Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1910 — Page 7

Country Correspondence

“ BY OUR REGULAR CORPS OR NEWS-GATHERERS.

EAST WALKER. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Warren spent a few days' in Rensselaer on busi- • ness. " : Miss Martha rritz returned Saturday from Fowler, where she has been staying for the past three months with relatives. Louis Zick went to Rensselaer Monday to be hands for the horse sale Wednesday. He offered a good driving horse for sale. Michael Zick has been feeling quite poorly recently. He is 83 years of age’, and until the past year has always enjoyed excellent health.

Kills A Murderer. A merciless murderer is Appendicitis with many victims. But Dr. King’s New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, preventing that clogging that invites appendicitis, curing Constipation, Headache, Billiousness, Chills. 25c at A. F. Long’s.

;AIX. ’ Mr. Wiseman is expecting to start his huxter wagon in a short time. Miss Ida Shreeves spent Sunday with Easter and Flossie Wiseman. Mrs. Ray Williams visited with her mother, Mrs. Davisson Monday. Mrs. Maud Comer was out calling on her neighbors Monday afternoon. Miss Lizzie Wiseman is working for Mrs. John Borntrager, south of Surrey. The saw mill east of Aix is putting out quite a lot of nice looking 'lumber. " . , The little showers we have been having are just the thing for the wheat and oats, also the grass. Mrs. Robert Sheetz and little daughter of Chicago are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Garriott. Mrs. Alice Humes and children returned from Chicago Tuesday where they had been visiting her brother Clyde and wife. Aix school will close next Thursday, being the last in Union tp., on account of measles the school was discontinued two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman Switzer, Mrs. Ida Swaim, Mrs. Paul Wegging, Max Comer and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Davisson were Rensselaer goers Tuesday Andrew Myres and Miss Mayme

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WE handle almost everything, besides that little something that no one else handles. When you want anything and do not know where to find it, come to the Racket Store, you are sure to be accommodated. See the beautiful new spring goods which are now in, ready for your inspection and at prices that defy competition. Our quality'is the best, out prices are the lowest, our stock the largest. Our Shoe Department r— *‘ J ' Is second to none in city. We I ® THE handle everything in the I ® oh 10fin footwear line, and goods that ® t/fm&UCCUI are absolutely guaranteed, J j made by the largest shoe jgjK cwnr house in the world, the famous Hamilton Brown Shoe Co., of St. Louis, Mo. We ywSHMk also have a number of other leading brands that give en- • tire satisfaction in Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Oxfords, and work shoes at prices that cannot be duplicated by anyone. Do not let anyone hoodwink you into buying your shoes and Oxfords until you see our line. We know we are selling the same goods for less money. We are the largest dealers in infants’ shoes in the city, and all the new and natty effects at prices running from 25c up. - Shirt XiDaists. Our new bnc of Shirt Waists are beauties; all new, no old last year "numbers to throw out for your inspection, but all bright and new. We have them from 49c each up, about'one-half what the other, fellow will charge you. * 'Ribbons. The largest line in the city at the lowest possible prices. ' Dutch Collars. Beautiful Dutch collars 10c up.

Smith were married Tuesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, Rev. Harper of Rensselaer, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Myres will go to housekeeping in a few days on the J. I. Gwin farm, which the groom has rented We extend congratulations through columns of The Democrat. ■ ‘ ' //■■ The friends of Rev. Shaefer, to the number of 45, very pleasantly reminded him that Monday was his 28th birthday anniversary by gathering at his home Monday evening while he was absent. When he returned he found, to his great surprise, a host of friends, to greet him. The evening was very please antly spent by all present. As Rev. Shaefer’s lost all their fruit in Mr. Humes’ cellar when the latter’s house Was burned, a miscellaneous shower of canned fruit, etc., was given him by the guests. All left wishing Rev. Shaefer many more birthday anniversaries.

Read the pain formula on the box of Pink Pain Tablets. Then ask your Doctor if there is a bettbr one. Pain means congestion—blood pressure somewhere. Dr. Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets check head pains, womanly pains anywhere. Try one, and see! 20 for 25c. Sold by A. F. Long.

WHEATFIELD. Lou Jensen went to Oxford Tuesday. Malcolm Clark visited over Sunday with Rensselaer friends George Danford went to Reddick, Ill', Tuesday for a visit with friends. Mrs. Seegrist and Miss Ollie White of Tefft spent Saturday in town with friends. Hermy Langdon was in Chicago this week buying goods for Myers & Myers. Dr. Riebel and wife of Chicago, visited over Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. B. Fyfe. Mr. and Mrs 1 . S. A. Austin and sons Harvey and Mayard were Rensselaer goers Tuesday Alva McNeil of Lacrosse was in town a few days this week, also snipe shooting on the Nave Ranch. Miss Emma Miller of Kankakee came Saturday ior ,a visit with her parents 1 , Mr. and Mrs. Louie Miller. Mrs. A. P. Rockwell is visiting her son Edward of Gillam tp., and

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daughter, Mrs. Clarence Sands of Francesville. Miss Minnie Tinkham, who is teaching at Angola, Ind., spent a few days* this week with her mother, Mrs. Kate Tinkham. * The Citizens’ Band gave their first* open-air concert Saturday evening. After this week tney expect to play every Thursday evening. .Mrs Fred Fuller of Roselawn, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. George. Swisher. Her iChildren, who had been visiting their grandparents for a week, returned home with her. Mrs. Louis Paulsen visited her sister, Mrs. J. W, Tilton and family at Rensselaer Saturday; They went to Chicago in the evening to see their sister, Mrs. R. A. Mannan, who is a patient in the Lakeside hospital. FAIR OAKS. Rev. Rairden closed his meetings here Sunday eve. Grandpa Spry is visiting relatives in Illinois this week. M*rs. Al Moore and children spent several days in Lafayette. Barker Crawford is moving out onto Lawwler’s ranch this week to farm. Arvel Bringle went to Valparaiso Monday to take a course of study in the university. , Chas. Manderville was at home from Kentland over Sunday, visiting his aged mother. Uncle Charley Harrington and wife of Virgie were here visiting relatives Sunday. The pickle people will get through barreling and shipping away their picckles this week. Mrs. Barker Crawford and sister, Mrs. Fame Casey are. visiting relatives in Morocco this week. Everybody is busy this week, and news is scarce. We have had several showers the past few days. C.” L. Eggleston is preparing to have a telephone line put in from here to his home in the country. Wayne Call has been suffering considerable for several days with something like in his hand. Grandma Allen is not so well the past few days. Mrs. Emma Cox is also feeling quite poorly nowadays. W. D. Bringle and family of JorI dan township, came up Sunday by 'auto route and made his brother Abe and family a visit. i. Enos Moffitt sold a span of mules last week to a party down near Surrey. He has one left to sell and .then he will be muleless and horseless again.

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' Our China Department. ft The ladies all know we excel others in this class ’1 /°f g° ods - See our beaunew stock patterns in English Semi Porcelain, They are the goods to buy. You can buy one piece or ioo pieces at the same prices. We always keep a good supply of same in stock. QOur plain white ware is cheaper than elsewhere. Great big salads at 10c each, dining plates at 5c each, cups and saucers at 5c each. Hundreds of other articles at half what the. other fellow can buy them at. The greatest line of postals in Rensselagr. We are installing a Ic'rack and will sell nothing over one cent in the line of postals. They will be the same goods as you have been getting 2 for sc, and of places chaige you 50 each for. Do not forget this, theyjareoniy ic each. Enameled Ware. ’We handle the cream of perfection in thisVlass of goods, from 5c a piece up. -■1 ~ ■ ■■■ ■■■ Watch pur windows for special leaders, which we are unable toquote,from time to time. They will interest you. Also parties living in the vicinity of Brook can make their purchases at our variety Store there and they tickets they get With their purchases are taken at either place. Our prices there on the same goods will be no higher than they sell here. A fine stock at both places. This is our tenth year in business in Rensselaer,which goes to show that we have done the right thing with our patrons. Of course we all have our faults, but little matters like this should be overlooked, and we are always ready to make good as far as we can. Hoping to see you all in this Grand Opening of Spring goods. We are very respectfully, E. V. RANSFORD, Prop., Rensselaer, Ind.

PARR. James White's son is on the sick list. « . Housecleaning is all the go nowadays. - ' We are having some fine weather nowadays. ' Miss Ocie Wood' spent Sunday with home folks. f L Buck McCurtain is contracting fur for next year. . - W. L. Wood is erecting a new porch at his residence. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Price Went to Lowell in auto Sunday. * Jhcob Myers spent Tuesday* with Mr. and Mrs. Riley Payne. Miss Grace Price spent Sunday evening with Miss Ocie Wood. Mrs. Pearl Price spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Mae Jolley. Miss Edna and Blanche Babcock spent Sunday with home folks. The new creamery building at Parr is well under construction. Miss Deva Hurley spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Mae Jolley. The Aid Society met at the parsonage Wednesday and cleaned it. .John N. Price is superintending W. L. Wood’s concerte block factory. The pickle company is contracting for tomatoes td be grown this season. John Hurley spent Saturday night and Sunday with his brother, R. M. Hurley, Mrs. Ruth Stephenson spent Wednesday afternoon with Miss Grace Price. Rev. Jenkins and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Marion G. ant.

Frank Steele Is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. Cassie Payne. • The farmers are done sowing oats and have commenced plowing for corn. Vick Comer and John Lakin attended the dance at Virgie Saturday night. Mrs. May Jolley is sick with the measles at her mother’s, Mrs. Cassie Payne’s*. Wm. H. Myres has quit the poolroom and opened up a restaurant in its plaec. Mr. and Mrs. Cad Caldwell spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Newton Price. Misses Ida and Clara Hurley spent Saturday and Sunday With Miss Rhoda Snow. R. M. Hurley and family spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and M,rs. Riley Payne. Marie ,G?nt spent Wednesday at Surrey and returned home

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Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Payne spent Saturday night and Sunday night with relatives at Lafayette and returned on the milk train Monday morning

Lt Hung’s Costly Tea. Li Hung Chang, when entertaining, used tea In comparison, what priceless value has Dr. King’s New Health Tea, that, cures Constipation, Kidney Trouble, Backache, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and fills* you with new health, strength and vigor. But it’s only 25c at A. F. Long’s. The Democrat and Indianapolis News, each a full, year. .. .. .$3.75.

, House-Furnishing Goods Are our main leaders. We sell more than all the balance combined. No wonder at all. Whenever a new couple starts out to buy their household furnishings they generally look up the 99 Cent Racket Store for they are wise and onto their job; they kjxp.w what a great saving it is to have a store of this— • kind, and they believe in A patronizing the same as a dollar saved is a dollar earned. Get in line and DM come in. You won't know how much more you have been paying the other fellow until you have our prices. Glo'Ves. We can save you money on this class of goods; we have them from 25c a pair up. An all calf skin gauntlet for only 49c. ’ Whips . ■ . . from 10c each up - Handlerchiefs. The largest size red or blue handkerchiefs for only sc. . Tintuiare is a great leader with us. See our fine stock. Hosiery and Vndertvear. We never was better prepared to take care of our' trade than we are this spring. We carry a complete line in everything in above. s Prices right. '• ■ 11,1 1 11 j 1 ' Laces and Embroideries. We have the largest stock and greatest variety ever brought to Rensselaer, and our prices are absolutely the lowest ever quoted on the high class goods we handle. Hardware. The farmers’ emporiur’’ when it comes to this class of goods. We keep the goods most needed on the farm at about half the price you .will pay at the hardware stores on goods in this line.

The old fashioned way of dosing a weak stomach, or stimulating the Heart or Kidneys is all wrong. Dr. Shoop first pointed out this error. This is why his prescription—Dr. Shoop’s Restorative—is directed entirely to the cause of these ailments —the weak Inside or controllng nerve®. It isn’t so difficult, says Dr. Shoop, to strengthen a weak stomach, heart or kidneys, if one goes at it correctly. inside organ has its controlling or Inside perve. When these nerves fall, then those organs must surely falter. These vital truth® are leading druggists everywhere to dispense and recommend Dr. Shoop’s Restorative. Test It a few days, and see! Improvement will promptly and surely follow. Sold by A. F. Long.

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