Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 January 1909 — Page 2

The Cough of Consumption Your doctor will tell you that fresh air and good food are the real cures for consumption. But often the cough is very hard. Hence, we suggest that you ask your doctor about your taking Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. It controls the tickling, luiets the cough. * We publish our formulas Sm We brinish alcohol y from our medicines X 1 1 o w ® ur|t ® - tou to A JILJCI O 00 Tooto y T our One of Ayer’s Pills at bedtime will cause an increased flow of bile, and produce a Eentle.laxative effect the day following. Formula on each box. Show it to your doctor. He will understand at a glance. Dose, one pill at bedtime. • blade by the J. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, 11 ass

JAM (OMIT OHII. • > iIBCOCI, until lit WHIM $1.60 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. Official Democratic Paper of Jaaper County. Published Wednesdays and Saturdays. Entered aa Second-Class Matter June I, 190 N, at the post office at Rensselaer, Ind.. under the Act of March 3, 1879. Office on Van Rensselaer Street. Long Distance Telephones: Office a 16. Residence 311. Advertising rates made known on application. SATURDAY, .JANUARY 16, 1900

SHEEP RAISING IN JASPER COUNTY.

[Paper by Robt. J. Yeoman of Newton tp., read at the recent Farmers Institute in Rensselaer.] The subject of sheep raising is one of vast importance to mankind. As the raising and tending of sheep has been one of the principal occupations of man for all time as recorded by both ancient and modern history, and at the present time, the breeding and feeding of sheep is the principal industry in which a large percentage of farmers and ranchmen in the United States are engaged. The size of their flocks ranging from a few head in the general agricultural districts up to many thousands on the vast ranges of the west. The caring for which gives profitable employment to an army of men, from the herder down to those who prepare the carcass for our tables and those wbq transform the fleece which He protected and graced the back of the sheep, into the raiment that protects our own bodies. Among the various states of our country engaged in a greater or less extent in sheep husbandry is that of our own great state of Indiana, In which perhaps there is to be found as fine flocks of pure bred sheep as in almost any state in the union. And among the various counties of our great state is that of Jasper which has been identified with this phaze of the live stock industry from the time of its organization as a county. In the early days of the history of our county almost every farmer owned a flock of sheep from the fleeces of which was procured the material with which he clothed his family. The fleece being removed with shears by hand. The wool being thoroughly washed in tubs and the remaining dirt and foreign substances separated from the wool by taking small bunches at a time and thoroughly picking it to pieces, thus allowing the dirt to silt out. and by so doing leave the fiber pure and clean. The wool was then carded or., combed and shaped into rolls from which the good housewife or her daughters with the old-fashioned spinning wheel spun the wool into yarn. This was afterward woven into cloth by the same wife and daughters in the old-fashioned loom and alter being well scoured w'as ready to be made into the various garments for the different members of the family. in those days the prime object in keeping a flock of a sheep was for the fleece produced and as every one looked upon a sheep as simply being a sheep and as wool was simply wool no difference was recognized in either sheep or their fleece and as the i arcass was of secondary consideration there was no general effort lade to improve the quality of the flock, by either breediug to increase the amount or quality of the wool or the siae and quality es the sheep for the production of muttons. Among the people generally at that time mutton was not considered desirable nor relished as a table meat and many considered it not lit for food, as they imagined it possessed a taste of the wool. From 1870 to 1890 or thereabouts, there seemed to be a lack of interest taken in the business.

Many who had formerly kept email flocks concluded to quit owing to a number of adverse circumstances, chief among which was the prevalence of disease, ant. the severe losses occasioned by the depredations of wolves and dogs. But since the county nas become more densely populated and the large drainage systems constructed together with their Innumerable laterals our county has become one of the best adapted to the raising of sheep In the northern part of the state, * By the drainage of the largo marches, their dense growtji of rushes and coarse grass, the natural home of the wolf has been destroyed and ha is no longer a menace to our flocks. Where once these night prowlers were to be heard is now rich pastures upon which (locks of the woolly tribe may graze In peace and safety. Not so with the worthless cur, he Is still with us. But we think he has caught some of the spirit of advancement, and as the old-style pot hound and coon dog has to a large extent gone the way of the wolf, the losses from this source have been reduced to the mlnumuni. We think as the number of our flocks Increase it will have a natural tendency to discourage the owning and harboring of a lot of worthless and nondescript,dogs, especially by those who take an Interest in their flocks. There are a number of diseases to which sheep are subject and which requires prompt and herioc treatment to stamp them out. One of the principal of these is a disease of the foot caused as generally supposed by a parasite growing in the cleft of the hoof. This causes an irritation and as the parasite multiplies, which it does very rapidly, the disease spreads over the entire foot and from that to the other feet. If not arrested it will eventually destroy the feet and so result in the death of the sheep. This disease is very infectious and the ailing sheep should be removed from the flock at once for if it is not the entire flock will soon be infected, and if the trouble is not arrested the entire stock will be destroyed. This disease may be treated and often cured by placing a trough containing a solution which will kill the parasite. Then drive the sheep through the trough and thus destroy the parasite and a cure would be the result. We think any of the coal tar preparations would be sufficient. The principal source of this disease is supposed to be from keeping the sheep on wet lands and in wet and filthy pens, as the parasite is supposed to be propagated under these conditions. Tlie most prevalent disease to which our flocks are subject is that of scab. It is infectious and is a parasite infection of the skin. The parasite becomes located close to the surface of the skin and causes small sores and irritation on the surface, and if not checked will soon spread over the entire sheep, causing the wool to fall off and in course of time kill the animal. This may be checked and edred by dipping occasionally in some of the many preparations to he had for the prevention and cure of this disease and for the ridding of the flocks from ticks.

Lambs are affected by what is known as grub in the head. This trouble we know very little about, having never had any experience with it in our flocks, and from what authority we have seen on the subject it is very difficult to treat. One of the latest ailments to which lambs and yearlings are subject and which seems to be comparatively a new disease, Is that of stomach worms. This disease seems to defy the skill of our best veternaries, and the giving of small doses of gasoline sweet inilk have so ar given the best reported results. But as an ounce of prevention is said to be worth a pound of cure, most, all diseases of sheep may be warded oil by keeping them on dry land, changing, occasionally- their pastures and feed lots, with plenty of good and wholesome food, plenty of salt and all the pure water they desire. And if this is done a didesire. And if this is done a dise:ised sheep will be a rare occurrence. As our county has for reasons given before gradually become better adapted to the heglthfulness and protection of our flocks, we have noticed during the past decade or two, that our farmers have been awakening to the fact that sheep husbandry was deserving of more attention than it had been receiving, and as a reult of this interest there are each season more men establishing flocks and each succeeding year there is noticlable more inquiry for breeding material in small numbers. As we have already noted, the time was when our sheep was only considered from the point of wool production. But that is by no means. at the present time, nor has it been for a number of years past, for the sheep of to-day is recognized as a dual purpose animal. And as the breeder of the Short-Horn cow is breeding for a lual purpose, namely: that for the production of the largest amount and of the best quality of beef and milk, so is the breeder of sheep today breeding for a dual purpose, namely: that for the production of an animal that will yield a large carcass of prime mutton and heavy fleece of fine quality wool.

■These results can only be obtained by care'ul selection of breeding material properly mated, and with careful and Intelligent management of the flock. Whether tt be by a novice or an experienced flockmaster, in the selection of animals for a foundation, the beginner should exercise judgment. And while in some instances it might be advisable to start with pure-bred animals, yet as a rule we would consider It good business for the inexperienced to start with a small number of grade ewes. The higher the grade the better, as they can be bought for a much less -price than the pure bred ones, and if mated with a pure sire the produce for practical purposes may be as satisfactory/ from a financial standpoint as if the foundation was purebred; and by retaining the best ewe lambs from year to year, and breeding In like manner, It would be but a few years until practically a pure bred flock would be the result. There is one thing the beginner should not lose sight of, and that is while a flock of healthy sheep handled under ordinary conditions will return a larger profit on the capital invested and feed consumed than any other farm animals, yet, on the other hand, if your flock for any reason should go wrong, you will be able to find the bottom dollar in the business about as quickly as you could find It in any other business. Hence, the advice, begin with a small flock and let it multiply as your experience increases. As the breed best adapted to the climatic conditions of our county, any of the Down breeds ought to give satisfactory results, or In fact any of the breeds giving satisfactory results in the central states ought to do well here.

It seems the farmers generally in this section have a tendency toward th Shropshire. But we think the breed is a mere matter of fancy. When one has determined the object he has in view r in establishing his flock, whether it is for the production of mutton and wool or that of producing what is termed the hot-house lamb—if the latter is the object perhaps the Dorset would be the most satisfactory. The lambing season is of much importance and this should be gov erned by the object in view, whether for the marketing of the early lamb or for the growing of sheep in a general way. In the latter case they should come during the early part of April, as at this season a larger per cent of the crop c-an be saved with less care and expense than earlier in the season. At about two weeks old the lambs should be handled and docked. These operation should never be neglected, as by being negligent in this matter often results in loss at the time of marketing. Every farmer in Jasper county if for no other purpose than neatness and eradication of noxious weeds, should maintain a flock of sheep, the size of which should be governed by the size of the farm, its adaptability to the handling of sheep and the time and care the owner would have to bestow on them. And further, there is no other aninmal kept on our farms which will return to our lands in the w.ay of fertilizer as much for the amount of food consumed and labor expended and that will build up our depleted soil as “the Animal with the Golden Hoof”—the sheep. In comparlsion with other live stock usually kept on our farms, we are satisfied from a financial standpoint, the sfieep, as bred and raised in Jasper county, will show a greater profit than either the steer or the hog. This is from the breeder’s side of the subject. The feeder is often up against an entirely different proposition.

In conclusion we would say, if not already the owner of a flock of sheep, now is a good time to begin. Ist. Get the best your experience and other affairs will justify. 2d. Give them the best of care. 3d. As your experience increases, increase your flock. 4th. As your flock increases the fertility of your farm will increase. sth. As your farm becomes more fertile it will be more productive and give greater yields. 6th. When you dispose of products you wTfi have more profits. 7th. When you get these profits you should be happy and come to our institutes and tell us how you like the sheep business.

There is no case on record of a cough, cold or la grippe developing into pneumonia after Foley’s Honey and Tar has been taken, as it cures the most obstinate deep seated coughs and colds. Why take anything else. A. F. Long. > liead "The Round Up,” now running in The Democrat. A Horrible Hold-Up. * About ten years ago my brother was “held up” in his work, health and happiness by what was believed to be hopeless Consumption,” writes W. R. Lipscomb, of Washington, N. C. “He took all kinds of remedies and treatment from several doctors, but found no help till he used Dr. King's New Discovery and was whol-3 ly cured by six bottles. He is a well man to-day.” It’s quick to relieve and the surest cure for *weak or sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Coughs and Colds, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Asthma and all Bronchial affections. 50c and SI.OO Ttrial bottle free. Guaranteed by A. F. Long.

President Helps Orphans. Hundreds of the orphans • have been helped by the President of The Industrial and Orphan’s Home at Macon, Ga., who w.ites; “We have used Electric Bitters In this Institution for nine years, it has proved a most excellent medicine for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles. We regard it as one of the best family medicines on earth.” It invigorates the vital organs, purifies the blood, aids digestion, creates appetite. To strengthen and build up thin, pale, weak children or run-down people it has no equal. Best for female complaints. Only 50c at A. P. Long’s. \

Big Public Sale. The undf-rslp’■ <l, having 4<ofdfd V quit farming, will sell at Public Auction at her farm, 2 miles South and 2 miles West of Remington, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., on THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1909, 16 Head of Horses and Mules—Consisting of 1 White Mare twelve years old, wt. 1600; 1 Bay Mare nine years old, wt. 1550; 1 Bay Mare nine years old.wt. 1400; In foal; 1 Roan Mare four years old,, wt. __ . 1600; 1 Grey Horse five years old, 1600; 1 Grey Horse 1 ' four years old, wt. 1 1400; 1 Bay Horse j | nine years old, wt. .mlwF' '■ ■ ' 1200; 1 Brown Horse eight years old, wt. 1200; 1 Black Mare six years old, wt. 1050; (These last three are gentle for a lady to drive.) 1 Roan Horse three years old, wt. 1100; 1 Bay Horse three years old, wt. 1275; 1 Grey Horse two years old, wt. 1500; 1 Black Yearling Colt, wt. 1200; 1 Bay Yearling Colt, wt. 1100; 1 Team of Mules three years old, wt 2250. 10 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 6 good Milch Cows; 1 Two-Year-Old Heifer; 2 Yearling Heifers; 3 Spring Calves, two heifers, one bull. 15 Head of Sheep—Consisting of 14 Ewes and 1 Ram. Farm implements— Consisting of 2 Binders; 1 McCormick Mower, 7-foot cut; 1 “Clean Sweep’’ Hay Loader; 1 ‘ Good Enough” Sulky Plow; 1 14-inch Walking Plow; 3 Roek Island Corn Planters, one with Fertilizer Attachment: 1 Hoosier Seeder with grass seed attachment; 1 Buckeye Seeder; 1 Stalk Hake; 3 Spaders; 2 18-ft. Flexible Harlows; 1 Walking Cultivator; 3 Riding Cultivators; 2 Tower Gophers; 1 Bob--1 Hand Corn Sheller; 1 Grindstone; 1 Horse Clipper; 1 ten gallon Cream Separator; 1 Standard Churn; 1 Washing Machine, and many other articles too numerous to mention, A credit of 12 months given on sums over J 5 with the usual conditions; G per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. MRS. JOHN W. O’CONNOR. W. V. Eastburn and W. H. Kenyon, Auctioneers; Geo. A. Chappell, Clerk. Hot Lunch on Grounds.

Big Public Sale. As I have rented my farm and am going to move to New Mexico, I will sell at Public Auction at my farm 10 miles East and 2 miles North of Rensselaer, 5 miles North of Lee and 4 miles West and 1% miles South qf Francesville, commencing at 10 a. in., on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1009, 8 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 Team of Mares, 1 brown S years old, wt. 1600, 1 Team Brown Mares, wt. 1 400 and 1 B 0 0: 1 Team of Geldings, wt. 1500 and 1600; 1 general purpose Gelding- 5 years old, wt. 1240; 1 coming two-year-old Brown Mare, wt. 975. These horses are sound and the mares good brood mares. 1 Goat, broke to harness, with harness and Studebaker, Jr., wagon. 14 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 5 Milch Cows, two will be fresh in February and 3 fresh in March, all extra good Milch Cows; 3 coming two-year-old Heifers fresh in spring: 6 Yearling Steers. 16 Head of Hogs —Consisting of Shoats Weighing about 90 h unds ea< 'h. Seven /Dozen Plymouth Kink Chickens. Farm Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 1 good Studebaker wide tire Wagon; 1 narrow tire Wagon; 1 Top Buggy; 1 Carriage; 1 Deering Binder, eight foot cut, with trucks; 1 Deering Bindqr, 6-foot cut; -1 McCormick Mower; 1 McCormick Hay Rake; 1 new Caise Planter with Fertilizer Attachment and 80 rods of wire; 1 Moline Planter, Fertilizer Attachment, 120 rods wire; 1 Oliver Gang Plow; 1 IG-lnch Walking Plow; 1 Bradley Riding Cultivator with gopher attachment; 2 Walking Cultivators; 1 Disc; 1 4-section Harrow'; 1 Endgate Seeder with cart; 1 Hay Ladder; 1 Scoop Board; 1 Crosscut Saw’; 4 sets good work Harness; 1 Single Harness: 1 Hand Corn Sheller; 1 pair mud-bqat runners; ,1 1-horse Garden Plow; 1 Buggy Pole; Household Goods—consisting of 1 Steel Range, one Hard Coal Burner, good as new; one Washing Machine; 1> Bentwood Churn; 1 Dining Room Table, 1 set Dining Room Chairs; 1 Couch; 1 Bedroom Set; 1 Kitchen Cabinet, good as new; 1 Lard Press and other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 11 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 4 per cent off for cash, where entitled to creditALBERT WARNER Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lnnch served by Ladies of Parker Church. '

Millions to Loan! We are prepared to take care of all the Farm Loan business In thla and adjoining counties at Lowest Rates and Beat Terms, regard lias of the “financial stringency." If you have a loan coming due or desire a new loan It wIH not be necessary to pay ths excessive rates demanded by our .competitors. FIVE PER CENT. Small con Hon ■ Prompt sendee Irwin & Irwin Odd Fellows Bldg. Rensselaer.

lIH-Ullt We have a supply of money to loan on farms at Five Per Cent and a reasonable commission, and shall be glad to answer inquiries by mail or by ’phone : : : : iiliii North Side Public Square

Weak Heart Action There are certain nerves that control the action of the heart. When they become weak, the heart action is impaired. Short breath, pain around heart, choking sensation, palpitation, fluttering, feeble or rapid pulse, and other distressing symptoms follow. Dr. Miles Heart Cure is a medicine especially adapted to the needs of these nerves and the muscular structure of the heart itself. It is a strengthening tonic that brings speedy relief. Try it. "For years I suffered with what I thought was stomach trouble, when the doctors told me I had heart trouble. I had tried many remedies, when the Dr. Miles’ almanac came into my hands, and I concluded to try Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. I have taken three bottles, and now I am not suffering at all. I am cured and this medicine did it. I write this in the hope that it will attract the attention of others who suffer as 1 did.” MRS. D. BARRON. , 804 MaJn St., Covington, Ky. Your druggist sells Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure, and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (only) if It falls to benefit you. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind

PAIN .Pain in the head —pain anywhere, ha* Its causa, rain is congestion, pain is blood pressure—nothing else usually. At least, so says Dr. Bhoop, and to prove it he has created a little pink tablet. That tablet—called Dr. Shoop’s Headache Tabletrcoaxes blood pressure away from pain centers. Its effect is charming, pleasingly delightful. Gently though safely. It surely equalises the blood circulation. If you have a headache, it’s blood pressure. If it's painful periods with women, same cause. If you arc sleepless, restless, nervous, it’s blood congestion—blood pressure. That surely Is a certainty, for Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets stop It in 20 minutes, and the tablets simply distribute the unnatural blood pressure. Bruise your finger, and doesn't it get red, and swell, ana pain you? Of course it does. It’s con. gestion, blood pressure. You’ll And it where pain fa—always. It s simply Common Sense. We sell at 25 cents, and cheerfully recommend Dr. Shoop’s Headache Tablets “ALL DEALERS”

REVIVO gejPP/*fe RESTORES VITALITY JSHyf Well Man of Mo.” GIUEIAT ' . REVIVO XUSMBX3T ; produces flue results in 80 days. It acts i powerfully ami quickly. Cures when others fall. Young men can regain their lost manhood and old men may recover their youthful vigor by using REVIVO, It quickly and quietly removes Nervousness, Lost Vitality, Sexual Weakness such as Lost Power, Failing Memory,. Wasting Diseases, and effects of self-abuse or excess and indiscretion, which unfits one for study, business or marriage. It not only cures by starting at the seat of disease, but is a great nerve tonic and blood builder* bringing back the pink glow to pale cheeks and restoring the fire of youth. It wards off approaching disease. Insist on having REVIVO, ‘ other. It can he carried in vest pocket. By mail. SI.OO per package, or six for $5.00. We , give free advice and counsel to all who wish it, with gunrw-.ice. Circulars free. Address ROYAL MEDICINE CO.. Marine Bldg.. Chicago. 111. For eale in Rensselaer by J. A. Larch. dru stint.

DR. JT. H. HANBSON VETERNARY SURGEON—Now a Rensselaer. Calls promptly au wared. Office In Harris Bftal Building. Phone 443. Edward P. Honan, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Law, Abstracts, Real Estate, Loam &lr aU the COUrU ’ RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Arthur H. Hopkins, Law, Loans and Real Estat< Loans on farm and City oroDerti personal security and chattel mortraun Buy, sell and rent farms and city Sion erty. Farm and city fire Insurant Attorneys for AMERICAN BUILDINC LOAN AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATISIi °«e.

J. F. Irwin. a C. Irwin. Irwin & Irwin, Law, Real Estate and Insurance. 6 Per Cent Farm Loans. Office Jn Odd Fellows’ Block. RENSSELAER. IND. Frank Folts C. O. Spltler. Foltz & Spltler (Successors to Thompson ft Bro.) ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Law, Real Estate, Insurance, Abstracts and Loans. Only set of Abstract Books In the County. RENSSELAER. IND. Ira W. Yeoman, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Remington - - - Indiana. Law, Real Estate, Collections, Insurance and Farm Loans. Office upstairs in Durand Block. E. C. English, Physician & Surgeon. Opposite the Jasper Savings & Trust Company Bank. Office Phone 177. Residence Phone, 118. M. D. Gwin, M. D. Physician & Surgeon. Office opposite Postofflce, In Murray's new building. PHONE 205. day or nighL W. W. Merrill, M. D. Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, RENSSELAER,' - - INDIANA. Chronic Diseases a Specialty. Dr. E. N. Loy HOMEOPATHIST Office in rooms formerly occnpied by Dr. Hartsell. Office phone 89, Residence 169.

H. L. Brown, DENTIST. Office over Larsh’s drug store. CITY OFFICERS. Mayor ~.j. h. S. Ellis Marshal.. ..W. S. Parks Clerk Charles Morlan Treasurer Moses Leopold Attorney Geo. A. Will lama Civil Engineer H. L. Gamble Fire Chief J. J. Montgomery Fire Warden J. J. Montgomery Councllmen. Ist ward H. L. Brown 2nd ward J. F. Irwin 3rd ward ....EH Gerber At large. .C. G. Spitler, Jay W. Wimams COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. T ruateea. Townships. Washington C00k........ Hanging Grove M. W. Coppess Glllam Grand Davisson Barkley Charles F. Stackhouse Marlon Charles E. Sage Jordan W. B. Yeoman Newton George L. Parks Mllroy Fred Kerch Walker Henry Feldman Keener Charles Stalbaum Kankakee Robert A. Mannan Wheatfleld Anson A. Fell Carpenter Harvey Davisson .union Ernest Lamson, Co. Supt... .Rensselaer E. C. English Rensselaer James H. Green Remington Geo. O. Stembel ...Wheatfleld Truant Officer. .C. M. Sands. Rensselaer

JUDICIAL. Circuit Judge Charles W. Hanley Prosecuting Attorney R. O. Graves Terms of Court.—Second Monday In February. April, September and November. Feur week terms.

COUNTY OFFICERB. Clerk... C. Warner Sheriff John O'Connor Auditor J. N. Leatherman Treasurer J. D. Allman Recorder J. W. Tilton Surveyor ..Myit B. Price Coroner Jennings Wright Supt. Public Schools. .Krnest R. Latnson County Assessor John Q. Lewis Health Officer M. D. Gwln Commissioners. Ist District John Pettet 2nd District.... Frederick Waymlre 3rd District Charles T. Denham Commissioners’ court—First Monday of each month.

/s. M HOI A) Mice Mill, Of Benton, White and Jasper Counties, RBFHBHKKTKD BY MARION 1. ADAMS, RENSSELAER. IND. CYCLONE INSURANCE. Am also agent for the State Mutual, which insures against cyclones, wind and hail.

■. - ■ PARKER’S m HAIR BALSAM Cl«ui»c« and beautifk, the hair. Promotes a luxuriant growth. *Hair Heatoro Gray The Democrat for Sale Bills.