Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1909 — Page 5

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. To-day’s Markets: Corn, 68 cents; Oats, 52c. A nice growing rain fell here Thursday night. C. H. Porter w’as in Monticello on business Wednesday. J. J. Hunt was in Lafayette on business Wednesday. Mrs. Mattie Grant went Demotte Thursday on business. * A. L. Padgitt went to Lafayette on business yesterday. ’ W. H. Morrison was in Chicago on business Tuesday afternoon. Miss Lena Willey of Monon came yesterday to visit Miss Fannie Porter. J. H. Cox returned home Tuesday from a visit with his son at Indianapolis.

Larkin Potts was in Lafayette Wednesday before the pension examining board.

Walter Abbott of Ft. Morgan, Colo., spent Tuesday with his cousin, Mrs. E. G. Sternberg.

Clyde Gunyon of near Parr left for lowa Wednesday vthere he will again work on a dredge.

Joseph Willey of Plymouth returned home Tuesday after a short visit with Mrs. I. J. Porter.

Misses Blanche and Ethel McCarthy went to South Bend and Elkhart Thursday for a ten days visit.

Miss Nellie Makeever returned to her home in Mt. Ayr Wednesday after a visit of a few days w’ith Rensselaer friends.

y' Riley Tullis and Norman Gorham I went to Indianapolis yesterday to take the government examination for railway mail clerk.

Re\f. and Mrs. John Sebring of Medaryville came Monday to visit with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Washburn, returning home Thursday.

New subscribers to The Democrat this week by postofflces: Rensselaer, 1; Rensselaer, R-4, 1; Monon, R-18, 1; Surrey, No. Dak., 1.

Th,e Cedar Lake season will open today, and Lassen’s pavillion, which marks the opening of the lake resorts, will give fts first dance.

Miss Katie Mullen of Remington and Stewart Hughes of Wolcott were united in marriage last week by Rev. Father Horstman of Remington.

Monticello has decided to hold a 4th of July celebration again this year. If Renhselaer Is to do anything in this line It should get busy before long.

Fred Gilman of Goodland was over on business Wednesday. He Is now engaged in the real estate business and expects to make a speciality of handling western lands.

Miss Nellie Van Smith of Indianapolis and Mrs. Warren Washburn of Goodland returned to their homes Wednesday after a visit of a few days with Miss Gertrude Hopkins. JCMrs. Laura Lutz and son Walter went to Joliet, 111., Tuesday to attend the funeral of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Lutz, who died Monday evening at the age of 89 years. JvMrs. F. R. Erwin of Fair Oaks /add Mrs. Newt Waterman of Chicago returned to their homes Thursday after spending a short time with the latter’s sister here, Mrs. N. Littlefield.

Mrs. E. G. Sternberg visited in Monon Wednesday afternoon.

pßoth Decoration day and the 4th of July come on Sunday this year.

James Payne went to Hammond Thursday for a visit with relatives.

A. E. Sigler of Crown Point spent Thursday with his sister, Mrs. Geo. Goff.

C. Brannam went to Bellaire, Ohio, Thursday for an extended visit. .

Mrs. A. H. DeLong of South Bend spent Thursday with Mrs. F. A. Turfler.

The school enumeration in Lake county shows 18,617 children of school age within its borders.

Mrs. Ralph Moore of near Pleasant Grove is suffering from an unusually severe case of tonsilitis.

V St. Joseph’s College has purchased /he butcher appliances John Eger secured of the E. B. ham grocery.

Mrs. Eliza Massey returned to her home in Medaryville Thursday after a short visit with relatives here.

Mrs. Foltz, the mother of Attorney Frank Foltz, is now recovering nicely from her recent severe sickness.

Boaz Evans still remains in a critical condition as the result of his paralyetic stroke, with no chance of recovering.

Rev. G. H. Clarke will preach at the James school house three miles south of town, on the Range Line stone road, at 3 o’clock tomorrow.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reeve and children of Remington have been spending the week here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Reeve.

The two giant sycamores in the yard of Rev. Parrett’s residence w’ere chopped down yesterday. Judging from their size they must have been old-timers.

The big Sternberg dredge is now near the stone road north of Guernsey, and the contractors hope to reach 4he Tippecanoe by the middle of the summer.—White County Democrat.

The carpenters are rushing the work on the new cottage J. J. Eiglesbach is, having built for her son John on Front street. The roof is on and the frame work pretty well enclosed.

YFrank Kresler moved Wednesday pto the former Dr. Horton property on Division street, which he recently traded for, and Thursday Leonard Rhoads moved into the house vacated by Mr. Kresler.

The Monticello postoffice will go into the second class July 1, with a straight salary of $2,000 for the P. M., and everything furnished by the government, including office rent, clerk hire, fuel and lights.

y Mrs. A. Leopold and son Mose and Misses Selma and Gertie Leopold went over to Brook Thursday evening in the White & Hickman auto to attend commencement. Ben Leopold’s boy was one of the graduates.

Geo. OtC has eiosed a deal for the Mrs. Sarah E. Miller Flynn property in the northwest part of town, consideration $1,400. Mrs. Flynn expects to go out to Wyoming, where her son Allen is, we understand.

James Norgar has purchased his partner’s, Wm. Petty’s, interest in the old Kresler hitch barn. Mr. Norgar taking full possession Wednesday. The deal was made through A. J. Harmon, and the consideration was |550.

Buy potatoes at the Home Grocery. They are fine.

Mrs. Will Richmond went to Fair Oaks Thursday to visit with her brother.

Highest market price for all produce.—Farmer & Workingman’s Friend Store, Remington, Ind.

Riley Snyder returned Thursday .from Hatdman, Ore., where he has been working the past year.

Canned fruit giving out? Try he Home Grocery’s fancy California line. Nothing finer put in cans.

James Donnelly returned home Thursday from a visit with his daughter,- Mrs. Fletcher Ramey, in Lafayette.

Mort Clifton of Fair Oaks is learning telegraphy at the Monon station under the tutelage of operator Shirrey. >k< -

Mrs. Boyd Hufty of Des Moines, lowa, came Thursday for an/ extended visit with Mrs. James Lilves of near Remington.

Mrs. Ralph Fendig and Miss Tillie Fendig returned Thursday from their winter’s sojourn with relatives at New Orleans, Tampa and St. Augustine, Fla.

Mrs. O. D. Hefner returned to her home in Minneapolis, Minn., Thursday, after an extended visit with her mother here and relatives in NeWYork City.

Mrs. M. E. Spitler was accompanied to Chicago Thursday by Mrs. C. G. Spitler. The former will spend several days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Delos Coen.

The secretary and treasurer of the Bloomington Pickle company, were in town Thursday “looking over the field with a view to establishing a canning factory here.

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Padgett, who have been here for the past week visiting with A. L. Padgett, went to Brookston Thursday in the interests of an Indianapolis rug concern.

Misses Mabel and Lydia who have been spending the winter with their sister, Mrs. Will Wishard, at Big Rapids, Mich., were in town a few hours Thursday to take the train for their home in Roselawn.

Rev. H. M. Middleton and wife, came Thursday from Romney and Linden, where they have been visiting, to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Allman. From here here they went to Hammond to make their home with their daughter.

John Danforth of Monon came Wednesday to return with the White Steamer he recently purchased ®f F. B. Ham.. Chauffer Chestnut drove the car home for him. He did not take it over with him when here a few’ Bays before, as he expected to do.

The rock being crushed by the county stone crusher is being taken from along the west bank of the river back of the River Q'.een Mills, and they are getting it pretty well cleaned up there. The removal of the unsightly piles of rock is a great Improvement to the property along the west bank of the river.

Lesley Miller, for the past eighteen months editor of the Mt. Ayr Pilot, is seeking a location in another county and has turned the management of the Pilot over to Rev. D. E. Noland tor the present. Rev. Noland has had some experience in newspaper work and will continue the excellent paper Bro. Miller has gotten out there since he has been at the head of the concern.

\ Miss Florence Jacks who has peen at' a hospital in Chicago the past Tour weeks undergoing a skin-graft-ing treatment, was operated on for the second time Wednesday, and the doctors have decided that it will be necessary for her to remain at least anotner week under their care. Her mother, Mrs. W. E. Jacks, has been unable to return to her side on account of an attack of grip from which she has been suffering.

Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan of Remington were over Wednesday on business. Mr. Jordan was 74 years old Wednesday, and having accumulated a goodly share of this world’s goods he is thinking about investing a little surplus in a touripg car. He came over here to see what chances were for getting a car soon, but did not meet with much encouragement, all the more popular makes of machines being away behind in filling orders.

Monre Carr, who went to Chicago Tuesday expecting to undergo an operation for gall-stones, was told by the doctors who examined him that they thought he could be cured by medicines, and gave him treatment to take for awhile. If this .does not bring about the desired cure he will be operated on. Mr. Carr felt much pleased to think that he would not have to be operated on, and came home the same night. He has taken the treattnent but a few days now, of course, but is feeling bettet* even so soon.

.J K u “ d ® r thl .® head notices will be pubfor J" cen t-a-word for the first lon ’, J 4 per word for each additional Insertion. Figure five words I n ,e,’ to Bave book-keeping cash should be sent with notice. No "ot’ce accepted for less than 25 cents, shor ! notl ? ea ._ Coln, ng within the abo\e rate will be published two or more times, as the case may be for cents.]

Sorghum Seed— s2.Bo per 100 pounds.—W. If. PULLIN, Rensselaer, Ind.

Farm Loans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to SIO,OOO. E. P. HONAN.

Mason Work— l am prepared to do all kinds of mason, plastering and rock work, satisfaction guaranteed. MARION SMITH, 2m Rensselaer, Ind.

Estrayed— Three red cows, all having horns, first missed about April 19. Information to Mrs. Jane Reed, Rensselaer, Ind., R-R-3

Estray Taken Up— Came to my place, April 27, one cow, probably four or five years old. Owner may have same by proving ownership and paying charges. G. H. COMER, K~~- Rensselaer, Ind.

For Sale— ls fresh cows with calves at their side. Cows can be seen In pasture joining corporation G. F. MEYERS.

Seed Corn— Reid’s Yellow Dent. A limited amount for sale at $2 per bushel, bred for early maturity and high yield. Shipped on approval; if not satisfied return same at my expense and money will be refunded. MOSES SIGO, Remington, Ind. phone < 9-1.

Eggs for Setting— From the famous .Rhode Island Reds, the queen of winter layers. No better general purpose fowl known. Get your order in for eggs. SI.OO per 15. A. G. CATT..

1 lot of Men’s extra heavy Work Shoes at $2.79 a pair.—Farmer Workingman’s Friend Store, Remington. Ind.

See our line of Refrigerators. We have them in stock for any price up to $55. E. D. RHOADES & SON.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION. Notices hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jasper County, State of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Frederick Stocksick, late of Jasper County, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent - HENRY GROW, Administrator. May 12, 1909.

Grocery Greeting ® From now on we will meet all our ® customers in our new home, in the ® Williams Block, across from the Court House, and to you who have never £ tasted the delectable Ferndell quality of goods, a special invitation is extended. *a ’ ' ' Very truly yours, j J. A. McFarland & Son -f--f -t t f -f ■ »- t- t f-t p. s. The additional floor space this move has gained for us, makes the showing of goods a real pleasure. Come in and look around.

Gift Hints for Graduation

A very large display of Watches here for* either boy or girl. Elaborate example from the world’s best watch- . makers, enclosed in cases of gold.

FOR THE GIRLS GOLD BRACELETS? GOLD LOCKETS, WATCH FOBS, GOLD BEADS, CUFF PIN SETS, CUFF BUTTONS, LAVILLIER NECKCHAINS, WAIST PIN SETS, BELT PINS, BACK COMBS, HAT PINS, BROOCHES, SILVER NOVELTIES, MANICURE SETS.

CLARKE’S JEWELRY STORE

LAN!) BARGAINS IN THE NORTHWEST. The fiemocrat is in a position to put prospective purchasers of land in the Northwest next to some good propositions, where they can save some money and buy land that is growing rapidly in value. If you are thinking of buying either for your own use or investment, write us how much you have to invest and the sort of farm you would like. We can connect you with the right parties and you will be treated right. Call in or write for description of a 320 acre snap within 6% miles of Grand Forks, No. Dak., that must be sold Within 30 days; only S3B per acre with half of this year’s crop, which will not be less than $1,500 and may reach $2,500; mortgaged for $6,200 which has four years to run. Farm will pay good interest if you never touch it yourself, and ifi five years will be worth $75 per acre at least.

It's time to select presents for Graduation—See JESSEN.

1 lot of Men’s $3.50 Work Shoes, at $2.23 a pair.—Farmer & Workingman's Friend Store, Remington Ind.

FOR THE BOYS. SIGNET STICK PINS, SIGNET RINGS, CUFF LINKS, WATCH FOBS, TIE PINS, STAMP BOXES, HAT AND CLOTH BRUSHES, FOUNTAIN PENS, SMOKING SETS, MATCH SAFES, SILVER HANDLED POCKET KNIVES,

4,000 G. A. R. BADGES To Be Worn by Delegates to Crawfordsville Encampment. Crawfordsville, Ind., May 14.—The badges that are to be given to all delegates and those which are to be sold as souvenirs at the annual State G. A. R. encampment, to be held here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week, have been received by the executive committee. Four thousand badges will be distributed. Those for the delegates are bronze and the souvenir for the delegates are bronze, and the souvenir ones are of antique gold. The pictures of four of the five Crawfordsville soldiers are survived In the civil war and who became generals at the end of the war appear on the badges. They are General Lew Wallace, whose picture is on the lower pendant, surrounded by a laurel wreath, and General E. R. S. Canby, General Mahlon B. Manson and General William H. Morgan, whose picture appear together on the first pendant. The fifth general, John P. Hawkins, lives at Indianapolis now, the other four whose pictures are represented being dead.

Watches for Ladies or Gentlemen. JESSEN THE JEWELER.