Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1911 — Page 4

News Notes of Nearby Towns

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REMINGTON. J —i W. T, Elmore was a Rensselaer visitor -Saturday morning. A. E. Malsbray is driving a fine new Chaim ers-Detroit anto.

Mrs. Dan O’Connor went to Chicago Thursday to risti relatives. Miss Lillian Somers visited her mother near Rensselaer last week. Miss Grace Washburn of Earl Park is viiung her brother. J. A. Washburn and family. Messrs, and Mesdames C. W. Merritt and 3am Fournier were Chicago visitors last Thursday. C. A. Baleom. who is now traveling for a Chicago wholesale grocery, was in Remington the first of last week. '

Charles Neadler, who has been farming in Colorado, has moved hack to Indiana onto a farm near Lafayette, r"

Greenip I. Thomas has bought his partner's interest in the implement firm of Thomas & Hensler, and will go It alone now. Jake Klans was in Rensselaer Monday and it is reported that he will contest the action filed recently by his wife for a divorce. John Teter has rented the hotel to F. M. Kennedy of Fairfield, IH-, who took possession last week. John has moved back to his farm. Wm. Braner. the hitch barn man. has completed the addition to his hitch barn, making it one of the largest hitch barns in the state. Simon H. Kuster. an old and well known citizen and former business man of Remington, died Saturday morning in the 'soldiers home at Lafayette. where he and his wife have been for the last few months. Mr. Kuster fiad resided In Remington for nearly forty years, haying settled here at the west side of town in March. 1872. For. a few years he engaged in shipping hogs and poultry. He also run a milk route in Remington and later was engaged in the feed and coal business for a number of years. He was an active business man. although not as successful as some.

Stone road contractors. Conover & Taber—Mr. Taber being a former well known citizen of Remington, now located in Wabash —have been made defendants in a $3,000 personal damage case in Wabash county, where they were working on a street contract, and the wife of Henry Middleton claims that defendants left a steam roller unattended on the street with a fire under it and when she was drivnig past tfte engine blew off steam, scaring her horse and cansing it to nw away and throw her from the buggy and injuring her so badly that she will be an invalid for life.

: Starts Much Trouble. If all people knew that neglect of constipation would result in severe indigestion, yellow jaundice or virulent liver trouble they would soon take Dr. King's New Life Pills, and end it. Its the only safe way. Best for biliousness, headache, dyspepsia, chills and debility. 25c at A. F. Long’s.

GOODLAXD * —i— | (From the HerakL) Mrs. John Sage was a visitor iifj Remington Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Samnel Lemaster] were in Logansport Thursday. J. R. Hhzen was a real estate caller in Elwood, Ind-. Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Nellie Clark left last Friday for Indianapolis where she is the] guest of her sister, ' Mrs. E. E. Campbell and husband. J. M. Shindler. living north of town, was thrown from a buggy last] Thursday morning and; received a severely bruised right shoulder. Miss Beatrice Rochon returned to her home in Chicago Heights, HI., after spending several weeks here with her aunt, Mrs. C. F. Dunkel and family. Geo. Fleckenstine was taken this Friday morning to a sanatorium north of Chicago for treatment. Joe Shilling,• a cousin, is visiting at the Fleckenstine home. •Mrs. Wm. Cloutier returned to her home in Goodland Monday afternoon. On Sunday. Sept. 24th she was injured by a 63d street car and has been a patient in the Englewood ..hospital for six weeks. Luella, a daughter, who has been with her,, returned also.

Miss Clara Brook, who has been visiting with her parents. Mr. .and Mrs. Peter Brook, left Tuesday has been so low during the summer will visit s few days with -her brother Fred and family. . -From there she will go to Elwood. Ind., to spend a few days. Tuesday John Sage returned from Oklahoma City where he spent two

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weeks looking around. The two years failure in crops there has made things pretty bad for the farmers, manj[ of which are leaving their homes and coming east. Corn did not ever get over two feet high and other crops were equally as bad. The water supply in Oklahoma City has been so low during the suraemr that the water was omy turned on at morning, noon and evening for a short time each. Mr. Sage says that he has heard a good deal about other places but Indiana beats them an.

Henry Erb returned to his home in MiHer, So. Dak.. Monday morning after spending a few days here with his uncles. Enoch Hagenback and James Watt. Mr. Erb. In company with two brothers left this country for South Dakota thirty-two years ago and have prospered. When Henry landed in his present locality there were only fourteen in his township, later he was elected justice of the peace which office he served for many eyars.—And he has just recently served a term of sheriff of Hand county, j He is now on the retired list feeing comfortable having a deed for three sections of fine land near Miller where he makes his home.

Coughing at Night Means, loss of sleep which is bad for everyone. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound stops the cough at once, relieves the tickling and dryness in the throat and heals the inflamed membranes. Prevents a cold developing into bronchitis or pneumonia. Keep always in the house. Refuse substitutes. —A. F. Long.

FRANCESVTLLE. I (From the Tribune.) Mrs. John Lyons of Parr visited her mother, Mrs. J. B. Gant, Sunday, Mrs. Mary Beck is visiting in Laporte with her daughter for several weeks. Mrs. Bessie Thrasher and Howard Lefler were in Michigan City over Sunday, .

Mrs. D. O. Bader of Winamac was here Saturday the guest of Mrs. George Daseke, _ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pratt and family have moved to their new home west of Monon.

Miss Bethel "Kessler of Morocco, who has been the guest of friends here several days, went to Monon Monday to visit before returning; home. vM,,, B. H. spent Sunday With bfs wife and daughters at Oxford where they were the guests .o#': her sister. Fred Koebcke of Helix, Ore., came last Sunday morning to look after his farm north of town and also visit friends and relatives. John panford of Monon lost three fingers in a corn shredder while working on the Lon Reed farm north of that place yesterday.

David Hazen* died suddenly at his home near Yellow Grass, Assn., Canada, some time late Sunday according to a telegram received from there Monday morning by E. L. Detamore. Mr. Hazen had been in poor health Tor many months from a dropsical condition and his recovery was known to be doubtful for several weeks. Mr. Hazen was well known in Francesville, having lived here most of his life, until nine years ago when he moved to Canada and became pro%»erous. He was about 58 years of age and leaves a family. The funeral was held there one day this week.

Many Children are Sickly. Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children break up Colds in 24 hours, relieve Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all druggists, 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address. Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy, X. Y. nls 3t

-j —l— | —I 1-. (From the Enterprise.) Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Leopold went to Chicago Tuesday to visit relatives. Mrs. Rosella Musellman went to Remington Wednesday evening to visit her daughter Iva. F. YT Casey of Alma, Neb., was here from Friday night until Wednesday mdrnmg visiting old friends. Mrs. Artie Jones and Mrs. Roy Kinsell went to Remington Tuesday to visit Mrs. KinseH’s mother, Mrs. Burlingr ~ Mrs. Ed Pugh and daughter Lynetta went to Reynolds Saturday evening to visit Mrs. Pugh’s mother, Mrs. Collins.

Miss Daisy Detwiler of Champaign. 111., who has been visiting Mrs. Frank Nelson returned home Monday evening. Miss Matta Foultz and little nephew, Lowell Spangle, came Satr urday to spend the day with D. F. Leatherman and family. F. S. Chenoweth and daughter Helen returned, home Saturday after spending a week with friends and relatives in Fountain an,d Scottville. Mich. Mr. juid Mrs. M. M. Thompson of Valparaiso, who were called to Remington Ujv the illness of Mrs. Mrs. Green, visited Mrs. Thompson’s sister and brother, Miss Katherine Bidwell and C. W. Bidwell of this place, the first of tjie week, returning home Tuesday. , X

MTT hems of Interest JJ from Surrounding Towns Tersely Told. Chronicling the Happenings in the Territory Adjacent to the Jasper County Metropolis

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I MEDARYVILLE. 1 —I 1— (From the Advertiser.) Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malsbary of Remington are here this week the guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Horner. Rev. and Mrs. John Sebring left last Thursday for a week’s visit with relatives at Francesville and at Rensselaer, contemplating to return home Tuesday or Wednesday. Ray Farnsley and family have moved into the Mrs. Long house on Main street just vacated by Henry W. Long and family, who have moved to Monon. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hamilton on Tuesday last moved to Wneatfield, their former home, and where most of their children live. Our best wishes for their future happiness go with them. Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Francis and little daughter arrived here from Charleston, 111., last Monday evening so a visit with Mrs. Francis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Robinson, and brother. Dr. Schuyler Robinson, and family.

Mrs. Amanda Fess left last Saturday for a week’s visit with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Campbell, at Hammond, The latter celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Sunday within a select circle of freinds. The .movement for a bond issue In the Monon ditch matter has failed. The law requires the signatures for two-thirds of the acreage to be assessed, and this fell fgr short. If the ditch is constructed it will have to be on the cash plan.

CHURCH NOTICES. ■>' Wheatfield M. E. Church Sunday school at 10 a. m. * Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting at 7:30 p. m., Thursday. Choir practice at 7:30 p. m., Friday. There will be no preaching here Sunday, Demotte M. E. Church Sunday school at 10 a. m. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. Revival services at 7:30 p. m. Tefft M. E. Church Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preaching at 10:30 a. m. Don’t fail to attend Rowles & Parker’s big season-end Millinery sale, Y off, beginning Monday, Nov. 20.

Big Public Sale Having rented my farm and expecting to move to Mt. Ayr, I will offer at Public Sale at my residence 4 miles west of Surrey, 3 miles north and 1 mile east of Mt. Ayr, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1911, 3 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 team of Brown Mares, one 7 years I - sj* -*•*- - - old, one 10 years, wt. 3,000; 1 Black Gelding coming 3 years old, wt. 1200. 18 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 9 head of Milch Cows, ages from 4 to 8 years; 1 Holstein Bull, 2 years old;.l year-old Durham bull; 7 calves. ...» 17 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 12 Shoats, wt. 125 lbs.; 1 Sow and 4 Pigs. Wagons, Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 1 Studebaker Wagon, wide tire, triple box and spring seat; 1 Iron Wheel Wagon, good as new; 1 narrow Hire Wagon, and double box; 1 Carriage; 1 set solid

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bottom Hay Ladders; 1 6-foot Plano Binder; 1 McCormick 5-foot cut Mower; 1 Deering self-dump Hay Rake; 1 low-down Seeder; 1 new Deere Corn Planter and 80 rods of wire; 1 John Deere Sulky Piow; 2 16-inch Walking Plows; 1 Budlong Disc; 1 Case Lever Harrow, good as new; 1 new Deere Riding Cultivator; 1 Walking Cultivator; 1 Sleigh; 3 sets Work Harness; Set Carriage Harness; 1 Hand Corn Sheller; 1 Heating Stove; 15 tons of Hay, and many other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 12 months will be given on sutns over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash. DAVID W. MAUCK. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. y ; Big Public Sale The undersigned having decided to quit farming will sell at Public Auction at his residence 10 miles due north of Rensselaer, on the Harvey Davisson farm, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22, 1911, 11 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 Gray Mare 9 years old, In foal, wt. 1200; 1 Gray Gelding 3 years old, wt. 1200; 1 2-year-old Gelding, wt. 1000; 1 Yearling Mare Colt, wt. 700; 2 this year’s Mare Colts, good ones; 1 Black Gelding 2 years old, wt. 1000; 1 Black Colt 1 year old; 1 Bay Gelding 1 year old; 2 this year's Gelding Colts. 1300 bushels good Com In crib; 8 tons Timothy Hay in mow. 13 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 Red Cow 7 years old, fresh first of Dec.; 1 Red Cow 7 years old, fresh first of Jan.; 1 Brindle Cow 5 years old, will be fresh soon; 1 Holstein Cow 3 years old, fresh

■Wwv jr w early; 1 Red Cow 8 years old, fresh in January; 1 Red 2-year-old Heifer, fresh in the spring; 2 Yearling Heifers; 5 Spring Calves, 17 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 2 good Brood Sow 9, and 15 head of Shoats, weighing about 130 lbs. each.

Wagons, Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 1 Riding Plow; 1 Walking Breaking Plow; 1 Riding Cultivator; 1 wood-frame Harrow; 1 Truck Wagon, iron wheels; 1 Good Cowboy Saddle; 1 single Buggy; 1 set single- Harness; 1 DeLaval Cream Separator; 2 cream Cans; 1 wood Stove Heater; Household Goods, Carpets, etc., and other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash.

.. CLYDE DAVISSON. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch by the Ladies Aid of U. B. church. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at Public Auction at his residence, 2 miles north and 2 % miles east of Remington, Ind., commencing at 10 o’clock on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22, 1911, 1 brown driving Mare 9 years old, wt. about 1000 pounds. Cattle— l full blood Jersey, with eal ! f by side; 2 2-year-old heifers, will be fresh in December; 1 Guernsey cow, now giving milk; 1 2-year-old full blood Durham bull.

Hogs—2 good brood sows, and 16 pigs old enough' to wean. Implements— Good wagon, triple box and patent end-gate or scoop board; Klondyke, good as new; Cultivator ; stirring Plow; water Tank; Tank Heater; milk Tank; U. S. Cream Separator; Washing Machine; Gasoline Stove; good movable Hog-house. Hay— B tons good Timothy Hav in mow; 25 acres of Stalks and Straw rick. A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash. JOHN MILLER. W. 11. Kenyon, Auctioneer. Ellis Jones, Clerk. Lex Fisher will serve hot lunch.

FARMS FOR SALE. 21 acres, four blocks from court house. 66 acres, good buildings, six miles out ~........575 40 acres, 4-room house, barn, good land ~ ~..........550 60 acres, miie out, stone r0ad....5160 80 acres, mile out, stone r0ad....5160 120 acres, half mile out, well improved $l2O 160 acres, good land, good buildings, $1,500 down ~545 120 acres, good buildings, some timber ................. ................... .$35 165 acres, 15-room house, other good buildings, orchard. Well tiled, half mile out '. ~5165 599 acres near station, good buildings, on large ditch, will take up to $20,000 in good trade, remainder time...,. .$55 $5,000 mortgage and cash for farm or property. 160 acres in Kansas, 160 acres in Arkansas to trade for land or property. G. F. MEYERS. NOTICE OF LETTING CONTRACT I; or County Farm Supplies. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana, will, on Monday, December 4 th, 1911, receive sealed bids up to 12 o’clock noon, for furnishing groceries, dry goods and meat for the use of County Poor Asylum. All bids to be accompanied by bond and affidavit as provided by law. sjf The Board reserves the right;.fo reject any and all Wd By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper ICounty, Indiana. JAMES N. LEATHERMAN, Auditor Jasper County.

Public Sale! » ' ' ‘ ••-'.■ The undersigned will offer at Public Auction at Robert Michal’s barn in the city of Rensselaer, on Saturday, November 25, ’ll ly' Commencing at 1 o’clock, the following property: 14 head of Horses and flules H Consisting of—all young stock —1 span mare mules, mjMe 2 yrs. old; 1 span bay mules, jpW match team, 2 yrs. old; 1 f f black mare, 2 yrs. old; 1 span IifIHHHI horse colts, 1 yr. old; 3 yearling mare colts; 3 suckling mare colts; 1 twelve-year-old mare, lady broke. ' 10 head of Calves 8 head of Ewes Terms—A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash. Gaylord Michal

NOTICE OF BRIDGE LETTING. No. 1874. Notice is hereby given that on Monday, December 4th, 1911, the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana, will receive seaied proposals for the construction of a Steel Bridge in Barkley Township across the Jungles-Davis Ditoh in the center Section Five (5), Township 30. Range 6. Said bridge to be built according, to plans and specifications on file in the Auditor’s Office. Same to be 45 feet long and 16 feet roadway. All bids to be accompanied by bond and affidavit as required by law and to be on file by 2 o’clock of said date. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana. JAMES N. LEATHERMAN, Auditor Jasper county.

NOTICE TO HEIRS. CREDITORS AND LEGATEES. In the matter of the estate of James M. Spriggs, Deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court. November Term, 1911. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of James M. Spriggs, deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper Circuit Court, on Saturday, the 9th day of December, 1911, being the day fixed and endorseu on the final settlement account of Austin O. Moore, administrator of said decedent, and show cause if any. why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested, are also hereby notified to appear in said Court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. AUSTIN O. MOORE, t Administrator. W. H. Parkinson, Atty. for estate. NOTICE OF LETTING CONTRACT IjPor New Barn at County Farm. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County. Indiana, will, until 12 o’clock noon, December sth, 1911, receive sealed proposals for the construction of a new barn at the County Farm. Said barn to be bu*l£ ; according to plans and specifications oh file in the Auditor’s Office.

Each bidder will be required to file bond and affidavit with bid as* required by law. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bads. By order of the Board of Commissioners in regular session at Rensselaer, Indiana, this 7th day’ of November, 1911. JAMES N. LEATHERMAN. Auditor Jasper County. ’H OF BRIDGE LETTING. No. 1875. Notice is hereby given that on Monday, December 4th, 1911, the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals for the construction of a Steel Bridge in Barkley Township across the Jungles-Davis Ditch on the South Lane of Section 5", Township 30, Range 6. Said bridge to he bufit according to plans- and specifications on file in the Auditor’s Office. Same to be feet long 16 feet roadway. Toadway. All bids to be accompanied by bond and affidavit as required by law and to be on file by 2 o’clock of said date. •» The Board reserves the right to reject any and all brids. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County. Indiana. JAMES N. LEATHERMAN, Auditor Jasper County. NOTICE OF BRIDGE LETTING. No. 1873. V Notice is hereby given that on Monday, December 4th, 1911, the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals for the construction of a I Steel Bridge in Barkley Township j

across the Jungles Ditch on the north line of Section Five (5), Township Thirty (30), Range Six (6). Said bridge to be hnilt according to plans and specifications on file in the Auditor’s Office, Same to be about 45 feet long and sixteen (16) feet roadway. All bids to be accompanied by bond and affidavit as required by law and to be on file by 2 o’clock of said date. The Board reserves the right lo reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana. JAMES N. LEATHERMAN, Auditor Jasper County.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION,. Notice is hereby given that theundersigned has been appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Jasper County, State of Indiana, administrator de bonis non, with tha will annexed of the estate of James. E. Hogan, late of Jasper County, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. WILLIAM HOGAN, Nov. 18, 1911. Administrator^ E. Grant Hall, Atty. for Adm’r. NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS AND LEGATEES. In the matter of the ‘estate of Fletcher Monnett, Deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court, November Term, 1911. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Fletcher Monnett, deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper Circuit Court, on Saturday, the 9th day of December, 1911, being the day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of Harry L. Brown, administrator of said decedent, and show cause if any. why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested,, are also notified to appear in said Court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. HARRY L. BROWN, Administrator.,

NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS AND LEGATEES. In the matter of the estate of Lydia A. Hunt, Deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court, November Term, 1911. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Lydia A. Hunt, deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper Circuit Court, on Saturday, the 9th day of December, 1911, being tbe day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of Charles H. Hemingwav, executor of the will of said decedent, and show cause if any. why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested, are also notified to appear in said Court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to anypart of- said estate. CHARLES H. HEMINGWAY, Executor. NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS 1 AND LEGATEES. In the matter of the estate of Edward A. Hunt, Deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court, November Term, 1911. Notice i£’ hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees or Edward A. Hunt, deceased, and all persons interested In said estate, to appear in the Jasper Circuit Court, on . Saturday, the 9th day of December, 1911, being the day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of Charles H. Hemingway, administrator of decedent, and show cuuse if any. why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested, are also notified to appear in said Court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to anypart of said estate. CHARLES H. HEMINGWAY, * Administrator.