Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1910 — Page 5

lit Piincess fcitt Will Open at Ihlm 1 u o’clock July 4i Continuous Performance All Day With a Change of Program After Supper. <a The management ha£ installed an electric air exhaust that will change the air every five minutes, making it the coolest place in the city.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Delphi is facing a water famine. H. O. Harris was in Lafayette Thursday. To-day’s markets: Corn, 53c; Oats, 33c, "C. B. Steward was a Chicago visitor Wednesday. John Eger was in Chicago on business Thursday. Samuel Fendig was in Chicago on business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hopkins were Chicago goers Thursday. A new line of bunting, flags and fireworks at The 99c Racket Store. G. O. Pumphrey made a business trip to Columbia City Wednesday. J. H. Smiley of Matheson spent Tuesday night at his farm north of town F. D. Gilman of Goodland was a business visitor in the city W ednesday. •

Miss Gertrude Leopold went to Hammond Thursday to visit relatives. J. T. Culp went to Monon and Francesville Wednesday on a short business trip. Mrs. David and daughter were in Monon Thursday visiting relatives. Mass Ita Jensen of Wheatfield came’Wednesday to visit relatives over the Fourth. Mrs. C. W. Coen of South Bend came Thursday for a visit with friends and relatives. Charles Gilmore of Demotte returned home Wednesday after a few days visit here with relatives. ( ' Fireworks, Flags and Bunting at the 99c Racket Store. The cleanest and freshest line inRensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Al McClintock of Monticello returned home Thursday after a short visit with Edmund Sayler and family.

Mrs. Harry Sacharoff of Chicago returned "home Thursday after a several days visit here, with Mrs. Jay Lamson and family. \ ~ _ M. R. Halstead of Earl Park took the train here' Thursday morning for home after returning from a short business trip to Medaryville. Mark Hemphill of Monon, who had been visiting the families of Charles aqd Abe Simpson the past week, returned home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Whittaker of Francesville returned home Thursday after a short visit with her brother, T. F. Dunlap and family of Surrey. Mrs. Austin Hopkins enddaughter, Mrs. Will A. Thompson and children of Sullivan, Ind., went to Chicago Wednesday to visit relatives a few days. The Monon Route will sell excursion tickets to all points on July 2,3, and 4, good returning July sth, at 1% fare for round trip. Minimuni excursion rates for adults, 50c. »

John Finn of Tefft was in town yesterday.' 4 A. J. Brenner was a Chicago goer yesterday. 'The best haying tools in the city at Eger Bros. Ellis Jones of Remington was a business visitor in the city yesterday. ■' . G. H. Clarke will Speak at the Curtis Creek school house, at 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Earl Duvall and wife, Misses Frances and Marguerite Irwin, Samuel Pullins and Miss Mary Pullins were in Chicago yesterday. With every purchase of goods amounting to SI.OO or more, we will give a ten-quart water 9ail for 10c, for Saturday, June 25, only.—The 99c Racket Store. Wheat in Jasper county promises to make a very good crop again this year; although not as good as last year. The cutting of wheat will begin next week. Vern Jacks, who is now braking *on a through freight between Lafayette and Chicago, spent Wednesday night with his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Jacks. - •

The people of Rensselaer are making big preparations for the 4th of July celebration and the unveiling of the Soldiers’ monument. Quite a number of people are talking of going from Lowell. —Lowell Tribune. SiJohn Bruner and family of Valparaiso moved back to Rensselaer Thursday, and moved into, the L. H. Myers property in the east part of town. Mr. Bruner will look after his telephone lines. His son Earl is thinking some of going west to look for .work. Ed Catt, who has been working at painting in Lowell for several weeks, returned home a few days ago. He spent about a week in Gary, after finishing up in Lowell, but did not like “The Magic City” at all —says there are more “Hunyaks” there than there are white people. and Mrs. Omar Day, who h|ad been visiting the parents, W. 45. Day and family, here the past several days, left Wednesday for Laporte where Omar will take a position with the Rumley Gas Engine Co., instead' of teaching in the Laporte schools as was previously reported.

Dr. J. H. Hansson, agent for the Overland auto, sold a 30horse power, pony tonneau Overland Saturday to John E. Cover, a Francesville liveryman. We. understand that Ed Herath of Mt. Ayr is thinking of buying one of these machines. Dr. Hansson has bought a new 40-horse power machine of the same make for his own use. S. M. Marlin received a telephone message from Rushville Wednesday informing him that his wife, who left here Tuesday for Georgetown, Ky., to visit relatives, and who had got as far as Rushville when she became sick, had become mentally deranged. Mr. Marlin left here Thursday afternoon for Rushville to care for her. 'r'S'dr. and Mrs. Bruce White were called to near Tefft Tuesday by the serious illness of the latter’s father, Michael Zick, who is 82, years of age and was thought to be fatally ill with pneumonia. They found him somewhat better on reaching hiS bedside and on a fair way to recovery. They returned to Rensselaer Wednesday forenoon.

Charley Hartley was stricken last Thursday with paralysis. He rallied some; but was very low Sunday. Mr. Hartley is one of the big men of the country. More t,han fifty years ago he crossed the plains and spent seven years in mining in , Colorado. Returning, he located in Goodland, and was one of the great developers of the country. —Fowler Leader. “Lin” Sample of near Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of north of town, got’ shot Jn the arm several days ago whjle he and a Yew others were out hunting. His weapon was accidently discharged in some way. The bullet out just back of the neck between the shoulder blades. He was taken tQ a hospital at Colorado Spriiigs, and is reported to be in a very‘serious condition.

Charles Osborne was a Chicago visitor'yesterday. Come to the 99c Racket Storefor your 4th of July goods. ■ - This issue begins the thirteenth, year of*The Democrat under its present management. For the newest and best line of Fireworks, Flags and Hunting come to The 99c Racket Store. Thomas Shannon of Greensburg came Thursday to visit his aunt, Mrs. G. E. Murray and family.' * 4 * “rsMrs. I. M. Stackhouse of Chicko came yesterday to visit Mrs. Mary D. Eger and Mrs. Candate Loughridge. Mrs. J. Mv Barnum of Franklin returned home yesterday after a two weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Natty Scott. Miss Mary Wade of Edinburg who has been visiting the family of John T. Culp the past two weeks, returned home yesterday. 20 pounds of sugar for $1 with a $2 grocery order at Rowles’& Parker’s big Semi-Annual Clearance Sale. Mr. Hayner,' expert piano tuer and repairer, from Chicago, sin town. Patronage respectfuly solicited. Leave orders -early t Clarke’s jewelry store.

White County Democrat: Wheat hardest will begin on the clay land in the vicinity of Monticello, especially in Jefferson township, Carroll county, to-day or to-morrow. The crop is a fairly good one. S Kjoseph Stripmeyer, the aged father of Mrs. Anna Luers of south of town, was stricken with paralysis Monday.,and there is not much hope of his recovery, on account of his extreme "age, 87 years. His entire left side is affected. < x Charles Parker, mention of whose serious sickness with inflammation of the stomach and hemorrhoids was made in Wednesday’s Democrat, was taken to Indianapolis Thursday morning, where he expects to undergo an operation. He was operated on the same day at 10 a. m., and is reported as doing nicely. Esau Hart and Mrs. Walter Gumm, father and sister of George H. Hart of Earl Park, were in Kentland Tuesday, returning to their home in Remington after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Hart James Washburn of Remington was in town yesterday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Alviere Milligan and children of Daytona, Florida, reached Remington last week to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hand. —-Kentland Enterprise.

The Western Union Telegraph C 0.,, has announced that it will furnish no fight news of the Jef* feriesrjohnson mill, it recognizing that public ■ sentiment is against these- plug-ugly exhibitions. The reports will not be handled by either the Western Union or Postal Telegraph Co., it is reported and sports will have to 'depend on press association wires for news, of the scrap. It would be an excellent thing if city authorities would take action and prohibit moving pictifre shows front using fight films.. Elmer Beile. the young college student who has been confined in jail here the past three weeks in default of bond, for the theft of some money from the barber shop cash drawer, recently at St. Joseph’s, was released yesterday, the Judge reducing the bond to SIOO which was put up by the boy’s mother in Lafayette yesterday morning in cash, or a bank. draft, rather, payable to. the clerk. This leaves Sheriff Shirer without any summer boarders at all, for which neither he or his family are at' all anxious for. An interesting object on display in front of Long’s drug store the past few days is an oldfashioned German bee-hivfe, made of rye straw. The hive was made by uncle. Mike Schultz of Union township and is neat looking, symmetrical and substantial, the straw being compactly bound in place or thatched with heavy twine- The hive on exhibition is only a model, the regular hives being about twice as large as this. Mr. Schultz'learned the art of making these hives back in the Fatherland, and has about a dozen of them in use at his farm.

The Democrat and Indianapolis News for only $3.75 per yr. Haying tools, forks, rakes, scythes, snaths, etc,, at Eger Bros. • ;—,— t The small son of Frank Ellis in the north part of town is sick with measles. Mesdames R. A. Luckey and B. F. Welsh of Lafayette are visiting Mrs. N. S. Bates and family.' .. . ’ ... James and Roy Donnelly and Elijah Stevens went to the Kankakee river Wednesday 'on a fishing trip. The hot, dry weather continues, and a good rain would be greatly appreciated in this section ’of the state. A. J. Grant returned to his dray business yesterday morning after being laid up a few days with a bilious attack. Dr. M. M. McCord and wife moved from Gifford a few days ago to Loogootee, where they will make their future home. Miss Pearl Hayes, daughter of F. M. Hayes, formerly of Barkley township, now of Marion, who had been visiting here the past few weeks, returned home Wednesday.

F. H. Robertson, proprietor of the Mt. Ayr Pilot, was in the city on business yesterday. Bro. Robertson is a veteran newspaper man and starting off well in giving Mt. Ayr a newsy sheet. The jury in the Browne bribery hearing at Chicago failed to agree Wednesday after being out 115 hours, standing 8 to 4 for conviction. A new trial will soon be had. What a mistake you make by not getting J. W. Ward, the old reliable well driller of Jasper cofmty, to drill your well. See him before contracting with anyone else. tt 0 I I « I 11. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Stevens of Hammpnd, parents of Mrs. Roy Donnelly, have recently . moved to Rensselaer from Hammond, and occupy the John McColly property in the north part of town. Souvenir envelopes of Rensselaer on sale at The Democrat office at 10 cents per package of 25. By the single hundred, with return card printed in the corner, 75c. A proportionate reduction m larger lots. Senator Daniel of Virginia, died Wednesday from paralysis. His age was 68 years, and in point of service he was the oldest democrat in the U. S. senate, beginning in 1887. His present term would have expired in 1917.

The Illinois supreme court reversed itself Wednesday on the parole law, which last February it said was unconstitutional. It now says it “guessed” wrong the first time, and the law is decided to be legal. Our Indiana supreme court, therefore, has near neighbors who “re-nig” occasionally. The bronze statute for the Milroy monument arrived Tuesday and will be placed in position to-day. Mr. Mackey has been able td place only a part, of the names on the monument in the short space of time allowed before the dedication, and the remainder will be cut on after the 4th. Mrs. E. E. Stephenson of Danby, Mont., came Thursday for an extended stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kirk. She was in poor health when she went west last March, and instead of her health imimproving, as expected, it grew worse. Mr. Stephenson accompanied her here but could not stay but a few davs. It is hoped her health will ffinprPve by an extended stay here. [\George Stalbaum, Sr. an old Jnd respected German citizen of Jasper county, diyd at his home in Kankakee township last Thursday, aged 74 years, 6 months and 1 day. He left a widow and ten children, six sons and four daughters.. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon and burial made in the Hershman cemetery Jn Walker township. Mr. Stalbaum had been in poor health for several months. He formerly resided in Walker township for many years, but sold his farm there during the oil boom and bought in. Kakakee. • * '. '.

HINTS FOR THE BUSY HOUSEWIFE

Handy Contrivance For Pressing Meats.

An invention intended for many uses in the kitchen is the meat press above shown, designed by a Wisconsin man. For making pressed chicken, veal or other meat ibaf and for compressing meat for sandwiches this device is suited, in appearance the affair is much like a letterpress, except that the lower portion, instead of being a flat plate, is a box deep enough to hold a large quantity of meat. The meat or fowl is chopped up into large chunks and deposited in this box. The press is then screwed down until the contents of the box Is compressed Into a solid piece, from which slices may be cut as from a Ibaf of bread. This is especially handy for making sandwiches, as it eliminates all waste and dqes not necessitate the slicing of the roast or fowl only where large pieces of meat can be obtained.

Baked Apple Dumplings.

Make a stiff paste of two cupfuls flour, two tablespopnfuls lard or twothlrds of a cup of butter (It is nicer), a teaspoonful salt and one of baking powder. Rub all together and moisten. Do not knead. Roll out one-eighth inch thick, cut up in squares and fill with pared and quartered apples to fold over and make like snowballs Bake as pies. Make sweet boiled sauce and serve hot. Hot Water Gingerbread. One cupful of molasses, one tea spoonful of soda, one teaspoonful of ginger, one tablespoonful of butter or lard (a pl"ch of salt if you use lard). Stir this together-and pour on a half cupful of boiling water and add one

You’ll be Glad You Come to RENSSELAER JULY 4th Biggest and Best Celebration - , > ’ 1 : Rensselaer has ever known; you'll be better taken care of, entertained , and amused than any place you could go. Besides Rensselaer is a beauti- — ful little city and has fine stone roads extending out in every direction, making it an ideal place to visit either with team or auto. Come see * / the Milroy Monument Dedication; the Flying Baldwins; the Balloon Ascension; the Daylight Fireworks ; z hear the Boys' Band; see the Big Decorated Auto Parade; be in the Flag Prize Winning Delegations. All trains will stop at and all roads will lead to Rensselaer July 4.

I pint of flour. Bake In a sheet tin. is ve”y nice if pains are taken to have the water boiling and to beat it well after the flour is added. ■ . ' ■*. -i A Good Whitewash. A good whitewash for inside work, one that will not scale or rub off, is made in this way: Into a gallon of sweet milk stir air slaked lime until the mixture is a little thicker than cream: tint any color desired, using lake colors in powder. Add a cupful Of spirits of turpentine, stir well and apply with a soft paint brush.

HAY FEVER AND ASTHMA. Bring discomfort and misery to many people but Foley’s Honey and Tar gives ease and comfort to the suffering ones It relieves the congestion In the head and throat and is soothing and healing. None genuine but Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package,—A. F. Long. Use the §ouvernir envelopes on sale at The Democrat office when writing to your friends or business acquaintances. The Democrat and Indianapolis News, each a full year, $3.75 Subscribe for The Democrat.

This isthe Handy Store During the heat of summer there are a host of appetizing things that we can supply ready to eat. No necessity at all for cooking oneself meals. Our canned goods department 1 is always ready to serve you. Potted Ham, Sliced Beef. Delicacies in biscuits to no end. The freshest fruits from far and near. In short, there is every requisite here rd enable a housekeeper to prepare appetizing meals easily and quickly. And best of all, the grades that we handle aye guaranteed to be pure and wholesome. Try us on anything you like MCFARLAND & SON RELIABLE GROCERS.