Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 January 1907 — Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Vern Shook, who recently sold his draying business to Charles Templeton, is talking of moving to Danville, 111. Mrs. R. P. Benjamin is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Calvin Cain, at Lake Village. Mrs. Cain is reported in poor health. / George Markin returned the mYst of the week from North Dakota, where he was called by the serious condition of his son, who was afflicted with appendicitis. He left him in a much improved condition after an operation had been performed. Wilbur Sayler of Newton tp., accompanied John T. Sayler to Washington state this week, where the latter purchased a farm some months ago and will locate permanently. Wilbur may also decide to remain there if pleased with the surroundings. Wanted:—Gentleman or lady to travel for Mercantile House of large capital. Territory at home or abroad to suit If desirable the home may be used as headquarters. Weekly salary of SI,OOO per year and expenses. Address, Jos. A. Alexander, Rensselaer, Ind. White County Democrat: An ■arc light wire coming in contact with the telephone wire Wednesday night caused a serious fire in the central telephone office, Burned out the fuse rack into which all the town wires run and put the town in darkness for the remainder of the night. rsThe weather this week has been mo>e like early spring than midwinter. The mercury has been above freezing about all week and damp, rainy weather has prevailed. The roads are in bad condition and hauling is practically out of the question. Farmers are hoping the roads will freeze or dry up again so they can market their corn, and of course the merchants and business meh hope so too, that they may get to see some of the money in exchange for their Wares. Callahan, the Lord Mayor pf Newland, was in the city Tuesday. Nothing more is known regarding the prospective sale of the Gifford railroad to the New York Central interests, but Tom thinks the deal is likely to go In the event of their securing the road it will without question be extended on to Lafayette on the south and to Indiana Harbor on ' the north, making it a main traffic line. It is to be hoped the deal goes through.

From Jan. 7 to 12, inclusive, are the dates of the Iroquois Poultry and Pet Stock show, to be held in the K. of P building in this city. This will be, no doubt, the best show of its kind held in Indiana this year, and you will be making a great mistake if you fail to attend. The association has the awarding of the $25 State silver cup of the National Bronze Turkey Club, which was to have been awarded at Indianapolis, but owing to the fact that Indianapolis held no show this year the cup came to Rensselaer. W. H. Beam was summoned to Chicago Saturday by the Monon officials who finally induced him to reconsider the matter of resigning as station agent here. They gave him an increase of net pay, to SIOO per month, and furnish a helper. Mr. Beam decided to stay with the railroad pe'ople, and as a result of his decision Miss Maude Irwin has concluded to remain with the State Bank, a position Mr. Beam was to take, and her marriage to M. C. Kenten of Globe, Arizona, has been postponed indefinitely. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Dec. 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Corlis of Barkley tp., a son. Dec. 30, to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gilmore, in town, a daughter. Dec. 31, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wortley, south of town, a son. Read The Democrat for news.