Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 April 1904 — Page 6

99 CENT Racket Store Don’t forget we have everything needed fpr Spring House Cleaning, such as Lace Curtains, Curtain Poles, Portiers, Rugs and Carpets. We can save you money on everything you need. Give us a call and see for yourself. We Are Selling the +*fhoes E. V. RANSFORD, or else the shoes are selling themselves. No wonder when they are backed up by such people as Hamilton Brown Shoe Co., the largest manufacturers on earth of shoes that give entire satisfaction, and at the price we are selling them at, they go like hot cakes on a frosty morning. Our Rug and Carpet Department fcaJL-Ji-Jt., "Tt , . . „ ... richarK6«S)l a -a. M y eak = or '*“«• We superlative wIV \ handle the famous MUpt ! Richardson’s SuperlaYi *¥}[ M tive Rugs and Carpets, V and sell them cheaper 1 ilv/jtr.' ' Vull than anyone else, and you not P r ° n^ AY J what you want to cover your floor, as they cut t J <| This Sale for Men’s Pants! Pants you pay sl, |! Djtgs $2, $3, for we shall sell (iMr for Q 9 cents down to ;! House 75 cents per pair. JSS| I 'J A Remember we issue ;! .wiPw [q tfi J\ a check from our regis- i; M&wOj M | \j) ter showing the amount | j amounts to #5 or $lO, * | c^BjpEßpP we make you a present ! ' of over 5 per cent in valuation of the amount you purchase. This plan knocks the trade stamp system in the head. You do not get a premium from them until you buy over S3O worth of goods and the premium is not worth over 2 per cent of your purchase; we give you as much for $lO worth of tickets as the others do for S3O worth. Why not buy your goods where you get the same goods for the same money or more and better goods for less money than elsewhere, besides a beautiful present in connection which does not cost you one cent? The 99 cent Racket Store is the only store that gives its Customers something for nothing. Do not forget the place. The 99 Cent Racket Store E. V. RANSFORD, PROPRIETOR, RENSSELAER, IND.

$33 to the Pacific Coast w \ « v' : . . ■■ v .. _77 v ' . , ■ V From Chicago, every day in March and April, 1904. Only $33 Chicago to San Francisco, bos Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and other points on the Pacific Coast. Low rates to hundreds of other points. Choice of routes if you select the (IMP. HUM i SI. M Ml). Tickets good in tourist sleeping cars. Rate for double berth, Chicago to California, only $7. Write to-day for full information. c .c,:Mom»ouo H . 12 Cam Building, T'*'*'"’ O CINCINNATI. O.

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

The city council bold their last meeting bat one, before the city election, Mondav evening. The treasurer's report was presented. It shows the electric light fund overdrawn to the amount of $168.35; on hand in the electric light improvement fund, $40.72; on hand in water sand, $131.77. Other ftinds same as last report. Orders presented and not paid for want of funds, in road fund, $1660.48; corporation fund, $3408.01; electric light, $466.88. The sewer committee reported in i n favor of a 10 inch sewer on Weston street from Washington street to the gravel road, thence to the intersection of the Division and Scott street se'wers, to connect with same. The city attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance for same. The contract for furnishing city coal was let for one year to the Victoria. Coal Mining Co., for $2.50 per ton, or ten cents per ton less than last year. The following claims were allowed: CORPORATION FUND. F. M. Abbott, salary 22 50 B. H. Dillon, salary 45 00 E. R. Hopkins, one year’s salary chief fire department 25 00 S. P. Thompson, interest Milroy Park 1 54 00 S. B. Jenkins, firing council meeting 80 H. L. Gamble, engineer’s fees 9 60 ROAD FUND. Ben O’Conner, work on ditch 3 00 A. E. Bird, “ “ “ .... 225 Ray Thomas “ “ “ .... 600 John McClanahan “ “ “ .... 225 Fred Hartman “ “ “ .... 600 S. Galbreath, hauling sewer pipe.... 1 50 Chas. Bowers, grading 4 5° Frank Rowen, grading.. 1 50 George Newman, work on street ... 15° Wilson Shaefler, drain tile 2 78 ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. C. S. Chamberlain, salary 42 5° “ “ expense to Chicago 500 C. L. Thornton, salary 27 50 Frank Rowen, hauling timbers 50 M. L. Hemphill, repair work 6 25 White & Marion, rope 7 70 ELECTRIC LIGHT IMP. FUND. Victoria Coal MiningXo., coal 221 90 Western Electric Co., supplies 4 80 Central Electric Co., supplies 8 66 Standard Oil Co., oil 10 66 General Electric Co., supplies 66 93 WATER FUND. John Sullivan, work on main 2 50 Conrad Hildebrand, salary. 2750 Garlock Packing Co , packing 3 80 Standard Oil Co., oil 21 85 White & Marion, tapping main 2 45 E. Gordon, labor 1 10

OBITUARY.

Abraham Pruett, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Branson) Pruett, was born January 21,1831, in Park County, Indiana. He was the seventh child in a family of ten children, four boys and six girls, namely: Martha Ann, Barthana, Mabala, James W., Mar. shal, Love and Susan, who have proceeded him to the distant shore; Jonathan, Eliza Jane, and Jemima, who survive him. Ho was married in Park county, Indiana, on the 14th day of July, 1852, to Sarah Ann Cooper. They removed to Newton county in 1865, then removed to Jasper county in 1876 and resided on a farm in Jordan township until 1892, when they again changed their home to Newton county, locating in Qoodland and remained there until March 5, 1902, at which time they came to Rensselaer and remained here nntil he was called away by death.

To this union no children were born. He was the foster father of Mrs John McFarland, now of Rensselaer, having adopted her at the age of two years He also was a foster father to other homeless children, namely: Joe and Anna Branson. He was at one time a member of the M. E. church. Was a yery kind hearted man, always wanting to aid those in need. Was a great lover of children and his home was a place for those he loved and the homeless. He departed this life at the advanced age of 73 years, 2 months and 18 days, by an acute attack of heart trouble, leaving to mourn him, his kind and loving wife, Mrs. McFarland, and one brother and two sisters, together with a large number of friends of long standing, and a large number of nieces and nephews. His brother, Jonathan, and sister, Jemima reside at Yernonia, Oregon, and bis sister, Eliza J., resides in Chicago, she being present at the funeral. The funeral was held at his late residence on Vine street Monday at 10:30 a. m., Rev. B. F. Ferguson, of the Free Baptist church, conducting the services. Interment took place at Weston cemetery. General Conference Methodist Church Los Angeles, Cal. National Association Retail drocers, San Francisco, California. Rate for above occasions $52 direct route, $63 via Portland one way, for round trip. Tickets on sale April 22nd to 30th., inclusive. Final umit June 30, Liberal stopovers allowed going and coming. Also cheap sine trips to the Yellowstone National. Park, Mexico City, and other points. Detailed information on application.

A Thoughtful Man. M. M Austin of Winchester. Ind., knew what to do in the boor of need. His wife had such an nnusoal ease of stomach and liver trouble, physicians could not help her. He thought of and tried Dr. King’s New Life Pills and she got relief at once and was finally cured. Only Me, at A. F. Long’s Drug Store.

FOR THE CHILDREN

Japanese Tojra and Game*. The passion for toys and games of •U kinds is remarkably developed among Japanese children, and they are encouraged to play games In much the same way that children of other countries are urged to learn. One of the most curious features about Japanese child life Is that each eeaaon of the year has Its own particular games. In fact, the games are distributed, as It were, and apportioned to different months—battledoor and shuttlecock being played at certain seasons of the year, ball at another, and so on. As for the dolls, they have a special fete day devoted to them, and In Japan dolls are as much a boy’s playthings as a girl’s. The dolls of the Japanese boys are generally dressed to represent historical heroes; others are attired as the emperor and empress or as heroic or legendary figures. Japanese children, too, on the “feast of dolls” give their dolls presents and put them on shelves or seats in the best room In the house. They also play at funny little cards, but these, instead of being like English cards, bear quotations representing the gems of Japanese poetical literature. The game consists of drawing a card with one-half of the quotation and finding the other which bears Its context “There is also the “game of scents.” This consists In burning various perfumes and guessing the scent in question by the smell of the smoke it creates—sometimes a very difficult matter, it is said. The Enchanted Water. Here is a curious trick. Take a dinner plate and pour water In it pretty close up to the brim. Then take a small empty bottle and say to your friends: “Look at this bottle and note that it has a perfectly solid bottom. Now, will you believe that lam wizard enough to pour water through this solid bottom?” “Of course,” everybody will sarcas tically answer. “Oh, yes; of course.” But you will soon make them believe it in dead earnest or else be quite mystified. This is the way for you to do the trick: Take a long stick and put one end Into the bottle and by means of it hold the bottle close to a flame until It is very hot. Then seize it with a cloth and stick it at once, mouth downward, into the dinner plate that is full of water. Now, a teaspoonful at a time, not too rapidly, pour water over the bottom of the bottle. Now, the queer thing is that the bottle actually will begin to fill up with water, and, so far as your friends can see, you have succeeded in pouring water in through the bottom. What is the explanation? Why, this: That as the bottle cools off the air within It contracts and causes the water In the plate to rise.

TO THE PEOPLE.

Having purchased the J. W. Freshour blacksmith shop, I am prepared to do all kinds of work in iron and wood. I have in my employ Mr. John Worden, who is an expert in plow and wood work. I also employ Mr. Ed. Moon, the expert horse-shoer. He has worked under the intruction of some of the best veterinaries and understands the anatomy of the foot thoroughly, and can remedy all faults known to the horse, suoh as interfering, forging, padling, cross-firing, knee-knocking and stumbling. A set of the latest improved Barcus horse-stocks, for safely handling the wild and vicious horse. I hope to retain all old customers and as many new ones as will give me their patronage. All my work is guaranteed. Jesse Ball, Proprietor.

Pneumonia la Robbed of its Terrors by Foley’s Honey and Tar. It stops the racking cough and heals and strengthens the lungs. If taken in time it will prevent an attack of pneumonia. Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. F. Long.

Real Estate Transfers.

Nancy Simons to William Simons. Mch. 4, se 20-27-7,160 acres. Carpenter, $1,400. William Simons to Warren T, McCray, Mch. 28, se 29-27-7,180 acres, .Carpenter, $1,500. Conrad Schafer to S. Curtis Johnson, Sep. 20, 1801.se se 19-28-8, Jordan, $1,200. Mary L. Clausen to H. H. Kellar et ux, Mch. 28, nw ne 3-31-6, e*4 nw 3-31-6, Walker, $4,000. Warren E. Poole to ifeed McCoy, Apr. 4, pt wM sw 32-29-5, .50 acres, Hanging Grove, SBSO. Nina Dahncke to Theodore Prust, Apr. 6, Its 12,13, bl 4, Wheatfield, Bentley's add.gl. , Theodore Prust to Nina Dahncke, Apr. 6, Its 6. 7, bl 1, Wheatfield, Bentley’s sub. out it 1, Bentley’s add. sl. Alfred MoCoy to Mattie M. Rinehart, Apr. 7, 1,006.89 acres. Hanging Grove, $45,666. Mary C. Spltler et al to Mattie M. Rinehart, Mch. 25, wH swse 5-28-5, 20 acres, Hanging Grove, sl. q. c. d. Frank W. Austin to Charles Ross, Oct, —, sw se 36-32-6, se nw 86-32-6, {BO acres, Wheatfield, $2,800. Bert P. Riggs to Emma L. Dixon, Apr. 17, •w 81-38-6.116.95 acres, Jordan, $7,600. George T. Miller to Town of Wheatfield, Apr. 6, pt ont it 17, Wheatfield, $25. Sarah A. Connor to Louis A. Schatzley, Apr, 4. h 4, bl 5. Wheatfield, Graham’s sec. add. $75. John M. Connor to Louis A, Schatzley, Apr. 4, it 14, bl 8, Wheatfield. Graham'a sec. add, $135. James W. Lewis to James H. Chapman, Apr, 6, nw se 3-81-6, Walker, sl. C. C. Sigler to Frank Bump, Sept. 24, It 10, bl 8, Kersey, Sigler’s sdd, SSO.

Loans on Land. We make our own inspections; no delay, no extra expense; interest 5 per cent. Loans on City Property and on Personal security also. Call, write or telephone No. 35. The First National Bank RENSSELAER, INDIANA.

Farms and City Property For Sale and Exchange. We can trade your farm or city property for a ranch in Kansas, North Dakota or Minnesota. We have some good farms here in Jasper county--42 acres and two houses in small town; want 80 or 120 acre farm for same. Also 160 acres, 80 acres, 115 acres to exchange for city property or merchandise, and 396 acres in Wisconsin to trade for an Indiana farm and will assume a mortgage. We can order that Rubber Tired Buggy, only $53 Call on or Address:— riartin Bros. Box 14. KNIMAN, IND.

TA — E WABASH TO v The world’s Greatest Fair ST. LOUIS April 30« December 31. WHY? CC It is the only line landing passengers over its own rails at main entrance of grounds, where It has erected a $50,000 Passenger Station, and maintains In connection therewith a Bureau of Information for the accommodation of its patrons. It has Fast Express SHUTULE TRAIN SERVICE between Union Station and Grounds, with a capacity of 35,000 Passengers per hour, YOU ARE SAFE IN TRAVELING VIA THE WABASH' SUPERIOR EQUIPMENT—Wide Vestibnled Coaches, Chair Cars, Diners and Sleepers. LINE LAID WITH 85 POUND STEEL RAILS. EVERY TRAIN PROTECTED BY THE BLOCK SYSTEM. $50.000,000 EXPOSITION Comprising 50 State and Territory Buildings. 60 Foreign Buildings. 500 DISTINCT BUILDINGS COVERING 1,340 ACRES. WHY GO ABROAD? When you can at your own door, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, enjoy the advantages and pleasures of a "TOUR OF THE WORLD?” Low rates and Liberal Limits shown elsewhere in paper. Write nearest WABASH Agent or THOS. FOLLEN, P. A T. A., Lafayette, Ind. - C. S, CRANE. Gen. Pass. A Tkt. Agt. I a, t H. V. P. TAYLOR, Ass’tGen. Pass. A Tkt. Agt.f st * Loniß ’ Mo ’

Kenton Stables SURREY, INDIANA. wrm KENTUCKY MOROAN is chestnut in color, no marks, foaled in 1901, bred by L. L Dorsey, Anchorage, Ky.; grot by Rustler, son of Buskin, by Ben Franklin; dam, Kenna (registered) chestnut, bred by J. C* Parker, Queechee, Vermont; got by Queechee Lambert, son of Daniel Lambert; 2d dam bred by Mr. Kenyon, Qneeohee, Vt.; got by Richardson Horse, son of Green Mountain Morgan; 3d dam said to be Morgan. Terms to insure colt to stand and suck. RICHWOOD SQUIRREL. RICHWOOD SQUIRREL is a dark brown horse, no marks, foaled I I May 3d. 1901; bred by J S, Taylor, Richmond, Ky. “ P "** U ' Sire, Richmond Squirrel No. 828, sire of Black Squirrel No. 58; dam, Ducheas, dam of Richwood No. 10480, sire Squire Talmadge No, 648, and Lady Clay; Id dam. Belle. Termsslo.oo to Insurepolt to stand and snek.

GOLIATH NO. 7639. OOUATH is a dark jßk, bay horse bred by Simon Hegner, Kokomo, Ind., registered under by Lamoreaux 3394, he by Favori 401. out of Pelotte 459. Dam. Ro d e z 1922. He weighs 1900 pounds and has good style and action. Terms:— sß to insure colt to stand and suck. JAMES MADISON NO. 287. JAMES riADISON a was foaled July 21, 1898; color black hi hands, weight 900 pounds; sire, Imported Gladstone; dam, a noted 15 hands Jennet,—Terms: $lO to insure'colt to stand and suck. HENRY CLAY. (Jack.) HENRY CLAY Is a black Jack with white points,sired by Kentucky John, a 16 hand Jack; dam, a 144 hand Jennett. Will serve a limited number of mares only this season at $lO to insure colt to stand and sack. The above horses and Jacks will stand the season of 1904 at Simon Kenton’s farm H mile east of Surrey. Service money becomes due at once If mare is parted with; product held good for service. Dae ear* taken to prevent accidents, bnt will not be responsible should any occur. No bnsineaa will be done on Saturday afternoons. 0. J. KENTON, Rensselaer, Ini. Craft’* Distemper and Cough Cure 9lrKasraaate2ifs!lsa Sold 0, A. F. Lon*. 'S'