Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1907 — Page 3

»THE “99” CENT jZ RACKET STORE Ms E. V. RANSFORD, - - - . . Proprietor W®a§P '., • * . tt"* -* ■■«■■■■**•- tThe Great ENAMELED-WARE Sale Starts on August 10th and Lasts Just One Week. :;?■ •'> ''' ■■■ ■ : ‘W' ~ ~ If OU never heard of anyone giving you a sale of this kind; they generally make a sale like this for one hour or a half-day, but 5 - y you never heard of a sale, where the goods were sold at a loss to the proprietor, to run for a week. We want you all to jtr come to our store; we want you to see the different lines we handle; we want you to ask the prices of our goods, no matter whether you buy a cent’s worth or not. Take a paper and pencil, jot down our prices, look at the quality of our goods, then be your own judge. If. we can not sell you the same goods for less money, or more and better goods for the same money, we do not want your trade; all we ask is fair treatment. You will find no fancy cost marks to muddle the brains of ■■■ ; our clerks. We do not have to look wise to sell our goods—they are all marked in plain figures—a school child in the first grade can see and tell you the prices or our goods. We were the originators of the Premium Business in Rensselaer. You never received as much as a kind look until The 99-Cent Racket Store came here. We believe in sharing a part of our profits with our customers. We do not believe in charging you something to trade with us. We give absolutely Free, beautiful Pictures, fine China, Rugs, and hundreds of other articles too numerous to mention, when your purchases amount to $5, $lO, • ♦ • sls, and S2O. We handle almost everything. It will pay you when you want that little something you do not know where to - ** find same, come here, you are sure to get it and save yourself dollars and a great amount of worry. Look at Our Don’t believe everything you hear about The Racket Store is out of business; we are still in business at the same old stand and liable to be for some time to come. When we do go out we will let you all know; we will not go away without notifying you, / \ giving you plenty of time to bring in all your old tickets for redemption. We have been seven years in business in Rensselaer; \ / y° u know our past record for business. If you think we deserve any patronage, please stay by the ship that has carried you jwjjSw over safely; if not, let the ship sink. WjjjjW Remeinber this Great Enameled-Ware Sale Continues One Week. Remember the Place, the Makeever Bank Building, opposite Jasper Court House, RENSSELAER, INDIANA 99 Cent Cent Racket Store Racket Store E. V. Ransford, Prop. E. V. Ransford, Prop. Great Enameled Ware Sale Great Enameled Ware Sale

DITCH NOTICE. State of Indiana, ) M White County. ) In the White Circuit Court, September Term, 1907. llt THI MATTER OT THE PETITION OF JOSEPH EMOND BT AL, FOB DRAINAGE. NOTICE OF FILING, PBNDBNCY, AND DOCKETING OF PETITION. To John P. Brown, Thoma* H. Barber, Emma Compton. William H. Cook. Philomine Emond, Susan Enfield, Emerson Gordon, Esther Galbreath. Peter N. Garber, Bernice O. Gauthier, Louisa Hirstein, Samuel B. Hirstein, George A.McMullen. John H. McMullen, Timothy Ponton. Arthur St. Pierre, Charles Spinard, Leopold St. Pierre, Almira J. Snyder, Cyrus K. Snyder, George Turner, William L Watson, Stephen Wooding, William Wooding. Harvey J. Turner, Bernice O. Gauthier .A. J. Layman, B. L. Layman,Oliver M. (lomng, and Albert Rainsford, Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company; You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned have filed in the White Circuit Court of Indiana, their petition for the drainage of lands owned by them in White County, Indiana by means of the following described ditches, which they ask to be established and constructed: Ist. By a ditch beginning at a point about thirty (30) rods south of the north-west corner of the east half of the southeast quarter of Section twenty-seven (27). township twen-ty-seven <27) north, range six (6) west. In White County, Indiana, which point lathe outlet of a proposed ditch known aa the Charles Spinard et al. ditch, thence in a general northeasterly direction, following aa near as practicable the route of an open ditch known aa the E. L. Dibell ditch to a point about ninety (90) rods south, and eighty-five (86) rods east of the northwest corner of section nineteen (19), township twenty-seven (27) north, range five (5) west, in White county, Indiana, to this point, said proposed ditch to be constructed of tile; thence from the last mentioned point by the construction of a large open ditch, following the route of the said B. L. Dibell ditch in a general easterly direction through sections nineteen (19), twenty (30), twenty-one (21). twenty-two (22) and to a point near the southeast corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section twentythree, 1231 township twenty-seven (27) north, range five (5) west, in White County, Indiana, and there to terminate inan open public ditch known asthe Eli Hoagland et al, (or Monon) ditch, into which said proposed ditch will empty and have a good and sufficient outlet. 2nd. A tile drain as a branch to the main above described ditch, described as follows: Beginning -at a point twenty-five (25) feet south, ana sixty-three (63) rods and eleven (11) feet west of the northeast corner of section twenty-seven (27) township twentyseven (27) north, range six (6) west. In White County, Indiana, thence following the course of Branch No. I of the said B. t. Dibell ditch in a general northerly direction to a point about eighty (80) rods west and thirty (30) rods north of the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section twentytwo (32), in last mentioned township and range, thence in a general southeasterly direction to a point about thirty (30) rods east and about eighty (80) rods north of the southwest corner of Section twenty-four (24) township twenty seven (27: north, range six (6) west, in White County. Indiana, and there to terminate in the main proposed ditch, where the same will have a good and sufficient outlet. 3rd. A tile drain as a branch to the branch of the main proposed ditch, described as follows: Beginning thirty (30) rods south and ten rods east of the northwest corner of of the northwest quarter of the northeast auarter of section twenty-three [23], townlip twenty-seven [27] north, rauge six [6] west, in White eounty, Indiana, thence in a general south-easterly direction a distance 2 f eleven hundred and ten [lllo] feet, and here to terminate in Branch No. 1 of said proposed main ditch, where the same will nave a good and sufficient outlet. And it alleged in said petition that certain lands owned by you in White County, Indiana, and in Jasper County. Indiana, and fully described therein will be affected by is now pending In said White Circuit Court of Indiana, and that the same has been set

for bearing and docketing, and will be heard in said Court, on the 2nd day of September, 1907. Dated this 18th day of July. 1907. Joseph Emond. , Chhist Stalleb James Higgns, Victor Leßbau, Maby E. McDuffie, Fbed McDuffie M. B. Beard, Atty, for Petitioners. S) M'M ® ° ice ttcioiioii. Of Benton. White and Jasper Counties, REPRESENTED BY MARION I. ADAMS, RENSSELAER. IND. Insurance in force Dec. 81. 1906. $2,295,660.00. Increase for year 1906. $139,445.00. TO FRIENDS OF THE DEMOCRAT When yon have a legal notice, such as notice of appointment as executor or adminifftratror, final settlement of estate, nonresident notice, notice of ditch or highway petition, or any other legal notice that the clients themselves control, be sure to instruct your attorneys to have the publication made in The Democrt, otherwise they will take it to papers of their own political faith. Remember The Democrat is fighting your battles and using its best efforts to keep down taxation, and it is jour duty to assist it, at least when it costs you nothing to do so, as our prices are usually much less for publishing legal notices than other papers, because they are set Qpmpactly, and are not "padded” out to make them as long as possible. Any favors shown us in this way will be greatly appreciated, and we want again to urge you to be sure to instruct your attorneys to have such publications made in The Jasper County Democrat. HACHINE OIL. A fine quality of machine and gasoline engine oil at the Rensselaer Garage. Try it. W. H. Timmons. For Sale —Five-room house, 75x300 foot lot, bearing fruit; situated on River street J. E. Bislosky. The Democrat and the Chicago Daily Examiner, both a full year, for only 13.00.

NEW YORK’S DIVES.

The Lookout Man’s Trick When the Police Show Themselves. Some of the dives about New York that are under the ban of the police have ingenious contrivances for warning occupants and patrons of the approach of a “bull” or any other suspected person. By the way, these places are never referred to in the vernacular as “dives’’ or “joints,” for the vocabulary of the inventors of slang changes as quickly as a word comes Into general use, so a suspected place is now always referred to as a “dump.” Warning of the approach of a policeman or detective is given by means of an electric buzzer. Formerly the push button connected with the buzzer was concealed under the edge of the bar in front or behind a 'yater pipe. This device, however, was discovered by the police, who thereafter on entering a suspected place kept a close watch on the barkeeper and gave him no chance to press the button. Then came the prong device. This consisted of two small metal prongs projecting from the edge of the wall. When a man suspected to be a limb of the law entered the door, the barkeeper carelessly placed a coin across the two prongs, thus making a circuit and causing the buzzer to sound In the rear. This device was discovered, too, so now a lookout is stationed outside the door of a dive. He apparently is a lounger, but he scans closely by r quick glance the face of every* person who enters. If a man doesn’t look all right the lookout presses his foot, which has a copper plate nailed to the surface of the cellar doorway outside. This makes the circuit and causes the buzzer to get busy, so that by the time the “bull” throws open the door the occupants who are wanted by the police have had time to make their escape and those who remain are seated at tables harmlessly drinking beer or engaged In a friendly game of penuchle or whist. Everything Is apparently “on the level,” and tbe “bull” is forced to withdraw without having been able to obtain any evidence. —New York Press.

The Ladybug.

“For the farmers Mother Goose has probably done as much as any of the agricultural scientists" was the remarkable statement made recently by Henry Griscon Parsons, who, as professor of horticulture, Is conducting a course in school gardening at the New York university summer school. “No,” be replied, “I am not poking fun at or belittling the biochemlc experts and their wonderful discoveries. But do you know the part played In agriculture by the-ladybug? The ladybug Ilves to eat the aphis, or- plant louse, which Is so destructive to plants. And did you ever see a child kill one of these aphis eating friends of farming? I never did. If a ladybug lights on a child’s hand, what does he do? Why he says, 'Ladybug, ladybug, fly away Walanl-gfintiLgtaits the insect on

its way. Mother Goose has taught the child to be kind to the ladybug, and as a result. Instead of being killed, these little creatures are cherished and allowed to do their beneficent work.”

PLAYS AND PLAYERS.

Mary Shaw Is to appear in a new Shaw play. “The Port of Missing Men” Is to have an early New’ York production with a select cast. Miss Cecil Spooner won great applause in New York for her acting in “The Girl Raffles.” After her concert tour next fall Emma Calve Is to sing for the first time In Mexico and Cuba. Maggie McCann, famed in Australia for her singing of Scottish and Irish ballads, Is to make an American tour. Dore Davidson has been engaged to play an important role In the London production of “The Earl of Pawtucket.” Olga Nethersole was congratulated In Paris for her performance of “Sa pho” by Mme. Daudet, the widow of the author. Elizabeth Marbury is negotiating for the first American tour of Julia Neilson and Fred Terry in “The Scarlet Plmpernelle.” “The Bonnie Brier Bush” Is to go on tour through Canada under the management of Ernest Shipman and William C. Colvin.

GERMAN GLEANINGS.

Germany uses up 2,250,000 tons of potatoes yearly In the manufacture of alcohol and only 350,000 tons of grain. White horses are not now used in the German army, the introduction of smokeless powder/having made tliem too conspicuous. Pursued and captured by a crowd, a Berlin pickpocket pleaded that he had only stolen a lady’s purse to save his family from starvation. The lady gave him $25, and the crowd subscribed another $5. The new three wheeled motor fire engine of Nuremberg, Germany, employs steam for propelling and for pumping, the propelling gear being on the front wheel Both liquid carbonic acid and benzine are used In starting and quickly getting up steam. Emperor William has approved the great scheme for the construction of a stadium in Grunewald forest, in the outskirts of Berlin. It is to be provided for the public and, as proposed, will be a model of the Greek stadium, with dally Olympian games.

Spreading.

Pearl—Here is a great scientist who announces that snn spots expand. Ruby—l don’t donbt It I had a freckle on my nose as big as a pea, and it expanded as big as a quarter.—Chicago News.

Humor

THEY MET AGAIN. Why the Sporty Looking Chap Cut Hie Vacation Short. After the sporty looking chap had had breakfast at the little hotel In the Catskills, where he had come for a few weeks’ vacation, the old farmer who ran the place called him aside and said: “I understand ye gave my boy a big roll of money an’ some jewelry to put In the safe.” “Yes. I thought that was the best place for them. You don’t mind keeping the stuff for me, do you?” “Great snakes, no!” replied the farmer as he rubbed his hands and chuc kled. “The boy says ye brung three purty heavy trunks with ye.” “Yes; I always travel with plenty of clothes, tennis rackets, fishing lines, etc. You’ve no objection to so much baggage, have you?” “Not a bit of It, sir—not a bit of It! 1 , I wish ye had brung ’leven or twelve: with ye. It’s kinder funny ye ain't 4 recognized me yet." “No; I don't remember to have ever seen your face before,” said the new arrival. “Well, mebbe my whiskers be a leetle longer or sunthln’, but ye orter know my voice. We had quite a talk one day in Noo York.” “In—in New York?” stammered the sporty looking chap as he turned pale. “Yep. Don’t ye recollect ’bout me handin’ ye SIOO fer that gold brick? I knowed ye the mlunlt I seen ye on the wagon last night. Snakes, but that was a most bewtlful swindle ye worked on me, son!” “W-what are you going to do about It?’’ “Oh, nuthin’. I never raise no fuss unless there’s a good occashun fer It. The boy says ye jest went wild over the scenery comln’ up on the wagon, an’ mebbe ye’d like to walk down to the depot an’ git some more views on the way. The next train to the city' passes there at ’leven thirty, an’ if ye start now, while I’m lookin’ fer the constable, ye’ll jest about ketch It. An* don’t do no worryin’ ’bout that cash of yours, son, as I’ll take the best of care of It” It was a ten mile walk to the depot, but when the 11:30 for New York came along It carried away a footsore and dusty looking individual, who scowled and muttered and shook his fist through the car window aa the train started off again.—A. B. Lewis In Judge.

A Compromise.

In a jury trial In a small town not many miles from civilisation the rural gentlemen into whose hand* ths fate

or me plalntiir was placed were so stubbornly divided that they were some twenty odd hours in reaching a verdict. As they left the court, after returning their verdict, one of them was asked by a friend what the trouble was. “Waal,” he said, “six of ’em wanted to give the plaintiff $4,000, and six of ’em wanted to give him $3,000. so we split the difference and gate him $500.” —Woman’s Home Companion.

Poor Consolation.

Aunt Lucindy was In deep distress over tbe loss of her son Jim, and a neighbor sought to console her, saying: “Don’t grieve for him, Aunt Lucindy. He has gone to a land flowing with milk and honey.” With a dismal countenance, the old darky replied: “Jim never did like milk, an’ honey always made him sick.”—Lippincott’s.

His First Banquet.

City Nephew—But, Uncle Henry, you left the banquet table too early. You should have waited for the bonmots and the repartee. Uncle Henry—Oh. don’t worry, bub. I was satisfied. You see, I don’t drink nor smoke.—Des Moines Register.

His Forte.

'“Bragley tells me he’s doing wonderful work with bls present employer. I didn’t know he was particularly strong in business.” } “He isn’t. He’s merely particularly strong in talking about business."— Philadelphia Press.

The Good They Do.

Arline—Do moth balls really keep the moths away? Yvonne—No, dear, but they keep people too far away to examine one's clothes critically.—Kansas City Times.

His Limitation.

“Your friend D*Auber Is an artist Isn’t he?’ “Yes, that fellow can draw anything.” “Indeed! I have heard It said that he hasn’t' drawn a sober breath for yeana”—Philadelphia .Ptosit-