Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 November 1911 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Mrs. A. S. Laßue executed a surprise stag party on her husband Monday night, the occasion being his 56th birthday anniversary. There were about 60 present, and J. H. Chapman carried off first honors at sevenuP, Squire Irwin drawing the second honors. A handsome chair was presented Mr. Laßue as a remembrance of the visit, and—he was so completely surprised that he really needed it.

Train No. 90, engine 348, in charge of conductor Wilson of the Monon, hit an interurban car at Broadripple Monday evening while going at a fast rate of speed. The car, being of steel, was not broken up, but was bent around the engine- and carried a few hundred feet before the heavy train could be stopped. With the exception of a negro, who was quite seriously injured, only slight injuries were received by the passengers.

Omar Osborne attended the big football game at Bloomington Saturday. The score was 5 to 12 in favor of Purdue. Ed Davis, one of the I. U. players, was expelled from the game for roughness, and Jones, another I? U olayer. was put out early, and lay unconscious until 9 o’clock that night. His face came in contact with the knee of another player and his nose was badly broken in several places, his lips cut badly, and his condition -was quite serious at last reports.

The Common Council. ITe common council met in regular session Monday night with all members present except Councilman Dean. - In matter of assessments on alley in block 9, original plat, same were confirmed and clerk directed to make final assessment roll showing benefits and damages. Report of fire chief accepted and firemen present at Mrs. Mary Drake fire were allowed SI each for services. The following claims were allowed : >i ’ CORPORATION FUND. Geo Mustard, marshal $30.00 Frank Critser, nightwatch. . 25.00 W S Parks, extra police. 4 ... 2.00 ROAD FUND. Chester Zea, city teamster. . 25.00 Smith * Kellner, exs on all’s. 12.9.36 Monon Stone Co, bal on stone 95.13 WATER FUND. T E Malone, salary. ... 30.00 J Hordeman, wk on water m 6.50 LIGHT FUND. C S Chamberalin, salary.... 50.00 Mell Abbott, same. 30.00 Dave Haste, same. 30.00 T Thompsone, wk on line. . 40.95 Doc Adams, 5ame.......... 20.00 Roy Delmer, same. . 12.50 Bell Lum Co,. car poles. ...206.42 Vandalia Coal Co, c0a1..... 90.42 O’Gara Coal Co, 5ame...... 32.70 Illinois Electric Co, supplies 81.65 -Jesse Gates, haul c0a1...... 32.60 Ray D Thompson, frt paid.. 116.32 C G Spitler, premium on ins 63.18 C H Mills, same 63.18

ADVERTISED LETTERS. The following letters reina;n uncalled for in the Rensselaer postoffice for the week ending Nov. 27, 1911: Mrs. Ed Bames ahd Family, Mrs. Sarah E. Tanner, Mrs. W. W. Tanner, Mrs; Pete Downs, Bud Goble, James T. Russel, Benjamin Mabb. The above letters-will be sent to the dead letter office Dec. 11, 1911. In calling for the above, please say “Advertised,” giving date of list.—G. E. Murray, P. M.

<J Another Big Cut Rate Sale on Shoes and I Dry Goods at Aix, Saturday, December and (Piano certificates with\ each CASH Purchase/