Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1909 — Page 5

Base Ball! SUNDAY : JUNE 20 Wolcott vs. Wrens Riverside Park BATTERY: r HANKS AND BACHANT : Game Called 2:30 : Admission -25 c

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. To-day’s markets: Corn, 68c; Oats, 51c. • » G. F. Meyers was in Monon on business Saturday. Extra fine Messina lemons 26c a dozen at the Home Grocery. Take a look at the G. E. Murray’s display ad in this paper. B. J. Moore and son Abe went to Lafayette Wednesday on business. Cherries are almost ripe. The crop will not be very large in this locality. The Battle Ground camp meeting this year will be held July 29 to August 9. Mrs. Chas. Harmon of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brown. George Hassar, St. Joseph’s crack pitcher, has signed with Fowler for the coming season. Miss Effie Markin went to Lafayette Thursday to visit the week’s end with relatives. Mrs. Lem Huston and Miss Lillie Lang went to Indianapolis Thursday to spend a few days.

Ray Hopkins of Wabash colllege came Wednesday to attend the funeral of John Williams. X Mrs. E. D. Rhoades went to Cincinnati Wednesday to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Radcliff. Arlisses Carrie and Mary Eger •pent to Lowell Wednesday to spend a lew days with their sister, Mrs. F. Maloy. The best 50c work shirt made for 33c at Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale where $1 buys as much as 12 elsewhere. yjdrs. Chas. Platt and mother, Mrs. Henry Cacher, returned Wednesday from a three weeks visit in Minnesota and Wisconsin. f. Nancy Barnum returned Wednesday to her home* in Franklin after a week’s visit with her daughter, Mrs. N. Scott. Mesdames John Hipskind of Hammond, J. Rittenger and E. Hofharr of Chicago attended' the class play at St. Joseph’s college Tuesday night.

There will be preaching at Bluegrass school house tomorrow at 3 p. m., by Rev. Kindig. Everybody is Invited to come out to these services. If you want a suit of clothing you will feel right in giving the G. E. Murray stock an Inspection. The right kind and at the right \ price. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Boicourt returned to their home in Wolcott Wednesday after a week’s end visit with her parents, and Mr. and Mrs. William Baker. It will pay you to pay the G. E. Muffay Store a visit. They will sell you new, up-to-date goods cheaper than you can buy old rundown removal sale stuff. Rev. J. C. Parrett of the First Presbyterian church will deliver an illustrated lecture Sunday evening. He will take his subject from The Pilgrim’s Progress. Wheatfield is also preparing to celebrate the 4th, and will hold the celebration on Monday, the 6th. Good Breaking, music, and entertainment for all is promised.

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Bradley and Livingston Ross spent Thursday in Chicago. D. H. Yeoman was in Michigan City on business Thursday. J. W. Toyne of .Medaryville was in town on business Thursday. Burgess Dillon and J. C. Porter went to Lowell on business Thursday. J. F. Osborne went to Chicago Thursday to undergo a third operation for the cancer on his mouth. You will always find the G. E. Murray store in the swim when there is anything doing in cut prices. Jake Parkinson, accompanied by his little son, went to .Attica Thursday to take treatment at the mineral springs. Uncle Bill Kenton and granddaughter, Miss Flossie Kenton, went to Elwood Thursday for a two weeks visit. Mrs. Mary E. Robinson and daughter Clara went to Chicago Thursday to spend a few days with the former’s sister. F. K. Harmon of Rugby, No. Dak., came Tuesday to visit with his brother, Jerome Harmon and family of near McCoysburg. Jacob R. Hazen of North Vernon came up yesterday to look at a farm in Walker tp., which he is thinking some of trading* for. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Blue and Simon Leopold went to Lowell Thursday where they will run a stand during the auto races. NL Mrs. Merle Makeever of Stromsqurg, Neb., left Thursday for Valparaiso after a week’s end visit with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Porter. Now is the time to buy that new suit at Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale. You get the best make and latest styles at a big saving. Mrs. Charles Warner entertained Thursday for Mesdames Zimrl Dwiggins, E. W6od and Mrs. H. Dunlap and Misses Belinda and Mae Dunlap. Mrs. F. A. Turfler of Utica, N. Y., and Mrs. Eugene Brannon of Asheville, N. C., mother and sister of Dr. F. A. Turfler, are here visiting the latter. William Babcock, Jr., was operated on' Wednesday in a Chicago hospital for a growth In his throat. The operation lasted 1% hours, but the boy is convalescing nicely.

Why pay exorbitant prices for your summer underwear when you can buy Cooper’s Spring Needle Union Suits for 89c and $1.29 at Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale. Three Ford light touring cars were unldaded here Thursday, machines sold by John Marlatt. “Little Ben” Harris got one, John Andrus of north of town another, and John Jordan of Remington, the third. "f\Mrs. E. Murphy returned to her pome in Denver, Ind., Wednesday after a two days visit with Mrs. Hale Warner. Mesdames Taylor of Milwaukee and W. C. Milliron of Denver, Ind., are also guests of Mrs. Warner. Glenn Dajf, who has been employed in the office of Attorney G. A. Williams for several years past, has accepted a position as cashier with Rowles A Parker. Miss Katherine Luers succeeds her in Williams’ office. On account of poor health, Dr. Ernest Wlshard, formerly of Rens- , selaer, who has been located at . Noblesville for some time, has abanj doned the practice of medicine, and has located in Indianapolis in the I automobile garage business.

Mrs. J K J. Hunt returned Thursday from a short trip to Chicago. William Grant of Fort Worth, Tex., came Wednesday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Grant. Rev. and Mrs. H. O. Ogden of Indianapolis came Thursday to visit with Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Klndig. Frank Hardman returned Thursday from the University of Illinois, where he has been attending school. John Anheir, Jr., and W. ~DoWd of Monticello attended commencement here at St. Joseph’s college Wednesday. You can save money on anything you need in dry good or wearing apparel at Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale. Stewart Hammond and brother Alfred went to Big ILapids, Mich., yesterday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammond. The three little Robinson children, whose mother died Thursday, will make their home with their grandmother in Monon. Uncle Isaac Thompson returns to his home in Bluffton, Ohio, to-day after a two weeks visit with his brother, S. P. Thompson.

Clint Coivert was fined by Squire Irwin Thursday afternoon $1 and costs, amounting to $9.40, for drunkeness Tuesday night. Southern watermelons and muskmelons and home-grown new peas have made their appearance in the local market. Miss Donna Schlegelmich returned Wednesday to her home in Monticello after a visit of a few days with Rev. and Mrs. Scott Simonson of Barkley tp. Now is the opportunity for you to buy your summer underwear. Cooper’s Spring Needle Union Sults 89c and $1.29 at Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale. Mrs. Frank Wolfe of Michigan City came Wednesday for a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Duvall and other friends. She came here from Remington, where she visited Mrs. George Stoudt. J. F. Bruner returned Thursday night from Valparaiso. He Informs us that he has disposed of his ininterest in his store there to his partner, M. M. Tyler, and will not move to Valpo. • Fathers Kramer and Lear of St. Joseph’s college, started on an extensive tour of the Pacific coast Thursday. They will visit in Denver, Seattle and Los Angeles before returning home.

Mrs. W. E. Guss of Syracuse. Ind., whose husband was given a fine and six months iff jail last Monday for alleged fraudulent use of the malls, came here Tuesday and will make her home here again. Mrs. Aurelia E. Downing of Little River, Kan., and Laura R. Michael came in on their sister, Mar}’ E. Welsh, Tuesday, the day before the latter’s 64 th birthday anniversary. They expect to make an extended visit. have had good weather this week for working in their corn fields, and they have improved” each shining hour.” The‘corn had become very weedy as a result of the continued wet weather, and A -only a hand hoeing will clean out that which is drilled. Chauffer Scott Chestnut hove in from Detroit, Mich., Wednesday with W. D. Bringle’s new “E. M. F.” touring car. It is a o-passenger machine, 20-horse power, and in color is dark blue—the others sold here are red. It is a nice looking car and is much admired.

The automobile feature of the celebration at Fowler on Saturday before the Fourth is going tp be the drawing card there and veral of our machine owners are planning to go. The tests ■of the drivers skill in a number of novelity races, as well as the capacity of different machines to respond to tffe driver’s will make it an interesting event for both present and prospective owners. A passenger on a C. ft E. I. train, which runs through Brook, was putting up the usual kick about accommodations, time, etc., when a benevolent gentleman sitting in the seat ahead "butted in.” “My friend, you don’t know what you’re talking about. This train is all right. I've been riding on this train for the last thirty ytars.” VFor Heavens sake!” replied the grouchy one, at what station did you get on?” A Washington dispatch says that Senator,Shively, whb has been confined to his room and to his bed a part of the time for the past two weeks, is slowly regaining his strength again, although he is not able to attend the sessions of the senate. The senator is planning an ocean voyage soon after the adjournment of congress. His brother, A. B. Shively, of South Bend, is his constant companion and attendant.

Mrs. C. A. Brown returned yesday from a visit with relatives in Logansport. John Stevens of Nashville, Tenn., came Thursday to spend a few days with relatives and friends. \rE. M. Parcels and C. E. Slmpspn are proprietors of a stand at Dowell during the auto races. Mrs. Charles Hughes of Frankfort, So. Dak., came Wednesday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ephrlam Hughes. S faay Parks and Miss Myra Watsoh went to Bloomington yesterday to attend the commencement festivities.

Mrs. P. H. Halligan returned to her home in Hebron Thursday after a visit with the Hallagans northeast of town. Rev. J. C. Parrett returned yesterday from Oxford, Ohio, where he attended the Centennial of Miami University. Rensselaer bakers shipped 20,000 buns to stand-keepers at Lowell for the auto races and Mack’s bakery at Monon sent out 31,000. The crowds that have attended Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale this week show's that the buying- public know where their money goes farthest. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Warner and little son of Niobe, N. Y., came Wednesday for a few’ weeks visit with the family of his sister, Mrs. J. M. Knapp. White & Hickman have bought the Hollingsworth Buick auto to be better able to handle their increasing auto livery trade. The price paid was SI,OOO. It has been run one year. Mr. Hollingsworth does not expect to purchase another machine at present, he tells us.

The G.E. Murray Co’s. Annual July Sale Commencing Saturday, June 19th, 1909

Clothing Sale All Men’s S2O .00 Suits for $16.00 All Men's 18-00 Suits for - 15.00 All Men’s 15.00 Suits for » 12.50 All Men’s 12.50 Suits for 10.00 All Men’s 10.00 Suits for 8.00 Boys’ and Children’s Suits, One-Fourth to One-Half Off the regular price. From 10 to 25 per cent discount on Hats, Caps, Overalls, Work Shirts, Underwear, Men’s Hosiery, and Ladies’ Dress Skirts. White Goods, Lawns, and Ginghams All 25c and 35c Ginghams at, yd. 20c All i2%c Ginghams at, yd. - 10 c All ioc Ginghams at, yd. - - 8 1-3 c Special Sale Prices on all Laces and Embroideries Summer Lawns 15c to 20c Lawns for - - - 12 1-2 c 12 to 15c Lawns for • - 10 c ioc to 12c Lawns for - - - . 7c Special Dress Eawns for - - - 4c Best American Prints at • • - 5c Best Regular Prints at - - - - 4c Special Prices on Brown and Bleached Muslins, Sheetings and Pillow Tubings.

We have not bought a lot of cheap, inferior goods : for this sale but will offer our regular lines of mer- ■ chandise, and invite every buyer to pay this store a ■ visit to inspect our goods. We will be satisfied with : your verdict. Sale commences on Saturday, July 19th, 1909. THE G. E. MURRAY CO.

The K. O. K. A. ball team defeated the Monon A. B. C’s. 14 tol at Monon Mrs. Harvey Phillips of Monticello came yesterday to spend a few days with relatives. Nk Miss Mildred Halleck went to Englewood and South Chicago yesterday for a two weeks visit. You can buy 10 yds. Standard Calico for 3%c yd. with every SI.OO worth of other goods purchased at Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale. >sAlr. and Mrs. Charles Warner anth daughter Edith of Sheldon, 111., and Mrs. May Fisher and daughter Gladys of Marion, are visiting their mother, Mrs. J. T. Randle this week. Mr. Fisher will also come to-day.

Elias Ray, the wealthy Tippecanoe county farmer who killed his farm hand recently in a fit. of anger by hitting him on the head with a stick of stovewood, has been admitted to bail in the sum of $50,000 by Judge DeHart of Lafayette. Dr. Byron Robinson of the Mary Thompson hospital in Chicago, who is known to many Rensselaer people, has sued Dr. Clara Selpell of the hospital staff for $25,000 for alleged libel. The trouble is the outgrowth of an attempt to make Dr. Robinson the head of the hospital against the . wishes of the women surgeons. “Bally” Powers, Rensselaer’s most successful fisherman and a veteran in that line of sport, pulled a pickerel out of the river here Wednesday, near the railroad bridge, that was about two feet in length and weighed nine pounds. Mr. Powers presented the fish to uncle David Nowels, and it must have set well on the latter’s stomach, for he was down town bright and early yester-

day morning, looking sprightly and cheerful despite his extreme age. Rue Parcels returned Wednesday from Mexico,-Mo., where he has been worklng / in the office of a poultry firm. Big, roomy work shirts for 33c; overalls 34c. Hundreds of people are taking advantage of the savings offered at Rowles & Parker’s Big Removal Sale. Why don't you? In the Gould divorce case the public is getting an insight into the life of the idle rich, nauseauting and disgusting though it is. Rich men who marry actresses of loose morals generally deserve all they get and get about all that’s coming to them. The Gould's are no worse than the average millionaires, probably better, but the fast mode of life of these people would soon ruin the best woman that ever lived. Catarrh Cannot be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a blood disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall’s Catarr Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best onics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect, combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send tor testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, Pric iuc. Take Hall’s 1 amily Pills tor constipati n. Linen finish type-writer paper, all the popular shades and also in white, with envelopes to match, are carried in stock at all times by The Democrat.

Great Shoe and Oxford Clean-Up Sale Men’s $5 Oxfords, sale price - $4.00 Men’s $4 Oxfords, sale price - 3.50 Men and Women’s $3.50 Oxfords, 3.00 Men and Women’s 3.ooOxfoids, 2.50 Men and Women’s 2.50 Oxfords, 2.00 Men’s Special Shoe, this sale - 1.50 Wool Dress Goods and Silks Sale All $1.50 Dress Goods at, per yd- SI,OO All 1.00 Dress Goods at, per yd. 85c All 75c and 85c Dress Goods at yd 60c AJI 50c Dress Goods at, per yd. 43c Ladies’ Suits, Jackets, and Skirts $lB to S2O Suits, sale price - $15.00 Jackets, - • One-Fourth Off the regular prices Skirts, • • • • • 20 per cent discount Corset and Hosiery Sale All $1.50 W. B. Corsets for SI.OO All 1.00 W. B. Corsets for - 80 c I2<4d Stockings for • - - - 9c 15c and 20c Stockings for - - 13 c 25c Stockings for 22c Carpets and Rugs $25 Wilton Velvet Rugs at - SIB.OO 9x12 Brussels Rugs at $12.50 to sls Carpets and Rugs at Wholesale Prices. 15c Matting at 10c 20c to 25c Matting at • . - 15 c