Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1909 — Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Harriet Shedd returned to Greencastle Wednesday. She has been here since Sunday visiting with her mother, who is just recovering from an operation she underwent several weeks ago. Remember the free Wail 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. Eph Hickman went to Lafayette Friday to be examined by the U. S. pension board for an increase in pension. He is suffering from a chronic disease contracted while in the service. 5/ XRue Parcels left Thursday for Chicago where he has a position as a book-keeper and stenographer. He expects to take the civil service examination in the spring for work on the Panama Canal.

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. George Hanna of Walker tp;, was down Thursday on business. , Mr. Hanna is preparing to move upon a fine fruit farm near Bloomington he recently traded for, and expects to get away about the middle of February. Mr. Hanna has resided in Walker tp., for the past twelve years, cdming there from Carroll county, and is known as one of our best farmers and most respected citizens. We regret very much to see such leave our county. /

V Mrs. C. A. Roberts and Mrs. Fred Phillips and little daughter went to Columbus, Ind., Thursday to visit Mrs. Alice Thompson, formerly of Rensselaer. They were met at Lafayette by Mrs. Roberts’ two sisters from Fowler, Mesdames Frank Vanatta and Stephen Barnes, who accompanied them to Columbus to also visit Mrs. Thompson. Their brother, Guss Phillips, played there in “The Wolf” last night, and they all expected to attend the Play.

It is surprising to note the unanimity with which the press of i the State subscribes to Governor Marshall’s views concerning the proposed executive mansion. His declaration that the mansion should be one that a Governor in moderate circumstances can afford to maintain, is so full of good, sound sense that it simply shuts off all debate, and settles the question. Indiana merely wapts a home for her goveri nor, not a nabob’s palace.—Ft. Wayne News. Writing from Seattle, Wash., In j renewing his subscription to The Democrat. J. A. Schrieber says: '“We have had some cold weather for two weeks, and it was down to 6 above zero one morning. We had seven inches of snow, but it is all gone now and is warm and rainy. Work is somewhat slack at i present. lam working now but you j can bet I didn’t work when it was winter weather here. They are putting up some fine buildings at the fair grounds and they are going to have them completed by the time the fair opens. We are all well and feeling fine. I have not had a sick day in the last year and am weighing 15 pounds heavier than I did in the east. Wishing you a hippy and prosperous year, I remain yours truly.”

SUNDAY AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Sunday will tie a day of rejoicing at the Christian church because of the number of persons who have already placed their membership in the. church and those who expect to at that time. The Sunday School should be large and enthusiastic. The subject of the morning sermon is “After Conversion, What?” At the close oi the sermon those who have been baptized will received into full fellowship with the church. The subject of the evening sermon is, “Experiencing Religion.” All are welcome. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS. Jan. 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Walker of Barkley tp., a daughter. Jan. 26, to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sullenberger of Barkley tp., a daughter. Jan. 27, to Mr. and Mrs. John Lesh, northwest of town, a daughter. Jan. - 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Anderson, southwest of town, a daughter.

FORAKER GIVES NOTICE Today He Will Call Up Bill to Re-En-list Colored Soldiers. Washington, Jan. 29. —Senator For-, aker gave notice that today'he will call up his bill to re-enlist the soldiers of the Twenty-fifth regiment. They were discharged without honor on account of the shooting up of Brownsville, Tex. The best wagon on the market is “The Weber.” It is sold and warranted by Maines & Hamilton. —— — _ , Wanted—To buy about 1,500 bushels of ear corn at my farm near Kniman, Ind. Address J. W. Calloway at Stoutsberg, fnd.