Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 February 1910 — Page 4

Country Correspondence

BY OUR REGULAR CORPS OF NEWS-GATHERERS.

REMINGTON. REMINGTON R. R. TIME TABLE. KABT. | TRAINS | WEST, i:Mam Local passenger 6:40 pm 1:04 a m Pass’g’r (Sun.only) 6:21 p m 11:28 a m Mail and Passenger 9:23 a m

George Capes of Pontiac, 111., is visiting here at present. Peter Mann Is reported critically sick with kidney trouble. J. W. Kenyon ot was .» Remiington visitor last Thursday. J. D. Mason of Elwood Visited relatives and friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Beeks visited relatives in Chenoa, 111., last week. James Clowry of Chicago was here a few days last week on business. Peter Baler returned last Tuesday from a couple of weeks visit In Illinois. Ray Miller visited last week with his brother Joe and family in Indianapolis. Arthur Vincent of Eldorado, Kan., was here a few' days last week on business. Miss Alice Jones has gone to Washington, Pa., to visit her sister, Mrs. Wilbur Kay. Don’t forget Lex Fisher’s big sale tomorrow, Thursday, advertised elsewhere in the Democrat. Mrs. Ernest Rawlings left Thursday for a several weeks visit with her folks at Fon du Lac, Wls. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hackley of Aberdeen, So. Dak., are here for a several weeks visit with relatives. Mr. and Mts. James H. Gilbert will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday evening, Feb. 25. Joseph Blake s big public sale takes place Thursday, Feb. 11, remember, 3 miles north and 1 mile west of Remington. John Crabb and family will move back to Illinois this spring and their son-in-law, T. P. Wiggins, will occupy their farm here. Brown Lamborn of Chicago was here a few days last week looking after the interests of his mother’s farm, northwest of town. A former well known townsman, William H. Marquess of Lafayette, week by the critical Illness of his with no hopes of his recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Treanor of Monon were called here last week by the crltloa. illness of his brother-in-law, James Stryker, who died Friday. Mr. Ora S. Crow and Miss Pearl Pample, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pample of Gilboa tp., will be married next Tuesday evening Feb. 15, at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hildebrand of Kempton, 111., are visiting relatives here at present writing. The latter was formerly Miss Gertrude Roades. daughter of Mr. and M!ra. D. H. Roades, and they were married at Gilman, 111., on Wednesday last. A sad death from typhoid fever occurred last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Treanor, James Stryker, their son-in-law, being the victim. Deceased was married a few months ago to Miss Clara Treanor, who is also down with the same disease.

Made Japan Famous.

Japan first became famous for good tea, but a tea that will make and keep people well—Dr. King’s New Health Tea—is fast gaining wli>rld-wide fame. It’s nature’s remedy for Constipation, Kidney Trouble, Indigestion, Headache, Malaria and Female Complaints. 25c at A. F. Long’s.

MT. PLEASANT.

Jess Walker attended literary at Independence Friday evening. C. J. Carr visited Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. George Davisson. Mell and Albert Garriott made a business trip to Rensselaer Friday. Grant Davisson took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ropp Thursday. Mrs. James Meyers and family moved on the George Fate farm Monday. Herbert and Carrie Garriott attended literary at Independence Friday evening. Will Francis of Rensselaer took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse Tuesday. Jennie and Frances Davisson spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ritter and family. •Herbert and Carrie Garriott and Lilly Hurley spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse. Mr. and Mrs. George Davisson and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Davisson were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. Albert Garriott, George, Grant and Clyde Davisson attended the Corner & Son sale Wednesday. John Comer had a new Gem phonograph sent from Chicago on trial last week, proving very satisfactory. The sale at S. T. Comer's Wed? nesday was a failure. They intend to make a sale again in a few weeks.

J. C. Frazee of Peru was looking after the interests of his farm and other business in this vicinity Wedueeday. Andy Bopp sent in an order for a Buick automobile a few days ago, which will make tflx autos owned In this vicinity. Carter Garriott sent an order to Chicago last week for a number of long playing records which was received this week. Zelda Daugherty, the teacher «i Mt. Pleasant, spent Sunday with her

parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Daugherty near Valma. Mt. and Mirs. Will. Yieter’s children who were quite sick with measles the first part of the week, are improving nicely at present. Nile Britt went to Lafayette Thursday to have a cataract removed from one eye. The eye is giving her a great deal of pain at present. 55 Mary Switzer took quite badly sick Wednesday and continued to get worse until the doctor was called Saturday. Their children are also sick with the measles.

INDIANA MAN VICE GOVERNOR

Newton W. Gilbert Nominated for Federal Position In Philippines. Washington, Feb. B.—President Taft ha* tendered to Charles E. Magoon of Nebraska, former provisional governor of Cuba, the position of vice governor of the Philippine Islands and secretary of the department of commerce and police. Gov. Magoon declined. The president therefore nominated Newton W. Gilbert of Indiana, as vice governor of the Philippines', who will continues as secretary of public instruction, and Charles B. Elliott of Minnesota, now associate justice of the supreme court of the Philippines, as a member of the Philippine commission and secretary of commerce and police.

SHOOTS WIFE AND HIMSELF

Mother Attempts to Save Life of Daughter and Is Killed. Indianapolis, Feb. B.—ln an effort to save the life of her daughter, Mrs. Louise C. George was shot through the head and instantly killed by her son-in-law, Homer C. Cope. The man then shot his wife. The bullet struck her In the back, but she will recover. Cope then fired a bullet through his own head and died shortly after. The trage'y occurred In the heart of the manufacturing district. The shooting was the result of a long series of domestic troubles which was the outcome of drink.

BARS TO STAY IN FIVE CITIES

Anti-Saloon Leader Name* Cities Free from Option Fights. Fort Wayne, Ind., Feb. 8. —Five Indiana cities are to remain “wet” without opposition from the Anti-Saloon league, according to a statement made by the Rev. E. S. Shoemaker, superintendent of the Indiana league, at the annual field day meeting of the organization. The list includes the cities of Indianapolis, Evansville, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Fort Wayne.

ROOSEVELT IN THE JUNGLE

Smithsonian Expedition Starts on a Journey of 108 Miles. Nlmule, Uganda, Feb. 8. —Theodore Roosevelt’s ten days’ march to Gondokoro was begun, the whole Smithsonian scientific expedition going along. The path lies through an unpeopled district. The porters were burdened with food supplies. The distance from Nimule to Gondokoro is about 108 miles. This stage of the expedition will be as severe a test of physical endurance as the party has had.

HICKS BROTHERS ARE KILLED

Reella Jones Fatally Hurt When Big Four Train Hits Carriage. Muncie, Ind., Feb. 8. James and Leonard Hicks, brothers, were instantly killed and Reella Jones, a liveryman’s driver, was fatally hurt when the carriage in which they were riding was struck by the Southwestern Limited train on the Big Four railroad at Yorktown. The Hicks brothers were stock buyers and lived with their families at Worcester, Ind.

INVALID FALLS TO HIS DEATH

Tumbles from Second-Story Window While Trying to Raise Sash. Franklin, Ind., Feb. B.—William Hamer is dead from the effects of injuries received when he fell from a second-story window. Hamer had suffered from tuberculosis and was in a weakened condition. It is supposed that he lost his balance while raising the sash. No bones were broken, but the shock and internal injuries are thought to have caused his death.

FALL KILLS INDIANA DOCTOR

Dr. A. A. Fahnestock, Mason and Brother of a Chicagoan, Dies. Laporte, Ind., Feb. 8. Dr. A. A. Fahnestock, prominent Indiana physician and surgeon and thirty-second degree Mason, fell downstairs and was killed. He was 77 years old and was a brother of the late Dr. C. 8. Fahnestock, at one time president of Chicago Homeopathic college. Ccme to the Democrat eF’ce for sale bills.

Big Public Sale. - > The undersigned will sell at Public Auction at his home on the Cedar Lane Stock Farm % mile South and 2 miles West of Remington, and % mile South and 5 miles East ot Goodland, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16, 1910, 17 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 Bay Team Geldings, 5 and 7 years old, wt. 2700, good workers s s; 1 Dark Bay Team Geldings, Coach, coming 4 years old, sound and a dandy pair; 1 Brown Team Geldings, coming 4 years old, wt. 2900, well matched, will make* horses to weigh 1800 each when fully developed, an excellent work team and sound; 1 Bay Team Mares,'coming 4 years old, wt. 2600, a splendid good team and sound; 1 Black Mare, coming 4 years old, ss, wt. 1250; 1 Black Horse, coming 4 years old, wt. 1180; 1 Bay Horse, coming 5 years old, wt. 1220; 2 Horse Colts, Bay and Sorrel, coming 2 years old, wt. 9ou each, will make a fine team; 1 Sorrel 8 years old, > n foal by Brook’s Horse; 1 Bay Horse coming 5 years old, 1000, s s; 1 Brown Mare, coming 5 years old, wt. 1050; 1 Bay Horse, coming 5 years old, wt. 1150. 12 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 10 head of Calves, mostly White Faced Steers; 2 two-year-old Helfers, coming fresih in Spring. Some Young Sows—Bred, weigh about 170 pounds each. This Stuff will sell. Your price is my price. Remember the Date. A credit of 11 months time will be given; 5 per cent interest. 2 per cent discount for cash on day of sale. Bankable note with the privilege to pay any time before due. H. W. MILNER. W. H. Kenyon, Auctioneer. Geo. A. Chappell, Clerk. Hot Lunch on Grounds.

Big Public Sale. As I am going to quit farming and move away, I will offer at Public Sale at my residence, 6 miles North and 3 miles East of Rensselaer, 2 % mlee West and 1 % miles South of Newland, commencing at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1910, 4 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 Grey Mare, four years old, wt. 1400, in foal to Jack; 1 Spotted Mare, four years old, wt. 1100; 1 Sorrel Horse two years old, wt. 950; 1 Black Mare, nine years old, wt. 1100. 8 Head of Cattle—• Consisting of 1 Red ham Cow, five years old,'® ■ . .;. fresh; 1 Black Cow, five years old, fresh April 1; 1 Red Cow, seven years fl old, fresh April 1; 1 Four Dozen Chickens. Black Cow, three years old, fresh April 1; 2 2-year-old Heifers, fresh in spring; 2 Spring Calves. Implements, Harness, Etc—Consisting of 1 set of Work Harness; 1 set Single Harness,; 1 Harrow; 1 Sulky Plow; 1 Walking Plow; 1 Hay Rake; 1 Grindstone; 1 Dinner Bell; and numerous other articles. A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash. VICTOR WALKER. Jdhn F. Pettet, Auctioneer. J. P. Hammond, Clerk. Hot Lunch on Ground.

Big Public Sale As I have rented my farm and will quit farming, I will offer at Public Sale at my residence, 8 miles North and 1 % miles West of Rensselaer, 2 miles East and 2 miles North of Parr, 4 miles East and 1 mile South of Fair Oaks, commencing at 10 a. m., on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1910, 11 Head of Horses and Mules— Consisting of 1 Bay Colt, coming 3 years old, wt. 1250; 1 Brown Colt, coming 3 years old, wt. 1300; 1 Bay Mare, 4 years old, wt. 1500; 1 Brown Mare, 5 years old, wt. 1600; 1 Brown Mate, 5 years old, in foal, wt. 1650; 1 Brown Gelding, 3 years old, wt. 1450; 1 Roan Mare, 12 years old, wt. 1275; 1 Brown Gelding, 3 years old, wt 1325; 1 Bay Colt, coming 2 yeans old, wt. 1000; 1 Span Mules, coming 4 and 5 years old, wt. 1100 each; 1 Driving Horse 7 years old, wt. 1000. 14 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 Polled Angus Bull 3 years old; 2 Cows, now fresh; 1 Cow, fresh in March; 1 Hereford Cow, fresh in March; 1 Heifer two years old, with calf; 5 Steers and 3 Heifers coming two years old. «32 Head of Hogs— Consistng of 32 Shoats weighing abvout 100 pounds each. Implements, Wagons, Etc—Consisting of 1 narrow tire Wagon; 1 Broad Tire Wagon; 1 Hay Rake; 3 Walking Plows; 1 Riding PJow good as new; 1 Riding Cultivator; 1 Brown Corn Planter, with 80 rods of wire; 1 3-section Steel Harrow; 1 horse Wheat Drill; 1 force-feed Endgate Seeder; 1 McCormick Binder, in good running order; 1 two-horse Wheat Drill; 2 sets Work Harness; 100 bushels Rye; 4 Stacks Tame Hay; and numerous other articles. Terms: 11 months credit given on sums over $lO with the usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash. MICHAEL SCHULTZ. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot Lunch on Grounds. The Democat for sale bills.

- , ■ = Thp QQp Rsplfpt Qtnro’o |Great Slaughter Sale| lIS NOW IN .FULL BLAST. Goods of every descrip-1 ■ tion will be slaughtered at this grand clearing up I I sale to make room for our new spring goods which I ■ will soon be arriving, also lots of goods will be I I sold at less than the cost of manufacture to save I I trouble of invoicing. This sale lasts up to Febru- I I ary 20th, 1910. Do not miss same as it will pay I I you, no matter whether you buy or not you will I I get to see how much more you are paying the I I other fellow for your goods. ■

B d-M-H I I 1 1 l-I-! -! l I I I I | t 1 l I I 1 I 1 1 I 1 I I frI Hosiery I Ladies 1 Hose, 4 pairs for 25c g! Regular 10c Hose. ;|| Ladies’ 15c Hose, 3 pairs 25c |l| Men’s Hose 10c, 4 pairs 25c I Men’s Hose 15c, 3 pairs 25c ■ Children’s Hose, 10c kind JBR 3 pairs for 25c j| Infants’Hose all wool, pair 10c ■ Children’s Coats, from 99c up B A fine selection. B Hats and Caps at cost. | Men’s Work Shirts, 25c up. g Gloves and Mittens at cost. ■ Combs, Purses and Jewelry. A fine B selection. ■ Belt Pins from lOcup B Combs others get 25c for, now 10c I M 1 !■ I X- M-I-I-I-I -I -l I I 1 l-M-H-l-l-H-b-

I 20 Per Cent from all our Shoes over $3.00 Pair, | I which makes them less than cost. We are selling I ■ lots of shoes; no wonder at all, we handle nothing I I but the best, and our prices are a little the lowest ■ I to be found anywhere. ■ I A good Ladies' Shoe at per pair - - $1.25 ■ I A good Ladies' Shoe at per pair - -99 c ■ I A good Men's Shoe at per pair - . . $1.25 I I All our Overshoes at cost. ■ l H--I 11 1111 Wi-l-I-l-H I 1 1-l-l-l-H-H-l-l-I-1 lld l I 1-H-ld 111 M. t-H-H-I-l-l- B I OUR CHINA I I 18/ DEPARTMENT WWI

H Just think of buying your China at 20 H per cent discount from regular prices. H Anything over si.oo goes at 20 per cent B discount which makes it less than cost. B Haviland Cups and Saucers, only each 25c B Haviland Bread and Butters, each only 25c 9 Haviland Pie Plates, only each.... 25c B Haviland Breakfast Plates, only each 25c ■ A very special in American Semi-Porce-I lain for this sale at each 10c ■ Large Platters, Salad Dishes, Plates, ■ Cups and Saucers, all new patterns and ■ the greatest bargains ever sold at 10c each H A special in Meakin English Semi-Por ■ celain at less than cost. ■ 5 and 6 inch Plates, each 5c ■ 8 inch Plates, each 10c

I*l 11 H I„l, HI 1 11 || | 11111 111 I j-H-ill 111 111 II I I 111 11 I W-H'l H'lfH HU I Our 5c and 10c Counters are Wonders. I 4,H4-4-H-Hlll<|.H'l-11-l I 1 HW'HI 1111 II I I 1111111-l-J. |ll|l |I 1 1 ~M ,f f II mil |g Don’t Delay, get right in line and come to this sale we I can save you some money and you will be doing I us a favor by helping us make room for our new I spring line. Yours for trade, I E. V. RANSFORD, Proprietor I The 99c Racket Store. Rensselaer, Indiana I *

M"l I I 111 l-l-l-l Illi! Hl 111 lIH.In llm I I I DRY GOODS I Apron Ginghams, per yard.... 5c I Dress Ginghams, 15c kind, per yard 7j4c I Outing Flannels, per yard 6 to 9c I Sheetings, yard, from 6c up I Toweling, all linen, yard, fr0m....6c up I Cotton Crash, per yard 3%C I Cotton Flannel, yard, from 5c up I Embroidery worth up to 10c, now I per yard only I Embroideries, the 15c and 25c kind I at per yard, only 10c I Laces, Torchon, at per yard .. 2%c I Laces, Linen Torchon, at per yard 5c I Laces, Torchon, extra value at yard 5c I Vai. Laces, yard from .3c up I H-b 11111111 n 1111 ri 11 H-n 11111111111 ,|

io inch Platters, each 15c B 12 inch Platters, each 25c B Oatmeals, each 5c || 5 inch Scallops, each 8c ■ 6 inch Scallops, each 10c ■ 7 inch Bakers, each 10c ■ 8 inch Bakers, each . ..15c B Individual Butters, each 2c ■ Creamers, each 10c B Covered Butters, each 25c B Gravy Boats, each.., 15c B Jugs from ‘...........10c up to 35c B A good Parlor Lamp, only 99c B Glassware: 4 Piece Sets worth $2.00 now B goat, Set ...99c B Water Sets from 99c up II Pictures: a fine line from 10c up B