for ... 9c 50c men’s heavy winter caps for 38c 14c pure leaf rendered lard sos 10c \fL\c heavy guinea flannels for 10c lfcfc black cotton hose for ladies, for 8c 35c Pure Palace drip syrup for. 29c 10c granite kitchen spoons for 7c Sc large and heavy tin pot lids for . 4c To introduce our new contract high grade 1 coal oil worth 20c. Special price, per gallon IvFL" 6c cttlicoes, everjncolor and style for 4| yd 45c box U. M. C. loaded shells for 39c 40c pure apple cider vinegar for 13c 35c 2-gal galvanized oil cans for 26c 5c Clark’s O. N. T. thread for 4c Commencing our annual sale of box d* crackers. 2olb box crackers, worth $ 1.35 10c package Cow Brand soda for 8c 10c package pure leaf sage for 6c SI.OO best steel Kelly axes for 690 <1 .00 best No. 2 Deitz large lanterns for 72c 18c fancy full cream cheese for. 14c FREE—With five pounds of our famous Economy 15c j j coffee for one 20c bottle pure medicated vaseline j $2.50 men’s box calf Oxford tie slippers for $1.85 50c best quality web suspenders for. 39c 35c heavy red wool socks for 25c 15c heavy turtle neck sweaters for 59c

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

REMINGTON. WXMINOTOM W. W. TIMITAIII. EAST. | THAW. I WEXT. 6:10 a.m. Mail and Panenger 8:88 a. m. • :86 a.m. Local Freight llillp.m. ft *a. m. Mail and Paeeenger 5Mp. m. 7a# a. m. Passenger (Bun.o’iy) 7:88 p.m.

Henry Welsh was a Rensselaer visitor Saturday. W. M. Henderson moved' to Loganfiport last week. Born, Oct. 23, to Thomas Porter and wife, a daughter. "Miss Gertrude Barioc is attending formal at Terre Haute. Attornev Guy was in Rensselaer on 'business Thursday and yesterday. Win. Kuhlman was in Rensselaer .Saturday, and again Wednesday. Mrs. Wm. Penwright of El Reno Okia.. is visiting relatives and friends here. T. J. Turpin has gone to Warsaw, Ky., *to -spend the winter with his daughter, . Mrs. Weldon. >Remember the big sale at Geo. R' ’Dickinson's next Thursday. See notice -elsewhere on this page. Dexter Jones and wife are visiting their daughter, Mrs. W. W. Kay, at , Washington, Pa., at this writing. ' James Johnson and Miss Minerva Harris "hied themselves to Rensselaer on Thursday and were made one. Charles Goss, southwest of town, has invested some of his surplus cash in a •6o acre farm near Wabash, paying $75 •per acre therefor. Goodland Herald: E, E. Vincent, ’"Henry Butler, Michael Foley and Wess Butler left Wednesday for Northwestern : Missouri to look at land. Thomas Barnette, the Goodland bride and stone building contractor, left Goodland rather unceremoniously about two weeks ago, leaving a large indebtedness behind him. Mrs. Silas Parks, a former resident of the west part of this township, died in «he insane asylum at Logansport recently. Her remains were brought to Woodland for interment. Miss Myrtle Banes of Goodland, well .known here, and Mr. B. F. Thompson of Francesville, were married Wednesday, at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. wm.Banes, in Goodland. Mrs. Henry Bellows, a former resident -of Carpenter tp., died at her home in 'Goodland last Friday, aged 79 years. Mr. and Mrs. Bellows celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary only Oct. to. The anti-saloon remonstrance was strengthened up considerably last week, so much so, in fact, that Jim Bilile decided that be stood no show for a license, and he will not file his application with the commissioners at all. » Read TBte Democrat for news.

GIFFORD. Jack Frost has been ‘a regular visitor here of late. Dan Resh of Aspbaltum, Sundayed here with his son John. James Noland is loading a large steam boiler here for B. J. Gifford. Mrs. Chas. Smith started last Sunday for Medford, Wisconsin, her father accompanying her as far as Chicago.B. E. Coster returned Wednesday from a ten days' business trip to Indianapolis, Crawfordsville and other- Indiana points. Chas, Smith, Ray Nicholes and Lawrence Tinder left here last Tuesday for Rib Lake, Wisconsin, where they will make their future home. John Kimble reports a very pleasant time at Indianapolis last week. He was sent there as representative from Gifford lodge, No. 329, I. O. R. M. We wonder what was the attraction at the show Friday night, that Henry Parker and lack Resh’s names were called out? They both report having a good time.„

DUNNVILLE. The farmers are playing a tune on the hang-boards. Hans Nelson did business at the county capital last Friday. Miss Maggie Behles has enough toothpulling grit fora company. James Newhouse entertained a few of the young ladies last Sunday. Mrs. Sleight is very sick. Dr. Solt of San Pierre, is the attending physician. Yes, Rockenbach is just waiting for a horse race. His horse is as fast as ever. Misses Mol lie Schwab and Irene Frazier called on Mrs. Rockenbach last Sunday. Elmer Roberts is the proud possessor of a new wagon box. Elmer walks on stilts now. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Wilmington called on Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wnite last Sunday. We will be over and visit your imperial domain some of these times, friend South America. Prof. R. A. Mannan was on our roads last Sunday. He put us in mind of Ben Hur in the chariot race. When a man burns bay to get out of paying for the putting up of the same, something ought to be done. The attendance at Sunday school is increasing very rapidly. Let all come oat and help make it a grand success. Our good friend, Col. Will Fihney, attended the dance at D. V. Saturday evening. He has a good, a real good opinion of the D. V. girls. Miss Annie Behles departed for DeMotte last Wednesday where she wifi

do dressmaking work for Mrs. Pence. As a dressmaker, Annie has no peers. The dance given by the Herath and Harrington Glee Company Saturday evening was a success. The music was furnished by the Claspell and Graves Musical Company. Mr. White is making some muchneeded improvements on the Barnard farm, in the shape of a well constructed outside fence, such improvements add value to the tarm. In behalf of The Jasper County Democrat and the people of Kankakee township, we wish Mr. and Mrs. John Biggs a long and happy life, full of agreeable surprises. We understand that Lord DeArmond and company, who are traveling in the South, are more than successful. They have succeeded 1.1 getting Texas and Missouri in the Cleveland ranks. Senator Fisher and family, Senator Fitzgerald and family, and your cor. dinnered with Trustee - Maloney and wife last Sunday. All present did justice to the heavy ladened festal board. Fisher and I call it our bet dinner. Yes, friend Wheatfield, we will go with you through the magical fire even if it is as warm as natural fire. If you would take the wings of the eagle and fly to the summit of fire-belching Vesuvius, we would be with you. Trustee Maloney, Postmaster Collins, Charles White, Chief Hunter Cooper, Daniel Gross and Charles Zeinor went forth Saturday evening in quest of coon, but only bad the nasal pleasure of catching a perfume cat and an opposum. Mr. Edward Lewark and Miss Mary Nelson were formally made one at the residence of Squire Coffin last Saturday. The contracting parties are will known in these parts. May every surprise that awaits them be an agreeable one. In behalf of The Democrat and their many friends we wish them a long and happy life.

SOUTH NEWTON. Mrs. W. B. Yeoman and children were at J. A. Powell’s Sunday. Mary Brusnahan called on Myrtle Bringle last Friday afternoon. Phillip Paulus had a horse very badly cut on a wire fence last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Paulus visited the former’s brother, Henry, near Brook Sunday. Mrs. Shipman and daughter Milly, Roy and Beula Kinsell Sundayed at E. Smith's. Miss Myrtle Bringle visited friends at and near Brook from Wednesday until Sunday. Miss Nettie Elijah of Knimau, was the guest of Christena Flock Sunday and Monday. F. L. Yeoman of Claypool, Ind., spent Saturday and relatives and friends here. Mrs. J. A. McFarland of Rensselaer, visited at W. L. Bringle's from Trursday until Saturday. Frank Brusnahan and Corbin Swartz, teachers of Uunion tp., visited No. 6 School last Friday, Miss Belle Dickison of near Reming* who has been working at Chas. Weiss’, returned to her home Friday evening. Milly Shipman, who has been visiting at Remington, returned home Saturday, Roy and Beula Kensell accompanying her.

SOUTH AMERICA. Glen Huston of Rensselaer, spent Sunday at his home. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Benson were Monon goers Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Cook were in Rensselaer Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs, George Foulks and Miss Manda Funk were in Rensselaer Saturday. Messrs. Mari in Jacks and Cady Underwood did business in McCoysburg Monday. Mr. Brown of Monon, Trustee of Monon tp., was over on S. A., Tuesday on business. Uncle John Makeever of Rensselaer, was in S, A , this wrek, looking after his hay interests, Mrs. P. Foulks, who has been in McCoysburg, visiting, for two weeks, came home to stay Saturday. Will McDonald, who is pressing hay near LaCrosse, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carey McDonald. Williard Johnson was quite sick the first of the week. Dr. Stuart of Monon, was in attendance. He is some better at this writing. Little Hugh Steele, who has been living with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Saidle for some time, went to see his mother in Rensselaer Saturday and and would not come back. They did not like to give the child up, but did. A large and attentive audience were out to church Sunday, Rev. Marrow and wife and two little sons of Wolcott gave several choice musical selections during the morning and evening services which was fully appreciated. Rev. Marrow preached in the Lee church to a full house Sunday afternoon. A crowd of 8. Americans attended.

PUBLIC SALES. I will offer at Public Sale at my residence, 4 miles North and 3Vi miles East of Remington. sod I milea Sooth and 3V4 miles east of Rensselaer, commencing at 10:80 a. m.,sharp, on THURSDAY, NOV. 6, ’IOOB 8 head of horses, consisting of three driving mares. 13 bead of cattle, consisting of 4 good Milch Cows, 3 Yearling Heifers, 6 head of Calves (8 heifers, 3 steers,) 1 three-year-old Steer. 8 Head of Shoata, wL about 70 lbs, each. 8 Tons Timothy Hay in stack; 1 Lumber Wagon; 1 Spring Wagon; 1 Open Bnggy;l Top Buggy; 1 Cart; lj< sets Work Harness; 1 set double Buggy Harness; 1 Single Harness; 1 Sulky Stubble Plow (new) 114 inch Chilled Plow; lßlding Cultivator; 1 Walking Cultivator; 1 double and one single Shovel Plow; 1 Disc; 1 Steel Harrow; 1 Seeder; 1 Corn Planter with 80 rods wire: 1 Deering Mower; 1 Hay Rake; lHay Ladder, Straw Cutter; Corn Shelter; Feed Grinder; 75 shocks of corn; 1 Grind Stone; 3 cook Stoves; 1 Cream Separator; 1 Western Washer, and other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over 85.00, 7 per cent, off for cash, * GEO. R. DICKISON.

LEE. Mrs. Sam Noland was a Rensselaer caller Saturday. Fred Phillips of Rensselaer was visiting Lee friends. Rev. Frank Morrow of Wolcott preached at Lee Sunday afternoon. L. W. Denton and John Johnson attended church at Center Sunday eve. N. P. Rishling and wife and grandson were Rensselaer visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hanna and Mrs. Johnson visited in South America Sunday. John Johnson and Charley John drove to Rensselaer Sunday and back in the eve. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lewis and Mrs. Sam Jacks drove to Remington Saturday, returning Sunday. Mrs. Malon Lamport returned home Saturday after a week's visit with her sick father. She reports him much better. The Woodmen are trying to organize a lodge here from the looks of the woodpiles. There are woodmen needed who can chop.

VIRaiE. Asa Leach is cleaning out the Plummer ditch. The school ma’am visited Rosebud last Frfday. Ed. Lakin has finished putting up hay and returned home. The dance at Mr. Wolf's Saturday night was very well attended. Don't forget to come to Sunday-school boys, and bring all your friends. S. B. Moffitt has bought three carloads of cattle to feed this winter. Mrs. Jack Reeder is on the sick list, but at latest reports is improving. Our weather prophet says, ‘"Snow before two weeks.” He never misses. Carl Hamacher and family visited bis his parents at Valparaiso, Saturday and Sunday. George Cover, Jr., is building a new house on his place one mile east of S. B. Moffitts. Mr. Williamson of Kankakee, Ili., was in our vicinity several days last week buying cattle. Mac has purchased a pair of hip boots and is talking of going coon hunting next Friday nighty A new house is being erectSH cn the J. W. Williams farm. Jack Reeder will move there when completed. Chas. Swartz is working for Ora Yeoman. He thinks it much pleasanter to have a little house all to himself, and so he is batching. Lewis Harrington of this place has thought it best to leave the farm and is now doing the work of a milk maid on the Otis ranch. Everybody is preparing to husk corn. They have new cribs built, which indithat the crop is much better here than tor the past century. Though asleep for the last six months, we now awake irom the most pleasant dreams and will endeavor to give you a few of the local happenings of our little village. Crushed stone is being put along the railroad here now and it is thought that a passenger train will be put on next year when the track will be in better condition.

Our school is quite large this year; we have 32 pupils and prospects for more. If this little burg keeps on growing we will soon have to have an addition to our school house. The latest attraction at this place is singing school every Friday night. Bert is improving very much and we think he and Levi will warble a duet on the next Friday evening. Frank Brusnahan and Preston Garriott were seen oh our streets Monday evening. We hope to see them back again, but not both at the same time, for conflicts are very discouraging when they have to come so far. Some “Weary Willie” is making his fortune here, hunting frogs. He also hlints the smaller species, saying their hams are worth from 10 to 15 cents per dozen. We wish him success in his frog-hunting expeditions. Rev. Shreeves has beat the record raising sweet potatoes, the largest being three feet and two inches long and one inch in diameter. He has a few yards of them to sell to any one who wishes to get some. They are on exhibit to any one who wishes to call and see them at his residence,

FAIR OAKS. Abe Bringle plastered Eliza Fay's house the first of the week. A. D. Washburn’s family spent Saturday and Sunday at the ranch. Leander Kesler and wife transacted business in Rose Lawn Tuesday. Mode Cox of Chicago Heights, was in our town the latter part of the week. Mrs. George B. Davidson of Goodland, visited friends here last Sunday. Carl Wilson moved his family back to Chicago Heights the first of the week. Rev. Rumnel preached a very interesting sermon at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Foller of Lafayette, has the job of building the new house on what is known as the old Horner farm, east ot here. James Cox and wife returned home Sunday after a week's visit with relatives at Laurel, Ind. The latter’s mother came with them for a few weeks visit with her son, John Carder, near here.

‘ John Kimble and daughter, Mrs. Chas. Smith, took the train-"here Sunday morning for Chicago. The latter went on to Wisconsin where they have bought a Suarter section of land. Charley went le week previous. Mrs. William Penwright of El Reno, Oklahoma, who has been at Jim Clifton’s sick the past two weeks, has so far recovered from her sickness to resume her visit before going home. She left here Saturday for Remington, where she has a brother. Mrs. A. M. Bringle entertained the ladies of the M. E. Aid society Thursday

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afternoon. Ice-cream, cake, coffee and chicken sandwiches were served. They indulged in rfiusic and social chat until a late hour, when all departed to their several homes, feeling that they had had a good time. Uncle William Hurley took his wife to Goodlaud Thursday to Dr. Pratt and had a gathering cut from under her upper lip. The doctor had to cut the flesh from the jaw about two inches long and scraped the bone very thoroughly. He thought she would be able to come home in about a week.

Confessions of a PrissL Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wake, Ark., writes, “For IS years I suffered from Yellow Jaundice. I consulted a number of physicians and tried alt sorts of medicines, but got no relief. Then I began the use of Electric Bitters and feel that I am now cured of a disease that had me in its grasp for twelve years.” If you want a reliable medicine for Kidney trouble, stomach disorder or general debility, get Electric Bitters. It's gnarsnted by A. F. Long. Only 50c.

NORTH \JNION. Mike Stibbe was at Rensselaer Thursday. Fred Krugar is busking corn for Carl Leas. Miunie Makus was in Rensslaer Saturday. Rinehold Schultz is hunting 'possom now-a-days. Christian Lange is making arrangements to go west. Christ Schultz went to Rennselaer on business Wednesday. John Stibbe and wife were Dividing Ridge visitors Sunday. Agnes S., and Lizzie N„ made a flying trip to Steele's Sunday. Etta and Martha Bchultz spent Sunday with Bertha Stibbe. Paul Schultz has gone to Fowler near which place he will husk corn. wm. Reed and wife started for Illinois Sunday eve. in a covered wagon. Fred Krugar and a conple of our young ladies wtre out buggy riding Sunday. Mrs. Amel Harris of Newton county, visited Wm. Schultz’s Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Karr has broken his saw mill engine and will not be able to run the mill for a few days. Amel Stibbe has bought a fine driving horse and says he can give his girl a good swilt buggy ride now. The ladies of the German Lutheran church will give a supper at Adolph Saturday ntght for the benefit of the church.

Broke Into His House. S. LeQuinn of Cavendish, Vt., was robbed of hialcustomary health by invasion ofjChronic Constipation. When Dr. King's New Life Pills broke into bis house, his trouble was arrested and now he's entirely cured. They're guaranteed to cure, 36c at A. F. Long's Drug Store.

WHEATFIELD. Mask ball in Remley's opera house to-night. The Sunday School is increasing in attendance also in interest. Carol Gilbranson spent a few days with her aunt Mrs. Ella Nelson, us Dunnville. Mr. Mattock and daughter Maude of Kouts, spent Monday with friends at this place. Dr. W. C. Schwier left Monday for Chicago, where he expects to enter a Medical College. Services will be held in the M. E. church Sunday evening. Everyone is invited to attend. Mrs. Dachnke has purchased the Whitaker property, and Will King will move there in a few days. Misses Carol Gilbranson and Anna Lidtke spent Friday afternoon with Beatrice Langdon at her school. Messrs Ord Hanley and John Middlecamp of Kniman, spent Sunday afternoon with friends in our city.. Mr. and Mrs. Tl. L. Hollingsworth of Rensselaer, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J, P. Hammond Monday. John Jessup and George Meyers attended the dance at D. V., Saturday night. They report a fine time. Mrs. Fendig and daughter Rebecca of Rensselaer, spent a few days this week with Simon Fendig and family. John Whitaker purchased the King property on the east side and expects to take their abode therein soon. Mrs. John McGlinn, Sr., spent the latter part of the week with her daughter, Mrs. Elza Grow of Rensselaer.

Miss Jennie Jackson returned home Sunday, after a week’s visit with her sister, Mrs. Perry Wyant of Kouts. Mrs. Jennie Whitehead of Stoutsberg, spent Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mutchler. north of town. Mr. and Mrs. Elza Grow and son william of Rensselaer, spent Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. John McGlinn, Br. Chas. Ross of Kankakee purchased Frank Austin's farm, South of town, where Jessup’s now reside. Consideration $2,800. Cards are out announcing tjte marriage of Miss Zelma Funk to Mr. H. E. Remley, November the tjth at high noon, Wheatficld, Ind.

Many thanks to our dear friend, the Lee correspondent, for informing us of the whereabouts of “South America" for the past two vears, and how she came to be awakened. Mr. John Biggs of Wheatfield and Mrs. Emma Lockwood of Morocco, were united in marriage at Morocco Sunday, Oct. 25, returning home Wednesday evening. The I. O. O. F. and Rebeccas met them at the depot and escorted them to the residence of his brother, E. T. Biggs, where a sumptous supper was served. Saves Two From Death. “Our little daughter had an almost fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis,” writes Mrs. W. K. Haviland, ot Armonk, N. Y., “but, when all other remedies failed, we saved her life with Dr.King'a New Discovery. Oar niece, who had Consumption to an advanced stage, also used this wonderful medicine and to-day the ia perfectly well." Desperate throat and long diseases yield to Dr. King’s New Discovery as to no other medicine on earth. Infallible for Coughs and Colds. 50c and SI.OO bottles guaranteed by A. F. Long. Trial bottle free. Old pop corn for sale in quantities to suit, 3c a lb. Telephone Alf Donnelly.

FARM FOR SALE. 40 acres, all cultivated, well located, fair improvements, small cash payment or will take cattle or horses as first payment. G. F. Meyers. Office over Murray’s Store, Rensselaer, Indiana. FIVE PER CENT MONEY On well improved farm lands in this and adjoining oonnties. We can loan on two to ten years time, with privelege of partial payments of SIOO or more at any interets paying time. Money ready as soon as abstract is approved. Lerat red tape. No pnblieity. Baughman & Williams, Attys. and Loan Agents, Rensselaer, Ind. TO TRADE. Good five room house and feed mill, making corn meal, rys and buckwheat flour, with all necessary fixtures, in good, near by town. Will trade dear for dear property in this city. G. F. Meyers, Rensselaer, Ind. Office over Murray's Store.

5 PER CENT LOANS. We can positively make you a loan on better terms than you can procure elsewhere. No “red tape.” Commission lowest. No extras. Funds unlimited.. See ns before borrowing or Renewing an old loan and we will save yon money IRWIN & IRWIN. I. O. p, F. Building. Don’t Forgot the Nov Lumber Yard. Where yon can get all kinds of Lumber, Lime, Hair, Brick, Cement and Plaster; also the celebrated alabastscent Wall Plaster. I solicit a share of yonr trade at my old stand. Respectfully, Hiram Day. A Love Letter Would not interest you If you’re looking fora guaranteed Salve for Sores. Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder, Mo. writes: “I suffered with an ugly sore for a year, but a box of Bueklen’a Arnica Salve cured me. It’s the beet Salve on earth.” 35c at A. F. Long's Drug Store.

- People’s Repair AND : Shoeing Shop 1 1 > We are prepared now to [ satisfy all who need repair ’ or wood work done. Mr. > John Worden, the well I known blacksmith, and the old reliable Ed. Moon, the > horseshoer, are here at your > services again. We welJ come you at first shop north > of new K. of P. building at > the old- Hanson stand on ! v Front Street. | J. W. Freshour Proprietor HALLECK PHONE NO. 87

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