Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1910 — Page 3

Your February Agricultural Paper x Contains this Advertisement.

YOUR. MONEY BACK whether you buy from one of our dealers th or direct from us, if the Mens “Ease** isn’t the easiest, most comfortable. ■ everyday work shoe you ever put on. R We are manufacturers for the retail dealer, but if you can’t buy the Menz j! “Ease” in your town we will fill your order direct from our factory at the E regular retail price, delivery charges paid, and if they are not as soft, easy and j comfortable as we claim, do not wear but return immediately and we will R send your money back and pay return* express charges. ■ Menz “tase 99 , 1 Absolutely no better shoe made for all aorta of everyday work in - L-u - all aorta of weather and for comfort and service. / We use exclusively an upper leather you can’t find in any other / 7/ shoe made—our own special Menz “Ease” Process of Tannage. It’s / ZtAS F the toughest, strongest, softest, most pliable upper leather tanned. / / 7 Must be or we would not have thousands of testimonials, and re- / ///&' I cave them every day, that say MeJw “Ease” shoes wear one to / //i&d \ three years, that the uppers outwear 3to 6 pairs of taps, and that / \ they are always soft and easy on the feet, because neither heat, //s\7 \ water Jter service ever hardens it. •" 1 . "i® wi ” '" ? 1 d youa.Mmple of this wonderful I leather, also enough unsolicited testimonials to prove ? ver Y, c,alr " we ant * “Iso tell you if you can ' cWt I buy Menz Ease shoes in your town, if you ask for •' / CATALOG H—FREE ’* z styles Menz" E«ze” and iU duplicate X/TA/VSa) X ■sS&zzH for boys—the American Boy"- in all heights j' / from 6 inch work s’'oes to 18 inch hunting I bo ”*'; for <-•» Menz "Ease*” -X I and »2.50 to 87.50 for the "American Boy." f J The Menz “Ease” illustrated is one of our 6 inch cap toe Blucher < CA //// styles, either black or tan, 3f / Ma.-. Standard Screw ftstened, /iw/ IvleilZieS medium weight sole, sizes 7-*®** f AKfW* 6to 12, D and E widths. teya ®- f Company .. Mak ®" Detroit Michigan A A A A - - - - . D«d». Ift

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. To-day’s markets: Corn, 55c; Oats, 41c. George Goff was in Chicago over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Thompson spent yesterday in Chicago. Frank S. Blythe has been appointed postmaster at Delphi. The D. A. R. met yesterday afternoon with Mfr’S. E. P. Honan. * C. W. Coen of South Bend was here on business Saturday and Monday. William Fitzgerald of Kankakee tp., was down Saturday on business. Sol M'ier the millionaire banker and realty dealer of Ligoneir, is dead. Miss May Rowlfy of Wabash came Monday to visit with Miss Hazel Warner. W. J. Imes returned Saturday from a few days visit with relatives in £hicago. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nagel went to Lafayette Saturday to visit relatives a few days. Mrs. J. IL Buckle of Chalmers spent Sunday here with her sister, Mrs. C. B. Reprogle. Mrs. Ida Kistler went to Hammond yesterday to visit her sister, Mrs. L. W. Lanoue. Co. Supt. W. O. Schanlaub of Newton county spent Sunday with his parents west of town. C. P. Moody returned home Saturday from a short business trip to Bucklen and Kingman, Kan. Mrs. A. J. Grant went to Chicago Monday to visit her aunt, Mrs. George Sigler, formerly of Mt. Ayr. Frank Fix of Battle Ground is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Henry Mackey, and other relatives for a few weeks. Miss Mary Osborne went to Lafayette Saturday to spend a few days with her brother Omar, who is a student at Purdue. Andrew Arnold of. Portland, Ind., returned home Saturday after a few weeks visit here with nis sister, Mrs. F. M. Snyder. ».<■ r*‘ E. V. Ransford, who is starting a branch store over at Brook expects to have same ready to open up for business Saturday. Mrs. Louis Paulsen returned to Wheatfield Monday after a few days visit here With her sister, Mrs. J. H. Tilton and family. z • W. D. Stilabower of Hammond, who had been visiting his cousin, Walter of Newton tp., for the past week, returned home Saturday.

A. D. Babcock of Goodland | was in the city on business yesterday.— Wm. Salrin of Walker tp., was a business visitor in the city Monday. Don’t forget the date of Rensselaer’s next Horse Sale—Wednesday, March 2. Mfr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker left yesterday for their new home in Larimore, No. Dak. Mrs. Ross Hawkins of Logansport 4 returned home Saturday after a week’s visit with her cousin, W. H. Mackey and family. In the basket ball game at St. Joseph’s college Saturday between the Monticello high school and St. Joseph teams, Monticello was victor. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lowman of Pleasant Ridge left Monday for Bloomingdale, Mjich., to visit his brother, C. F. Lowman and family for the week. Capt. and Mrs. J. M. Wasson returned Saturday evening from a few weeks visit with the family of their daughter, Mrs. Jesse E. Wilson, in Washington, D. C. A stag party was given Saturday evening at the home of Attorney George A. Williams to the court attaches and Rensselaer members of the Jasper county bar. W. F. Sternberg of Charlotte, Mich., sp<?nt a few hours here Monday with his brother, E. G. Sternberg and wife, going from here to Vandalia, 111., on a business trip. Alex Hurley and wife went to Vincennes Saturday to visit their daughter, Mrs. Hiram Davis. Mr. Hurley returned Sunday but his wife will remain for a two weeks visit. Our new oxfords for women are here. We are anxious to have you see them befqre buying your spring footwear. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. John Ramp spent Sunday in Greencastle with his sister, Miss Madaline, who is attending DePauw University at that place. He spent Monday in Lafayette, while on his way home. Owing to failing health, Miss Grace Worland has resigned her position as teacher in the Surrey school, and Trustee Lane has secured Mfrs. Lem Huston to fill out the unexpired term. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Warner and son Rex, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Kresler and Mrs. Mary J. York were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Firman Thompson of near. Parr at a turkey dinner Sunday. Mr. Fred Smith, of Gillam township, who has been very sick for the past several weeks with a combination of ailments, prominent among which were kidney trouble and hemorrhages, is slowly improving.—Medaryville Advertiser.

Read it now if ' you haven't seen it’ It is worth reading. We have the Agency for the Genuine Menz “Ease” We would like to tell you what other men—your neighbors—say about the Menz “Ease” for service, and we can prove that for comfort there’s no other shoe its equal. Special OQ Price - - 0 J Ifi. L Go.

Miss Cora Dexter, a Purdue student, is spending several days with her parents near Surrey. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Reed went Ft. Wayne yesterday to visit their daughter, Mrs. Frank Borntrager and husband. Benjamin Welsh went to Chicago yesterday to spend a few days with his brother Jesse, and transact a little business. Mrs. R. P. Benjamin spent yesterday with her son Junior, in Chicago, where he is recovering from, a recent operation for cataract. iMrs. E. C. English went to Chicago yesterday to attend the funeral of Miss Phyllis Steele, which will be held at that place to-morrow. Mrs. George Thomas of Monticello, who had been here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gwin, for a few days, returned home Monday. C. B. Reprogle goes to Michigan City to-day to take a position as linotype operator on the Daily News of that place. His family will move there this week. Rev. O. E. Miller will preach at the Free Baptist church at Parr Thursday and Friday nights. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to come out and hear him. Mr. and Mrs. George Maines left last week for a visit with relatives and friends at Kansas City, Sedalia, Drexell and other points in Missouri. They expect to return about March 1. Advertised - letters: Mart Loughlin, Ruben Zayer, R. Sniger, Geo. Kussmaul, Dyarie Institute, Mrs. Emmet Miller, Miss Sadie Enfield, Miss Lizzie Morgan, Mrs. Wm. Elkins, Miss G. Potter. One of the three-year-old twin children of Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Potts of Barkley tp., died Saturday from pneumonia, follow-* ing an attack of measles, and was buried Monday in the Prater cemetery in that township. Miss Constance Adams went to Chicago Monday where she will be employed by the Gage Bros., wholesale milliners. She dribs not expect to work in the city, but will probably be sent out by the firm' to a smaller town as a hat trimmer. The Forsythe store closed business Saturday night under the management of B. Forsythe and the remaining stock is now being invoiced and will likely be sold tomorrow, Mr. Forsythe having several parties on the the string for the stock. Miss True George is improving slowly from her severe sickness. As soon as able to travel, it is said, her aunt, Mrs. Charles Jouvenat of Chicago, expects to take her to Texas in the hope that her health may be permanently benefitted by the change in climate.

Fred Donalson of Indianapolis was the guest of Rev. C. L. Harper and family over Sunday. Simon Phillips went to Fowler Saturday to visit his daughter, Mrs. Frank VanNatta and family, and also to be in attendance at Mr. VanNatta’s big Hereford show cattle sale, which was held there Monday and yesterday. Fred Phillips of this place was one of the auctioneers. At the regular monthly meeting of the C. E. Society of the Christian church, about thirty young people were present. All report having had an excellent time. Refreshments of sandwichs, pickles and cocoa were served. The date of the next meeting has not been decided upon as yet. Mat Linzbach and Adam Hardebeck shipped their household goods the fore part of the week and the families have taken their departure for Lisbon, N. Dakota, where they will make their future home. The Review hopes that they will fare well in their new location.—Benton Review. J. T. Culp and family moved from their farm west of town, to Rensselaer Wednesday. Mr. Culp had lived on the old home place for 73 years, and now believes he is entitled to a change. His neighbors and friends will miss him, and Rensselaer will be proud of the addition.—Francesville Tribune. Mrs. Rice Porter and Mrs. W.! H. Barkley gave a linen shower Friday evening at the home of j Miss Cecil Morgan for Miss' Hazel Warner, who is to be married tomorrow to Mr. Virgil I Hamilton of Monticello. Mrs. J. C. Parrett and Miss Orabel Duvall also gave a miscellaneous shower at the home of the former for Miss Warner Monday evening. And the mercury got down to ■ zero again Friday night, too. According to a dispatch from Attica to the Indianapolis papers, Thursday night was about! the coldest night ever known at

In ancient days there was a lad, His name you all must know, In knickerbockers he was clad, His hair tied with a bow. I might a dozen verses write, About his glorious deeds. But cherry tree and hatchet bright, Will answer present needs. I am afraid you do not know, This hatchet of great fame, That felled t>he little cherry tree, Was “O. V. B.” by name.

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Last Week Big February Shoe

Sale. Hundreds have taken advantage of this sale. If you aren’t one of them,, come in this week.

ROWLES & PARKER.

Don’t make the mistake of believing that the views of our correspondents are always precisely those of The Democrat. A correspondent may advocate something in his community that we would not advocate, believing that such was against the best interests of the community, although the correspondent may be just as sincere and from his viewpoint think it is the thing.

George Potts of Hanging Grove tp., returned Friday from a few days business trip to Pontiac, 111. While over in that vicinity he visited his former neighbor, H. N. Moulds at Eyler, 111. Mr. Moulds moved from Hanging Grove about a year ago and is running a big general store at Eyler, and doing a fine business, Mr. Potts says. He sent his regards to old friends here. Charles A. Perkins of Mishawaka was the guest of his cousin, Judson Perkins, here- Monday. Tuesday morning he was joined by Mrs. Perkins, who had been visiting over at Goodland, and together they started oveiland for their home. Thirty-three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, then bride and groom, <lrove through from Mishawaka to Goodland, and Mrs. Perkins has wanted to drive the route again, and Mr. Perkins having bought a horse and rig at Goodland to take back home, she decided to drive through with him.

Thirty cents per pound for butterfat at the Rensselaer Creamery.—W. H. MORRISON, Prop.

Try a pair of the Gold Cross Rubber Boots. Every pair guaianteed. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block.

j I desire to call the attention of my lady friends to my fine line of 1,000 new samples from Buckley Bros. Co., importers and manufacturers of dry goods, consisting of Irish Linen Suitings, Dimities, Fancy Madras, Embroidered Tissues, Imported Novelties, Silk Weft Ponges, Mulls, Fancy Mlersaline Silks, Jacquard Fancies, Braided Novelty Ginghams, Mohair Fancy, Satin Foulards, and all kinds of white goods.— Mrs. Elmer Gwin.

Buy your shoes at an exclusive shoe store. We have all kinds of shoes for men, women and children. Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block.

More people are taking Foley’s Kidney Remedy every year. It is considered the most effective remedy for all kidney and bladder troubles that medical science can devise. Foley’s Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities, builds up the system, and restores lost vitality. A. F. Long.

PUBLIC SALES. The Democrat has printed bills for the following public salesf Wednesday, Feb. 23, James M. Woods & Son, 3 miles north and 1 % mles east of Remington. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, chickens, turkeys, farm tools, etc. Wednesday, Feb. 23, Amlel Schrader, on the Schrader farm in Walker tp., 2% miles east and 4% miles south of Wheatfield, 1 % miles west and 4 % miles south of Tefft. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements, household goods, etc. Thursday, Feb. 24, W. F. Michael, on the old Henry Welsh farm in Jordan tp., 4 miles south and 3 miles west of Rensselaer. General sale of 7 head of horses, cattle, farm tools, etc. Thursday, Feb. 24, D. J. Harris, on the Fred Stockslck farm, 3 miles south and 5 % miles east of Rensselaer. General sale of horses, mules, cattle, hogs, chickens and turkeys, farm tools, household furniture, etc. Friday, Feb. 25, C. W. May, 3 miles north and 2ft miles west of Remington, 9 miles sojith and 2H miles west of Rensselaer. Big stock sale, 20 head of horses, 25 head of cattle and 40 head of sheep. Monday, Feb. 28, G. E. Timmons, 5 miles south and 2 miles west of Rensselaer, on the old Jud Adams farm in Jordan tp. General sale of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc.

Of course you'll say it was not true, That he used "O. V. B.” And to be really frank with you, I was not there to see. But you will have to grant me this, A hatchet of such fame, Whose glory stood the test of years, Is “O. V, B.” by name We have a complete line of articles bearing this brand. Each and every one is guaranteed. '