Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 January 1909 — Page 3

• • =-■- THE new= North Side Meat Market IS NOW OPEN ANO READY FOR BUSINESS. We hanale everything in the meat line. I will also handle tallow, hides, and pay the best price for fancy B veal and fat beef stock. ''’'S ' ■ phone isi. JOSEPH PUTTS The Anvil Chorus #‘Order is Heaven’s first law,” DeArmond’s work’s without flaw; “Instinct builds a nest that’s true,” DeArmond shapes the horseshoe. W. S. DeARMOND, Tefft, - Indiana. ■ ■ ——. irtHj | possess a permanent value ■OU I IwOai I ©will that you may not fully realize. If they were indestructible, and could not be destroyed, everybody would enjoy sound teeth. Any assistance that will make them more permanent, is an insurance that protects their true worth. The protection I give teeth, is dependable because the opinions of my patrons make this a convincing fact. Let us enjoy a talk to-day about your teeth. Best Silver Fillings. 75c Solid Gold Crown. ...... .$5.00 Best imported teeth at proportionate i-l Jkß*f Jkil low prices. All work guaranteed. fcwi ■ nUIIVII

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Beaders. To-Day’s Markets: Corn 54c; oats, 46c. *L,Elza Grow was in Chicago Monday on business. Mrs. F. A. Turfler was shopping in Chicago Monday. Mrs. Sarah Toombs went to Idaville Monday on business. Capt. J. M. Wasson was in Chicago on business Monday. W. A. Davenport was in Chicago on gaslight business Monday. t"Mrs. Alda Parkinson went to ammond Saturday on business. Hiram Day and family went to Chicago Saturday for a short visit. Wm. Tanner went to Idaville Saturday to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs. E. L. Hollingsworth went to Kalamazoo, Mich., Friday to visit, relatives. Victor Moore, who recently had a sale, is now located in Kalamazoo, Mich. [v Uncle John Groom, 85 years old, has been in a critical condition for the past wpek. Mrs. Peter Wagner, went to Chicago Saturday to visit several days with relatives. Miss Ella Crowder left for New Albany Saturday to spend several weeks with relatives. Mrs. J. E. Branson and Lee were called to Chicago Saturday by the death of Mrs. Branson’s brother,. Andrew Linquist. [Njdr. and Mrs. Jacob Heil returnfed to Wheatfield Monday after a few days visit with Sheriff and Mrs. L. P. Shirer. , Mrs. D. M. Yeqman 'returned to her home in Ambia Saturday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Strong. Mrs. Julia Knouft, who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Wiltshire, went to Fowler Monday to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Childers. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Babcock and son Delevan went to Chicago Saturday and took in “The Round-Up” at McVicker’s Saturday night, returning home Sunday. i Christie Vick is now in Seattle, Wash., and will likely locate there permanently. He is working at carpentering. His family expects to join him In the spring. The Rensselaer basket ball team was defeated at Monticello Friday night. Score 28 to 15 in favor of Monticello. A return game will be played here Feb. 12. —u. . John Paxton of Longmont, Colo., came Saturday for a short visit, but was called back Sunday by the sickness of his aged mother, who resides at Longmont. O. H. McKay has sold his restuIrhnt to George Fate of Indianapolis /who are now in possession of same. Mr. McKay Will devote his Whole attention to the laundry business once mope.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bolden are in Chicago to spend a few days with relatives. / Andrew Gangloff returned to Englewood Saturday, where he has employment. Ramey is now employed 93 messenger boy at the Western Union office. Mr. and Mrs. James Hemphill of Goodland spent Sunday with Rensselaer relatives. Floyd Robinson went to Connersville Saturday to visit with his brother, George Robinson. Miss Florence Gorham has gone to Chicago Heights, 111., to visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Kasson of Hammond came Monday for a short visit with her daughter, Mrs. Orlan Grant.

Miss Lenna Grant has been sick for the past few days with an exceedingly severe attack of tonsilitis. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam went to Chicago Saturday afternoon to i'isit Mrs. Beam’s sister over Sunday. \Mlss Tillie Gangloff left for Washngton, 111., Saturday to make her home with her sister, who lives near that place. John Poole went to Muncie Monday to spend several days with his son. who is in the brick business at that place. Rev. L. B. Reagen, who has been conducting revival meetings west of here, returned to his home In Danville, Ind., Monday. Jesse Eldridge, who has been so seriously sick for several months past, Is convalescing rapidly and now gets out with the aid of crutches. and Mrs. True Woodworth e called to Lee Monday on acnt or the death of Wallace Jacks, the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Jacks. 'KJ ini Brenner has been appointed |o a cadetship in the naval academy at Annapolis, Md., and will leave next month to. attend the preparatory school there. Otis Brown and family moved from Jennings county to this place Monday. Mr. Brown will engage in the cement contracting business with his brother, M. V. Brown. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee, who was recently operated. on for appendicitis, does not seem to be getting along very well, and fears are entertained for his recovery.

The Halleck bill providing for an amendment to the “threb-mlle road law,” pprmittihg a remonstrance and vote by the township, was killed in the state senate last Friday, thq committee reporting adversely thereto. ’ . James Clark left Friday for Cedar Point, Kan., to attend the burial of his brother Charles, Vhich took place there Sunday. Charlie had left Rensselaer only the Thursday morning before his death, after a few months visit here. The Benton and Jasper county commissioners held a joint session at Fowler Monday ovdir the proposed construction of a joint stone road in Carpenter and, Gil boa townships. • Billy Timmons took ohr commissioners dter in his Dtilak.

/* Hazel Carr left Monday for Walla walla, Wash., to join his wife, who has'been visiting there for several weeks. ■<>'' N. E. Mayhill of the Hoosier Democrat at Ihofra, Carroll county, was •a caller at The Democrat office yesterday. Edgar L. Cox left for Pawnee, Okla., Monday after spending some time with his parents and other relatives here. The Forg Moote damage suit case was thrown out of court at Hammond Saturday, there being no grounds for the prosecution. T\. John Gangloff and Jim Robinson piloted through a string of mules from Gangloff’s sale to Logansport Friday, and returned home Saturday. Chas. Macklenberg returned to Lafayette Monday after spending Sunday vTfch his parents and brother Fritz, who is seriously ill with an attack of pneumonia. Remember the free Wall Chart offer of The Democrat only applies to those subscribing or renewing since this free offer was made—not to those who subscribed or renewed prior thereto. The Democrat printed three sets of sale bills Monday and got in “copy” for two more. The prospects are that there will be as many sales in February as there have been in January. « The Democrat is now publishing each week a synopsis of that very interesting serial, “The Round-Up,” so that new subscribers can take up the story at any stage and get an intelligent idea of the preceding chapters. Brook Reporter: Howard Myers and Elmer Cline were in Chicago Monday, to bring home a new Buick touring car purchased by the former for use in his livery barn, but they were out of the model wanted and' the car will be brought down next week. The mercury stood at 65 in Chicago Saturday, nreaking the January record for a period of 33 years. The warmest January day heretofore as shown by the official records of the Chicago weather bureau w-as Jan. 1, 1876, when the mercury registered the same as last Saturday.

H James Rodgers, mention of whose Jckness at the home of Dora Thornton was iflade in the last issue of The Democrat, died Saturday morning and the funeral was held Monday forenoon from St. Augustine’s Catholic church. Deceased was 70 years of age and had been in poor health for several weeks. .Peyton Davisson bf Francesville came over Friday’ evening to spend a few days with his brother Lewis Davisson. He has lived in Francesville since 1856, and he and his elder brother Lewis, who is now 82 years of age, are the only survivors of a family of six children, two sisters having died during the last year. Uncle Peyton is 80 years of age himself.

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Jacks of Lee, whose sickness has been noted from time to time in our Lee correspondence, died Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital in Lafayette and a couple of operations performed, but it was without avail. He was brought home Thursday afternoon in an unconscious condition and so remained until he died. Joe Shindelar, who has/ been working on the Kent ranch west of Fair Oaks, for Lawler Bros., for the past year Or more, is moving into Elizur Sage’s tenant house in Newton tp., and will work for Mr. Sage the coming season. The latter will continue to reside on the farm, occupying the fine large house he biult there a couple of years ago, but does not expect to do much more than superintend the farm. Jerry Healy is back at his work as clerk in the Chicago Bargain Store after a very pleasant Vacation of two weeks visiting friends in Lafayette and Chicago. He also visited Richard Halligan at Ottowa, 111., son of Patrick Halligan of near Rensselaer. Mr. Halligan has a very fine job as manager of freight business of the Rock Island railroad at . Ottowa. Jerry took his two weeks vacation, as The Democrat advised, but did not get married in the ySupt. C. S. Chamberlain and Master Mechanic Mel Abbott of the city ’water and light plant have been busy installing a new dynamo and putting the old engine that did duty for so many years before the installation of the present big new one, and they now purpose to use the old engine after midnight when the drain on the power is not great. This will mean a saving pf at least one-third in fuel, it is said, as it takes considerably less coal to furnish steam for the old engine. The new dynamo differs from the old ih that the so-called exciter Is entirely separate from the dynamo proper. ; J Gboxoiixa: ; V ' •Our ehef says Gold Medah Flour VKRoiGCA.

Emerson Coen, who joined the navy some time ago, sailed from New York Sunday at 11 o’clock on the battleship New Hampshire, bound for Cuba. ' ’ Christopher Salrin and son Joseph of Walker tp., came down Monday for a short visit With the former's daughter, Mrs. Jerome Andrttl, returning home yesteMay. pjohn Mtprltt, for some years a c|erk in the grocery department of the Chicago Bargain Store, has resigned same to take a like position In the G. E. Murray Co. store. Scott Chestnut went to Chicago Friday and brought back with him a new Maxwell runabout for Dr. Turfler. He had to tow it through about five miles of Lake county’s mud. The warm, spring-like weather continues and the roads are drying out nicely. The small boy with his marbles has put in an appearance on the street corner, and it seems more like April than January. George- Lowman returned to his home in Amboy, Ind., Monday. He and his wife were called to Rensselaer on account' of the sickness of Mr. Lowman’s mother, who is very ill with sciatic rheumatism and a decline due to old age. The lot sale in the factory addition had reached a total of 104 Monday night. The sale is not progressing as fast as the promotors would like but no doubt they will sell the required number though they may have to work a little to do so. Albert Beaver, notice of whose sale appears elsewhere in The Democrat, expects to go to one of the Dakotas. Mrs. Beaver has been troubled with an enlarged gland of the neck and an operation will probably be necessary to remove the trouble, after which they will move to a different climate.

THIEF IN CHURCH PULPIT 4 MONTHS

Imposter Posed in Missouri as “the Rev. Ivan Gray.” Greenwood, Mo., Jan. 26.—For four months the members of the Webster Grove Congregational church here have been listening to the sermons of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The suave young man who has been leading their meetings in prayer, speaking encouraging words to their wives and daughters and doing all that the leader of a flock ought to do has left this settlement with about $l5O obtained on worthless checks. TK& rogue came here as "the Rev. Ivan M. Gray” and presented what purported to be excellent Chicago credentials. After bis check transactions, the wires were used and word has come that the real Rev. Ivan M. Gray has never been away from Chicago. The message informing the Greenwood congregation that they had been duped, stated that the Imposter probably is an alleged convert who disappeared from the home of the genuine Rev. Gray after stealing money and trinkets.

TO STOCK LAKE MICHIGAN

Four Hundred Million White Fish and Trout for Illinois Waters. Chicago, Jan. 26.—The commissioner of fisheries. George.M. Bowers, passed through Chicago, stopping to see Distrit Attorney Edwin <W- Sims, and he declared that 400,000,006 white fish and lake trout are to be “planted” in Lake Michigan soon. This is said to be one method of the government in “busting” fish trusts.

JUDGE WILLIAM HALT DEAD

Original Promoter of Big Four Road Kills Himself. La Lux, N. M., Jail. 26.—Judge William Baly. one of the original promoters of the Big Four road, is dead. He killed himself with a revolver in a lonely cabin in the mountains.

Wrights to Get Medals.

Washington, Jan. 26.—G01d medals are to be awarded to Orville and Wilbur Wtight by congress In recognition and appreciation of their services in the advancement of aerial navigation and for their ability, coinage and success in navigating the air, if the house approves "a resolution already adopted by the senate.

JURORS HARD TO GET

One Obtained For Cooper Trial After 120 Talesmen Are Quizzed. Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 26. —The net result of a day’s work in the trial of Colonel Duncan B. Cooper Robin Cooper and John D. Sharp, tot .the murder of ex-Senator Carmack was one lone juror added to the six already in the box. The new panel of 500 men reported and 120 were examined. Thb hearing of the charges against Juror Leigh will take place tomorrow. He is accused of being intoxicated at the time he wm sworn in.

1 »«edal Flour leads them

PRAISES CAPTAIN SEALBY

Woman Says Disaster Makes Her Realize Meaning of Manhood. New York, Jan. 26.—Mrs. A. M. Miller of Duluth, Minn., a Republic passenger, said: “I have read sea stories and have read tin 1 and again of the command, ‘to the boats; women first,’ but let me tell you I kneW what it meant in that collision for the first time. “Out of the- tog hidden night it came; I could not trace the speaker at first, as we all huddled on the deck. Out of the dark it came, straight and true and strong, and with all the chivalry of man at his highest behind it ‘Women and children will enter the boat first.* < “I think more of bravery now that I know what it means; I think more of manhood. lam glad I heard that command, as Captain Sealby hurled it at us through his megaphone.**

HITCHCOCK KILLS DEER

Prospective Cabinet Member Slays Buck Near Charleston, 8. C. Charleston, S. C., Jan. 26.—T0 kill his first deer, a magnificent buck, within an hours’-drive of one of the oldest cities in America, was the novel experience to which Frank H. Hitchcock, who is to be postmaster general in the Taft cabinet, was treated. Hitchcock had bls clothing badly torn in a hard Qght with the buck before killing it.

TRYING TO SAVE THE HUB

Famous Evangelists Begin Great Religious Meetings There Today. Boston, Jan, 26. —Two of America’s most famous religious workers, the Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman and Charles M. Alexander, will begin here today a series of simultaneous evangelistic

REV. J. W. CHAPMAN.

meetings that are expected to reap a large hartrest of souls. The preaching will be done by Dr. Chapman, and Mr. Alexander will be in charge of the musical side of the work. Dr. Chapman is the executive secretary of the Presbyterian general assembly’s committee on evangelistic work. Mr. Alexander is the author of many famous gospel hymns.

SUPERINTENDENT IS DEAD; 7 ENTOMBED

Explosion Oi cars W lie Investlptlri Is Eeing Mult. Pittsburg, Jan. 26. —While Superin tendent J. G. Logan and ten miners were investigating conditions which had been unsatisfactory in the coal mine of the Merchants’ Coal company at Boswell, a gas explosion occurred in which he was killed. Because of the anticipated trouble the night shift was not permitted to enter and the lives of many men were spared. The mine cavqd in and the passage ways were blocked. Three of the en tombed men burrowed their way out, carrying the bruised form of Logan. The superintendent died before sur geons reached him. Rescue parties were Immediately organized and dug out the entombed seven.

ASKS MINE BE CLOSED

Inspector Says Colliery Fails to Comply With Safety Regulations. Pottsville. Pa., Jan. 26. —Mine Inspector A. B. Lamb filed a bill In euity In the Schueykill county courts praying for a rule for an Injunction to close the Kehley Run colliery. It is charged that the’company refuses to comply with the mining laws regulating the safety of the Interior workings by permitting a structure of an Inflammable character to be located near the head of the slope opening. He also complains that the boilerhouse is located within 100 feet of thft breaker contrary to law.

SUPERINTENDENT GUILTY

Court Holds Lack of Extra Doors Caused Disaster In Mine. Wilkesbarre, Pa., Jan. 26.—George W. Steele, superintendent of the Mount Lookout colliery of the Temple Coal and Iron company near Pittston, was found guilty of negligence In causing the disaster of May 12 last, when twelve men were killed and thirteen others injured. The court held that he was negligent tn falling to provide extra main doors in the gangway* the mine as required by Ifc*.

ituag theater ONE NIGHT ONLY. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 EDWARDS AND WEfiß’S COLONS CTMHff CO. A show that stands on its own merits. Strictly moral and up-to-date. Colored Comedians. Singers, Dancers and Cake Walkers. Vocal and Instrumental music. Mandolin Fete. Banjo Chorus. Prices: 25c, 85c, and 50c. Seats on Sale at Jessen’s.

Big Public Sale. As I will move onto a smaller farm March 1, I will offer at Public Auction at my residence, 3V4 miles South and 14 mile East of Rensselaer, 8% miles North and % mile East of Remington, commencing at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1909, 13 Head of Horses — Consisting Of 1 Bay Horse, Shire, 5 years old, wt. 1400, general purpose; 1 Brown Horse, Shire, 4 years old, wt. 1500, draft; 1 Bay Horse. Shire, 3 years old, wt. 1350, good chunk; 1 Bay Mare, coming 3 years old, Norman, wt. 1300; 1 Sorrrel Mare, coach. 14 years old, wt. 1400; 1 Black Mare. 18 years old, wt. 1350, in foal; 3 Iron Grey Colorado Colts, 2 years old, Norman cross, with good bone and good size and gentle; 1 Dark Grey Gelding, coming 2 years old, Norman, wt. 1100; 1 Bay Filly, coming 2 years old, Norman, wt. 1000; 1 Brown Mare, 9 years old; 1 Sorrel Marc, 8 years old. 24 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 11 head of Good Cows coming fresh In February and March. These cows are goods creamers, some good Jerseys. 1 Hereford Bull, three years old, full blood; 2 Steers, two years old; 10 head of Spring calves, good ones, weight 504 pounds. 12 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 3 Brood Sows, to farrow April; 9 Fall Pigs. good ones. Farm Implements, Wagons, Harness, Etc. —Consisting of 1 Riding Cultivator; 2 Walking Cultivators; 1 1-horse Weeder; t two-section Harrow; 1 three-section Harrow; 1 sixteen inch Sulky Breaking Plow; 1 sixteen inch Walking Plow; 1 Gopher; 1 fourteen Inch Walking Plow; 1 ten foot lowdown Seeder; 1 Bradley Corn Planter; 1 broad tired Wagon; 2 Single Buggies, old; 1 Carriage, good; 1 set Hay Ladders;/ 1 set of Gravel Boards; 2 Self Feeders, capacity 100 bushels of ear corn; several Cattle troughs; 3 sets of Heavy Leather Harness; 1 U. S. Cream Separator, good as new, No. 7, capacity 400 pounds; 10 tons of Wild Hay; 1 Range Cook Stove; 15 bushels of fellow Dent Seed Corn; 1 Standard Mowing Machine, etc., etc. A credit of 11 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 4 per cent off for cash, where entitled t» credit. MARION I. ADAMS. Fred Phillips. Auctinoeer. , J. P. Hammond, Clerk. Hot Lunch on Ground.

FARHS FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE i 60 acres, 5 miles from court house, on gravel road, near school, all good corn land, in cultivation except 5 acres in young timber, has some tile; 5 room house, fair'out buildings, some fruit, good well and is well located. Will sell on easy terms or take live stock or property as part payment. 40 acres on main road two miles from station, % mile from school, no improvements. Will trade for town property or live stock or sell on small payments. 60 acres, no buildings, nice level land, 50 acres cultivated, 12 timber, school, free mall and near good town. Will trade for live stock or town property. 280 acres. Union tp., all nice level land, 30 acres cultivated, 100 arces ready to break tor corn, remainder meadow pasture and timber, 60,000 feet of saw timber. It lies near gravel road, school and in good neighborhood. Will take live stock, clear property, smaller tract of land or will sell on terms of SI,OOO down. 14 acres near station on main road, 40 miles west of Cincinnati, in Dearborn county, Ind., this is suitable for poultry or truck. It is clear and has good abstract title. Will trade for live stock or vacant lots. We also have farms of all descriptions to sell or trade. Also mortgage notes for property or land. G. F. MEYERS. Opposite State Bank.

NAMES OF “DUMMIES” GONE Federal Attorneys Say Loss 'will Have No Effect on Inquiry. Muskogee. Okla., Jan. 26.—1 t was discovered that the various lists of names of “dummies’* claiming alleged rights to toin lots, are missing from the records of the townsite commission. The government’s attorneys say the dlsapearance of these lists will have little or no effect on the investigation. The sessions of the grand jury will ba held in the federal jail with secret service men on guard.

FARM LOANS. Motley to loan on farm property in any sums up to E. P. HONAN. Read “The RdhAd-Uf .”