Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1908 — Page 8

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTV

EGYPT. Harry was owl struck Friday night. Dan Blake is through painting at Welsh’s. Ruth Pruett visited Mrs. Mitchell Wednesday. Geo. AntclifT was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. Harry Cook called on Grace Tuesday night. Gilbert and Ralph AntclifT ate visiting their grandma. Mrs. Michaels called on Mrs. Galley Wednesday morning. Katie Michaels spent Tuesday afternoon with Grace Galley. Nellie and Hannah Welsh called on Katie Michaels Wednesday. Nate Welsh and Victor Miehales were at church Sunday night. _ Mrs. Daniel Blake and son \salter called on Galley’s Wednesday. Iva Blake, Alice Dewey and Leonard Bice visited at Blake’s Sunday. Daniel Blake and daughter Lucy and son Emery picked cherries at Bringle’s.

VIRGIE.

Mrs. Theiss called on Mrs. Jack Reed Thursday. Arthur Roley was In this neighborhood Sunday. Miss Merril visited Mrs. Hartley Friday afternoon. Miss Lottie Picknor called on Miss Anna Theiss Sunday. Dr Lakln and wife were Virgie callers Sunday evening. Endeavor at V'irgie school house at 8:30. Everybody come. All the farmers are busy as bees working in this neighborhood. Peter TheiSß and wife visited with William Newberry Sunday. Miss Bertha Florence called on Gladys Harrington Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Theiss took dinner with Dave Hahn and family Sunday. B. Merril of near Virgie, has the rheumatism and is unable to get around. Roscoe Reeder and Clem Moffitt took dinner with Raymond Newberry Sunday. Miss Lillie and Hattie Newberry called on Mrs. Nellie Theiss Saturday afternoon. Eleanor and Bertha Florence called on Carrie and Delia Hahn Sunday afternoon. Miss Tessona Newberry called on Mrs. Hartley Thursday afternoon. Clara and Grace Hartley visited the Florence girls Friday. Miss Eleanor Florence started for Goodland Tuesday morning, where she goes for a few weeks work. Miss Bertha Florence also started for Foresman the same morning to work.

LEE.

Charley Hollander has gone to work near Remington. J. H. Culp has been doing some carpenter work for H. C. Anderson. Joe Clark’s attended church Sunday and took dinner with T. P. Jacks. Uncle David Culp's went home with Will Noland’s Sunday from church. Mrs. Pearl Donaldson of Monon is visiting her parents, Will Noland’s, this week. Abe Noland's fine strawberries are ripening and they are putting them on the market. Frank Overton has been doing quite a business this week buying and shipping veal calves. Miss Lora Culp was helping her grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Holeman, the last of the week. Miss Artie Gilmore, who has been visiting friends at Terre Haute, came home Thursday morning. Mrs. J. H. Culp called on Mrs. Sam Noland Monday afternoon, who has been sick for several weeks. Last Tuesday Mr. Whitlow had an accident at Lee and got his buggy torn up. No one was hurt. Vern and Roy Culp of Milroy township attended church at Lee Sunday and took dinner with J. H. Culp. Mrs. Charley Lefler and two little daughters of McCoysburg visited her mother, Mrs. Harriet Jacks, Wednesday. Miss Tillie Kopka, who is working for Mrs. Hughes of Thayer, came home Saturday evening on the train and went back to her work Monday morning. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Richard Foulkß, who are cooks on the Gilmore dredge, came up the ditph In their boat to Mr. Gilmore’s and - took dinner with them. They were not working then on account of be-

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ing out of coal, but are at work now. Grandma Meliender has been visiting her grandchildren, Mrs. Ola Parcels, Mrs. Corda Overton, Mrs. Della Culp and Ray ‘Holeman, at Lee this week. She returned to her daughter’s, Mrs. Catherine Holeman’s. Thursday and her brother Michael Hoback end wife from Tipton came to make a visit with her and other relatives.

ALL OYER THE STATE.

Events in Various Portions of Indiana Told by Wire. Baptists Are In Bsssion. Valparaiso, June 11. —The annual convention of the Northern Indiana Baptist association was held with 200 delegates present. The annual sermon was delivered by H. N. Spear of Elkhart. The following officers were elected: Moderator, C. R. Parker, Laporte; vice-moderator, S. I. Long, Valparaiso; clerk, George Wade, Valparlso; treasurer, D. P. Closser, Kingsbury. Dr. H. L. Stetson of Kalamazoo college lectured.

One KlHed and Two Stunned. Washington, June 11.—During a severe electrical storm at Elnora, Walter Wilkins, 23 years old, son of Thomas Wilkins of Elmore township, was struck by lightning and killed. He was employed as a farm laborer by F. A. Whisman, and he was nearing the bam to avoid the storm when he was struck Two men nearby were stunned. Named James, Whitcomb and Riley. Delphi, June 11.—Ever since triplets arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Rule, east of this city, the home has been the scene of hundreds of visitors, some traveling many miles to see the finest bunch of triplets In this part of the state. The three are named in honor of the Hoosier poet, James Whitcomb Riley. Woman Catching Robber Gets Bouquet Wabash, June 11. —There was a striking scene in the Wabash circuit court room when Sheriff George Freeman presented Mrs. William Shepherd with a bouquet of flowers. Mrs. Shepherd, armed with a shotgun, gave chase to join John Harrison and captured him, holding him prisoner until the officers arrived. Hard Times for Saloons of Muncie. Muncie, June 11. —“Hard up” is the cry of the saloons in Muncie. Whether this condition is due to the strenuous campaign that has been conducted against them or to the financial depression it is hard to say, but there is no doubt of the fact that the saloon business has been hard hit To Hold Union Memorial. Richmond, June 11. —Arrangements have been completed for union memorial services to be held Sunday under the auspices of local lodges. The address will be delivered by Rev. Thomas H. Kuhn of this city, Democratic nominee for congress in the Sixth district. Owned Too Much Land. Wheatfleld, June 11. William Howell, unmarried, and a wealthy man, with large land holdings in Jasper and Porter counties, committed suicide with a bullet in his brain, near the Kankakee river. The cause is attributed to worry over his land holdings. Work to Save Town of Clark. Clark, June 11.—Only through the desperate effort of every man, woman and child in Clark was that town saved from the flames. The large storage house owned by the Knickerbocker Ice company of Chicago caught fire, and was destroyed at a loss of 320,000. Heads the Marion Schools. Marion, June 11. —Joseph T. Giles, principal of the Marlon high school for t£e last six years, was appointed superintendent of the Marion public schools to succeed B. F. Moore, who recently resigned to become superintendent of the Muncie schools. Walked Off Moving Car. Boonvllle, June 11. —William F. Craft, a young man of Evansville, while on his way to this city, deliberately walked ofT the front end of a traction car as it was running at full speed, breaking his collar bone and hurting him internally.

Wheat in Aood Condition. Brownsville, June 11. —The dry weather has been helpful to wheat With the harvest a week off, wheat looked in better condition, the heads were filling out well, and the crop In this county promised to be above the average. Wins Spring Oratory Contest. Bloomington, June 11.—Clarence R. Cowger of Montlcello, senior law stuJdent, won the annual spring oratorical contest of Indiana university in the men’s gymnasium, taking for his subject “The National Question of Child Labor.” Indianapolis Artist Wine. Richmond, June 11.—Otto Stark of: Indianapolis,' member of the Hoosierj group of'artists, was awarded the] SSO prize at the opening of the Rich-

mood art exhibit on his picture entitled “Storm Cloud.”

Would Be Legal Widow.

Jeffersonville, June 11. —Mrs. Louisa Miller, who had been separated from her husband for 25 years, and an actual widow for ten, has petitioned the circuit court to declare her a wido# legally.

Horned by Catfish; Dies.

Noblesville, June 11.—Elliott Cheesman, aged 59, died of blood poisoning, the result of being horned by a catfish which he caught in Cicero creek. He is survived by a widow and four children.

Adair la Renominated.

Union City, June 11.—John A. M. Adair of Portland, who represents the Eighth district in congress, was renominated by acclamation by the Democratic district convention.

Broods and Kills Self.

Valparaiso, June 10. —William J. Howell, 47, of Couts, this county, committed suicide by shooting himself. Poor health and brooding over the death of a brother who dropped dead is assigned as the cause.

Danville to Be Second Class.

Danville, June 10. —Postmaster Wilbur U. Masten has been officially notified by the postmaster general that, begtnping with July 1, the office at Danville will be placed in the second class list.

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Ellis Opera House EVERY NIGHT A REFINED SHOW Moving Picture and Illustrated Song With a Complete Change of Program Eaph Night, A Show for Ladies, Children and Men. Doors open 7:30.

* Formers’ Hi BStmuce Min, _ Of Benton, White and Jasper Counties, HE PRESENTED BY MARION I. ADAMS, RENSSELAER. IND. CYCLONE INSURANCE. Am also agent for the State Mutual, which insures against cyclones, wind and hail.

Notice of Ditch Sale. WUERTHNCR DITCH. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Superintendent appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county. at the April term,. 1908, will receive bids for the construction of the Wuerthner Ditch in Newton township, at the office of Irwin A Irwin, in Rensselaer, Indiana, on SATURDAY, JUNE 27. 1908, at 10 o’clock a. m. Said ditch is to be constructed according to the specifications set out in the report of the Drainage Commissioners on file In the office of the Auditor of Jasper county. Bidders will be required to file separate bids on the tile and open ditch sections of said Improvement and to file with their bids a bond or certified check for the sum of $390, conditioned for the execution of a bond for double the amount of the bid In case such bid or bids shall be accepted. Said Superintendent reserves the right to reject any or all bids. WILLIAM AUGBPURGER, Superintendent. ■ tbs publio, •nd brine to yon that Inersass of bnslnass too art looking to* if yen givs ns your storo news to print.

Plan for m/U Bfilf) Summer Comfort JEliSgßllF* Don’t add the heat of a If \l *T J jl kitchen fire to the sufficient JJ (J \ I If discomfort of hot weather. /r \ Use a New Perfection Wick ” ll\ ’ Blue Flame Oil Cook-Stove U and cook in comfort With a “New Perfection” Oil Stove the preparation of daily meals, or the big weekly “baking,” is done without raising the temperature perceptibly above that of any other ' room in the house. If you once have experience with the V NEW PERFECTION \Wick Blue Flame Ofl Cook-Stove % you will be amazed at the restful way in which it enables you to do work that has heretofore overheated the kitchen and yourself. The “New Perfection” Stove is ideal for summer use. Made in three sizes and all warranted. If J* not a t your dealer’s, write our nearest agency. f_\ The iGaS'& Lamp ?o”b\^ \i JWU / whether high JfScSk er low— is therefore free from disagreeable odor and can—J not smoke. Safe, convenient, ornamental—the ideal light V, _y If not at your dealer's, write our nearest agency. TX % STANDARD OIL COMPANY R (INCORPORATED

Automobile Livery ;j <; ) < ► Cars for hire at all hours of day or night. Reli- < ► o able cars and competent drivers. We will make a o ” specialty of carrying to and from parties and dances. ’ \ Give us a call. Rates reasonable. || 'Rensselaer Garage, i;

JrX jgr \o\ik kooA Every bill for painting, covering, re- I ilk Jr pairing and replacing your roof .is a fax I tv r M//A you can avoid if you use I \ ' J “ M ASBEST OS ROOFING It is the only “Fully-paid Non-assessable” I Roofing on the market. Made of Asbestos, an ■ indestructible, fire-resisting mineral and ix>t I affected by rust or rot or the action of acids, chemical I JJ Jg fumes, gases or heat and cold. Requires no coating or I ■ painting to preserve it and is, therefore, the “Cheapest- ■ ■ per-Year” roofing. ■ I Asbestoside is an Asbestos Siding for buildings and is the most ■ ■ economical, durable and easily applied siding known. 1 ■ Ask for samples and prices. I H. W. JOHNS-HANVILLE COHPANY I I Department No. 13. I I *l7-331 Cl y bourn St. MILWAUKEE, WIS. I

Buggies and Carriages - IIBUGG I ES ! 553 Come and look them over. Dandies—Ev- £? ery one of them. Studebaker’s, Page Bros.’, Zimmerman’s, Binkley. Ail so good, so service- , able. You may have some trouble selecting one- 5 My thirty years of experience is at your service ffc lm in assisting you, and the prices and terms are 2*. right, too. Had you noticed that more farmers g about Rensselaer use Studebaker Wagons 3 than all others put together? There is a reason. Customers like them and will have no other. HcCormick Harvesting ilachines on sale, g Also repairs for all machihes. The Grain f? 5 King Shoveling Boards, positively the best, ST w are always on sale. With Success Manure S* tQ Spreader you don’t have to guess. It regulates 5 C the number of loads to the acre. Spreads man- *1 O ure farther than others; that is why they are so bC popular. All at $ 1 ROBERTS 1 , "BBSy? • - Shoveling Boards

WELL DRILLING. > I am here with my well drilling "machinery and ready to drill your well at any time, 20 years experience. See me and get prices or leave order with White A Hickman. *t E. W. STAHL. MONEY TO LOAN IMMEDIATELY. I have $500.00 to place at once on real estate. Any one wanting $500.00, call and get terms. B. F. FERGUSON. ■ T-v

Twenty-five years of honest service, pumping water for multiplied thousands of cattle and other farm animals, is the STAR Wind Mill’s proud record in Jaßper county, At prices that defy competitors; wood or iron wheels. Fairbanks-Morse Gas Engines set the pace! Keep these facts before you as you may ! need one at any time. WHITE A HICKMAN. Read The Democrat for news.

♦»+♦+'♦♦ ♦ + HMO »♦»♦♦♦ H♦ ♦ iMpMBi :: - ;; We have a supply of mon- t V, e y to loan on farms at Five Percent £ «► and a reasonable commis- ;; sion, and shall be glad to \[ £ answer inquiries by mail tor by ’phone : : ;• : | Mirsi Ninol Bonk I North Sldo Public Square «► jjj*****3S3S3SX3SXX3K3B3SSS36SS3S3g3R3S3S3S3 j Millions to Loan! I 7 w « prepared to take care J \ of all the Farm Loan business In J J this and adjoining counties at | V Lowest Rates and Best Terms, £ regardless of the “financial strln- J £ gency.” If you have a loan com- J: i Ing due or desire a new loan It will \ \ not be necessary to pay the ex- J: J cessive rates demanded by our If: t competitors. J f FIVE PER CENT. | M Mission ■ Prompt service 1 Irwin & Irwin ; 5 Odd Fellows Bldg. Rensselaer, t

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