Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 December 1909 — Page 5

Z I ■■■■i \** yuJi&Y ■■■■■■ FfW 1 I I Holiday I I Suggestions I B Just at this season of the year you are wondering ■ “What to Give for Christmas.” H ■ The man can't tell yon and the woman won't; but *■ H the chances are that inside of a week after Christmas S It they will be coming in here to buy something that you S B could have given them for a present. Z B • I Suggestions I I for Men and Boys. ■ B Hart, Shaffner & Marx Suit of Clothes or Overcoat. Z B We guarantee to fit them. Fine Shoes, Neckties, Gloves Z B Suit Cases and Bags, Umbrellas, Mufflers, Handkerchiefs Z ■ Hosiery, Sweater Coats. H. I Suggestions I I for Ladies and Misses I Man-Tailored Suits and Cloaks, at about half price. || A nice Dress Pattern, Sweater Coats, Kid Gloves, Bob- Z B iery, Fine Neckwear, Hand-Painted China, Fancy Table Z B Linens, and many other things in this store to show you. Z I G. E. MURRAY CO. I I RENSSELAER, INDIANA I

LOCAL AND PERSONAL Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. To-day’s markets: Corn, 51c; Oats, 37c. Our hard coal Is the leader. ’Phone No. 7. Bargains in Men’s Fur Coats at The G. E. Murray Co. Store. Wash Cook of Hanging Grove tp., was a business visitor in Lafayette yesterday. Mrs. Alice Dunlap of Chicago is spending a few days here with Mrs. C. C. Warner. The Democrat is issued today in eight page form to accomodate advertising patronage. Vaughn Woodworth left yesterday for Gibbon, Neb., where he has a position with his uncle. E. G. Sternberg left yesterday for Webster City, la., to bld on a dredging job near that place. Miss Mabel Harvey of Moweaqua, 111., came Saturday to visit with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Anderson. What makes a more useful present than a good, reliable fountain? Clarke handles the best made. C. R. Ramp returned Friday from a week’s visit with his daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Krull, at Kentland. 'Advertised letters: Gennle Roban, Flaria Longfellow, Eddie Conhant, C. S. Block, Opal Louis, Miss Elsie Cook. The usual Sunday rain came this week, but the weather turned cooler Monday, and part of the snow is still with us. Mrs. Jasper Pass and Miss Ruby Gratner went to Medaryville yesterday to spend a few days with Sam Pass and family. Mrs. E. H. Shields went to Chicago yesterday to visit until after the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Malone. Did you see those burned leather goods at Clarke’e? Better stop in and see them. They would make a fine Christmas present.

Dr. Lpy was in Chicago Saturday. Joseph Truelly was in Chicago Monda. Miss Lizzie Moosmiller spent Monday in Monon. Don’t fail to see the Christmas candies at Murray’s before buying. Chris Summers of Stillwater, Minn., is here visiting relatives for a few days. John Macklenburg went to Francesville Monday to spend a few days with relatives. Mi. and Mrs. Clell Labell of Newport, Neb., are visiting here with Mrs. Ed Walker. New line of Furs, Fur and Muff sets on selection, select them for Christmas at Murray’s. Mrs. Allen McClintock of Monticello, who had been here visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Walker, returned home Monday. The Democrat has just added a new font of matrices for* its linotype especially for brief and book work. Outside composition in this calss of work solicited. p-Harve Robinson, who had been pere visiting with his brother, Warren and family for several days, left Saturday for his home in Sentinel Butte, N. D. R. W. Moore of Concord, Ky., who* had been visiting friends near Gifford for a few days, returned to Valparaiso Saturday, where he is attending school. Four quarts of nice sound late red Cranberries for 25c. Nice Florida Oranges 18c per dozen or 50c per peck. Jersey Sweet Potatoes 2c a pound at John Eger’s. E. P. Honan went to Indianapolis Sunday afternoon to be on hand to take up a lawsuit Monday in which the Catholic Order of Foresters are Interested and he is one of the Foresters’ attorneys. j\Miss Mabel Besse of Britton, S. has been visiting friends near and also in Rensselaer for the past seven weeks, left yesterday for Danville, 111., where she will spend the winter with relatives and friends.

Miss Fame Haasx spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. * Mrs. W. C. Babcock and daughter Margaret were in Chicago Saturday. The G. E. Murray Co., want to figure with you on your Christmas candy bill. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Martindale were in Chicago a few days the first of the week. Arthur Lingenfelter of the Rensselaer garage, spent Sunday with home folks in Kokomo. NlHarvey Davisson of Barkley tp., h|b traded his Buick auto in on a 2 4-horse power, seven passenger Auburn car. Liberal discounts for big bill of Christmas candy, for teachers, churches and. Sunday Schools. At The G. E. Murray Co. Store. Rev. G. W. Brown of Tippecanoe, who had been heldlng meetings at Mt. Hope church tor the past two weeks, returned home SaturdayMr. and Mrs. Geo. Kimberlia and little daughter, who have been visiting at the home of her father, John N. Baker of Barkley tp., returned to their home at Roffville, 111., yesterday. 4 Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Fendig will leave about January 1, for New Orteans, where they will visit their daughter and also a daughter at Tampa, Fla. They expect to be gone until about April 1. Miss Eva Roth of Monticello, who had been spending a few days here with her brother, Wm. Roth, of the B. S.. Fendig poultry house, arid the family of William Rayher, returned home Monday. ''■L Mrs. Milton Roth went to Dayton, Ipd-, Saturday to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law’, Harry Roth, which was held there Sunday. Sam and Milt of this place also attended the funeral, going Sunday. Our specials in Dried Fruits for this week: Four packages of fancy Seeded Raisins for 25c. Four pounds of fancy Seedless Sultanna Raisins for 25c. Four pounds of ■fancy loose Muscatel Raisins for 25c at John Eger’s. Wolcott Enterprise: E- W. Hartman, who has been in the employ of the local telephone company here for several years, has resigned his position and expects to locate in Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman and little daughter went to Rensselaer Wtednesday to visit his sister for a few days. Come to Rensselaei* to do ' &fir holiday shopping. Read over The Democrat’s advertisements and you will know where to go for the best of everything. Remember, the merchant who advertises has no old, shop-worn goods to offer you—he always closes out the old stuff and is up-to-date in every particular. Uncle Isaac Thompson is. here for a short visit with his brother, S. P. Thompson, and is thinking some of joining Mr. and Mrs. Thompson in going south to spend the winter. The latter have not decided as yet whither they will go to St. Augustine, Fla., or Aiken, So. Carolina. They expect to start next Monday. jkWarren Washburn, a brother of Dr. I. M- Washburn of this city, was operated on for appendicitis at his home in Goodland Sunday night. This was Mr. Washburn’s first attack from the disease, which seized him in acute form Saturday night, and a Chicago surgeon was summoned, who with Dr. Washburn and a Goodland surgeon performed the operation, which was wholly successful. William Rayher returned Friday from a two weeks visit with his son Glen at Mitchell, So. Dak. He visited most of the Jasper county colony there and found them happy and prosperous. Mr. Rayher was very much taken up with the country. “Grandma” Zard, who has been visiting her sons Charlie and Fritz there for some time, came home with Mr- Rayher, and Fritz’s son Walter also came. Your girl friend would like a Phoenix muffler, sweater coat, or gloves for Xmas, and you will find a fine line at my storeC. EARL DUVALL. Gifts of Jewelry or silverware are lasting. You can select something that is sure to please as we have a magnificent showing of the lastest styles. p. W. CLARKE. You are all thinking of Xmas, so see my line of bath-robes, smoking jackets, collar-boxes, traveler** sets, pin and tie to match, silk host,, and everything.. C. EARL DUVALL. ** l ■■ This year we, have a larger and better assortment of Christmas Candies than usual. We will be pleased to have every school teacher and buyer of Sunday School candies, look over our line and get our Prices. JOHN EGER. Come to the Democrat office for sale bills.

PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bill* for the following public sales: Tuesday, Dec. 14, Julius V. Gtlldenzoph, 3 miles north of Mt Ayr and 4 % miles west of Surrey. General sale of horses, milch cows, sheep, farm tools, etc. Wednesday, Dec. 22, Fred Renlck--er, six miles due north of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, household goods, etc, STUDEBAKER WAGON TO BE GIVEN AWAY. A. Roberts, the buggy man, ® going to give away absolutely free a fine Studebaker Junior Wagon. Call at his buggy store on Front street and see.the wagon and find out about it. X C. A. ROBERTS. HOLIDAY RATES ON THE MONON. On account of the Christmas and New Year holidays, round trip excursion tickets will be sold at rate of one and one-half fare. No fare less than 25 cents. On sale Dec. 24 and 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, return limit Jan. 3. W. H. BEAM, Agt. NEW SECOND-HAND STORE. I have on hand at my secondhand store on South Van Rensselaer street a large supply of stoves, both hard and soft coal and wood heaters, and household furniture, of practically all kinds. You will find many articles here of general use in good repair and at astonishing law prices. Call in and look around. VANCE COLLINS. Buy your father, brother or beau, a nice bathrobe, smoking jacket, combination set, % dozen hose, Kingsbury hat, fur dap, or nice warm gloves. You will find the best line in the city at my store. C. EARI. DUVALL. ENGRAVED CALLING CARDS. A package of printed or engraved calling cards makes an attractive and useful present to a friend. The Democrat has an elegant line of linen finish cards in all the proper sizes in stock and a handsome selection of types for printing them. We can also furnish engraved cards at a very low price, 100 linen finish with plate, SI.OO. This plate can be used again whenever you want more cards and you do not have to again go to the expense of having a plate engraved. One hundred cards printed from old plate for only 75 cents. Call and see the samples.

Christmas Shopping Made Easy by a Few Timely Suggestions. Fendig's City Drug Store presents an array of Gifts suitable for all and at reasonable prices. Our 22 years of experience makes it easy to help you select. 44-H.|..|..|..|..|| iHim H | i-h-M'-M 111 111 IHI 111| | H-i-bHII MMI 111111 I lIHIII 1| I A Woman Likes :: A Man Likes ii A Child Likes A Nice Brush and Comb ;; A good set Military Brushes • • A Doll. Case - :: A Han<J y Collar and Cuff” A Steam Engine A Nice Manicure Set. •• Set - " . , A z- j •’ A Tasty Shaving Set ' ’ ® ox °* Blocks. A Good Mirror. .. An office ;; A A Natty Box of Stationery. : I A Box of Cigar,. , ;; A printin A Piece of Cut Glass. • • A Fountain Pen. :! A Candlestick. :i A " * Teddy L.on. • • A Good Bill Book. ’ A Set of Dishes. A Hand-Painted Plate. ;: a Paper Weight. *I A Set of Furniture. A Nice Picture. : A Cigar Set. :: A Train of Cars. A Bottle of Perfume. ;; A Pipe. :: A Telephone . A Gibson Book. I' An Ink Stancl .: A A Good Comb. : : A ” A Post Card Aibum. An Artistic Calendar. 1: A cigar Qr TobaccQ ; A p olo Stick _ Wl-M I 1 Mill 1 1 1 I I 1 1 I I | | 1 1 | Ml 1 I 1 1 1 U I i | | 1 HI 11111111 blillll H 1 11 1 1 I l 1 1 I 500 Popular Books at 50c • ’ Empty Holly Boxes, Seals, Cards and Tags 100 Alger Books at 25c •; for doing up packages. Eastman Kodacks from $2.00 up .. An immense line of Christmas and New Teachers’ Bibles from 75c up :: Year Post Cards, from 3c up to 50c. ■HH- 1-H-H 1 11-hH 111 M 1 I»I 111 1 1 1lIH■! |MI 11 11 H-l 11 11 1111111 III| || 1 11 II i Located at the Same Stand, North Side Washington Street. 4 1 1 ,| 1 ,|„ 1 ,„| [ 111 H.4.,14 111111 1 1 Hl Hi 1 H 1 11 1 1 <llll 11..|. I' HI 11 W'H 11111 Fendig’s City Drugstore RENSSELAER, INDIANA

A Glance at Our Window will be worth your while Our Display will help you Decide ========================= FOR MEN Safety Razors Cuff Buttons Scarf Pins Watch Chains Watches Smoking Sets Ash Trays Military Brushes Cloth Brushes Fobs Lodge Pins Rings, etc. FOR WOMEN Silver Purses. Rings Brooches Lockets and Chains Souvenir Spoons Silver Toilet Articles Jewel Boxes Fancy Clocks. Leather Goods Cut Glass JESSEN, The Jeweler

M Ml? M EIL [Under this head notices win be published for 1-cent-a-word for the flsut ,H-cent per word for eMb additioMl insertion. To save book-la sn Ing cash should be sent with notice. notice accepted for less than U, cent* but short notices coming within to* above rate will be published two or more times, as the case may bo for Where are sent in Thu Democrat's care, postage win bo charge*. tlser , } rWßnMn< BUch r *PU« to the advorFor Sale—One hard coal burner. L. STRONG. Phone 173. For Sale—3 good work horses, worth the money.—FRANK WEBBER, Phone 535-B, R-3.. Wyandotte Cockerels—We have a few Wyandott Cockerels for sale.— GRANT CULP, Remington, Ind., R-4 Farm Loans—Money to loan on farm property in any sums up to 110,000. E. P. HONAN. For Sale—Threslng outfit, Case separator 32-50 Russell 12-horae power, water tank, sll in good running order.—E. P. LANE, Rensselaer, Ind., R-3. For Sale—A few good milk cows and heifers for sale on the usual sale terms of one year without interest, if paid when due.—ARTHUR H. HOPKINS. Farm Loans—Jasper Guy of Remington makes farm loans at 6 per cent interest with no commission but office charges. Write him. ts To Rent—About two acres of rich ground in Rensselaer, suitable for onions, potatoes, etc. Want to rent it on shares—Enquire at Democrat office. For Sale or Trade—Two lots in desirable location in Rensselaer, each 67x150, shade and fruit trees. Wilf sell for part cash or trade for cheap rental property in city. Enquire at Democrat office. For Sale—3 acres of fine land 6 roomed house, large milk house with cellar, small barn, building* in good condition, deep well, lots of choice fruit, 1 mile of Parr, railroad town with pickle plant, elevator, graded schools, and churches. SBOO, half down, balance on easy terms, buys this neat little home.—C. L. PARKS, Rensselaer, Ind., R-3. Foley’s Orino Laxative is best for women and children. Its mild action and pleasant taste make it preferable to vollent purgatives, such as pills, tablets, etc. Cure* constipation. A. F. Long. Come to the Democrat office for sale bills.