Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1910 — Page 5

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. E. Mabb spent Wednesday in Lafayette. Razor, strop and hone for $1 at Warner Bros. Better stuff at lower prices.— Home Grocery. • A fine line of Signet Rings, all sizes, at Clarke’s. Mrs. Harry Collins was a Chicago visitor Thursday. C. B, Steward was a Demotte business goer Wednesday. J. F. Erwin transacted business in Broad Ripple Wednesday. To-day’s markets: Rye, 60c; Corn, 36c; Wheat, 85c ; Oats, 28c. J. H. Havens went to Marion Wednesday to visit with relatives. .■ B. T. Lanham of south of town_ went to Sheridan Saturday on business. Buy your Christmas toys, dolls and candy at Kirk’s Pharmacy, Parr, Jnd. • Gwin & Watson drill water vve|ls from one to one thousand feet in depth. Mrs. W. J. Wright and sister, Miss Alice Bates, spent Wednesday in Chicago., " i—, * Quaker bread for all the time and fruit for X-mas times at Fate’s Quaker Bread Factory. - Warner Bros, will have in their window Friday and Saturday a bushel of knives, value 75c and $l.O0 —Choice for 39c.

See the new Leather Fobs at Clarke’s. Dr. Washburn and daughter were in Chicago .Wednesday. A. Simpson went to Delphi Wednesday to have his eyes treated. Buy your Christmas toys, dolls and candy at Kirk’s Pharmacy, Parr, Ind. 1 Buy your Christmas toys, dolls and candy at Kirk’s Pharmacy, Parr, Ind. Mrs. L. McGlinn went to Fair Oaks Wednesday to visit sick relatives. John Marion and wife of Parr spent Wednesday in Monon on business. Telephone or send your Order for everything in the fruit line to Murray’s grocery. Mrs. Alda Parkison will leave the last of the week for California to spend the winter. 6,000 pounds of pure candies for our holiday trade, from 7 to 12 cents a pound.— John Eiger. Quaker bread for all the time and fruit cake for Xmas times, at Fate’s Quaker Bread Factory. Fancy, Florida sweet oranges, 20c a dozen; grape fruit, 5c each ; apples, 35c a peck at John Eger’s. W r hat make a nicer present than a gold watch? Clarke has an extra nice assortment just now. • You will want a barrel of those nice, New York Baldwin apples for Christmas, only $3.25 a barrel at John Eger’s. Mrs. W. R. Lee and baby went to Martinsville Wednesday forenoon where she will take treatment for rheumatism. Warner Bros, will have in their window Friday and Saturday a bushel of knives, value 75c and $l.O0 —Choice for 39c. The dates for the Rensselaer poultry and corn show are January, 3,4, 5,6, 7. The show will be held in the Armory. Warner Bros, will have in their window' Friday and Saturday a bushel of knives, value 75c and $l.O0 —Choice for 39c. Miss Carrie Scott of Indianapolis, a state organizer of libraries, spent Thursday here on. business connected with the Jasper Public Library. Jacob R. Hazen of Goodland, formerly of Jordan tp., this- county, has purchased the Steele restaurant at. Kentland and taken possession of same. Mrs. Sam English of Carnegie, Okla., who was here to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. W. W. Murray, a few weeks ago, left Thursday for *her home. Fred Hani of Nevada, Mo., who had been visiting the past three weeks-with J. -W. Price of north of town, went to Boswell Wednesday to make a short visit before returning home. A package of calling cards make a neat and appropriate Christmas present. The Democrat prints them in any quantity desired and carries in stock all the correct sizes in both plain and linen finish. All persons owfing accounts to G. B. Porter will please call at The Cash Store and settle before Christmas, as all acounts remaining unpaid after that time will be-given into hands for collection. —G. B. Porter. -

The Methodist Brotherhood, a new church organization in Monticello, was launched on the local sea .with' a big banquet at the church last Tuesday evening. About 80 men were present and all enjoyed the evening’s entertainment. Wetzel’s orchestra and the Northwest Indiana Quartette tarnished the music and the principal address was made by Rev C. L. Harper, of Rensselaer.— White County Democrat.^ W. A. Richmond writes us from Winnebago, Minn., under date of Dec. 14, in renewing his subscription for The Democrat, and says: “We are having fine weather; roads dry and dusty and mercury 50 degrees above zero at 6 o’clock this morning. Six low the coldest so far. Fine crops and a fine country. If people back in Jasper would stop here instead of going to North Dakota They would be better off. I have been in both states and know what they are.”

ELLIS THEATRE THE PERRY’S q Offer for Your Amusement, the Five Act Society MeloDrama Kidnapped for a Million Featuring THE PERRY SISTERS With Plenty of Good Specialties One Night Only. Wednesday,Dec. 21

One more week for your holiday shopping. Come in and see the candy display at Murray’s. You can buy a nice piece of, China at Clarke’s at a very small price. Did you see those new umbrellas at Clarke’s? Both g-ld and silver handled. jsCol.E. p. Hammond of Lafayette, formerly of Rensselaer, has had his pension increased to S2O per month. Harve Robinson went to Fowler Wednesday to assist on the Benton Review- as night operator on the linotype. Warner Bros, will have in their window Friday and Saturday a bushel of knives, value 75c and sl.oo—Choice for 39c. There w r ill be a Christmas entertainment at the church of Parr on Friday evening, Dec. 23, beginning sharply at 8 o’clock. Everyone invited. x Potts of nortih of town lias leased his farm to Andrew Myers and will move to Fair Oaks, where he has recently bought property.

Miss Eva Miller, who is living with A. E. Kirk and family in the west part, of town, went to Bloomington. 111., Wednesday to make a week’s visit. Mrs. George Landis of Monti,cello returned home Wednesday after a few days visit <here with her daughters, Mrs. Mell Abbott and Mrs. Floyd Robinson. D. M. Worland has been confined to the house for several days by a gathering in his head, which started with a .bad cold. He is confined to his bed at this writing. J. D. Ilrusnahan of Spokane, Wash., who had been here visiting his father-in-law John English, a few days, went to Chicago Thursday to make a visit before returning home. A life long friend is" a good watch to the most of us. It cannot be too good. If you want to buy a worthy and reliable watch at a close price you will find it in Clarke’s stock selected for the holidays.

Treat Buyers You can certainly find what you want in Candy, Nuts, and Fruits at the We appreciate your business " '- i f ... \ _'

Mrs. Ed Oliver went to Indianapolis Thursday to visit relatives a few- days. Mrs. J. W. Childers went to Lafayette and , Craw-fordsville Thursday to visit relatives a-iew ■days.' ■ •, W illiam Earl Parker of Gillam and Miss Lydia Rae Hanniford of .Gifford, .were united in marriage here Thursday by Rev. Harper, at the M. 'E. parsonage. Skjphn H. Eiglesbadh, who has Keen at the mineral springs near Attica for the past two weeks taking treatment for rheumatism, will be home to-morrow. He is practically recovered. Headquarters for X-mas candies. Fine candies from 10c to 40c per pound. Fancy box candies 35c to $2.25 per box. Special inducements to Sunday Schools and w r eek-day schools— At Geo. Fate’s Fat Dinner Joint.

Rev. Clarke united in marriage Jlr. Alfred Edgar Bisher and Miss Cora Ade’inc Blaze, a Gillain tp., young couple, at the Christian church parsonage Wednesday at 11 a. m. The young couple will reside on a farm in Jordan tp. t ■’Vaughn WobdworUh who has een firing a locomotive, on the C. & N. W. Ry., in the state of Wyoming, was called home this week by the serious sickness of his" mother, Mrs. A. Woodworth, who litas pneumonia. The latter is now recovering. Sam Sparling has purchased the half interest of his brother Frances in their 236 ]/i acre farm just southwest of tow-n, the consideration stated in she deed being SIB,OOO. Frances will go to Kansas 4 , we understand, where relatives of the Sparlings reside. t Delbert Beckman, son of Mr. d Mrs' J. C. Beckman of Rensselaer, was married in Chicago Monday to Miss Kathryn Kurtz of Lafayette, where Delbert is employed as bookkeeper by the Lafayette Gas and Light Co. Miss Kurtz was cashier in the Loeb & Heine store of tlhat city. W. D. Bringle of Jordan tp., w ent to Chicago Monday to show his uncle, Benjamin Flock of Anatone, Wash., who had been visiting here for the past month, the sights of .the W indy City. Billy returned Wednesday and said that with the help of Bruce Moffitt he satisfied vis uncle to the fullest extent.

Brenner, lor several years clerk in Long’s drug ?torc, has bought a suburban drug store in Oklahoma City, Okla., and will move his family to that place about Jan. 1. Mrs. I. J. Porter, who lives with them, will also go, her son Boyd having a position in a wholesale store there which he takes up the first of the year. George Worden of Remington, whose auto was burned up here recently, has received $975 from the insurance company carrying the risk, and the remains of the machine. It was insured for sl,000, and George sold the wreck to Mike Kuboski.for $75, thus realizing $1,050. Mike will overhaul the wrecked ear and try to repair it. NLThe Rensselaer Garage Co., Hems to be a paying institution under its present management, the directors (having declared a 15 per cent, dividend for the year just closed. The new officers recently elected are Granville Moody, President; F. J. Donnelly, Sec. and Treas.; John Marlatt, Ed Randle and R. A. Parkison, directors.

OBITUARY OP ELIZABETH MICHAEL.

Elizabeth, daughter of Michael and Elnor Shawl was bom in Sandusky county, Ohio, May 6, 1828, and died in Rensselaer, Indiana, Dec. 13, 1910, at the age of 82 year<e, 7 months and 7 days. In February 1848, she was united in marriage to William Michael, who died August 10, 1887. To this union one child was born, who died March 17, 1910. They went from Ohio to Illinois in 1860, thero until 1877, when they came to Jasper county. After Mr. Michaels’ death Mrs. Michaels made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Nichols, until the time of her death. She united with the Methodist church in her younger days. She leaves to mourn her departure two sisters, Mrs. Malissa Vandersall of Sandusky county, Ohio, Mrs. Margaret Remsburg of Bureau county, 111., and one brother, George Shawl, of San-dusky county, Ohio; eight grand-children and twentyfour great-grand children. The funeral was held at the United Brethren church at Aix Thursday conducted by Rev. G. H. Clarke, and interment. made in the Prater cemetery. ,V ■ * *

The Democrat for Sale Bills.

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

Plaii Lockets 7) same as picture in 1 2 f sizes. 6 small- / ■ A er and 5 larg- 1 er, $1.50 to PtYj | $5. In Solid \ SBSlfe: / Gold from $3 \g||pj|b.y up to $4.50 ' and $6. Manynew styles in the large sizes in oval, round and heart shaped, $3 to. $8.50. Locket chains in regular styles. Oat, round and curb links. $1 up to $2.50. Rope chains at $1.50 up to $4. Baby Lockets and chain complete, sf.so up to $3. Solid Gold ones at $3 to $«. 0 Bracelets Plain, Roman finish, hand engraved, designs in wide, medium and narrow. and up to $7. Bracelets like 11lust ration at $3.50, $1.50 and A Silver Thimble is always an acceptable gift for a lady. Like cut for SOc. 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, Broecfces, etc., for wciren; and Fobs,Chains,Scarf Pins,Match Boxes, Smoking Sets for Men Jessen, The Jeweler Opera House Block Rensselaer, Indiana

Our stock of coal is very large. Can supply your needs for every purpose. Prices right.— J. L. Brady. Beware of the fellow who is selling 1910 cars for 1911 cars. No Car was ever so mechanically perfectly up-to-date, hut what it needed some changes the following year. No use having a new 1910 car now when you can have a new 1911 car next spring.—Maxwell.

LECTURE DATES.

Jan. 19—Booth Lowery, humorist. March 13—The Beilharz Entertainers. Extra Number—Byron King, last year’s .favorite, whose date has not been set.

Janette's Variety Store New Arrivals Before You Buy Christmas Seals Come to the Variety Store Christmas Tags and then judge for yourChristmas Bells self as to price and Tree Candle and Ornaments variety. Auto-Scarfs Xmas Candies Hockey Sticks. v 10c a pound Persian Jabots Peanut Bar Assorted Butter Bread and Butter Plates *“"* "** Mi “ S tt . „ Buter Scotch • Wafers Puffs Cocoanut Squares TT . „ . . Assorted Dainties Hair switches A . ... „ _ Novelty Hat Pin Holders Assorted Jelly Beans Novelty Hair Pin Holders tfc g d Pictures t r Statuary - » Chocolate Imperials Christinas Post Cards Cream Fudge 200 New Copies Music Cocoanut Bon Bans

$-1, H. Cream and Sugar Sets —$2.50-$5. Cream and Sugar Sets at $2.50 to $5. Tumblers in the new 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 $14.50 pair. signet Rings mlljtjfJiv-J Plain as cut. Ladles and Men's Styles $2, $3.50, $4.50 and SO. Men’s Stone Set Kings, Ruby, Amethyst, Blood Stone, etc., $3.50 to $5. Rxtrn Heavy Weights, best quality, hand made mountings $6 to $lO. in narrow, meat $1.50 up to $5 and $7. We have the new Tiffany shapes—s 4 to^so.so. ? Signet Cuff Links in Gold Filled $1 to $2.50. Solid Gold $3 to $6, A large variety of other patterns. Birthday Rings two stone rings like picture. Solitaires in Ruby, Garnet, Pearl, etc., from $1 up to sls.

Come in and see our candy kitchen.— The G. E. Murray Co. Send in your subscription renewal to The Democrat and get the National Monthly a full year free gratis.

BOX SOCIAL.

There will be a box social at the Bullis sdhool, Dis. No. 7, Jordan tp., 7 miles south and 2 miles west of Rensselaer, on the night of Thursday,- Dec. 22. Besides the regular school entertainment, a short but appropriate play will be given by the co-operation of tC:e young folks of the vicinity and several teachers of the township. Everybody come. Ladies are invited -to bring boxes. A good time is guaranteed.— Roy Maple, Teacher.