Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1911 — Page 3

4<s lHl@r@ C@m@s Tte Knife 99 <■—» , is? .3 J^ ? _ You’re coming, too, aren’t you, to see us about ordering those CIRCULARS and BUSINESS CARDS? Step in and talk it over. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gray made a business trip to Lowell Saturday. Today’s markets: Corn (No. 3), 50c, (No. 4), 2c discount Oats, (No. 6), 37c; Wheat, (No. 2), 80c. Miss Viola Glazebrook returned Thursday from a three weeks visit with relatives at San Pierre and Knox. Buckwheat —Yes, it pays to fertilize it, and for the land sake use Bowker’s. —J. J. Weast, Agent. •’ jul There were eight marriage licenses issued last month, against ten for the previous month and sixteen for the month of June, 1910. In the G. E. Murray Co. July sale we have given up - .aea profit, we are compelled to raise money and must sacrifice our goods to get it. For The G. E. Murray Co’s. July sale we have not bought up a lot of cheap stuff, but will offer our regular lines of dependable merchandise. Miss Gladys Nevil, who has been employed at the Makeever House for quite a long time, left Friday for a two months visit in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Denver, Colo. The Benton county grand jury will re-convene today to again take up matter of the death of Peder Larsen, the aged Dane, found dead there recently in a cistern at his home. John W. Clouse and wife, Elda M. Clouse, have bought from the Fletcher Monnett heirs 13 1-3 acres of land directly north and across the road from that which they purchased of Joseph A. Norman, north of town, the consideration being $2,000. This gives then 25 1-3 acres in all. Ready for delivery off our floor, one of those staunch, reliable runabouts that has made the Maxwells “the great economy cars.” A car which can run on Jasper county roads at a total cost of 1 3-10 cents per mile. A nice carrying space on this car, too. Step in and let us show you how to save money. — Maxwell. N. C. Shafer, the Maxwell agent has bought of George F. Meyers lot 2, block 1, Riverside Park Addition, southeast from the old creamery building. The consideration stated in the deed is S4OO. The lot is unimproved, and it is presumed Mr. Meyers traded it in on the new auto he recently purchased of Mr. Shafer. A letter received from Mrs. J. R. McCullough, who is visit : ing her parents in South Dakota, states that the crops are almost gone on account of the drouth. In some places the crops are completely burnt up and the farmers are. compelled to sell their cattle on account of not having anything to feed them.—Remington Press.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sage now occupy thie Frank King property on Elm street. \ John Michaels wpnt to Monon Saturday to visit with relatives until after the 4th. Miss Ethel Brown of Chicago is the guest of Misses Fame and Grace Haas this week. Miss Florence Adair of Chicago Heights, 111., is the guest of Miss Florence Gotham. Miss Ella Jackson went to Paris, 111., Saturday for a few days visit with relatives. Mrs. Blanche Beck went to Kirklin Saturday to spend a couple of weeks with relatives. A. M. Bringle of Fair Oaks purchased a 40-horse power Overland of Dr. Hansson Saturday. Oscar Leech went to Hammond Saturday for a short visit with his sister, Mrs. A. O. Garriott, and his brother Everett. J. A. Dunlap returned home Saturday from Indianapolis where he transacted legal business. Hugh Gamble left Saturday for Elgin and Lake Forest, 111., where he will visit until after the 4th. Mrs. C. L. Baldwin went to Indianapolis Saturday to meet her husband, who is employed in Michigan. Millard Reimer and sister Pearl went to Wabash Saturday for a couple, of weeks visit with relatives there. Miss Nellie JTimmons went to Benton Harbor, Mich., Saturday •;o spend a couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. Elmer Osman. Mrs. J. A. Mcßride and Mrs. J. H. Wilson of Chicago came Saturday for a short visit with their father, Ed Barkley, of near Parr. John Hack & Son of Hammond, who are constructing the Jungles, Akers and Randle ditches in this county, were in the city Saturday. Roe Yeoman came down from Valparaiso Saturday to attend the wedding of his brother Devere to Miss Blanche McCarthy, that afternoon. Robert Wartena, who is employed as an electrician at Elkhart, came Saturday for a short visit here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wartena. Frank, Elizabeth and Louise Meyer of Pittsburgh, Pa., came Saturday to spend a few weeks with their grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Meyer, oh Front street.

A gang of men working for the Western Union Telegraph Co., were in town Friday and Saturday picking out a route for the wires from the- downtown office to the Monon’s new depot bulding.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Duff of Sulphur Springs, Ark., who have been visiting with Benjamin Barger and family for the past three weeks, returned home Saturday, this being their first visit here in 37 years. Mrs. J. H. Dunlap and children of Mt. Ayr went to Chicago Saturday to spend a few days with relatives. They have been visiting here with her brother, Frank Haskell, and family for the past few 1 days. J. H. Thornton and wife of the state soldiers’ home at Lafayette, are spending a few days with, relatives and friends here. Tlieir son Goffey, who is now at the orphans’ home at Knightstown, is also with them. Miss Sarah Bowman, who is located at the Monnett school, accompanied by Miss Ruth Pierce, left Friday for Marshalltown, lowa, to 9pend a month or two with relatives. Miss Pierce will visit her grandmother, her parents being dead. An examinatiori will be held by Postmaster G. E, Murray Saturday, July 22, 1911, at Rensselaer to fill a vacancy in , the position of a fourth class postmaster at Surrey, Ind. The salary of the postmaster at Surrey for the last fiscal year was S7B. Application forms and full information: can be secured from the postmaster at Surrey..

PATRICK HALLAGAN DEAD I

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His wife departed this life four years ago. The following children survive him: Mrs. Katie McQuilin, Fairmont, Ind.; Richard Hallagan, Ottawa, Ill.; Mary Delouest, Gccaka, Patrick Hallagan, Dunkirk, Ind!’; Joseph Hallagan, of Rensselaer, and John, James and Maggie, nesiding at the home place. In his death the county loses one of its pioneer settlers. He was a highly respected citizen and loved by all who knew him. He was a very faithful member of St. Augustine’s Catholic church. It was always his delight if he could in any way assist in furthering the cause of this church. The funeral services were held at thg St. Augustine's church this morning (Wednesday) 1 at 9 o’clock, 1 earing the country home of deceased at 8 o’clock, and interment made in Calvary cemetery, the Rev. Christian Daniel officiating. His five sons and a son-in-law served as pall-bearers.

J. F. Payne was in Monticello Monday on business. Bruce Hardy was in Lafayette on business Saturday. J. W. Faylor was in Chicago on business Saturday. Roy Donnelly spent Monday at the Kankakee river. Timothy Comer went to Marion Monday to enter the soldiers’ home. Jay Zimmerman went to Chicago Monday where he will spend the Fourth. Joseph'Gordon went to Hammond Monday to spend the 4th with friends there. Mrs. Ernest Ramey went to Demotte Monday to visit with relatives and friends for a few days. Paul Miller fell from his wheel Sunday and sprained his arm so that he will be laid up for a few days. ' Leland Jessen of Illinois is spending a week’s vacation here with his mother, Mrs. Jennie Jessen. V. Crisler was a Lafayette business visitors Monday. He was accompanied by Fred Berger of Remington. Mrs. Dunn and two children of Remington are visiting Mrs. Sarah Pruett and other friends here this week. Lew Jensen and Miss Anna Clager of Wiheatfield spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. Thoams Jensen. ' George Seible, Frank Ellis and David Elder went to the Kankakee river Saturday to spend a few days flashing. " John Ramp of the Home Grocery is spending his week’s vacation with his sister, Mrs. N. Krull, and family at Kentland. William Zimmerman of Chicago, accompanied by his two daughters, spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. William Zard. Lyman Barce passed through here in his automobile enroute to Oxford where he will spend a few weeks with his sister and other relatives. B. J. Mioore is moving into his handsome residence property on the comer of jWeston fcnd Susan streets, which he recently thoroughly remodeled. Miarie, daughter of Victor Moore, who was operated on about a week ago for appendicitis, is now practically out of danger and the nurse has returned home. J. E. Harvey returned to his home at Watseka, 111., Monday after attending the funeral of his brother-in-law, W. H. Miller, which was held Saturday afternoon. v c‘ Mrs. Ralph Sprague and children of Gibbon, Neb., who have been visiting here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A." Woodworth, returned home Monday. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. For Sale—Some cows and horses. —JOSEPH TRUELrLY, on old Hartsell farm, R-3, Phone 519-H. j 9

McCARTHY- YEOMAN.

Saturday afternoon, July 1, at die home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. McCarthy, was held the wedding of their daughter Blanche, to Mr. Devere Yeoman, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Yeoman, east of town. Only thP relatives of the two were present. Rev. Parrett had charge of the ceremony, after which refreshments were served. The bride and groom departed on the six o’clock train for their future home in Gary, followed by the usual rice and good wishes <x their friends.

The bride was formerly a teacher here in the Marion tp. schols and is a very popular young lady. During the past week she has entertained in various ways among which was a picnic shower by the G. L. C. of which club she was a member. Also a luncheon shower was given at the home of Grace Worland by the Bow Knots of which vab she was also a member

'1 he groom is a member of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity and a \ ery popular and ambitio is young man.. While their many friends regret their absence, yet they are followed by the best wishes of all for a happy and prosperous life. xx

ANOTHER LETTER FROM NORTH DAKOTA.

Gilby, N. D., June 29. F. E. Babcock, Editor. Dear Sir: —Thinking it might be of some interest to my Jasper county friends I will try and tell them through the columns of The Democrat the conditions of the crops in this section of North Dakota. I wll say the prospect for a bumper crop could not look beter than at the present time. It is true we have had an abundance of rain this spring, but could easily have handled twice as much without damage to crops. Official reports of the Soo R. R. Co., say the crop outlook for North Dakota is the best for many years. Small grain here is just beginning to head. Corn about knee liigh and looking fine.

A. A. Courtright from Carpenter tp., Jasper county, who came here two years ago, has 640 acres of crops which he put in with •eight horses, the crops including 40 acres of corn which looks fine. He is wearing a smile that is good to see. lam farming 320 acres which I put in with four horses, having finished seeding.

There seems to have been a mistake in the June 21 issue in the item stating John Teter raised, nothing on his 160 acre farm near Gilby in 1910, but “a little com which he sold for fodder.” In the Nov. 12, 1910 issue was an item where Mr. Teter states “he had a fair crop notwithstanding the drought, raising about an $l,lOO crop.” Whether it is Mr. Teter’s mistake or a misprint, we are unable to decide. Land buyers are beginning to come and several pieces of land have already changed hands at an advance in price. I never met L. Brown of Remington, -who traded for a 160 acre farm near us, but will say he made no mistake in trading town property for land.

Jasper county was my home for 26 years and is good enough for anyone, but I have never seen a nicer spring and summer than we have had here. With best regards to friends and all readers of The Democrat, I am, f Yours truly,

Fowler Leader: Louis Sanders, the half-brother of Peder Larsen, proposed to Capt. Hall that if Mrs. Peder Larsen would give to him one-third of the estate and to the sister one-third, the investigation would be stopt. If she would not do that, her past life would be investigated. The proposal was repeated in the presence of the State’s attorneys. Mr. Sanders stated after he had seen the matter in .print that he had did that for the purpose of having Mrs. Larsen commit herself.

John F. Price of Lafayette has bought 400 acres of the McCcy estate near McCoysburg, and Ls making extensive improvements on it, including the building of a barn. His youngest son Anson is staying on the farm and Mr. PHce comes up regularly from Lafayette to superintend things. He formerly owned a large farm in West Point tp., this county, and later disposed of it and bought a farm near West Lafayette which he also recently disposed of. His McCoysburg purchase is receiving his special attention now.—Monon News.

John Stillman.

“WETS” REVERSAL FIRST

Kewanna, Ind., June 30.—Union township, Fulton ” county, voted “wet” (by a majority of forty-eight. The same township voted “dry” two.years ago by a majority of 136. The vote was: “wet,” 230; “dry,” 182.”

ENJOINS BRAYING MULE

Potomac (Ill.) Man Prays Relief From Reverberant Noctural Solos. Pontiac, 111., June 30.—An inunction against a loud mule is the latest novelty in litigation here. B. D. Wise of Potomac is the plaintiff in the case and Frank Deomude is the owner of the mule. < Wise alleges that the impassioned braying of the mule keeps his family awake at nights. Judge Kimbrough granted a temporary injunction against the animal.

THE WORKING GIRL.

God bless the girl who works! She is not too proud to earn her own living nor ashamed to be caught at her daily task. She smiles at you from her task, and there is a, sweet memory of her in everything she touches. The sight is an inspiration and it is an honor to know such a girl and be worthy of her esteem. Lift your hat to her, young man, as she passes by, for she is the queen in the realm of womanhood. Her hands may be stained by dishwashing, sweeping or factory grease, but they are honest hands. They stop misfortune from the home; they support the invalid loved ones, maybe; they are moving shields that protect many a family from the poor house. God bless and protect the girl who works.—Ex.

USE PRINTED ENVELOPES

Everyone should use envelopes with their return card printed thereon, so that in case of their forgetting to stamp the envolope or write the full address the tetter will be returned to them. An example of suoh forgetfullness may be seen in the postoffice lobby, where a plain envelope has been posted for the past few days marked “held for better address.”

It is neatly and plainly addressed “Clerk of the Land Commissioner’s Office of Old Christ Church, Frederickton, Calvert C 0.,” but no state or foreign country is given. The writer will no doubt blame the postal department for the “loss” of this letter, ” which is “lost” simply by his or her carelessness. Had a return card been printed on the envelope the postmaster could have called the writer’s attention to the faulty address and the letter would have gone on its way days ago. And this is but one of scores of similar cases, too. The Democrat will furnish the envelopes and print your return card in a neat and .attractive manner on same for only 50 cents for 100; one dollar for 250, and larger quantities at proportionate prices. You can’t afford to use plain envelopes when you can get printed ones at these prices.

OPENS INDIAN LANDS.

The President has issued a proclamation opening lands within the Ft. Barthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota, embracing about 150,000 acres, and other tracts within the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota, embracing about 450,000 acres. The prices run from 25 cents to $6 an acre. A veteran of the Civil or Spanish War will not have to travel to the land to register his name as an applicant to be. He will simply transact this business through an agent, and if he is one of the successful drawers he will have the opportunity of getting a quarter section, 160 acres. Approximately 600,000 acres of land have been opened to settlers under the registration plan through a proclamtion signed by President Taft, 150,000 acres being in the Ft. Barthold Indian Reservation of North Dakota and 450,000 in the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota. The lands are to be opened under the registration plan heretofore followed.. The registration for the North Dakota lands will begin August 14 at the towns of Bismarck, Minot, Plaza, Garrison and Ryder, and the reg- | istration for the South Dakota .lands wall begin October 2 at the towns of Chamberlain, - Dallas. Gregory and Rapid Cty. Each ( of these registrations will continue for three weeks. 1 * •

A JOKE ON “BILL."

On the 11th of June a Crown Point automobile was up in Michigan on a tour, and during that day frightened a horse which was being driven by a lady in a carriage, the rig being upset an<J damaged, and the lady slightly hurt. The driver of the car-was very kind and after assisting the lady all he could, gave her the name of “W. F. Homeier, Crown Point, Indiana.” and told her to send him a bill for all the damages, for which he would gladly - send her a draft in payment. Last Friday the bill came to W.» F. Homeier for $55 and he was . dumfounded. He had not been out of Crown Point this spring. After the excitement wore away he thought that it might have been meant for W. L. Handley and took it to him, but he too claimed to know nothing of the affair, and the matter remains a mystery. Neither Homeier nor Handley feel like sending the money, and the question of who is to do v the paying is still unsolved. Neither of them ever invaded Michigan in a machine, and it is quite probable the damaged lady is a victim of misplaced confidence.—Crown Point Star. *

Mrs. N.. E. Dunn and two children of Remington are visiting Mrs. Sarah Pruett and other friends here this week. Mrs. C. B. Stewart of Lafayette, who owns a large tract of land in Union tp., was in the city Friday looking after same. Everett Kinney, the popular dry goods clerk at Rowles & Parker’s store, was operated on Sunday for appendicitis and is now getting along as well as could be expected. George McCarthy has secured the job of carrying the mail to and from the depot. Thomas O’Meara is carrying Rensselaer star route mail. “Comrade” Fox is subbing a few days for Mr. McCarthy. Souvenir Envelopes— We have a very few of those handsome souvenir envelopes of half-tone views of Rensselaer! St. Joseph’s College, etc., just the thing to use in writing to absent friends or on business, as they advertise your city. Only 10c per bunch of 25, or 75c per 100 with return card printed in corner; $2 for 500; $3.50 per 1,000.

CYCLONE INSURANCE.

There have been numerous heavy windstorms in the past week, causing enormous damage to property in other localities. Your 'ocality may be the next. Protect your property with a windstorm policy, the kind R. D. Thompson writes, and be safe.

LOOK HERE, MR. FARMER? For McCormick mower and binder repairs, call on C. A. Roberts, just across the street from Frank King’s blacksmith shop, Rensselaer, Ind. j 22

TO FRIENDS OF THE DEMOCRAT.

Instruct your attorneys to bring all legal notices in which you are interested in or have to pay for to The Democrat, and thereby save money and do us a favor that will be much appreciated. All notices—administrator, executor, or gua-dian—survey, sale of real estate, non-resident notices, ditch and highway notices, etc., the clients themselves control and attorneys will take them to the paper you desire for publication, if you mention the matter to them; otherwise they will take them to their own political organs. Please do not forget this when having any legal notices to publish.

FREE THEATRE TICKETS.

W. E. Leek, known as “Daddy Leek,” has hit upon a novel plan of advertisihg his business by presenting a free ticket for both shows, “The Princess” and the “Rex,” to each rig entering his feed and hitch barn on Thursday, June 29, and Thursday, July 6. Please remember the dates.

ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following letters rema.n uncalled for in the Rensselaer postoffice for the week ending July 3, 1911: V Miss Marie Clark, John Majors,j Roy Hawbaker, Dennis Hayes, S. G. Hand, Harry Hood. The above letters will be sent to the dead letter office July 17, 1911. In calling for the above, please say “Advertised,” giving date of list.—G. E. Murray, P. M.