Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1910 — Page 5

RoVal BAKING POWDER All Cakes, 17 Biscuits, Hot Breads K More Tasty, Economical, || Absolutely Healthful II w\ *?r ft™

, -LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. To-day’s markets: Rye, 60c; Corn, 36c; Wheat, 85c; Oats, 28c. AV. J. Wright was a Chicago goer Thursday. A. L. Padgitt was a Lafayette visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Nettie Hoover spent Thursday in Chicago. Jay Feeney of LaSalle, 111., was in town on business Thursday. Al Peters returned home Wednesday from f a few days visit in Chicago. Dr. E. N. Loy went to Piqua, Ohio, Tuesday to visit his mother a few days. Mrs. L. Strong went to Ambia Thursday to visit, her daughter, Mrs. D. M. Yeoman. Mrs. W. E. Smith of Chicago <c:”e down Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs. Anson Cox. Miss Blanche Doughty of west of town went to Fowler Thursday to make a few days visit with relatives. Clyde Bowman of Lafayette returned home Thursday after a few days visit with Ed Oliver at Newland. Don’t fail to read our big page ad elsewhere in this paper,, our suggestions may help you.—Rowles & Parker. The dates for the Rensselaer poultry and corn show are January, 3,4, 5,6, 7. The show will be held in the Armory. Will Kennedy went to Delphi Wednesday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Joseph Kennedy, which was held there the same day. A. H. Dickinson and daughter Miss Alberta of near Remington took the train here Thursday for Chicago to spend a few days with relatives.

Jarrett’s Variety Store THE NEW STORE The Holiday Trade Is On In the past 10 days we have had many Christmas shoppers DCUCUDCD our merchandise in DllV<kiniA/ liIMIIYIDIIi all lines is new DUuNUW

. •■ ■ . A.. . ■ '• . > . Remember the Depot Grocery. --- ’ , \ Blanket and underwear week at Murray’s. .G. O. Pumphrey made a business trip to Plymouth yesterday. Fur caps, cloth caps, toques, golf gloves, fur-lined gloves and mittens. —C. Earl Duvall. Miss Edna Donnelly went to Chicago yesterday to visit relatives and friends for a week. Mrs. B. R. Amsler of north of town went to Fowler yesterday to visit her father, H. D. Clajrfc. Suit cases, traveling bags and trunks will make useful presents and we carry a Sjje line of them. —C. Earl Duvaff. Everybody appreciates handkerchiefs, hosiery, sweater coats )and useful articles you get at Rowles & Parkers. E. P. Honan attended the annual meeting of the Indiana Fraternal Congress at Indianapolis Tuesday and was appointed on the legislative committee of the congress. M. Shipman left Thursday [for a visit at Brookston, Remington and Boswell, and from the latter place will go to Dix, 111., for an extended visit with his sister. George Meyers of Washington, 111., was here on business Thursday. Mr. Meyers is a son of the late L. H. Meyers and one of the administrators of the estate of the latter. L. B. Elmore, the Remington automobile agent and garage proprietor, was in the city Wednesday and contracted for advertising space in The Democrat for Richmond and Hupmobile cars, which are handled by hm. Our underwear business has certainly been phenominal way beyond our expectations, if you haven’t bought your entire winter’s supply better get in now, all sizes-in stock, and buy of the firm that buys in case lots direct from the maker. —Rowles & Parker.

Better stuff at lower prices.— Home Grocery. Special bargains in tennis flannels and wool blankets at Murray’s- ' , Gwin & Watson drill Water wells from one to one thousand feet in depth. Silk union suits, in men's and also made for women, from $3 to $5 a suit.—C. Earl Duvall. ______ . ■ /. Everett Halstead and John Kresler returned Saturday from their two weeks southern trip. Mrs. Lillian Radcliffe and children of Louisville, Ky., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Rhoades. H. C. McDonald of Lacross went to Monon and Monticello Thursday after a few days spent here on . business. We just received from New York the finest line of silk ne-'k-wcar f6r Xmas presents, all at 50c. —C. Earl Duvall. Harve Robinson Sr., of Sentinel Butte, N. Dak., came Wednesday for a brief visit with relatives and old friends. Christmas festivities will require new shoes. We have them for men, women and children.— Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store. For Rent—One of the best half section farms in N. Dakota, in cultivation, 168 acres plowed for wheat, close to good market.— Dr. S. H. Moore. John M. Knapp has taken the local agency for the Ford Automobiles for the coming year and will soon have a line of cars in stock. He will also keep repairs for the convenience of owners of Ford cars. Mrs. Peter Miller of Aurora, Neb., who had been visiting here the past two weeks with her sister Mrs. Willis Lutz, left yesterday for Chicago where/she will spend a few days before return-, hig home. Silk suspenders, from 50c to $2.50; silk hose from 50c to $1.50; sweater coats, men’s, from $1 to $6, boys’ sweater coats from $1 to $2; Jersey sweaters from $1.50 to $3. All make nice Xmas presents. —C. Earl Duvall. Theodore George, a veteran of the Spanish-American war, has, been granted a pension of $6 per month. Theodore formerlyt clerked in Fendig’s Fair in Rensselaer, but is now traveling for the Marshall Field Wholesale house in Chicago. Owing to so much of our space being taken up with holiday advertising tjhis issue we were obliged to omit the regular instalment of our serial story, and it will appear in Wednesday’s issue which will also consist of eight pages. The mercury has been hovering about the freezing point all week, touching the lowest Thursday morning at 12 above zero. Yesterday morning at 16 above. The days are fine and clear, however, and no better winter weather could be asked for. We have a complete assortment of the „ nicest slippers for men and women fever brought to Rensselaer. If you anticipate buying slippers for Christmas presents it will be to your advantage to buy them early while we have all sizes—Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store. jKNext Friday auctioneer Phillips and C. G. Spitler and J. P. Hammond will go to Newton county to “officiate” at a big real estate, stock and grain sale on the Nave ranch in Colfax tp. The former will be one of the auctioneers and Messrs. Spitler and Hammond will clerk the sale. X Arley Rowen while out hunting rabbits Sunday with a revolver, accidently * shot his first finger on the. left hand while pullihg the weapon from his pocket. The bullet had not been found yesterday morning, and the finger gives him no small amount of pain. - The marriage of Miss Gladys Casteel to Mr. Silas Kopka, occurred at Winamac Tuesday. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Casteel. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.’John F. Kopka. He is an ambitions and htistlihg young man and will manage his' father’s real estate interests south of town the coming year. At present the couple is visiting, with relativfes ip Illinois. —Frances-

Guaranteed New York buckwheat flour at Murray’s. The phone number of the Depot Grocery is 202. Try it once. The Depot Grocery allows none to undersell them. Give them a trial. -.. _ . ' Office stationery makes, an-ac-ceptable Christmas present—if it is printed in an up-to-date manner—and that’s the only way The Democrat prints it. Your shopping is made easy, if you wear Dr. Reed’s cushion sole shoes. We have them for men and women. —Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. Xmas presents at Duvall's Quality Shop. Fancy vests, bath robes, smoking jackets, silk hose, dress shirts, silk mufflers and everything nice for presents.—C. Earl Duvall. The largest line of cotton and woolen bed blankets, comforts and quiltings, at lower prices than any competition can name. Come in and examine these for yourselves.—Rowles & Parker. Don’t economize by wearing shoes which allow your feet to be damp and cold. This is false economy and extravagance. We have those warm shoes for men, women and children. —Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store. We have lamb’s wool insoles,, garters, leggings leather shbe strings, viscol for making shoes strings, Viscol for making shoes waterproof, all kinds of polish and the many other shoe accessories. Many of these articles are needed at Christmas time Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store. The handsomest special edition of a county paper we ever saw has just been issued by the Monticello Herald. It is printed oh an extra good quality of paper and the mechanical and press work is perfect. It is in three sections, 24 pages in all, and is a beautiful piece of work, the illustrations being exceptionally fine. We congratulate the Herald on turning out so neat an issue.

It is reported that a slight change in the running time of .several trains on,the Monon will be made in the near future, but the change will not go into effect tomorrow, agent Beam tells us, and he doesn’t know just when it will. Two new trai is are to be added, it, is said, that is, the train now running only between Monon and Indianapolis, leaving Monon at about 11 :30 a. m. and returning at about 3 p. m., will run on through to Chicago. This will necessitate some slight changes in the present schedule, which will be announced as soon as officially made. Levi Renicker came over yesterday from North Manchester to spend a few days with old friends in Jasper county. He and his brother Fred recently bought another farm three miles from North Manchester, 160 acres, and he thinks they got a bargain. Fred will occupy the place. is still with the International Harvester Co.,’ but is taking a vacation now. He tells us that his aged mother met with quite a serious accident in falling down a cellar-way last week, breaking her right hand and bruising her up quite badly, but she is up and about all the time. She is almost 78 years of age, but is very active for a person of her age. WATCH FOR COUNTERFEITS Bogus Silver and Bills Said to Be In Circulation in State. Warsaw, Ind., Dec. 9. —Local banks have discovered that counterfelbsllver dollars are in circulation. The coins are excellent imitations and have a good ring, but are lighter than the genuine. The milling on the edge is ajso imperfect. , " -' South Bend, Ind., - .Dec. 9. Banks have posted against counterfeit $2 bills that have appeared here. The counterfeit is cleverly executed, but imperfect serial cumbers aid in detection. ,

PLAYS WITH MATCHES; DIES Mother Hears Cries, but Pays No Heed, Thinking Child Frolicking. Newcastle, Ind., Dec. 9., —- Charles Luther, 3-year-old son jf Cal Luther, while playing with matches set his clothing on fire and was fatally burned. The mother was sitting in the next room with the door closed between them. She paid co attention to the cries of the child, thinking it was the noise of the children playing. When she opened the door she was terrified at seeing the little boy enveloped in flames. The child’s body was burned to a crisp.

Jessen's Holiday Hints <| You can’t delay your Christmas shopping much longer so why not do it now while our stock is at its best. Buy before the rush comes. We can give you better service, a larger selection and attend to your wants much better than later

Plain Lockets (ft same as picture in 12 sizes, 6 small- / er and 5 larger, $1.50 to t $5. In Solid \ J Gold from $3 < up to $1.50 and $6. Many new styles in the large sizes in oval, round and heart shaped, $3 to ss.so. Locket chains in regular styles, flat, round and curb links, $1 up to $2.50. Rope chains at $1.50 up to sl. Baby Lockets and chain complete, $1.50 up to $3. Solid Gold ones at $3 to SO. 0 Bracelets Plain, Roman finish, hand engraved, designs in wide, medium and narr ow , Priced at $3.50 and up to $7. Bracelets like illust ratio n at $3.50, $1.50 and $5. • 1 Slher Thimble is always an acceptable gift for a lady. Like cut for 50c. Heavier ones at 75c. In Gold at $2.50. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Watches in all sizes, including the new thin models. See Our Window.

New things in Silverware, Toilet Sets, Hat Pins, Manicure Articles, Pin Sets, Brooches, etc., for women; and Fobs,Chains,Scarf Pins, Match Boxes, Smoking Sets for Men fl ’’ Jessen, The Jeweler Opera House Block Rensselaer, Indiana

A barrel of very fine sauerkraut; 5c a quart at The Home Grrocery. Can you afford to buy a car this year and have the agency refuse to stand by you next year, by assuming another line of cars? AVe say there is satisfaction, other than a monetary consideration, in selling a line of cars that we can stand behind and support year after year. And they will support us, too. Automobiles a business with us and not a side line. We both reap the benefit.—Maxwell.

An Immense Display of Gifts for Everybody ■ ■ ■ ■ ' Fendig’s City Drug Store right in front with the greatest assortment of gifts for Yuletide. Don’t put it off—everybody is buying early. " '' f See our mammoth selection of books —-600 copies popu-* lar copyrights at 50c each, goooys. Games, Dolls* Animals, See our attractive line of Td editions. and. Novelties for children. See our 15c Souvenir Calenders of Rensselaer and St. Josephs. See our elegant display of Toilet, Military, Manicure Shaving, and all kinds of Brush sets, in silver, ebony and stag. See our Fountain Pens, Knives, Safety Razors, Pictures, Medallions, and Christmas Stationery, See our line of Cigars n holiday boxes, our smoker sets and cases. ; ' Don’t forget to at least drop in when looking for the big line. Rensselaer and St. Joseph Pennants make fine presents Fendig's'City Drug Store —■ —- 4' • • I . " ’, < Remember we are agents for Victor Talking Machines and Eastman Kodaks—they make suitable presents : .______ . - r- ■— ,•

M 6|ass Bowls As illust r a t ed jnny’ $3.50, sl, and $5. Cream and Sugar Sets — $2.50-$5. Cream and Sugar Sets at $2.50 to $5. Tumblers in the hew Star Flower Pattern, $3 per set. Many Other things in Ale and Cocktail glasses, Pickle and Salad Dishes. Candle Sticks, 8 inch. . . . . . . .75c Cut Glass Salts and Peppers, glass tops, no metal to corrode. .50c Others up to $2 and $3.50 pair. Signet Rings //it r Plain as cut. Ladies and Men’s Styles $2, $3.50, $1.50 and SO. Men’s Stone Set Rings, Ruby, Amethyst, Blood Stone, etc., $3.50 to $5. Extra Heavy Weights, best quality, hand made mountings $0 to $lO. Plain Rings diuin and wide at $1.50 up to $5 and $7. We have the new Tiffany. t Signet Cult Links in Gold Filled $1 to , $2.50. Solid Gold $3 to SO. A large variety of other patterns. ■ - . . .j .... Birthday Rings two stone rings like picture. Solitaires in Ruby, Garnet, Pearl, etc., from $1 up to sls.

SALE BILL SEASON. The Democrat wants to print your sale bills this season, if you are going to have a sale. We are fully prepared to get you out an attractive bill. A good line of display type, stock cuts, etc., enables us to do the work in an artistic manner. A free notice of the sale complete in* The Democrat goes with each set of bills,, and you know “everybody reads The Democrat.” Orders by mail or phone will receive prorhpt and careful attention.