Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1910 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 [ADVERTISEMENT]

We had buyers from Chicago to Philadelphia, Pa., but rather than give it away to them, we have decided to give it to our customers. —Chicago Bargain Store. Also at the opening we will show you the finest and best line of ready made suits, top coats and cravenettes that you ever had a chance to see, all at moderate prices. C. Earl Duvall. T. M. McAleer and Dr. B. F. Forest of Henry, 111., came over Monday on business. The former owns 180 acres of land m Milroy tp., 80 acres of which he purchased of Dr. Forest and 120 of a Mr. Morton of Watseka, 111. The latter tract he ’purchased through the instrumentality of W. B. Gaffield, and the latter sued Morton for a commission. Dr. Forest was summoned over as witness in the case which came up in the circuit court Monday, he knowing something of the circumstances, and Mr. McAleer came along to look after some business matters connected with his farm. Arthur Gilbert Mrs. Eva Gilbert were married at the residence of a friend of the groom in Fowler last Sunday evening, the Rev. Mr. Johnson of the Presbyterian chunfh performing the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mcßee and was the wife of the groom w hen he was an employe of the Mack bakery and their separation occurred while they were living here. Mr. Gilbert is now engaged in business for himself at Fowler and is said to be doing well. The friends of the couple will wish them prolonged happiness in their second matrimonial venture. —Monon News.

BASIS OF ASSESSMENT. Schedule Adopted for the Assessment of Personal Property in Jasper County. Following is the basis of assessment adopted by the township assessors of Jasper county at their annual meeting held here last Saturday: 1. All good notes drawing 8 per cent interest to be assessed at full face value. All good note© drawing 6 per cent interest to be assessed at a discount of 2 per cent. 2. All stocks of goods and merchandise to be assessed at 75 per cent qf the invoice value. 3. All average horses with speed records, S2OO and upwards at the discretion of the assessor. 4. All pure bred draft horses SSOO, or grade draft horses $200; higher or lower at discretion of assessor. 5. FARM HORSES. Average yearling colts at. . . .$35.00 Average 2-year-old colts. .. . 50.00 Average 3-year-old c01t5.... 75.00 All other average horses.... 115.00 Higher or lower at t v e discretion of the assessor. Mules same as horses. Jacks 300.00 6. CATTLE. Average' yearling heifera 10.00 Average yearling steers 12.00 Coming 2-year old heifers. ... 18.00 Coming 2-year old steers. ...22.00 Average 3-year old steers.... 30.00 Average cows at 25.00 Average Jersey cows. ..... . .30.00 Average feeding cattle per cwt 4.00 7. SHEEP AND HOGS. Good average sheep per nead. 5.00 Hogs, per cwt ............ . 5.00 8. GRAIN SEEDS. Wood, per cord $1 to 3.00 Wheat, per bushel . . . . . ..... .70 Corn, per bushel .40 Oats, per bushel .......... .30 Potatoes, per bushel 30 Rye, per bu5he1............ .50 Timothy seed, per bushel.... 2.00 Clover Seed, per bushel 8.00 Buckwheat, per bushel 4b Onions, per bushel 40 9. HAY. Timothy, per ton 8.00 Wild, per ton 2.50 Higher or lower at the discretion of the assessor. 10. MEATS, ETC. Pork, per cwt 7.00 Lard, per cwt 7.00 Wool, per pound '. .15 Sorghum Molasses, per gal... .25 Ice, per ton 1.50 11. LUMBER. Soft lumber at 75 per cent of invoice. Hardwood, per M „. ...15.00 12. POULTRY AND BEES. Chickens, per dozen... 3.00 Turkeys, each .75 Geese, per dozen 3.00 Bees, per stand 1.00 Additional improvements to be assessed at 60 per cent cost price. Now is your chance to buy a tailor-made suit, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. A perfect fit guaranteed or no sale. C. Eart Duvall. Go to J. V. CoUlna for secondhand furniture.