Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1911 — Page 4

News Notes of Nearby Towns

As Furnished by Our Regular Correspondents

GOOD!.AND , —I 1— t (From the Herald.) Mrs. Ben Shellacd and Mrs. Lees were Remington callers Tuesday. W. E. Rich visited over Tuesday eveniug with his aged parents in Remington. Clement Rider was up from Kansas City this week the guest of his sister, Mrs. Harry Little and family. Miss Helen Hopkins of Rensselaer was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. W. C. Logan, and family day evening, W. W. Washburn returned to Goodland last Friday after several weeks stay at Selby, S. D., looking after his flax crop. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McConnel of Oxford at the home of Mrs, McConPel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banes, Sunday evening, a son. One of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deno born on Thanksgiving day died and was laid to rest in the Goodland cemetery Wednesday. Mrs. B. F. Richcreek and daughter. Mrs. Geo. Dennis, returned to their home in Windfall, Ind., after spending several days with her son Seth at Kentland, and Ed near Good land.

Mr. and Mr. Earl Gray and Son of Washington, D. C., spent last week here with his aunt, Mrs. Peter Buch and family. Mr. Gray is a stenographer in the postoffice department. Henry Butler returned Thursday evening from Churubusco where he has been spending several days with his son Harry and family. Harry, who is suffering with carbuncles, is improving slowly. The postal savings bank that opened here Thursday morning was welcomed by many. Mrs. John Fehrle was the first depositor and the day’s business amounted to something like five hundred dollars. John Morris, a former resident of this city and well known to many of our readers, passed away last Saturday at his late home in Syracuse; N. Y. - The deceased was’ anuhele of E. E. Marsh of this city

Mrs. Ada Curran of Brook came to Goodland Monday afternoon and visited over night with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Patrick, who accompanied her Tuesday morning to Monon where the former consulted Specialist Stewart. Trueman Hardy had a valuable colt struck by an extra freight train last Sunday. The colt had gotten into the right of way and was run down and received a broken leg which necessitated tlfa taking of its life to put it out of misery. Chas-. Ellis, who purchased John Toyne’s pool parlors some time ago, tried to place a slot machine in his place of business. Marshall Moria advised him not. to do so as it was not permitted by Taw and the machine was returned to Danville, 111.

Catarrh Cannot be Cured with local applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known; combined with . the best blood purifiers. acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free. ' - F. J. CHENEY & C., Toledo, O.’ Sold by. Druggists, price 75c. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.

| MEDARYVILLE. | -I- , 1— (From the Advertiser.) Dr. Linton reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Arch Johnson on Wednesday, Dec. 6. William Garling of the south part of White Post tp., was married to Miss Minnie Doll at Monticello on Thursday of last -week. Mrs. Charles Zurmehle of Indianapolis arrived here Monday evening for a visit with her mother and brother, Mrs. Margaret and Joe Gore. Mrs. Henry Selmer of Cass tp., and sister, Mrs. Charles Moose, -returned Tuesday evening from a week’s visit with relatives at and near Huntington. Application has been made to the circuit court for the appointment of a guardian for Anthony and Anna Hein, on the ground that their infirmities render them unfit to transact their business affairs. Miss Emma Brown and friends, Miss Corsage of Montezuma, after! a visit with the former’s relatives; here since Sunday, tert Tuesdayfor Alabama, in which state bothyoung ladies expect to spend the winter., Ray Phillips, who has been working on a dredge boat hear Moreland, lowa, since last August, while on his way to Union, Ind.’ where ■ke will enter like employment, I stopped off here the first of the! week to visit friends for a couple of days. ‘ Lucile Hollett, who has been [ with bedsitter, Mrs. Jas. R. Linton, tor the Mat several months, is at'”

present very low with consumption. She seemed to be gaining in health until about two weeks ago. Since then she has been gradually growing weaker. Mrs. F. D. Baughman and the smaller children were over from Royal Center visiting relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Baughman came over Sunday morning and after spending a pleasant day here, returning with his family to Royal Center in the evening. Mrs. Lola M. Archer has sued for a divorce .from John Archer. She states in he complaint that they lived together from 1902 until 1907, but that he abandoned her and failed to provide. She asks the custody of their two children, aged six and four years. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Luken, after] a short _jjsit with relatives here and at Winamac, returned to their home in Chicago last Monday ev-| ening. They were accompanied by Miss Adda Lanam. who will be, their and other relatives' guest in that city for a week or longer, j •Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coppess left for Danville, 111., on Friday of last' week, returning on Saturday even-, ing with the latter’s father, John | Rayburn, who had been an inmate' of the Soldiers’ Home at that city i for the past year. Mr. Rayburn. l although quite feeble from old age and almost blind, seems to enjoy fairly good health.

Good for Colonel “Tip.” Col. "Tip” Kenyon has verified his assertion that a spotted rat had been observed entering the basement of the Press building. The much heralded animal, through the efforts of the Colonel, had been captured and is now on exhibition at this office. The animal is a freak and the first of the kind to be on exhibition in this country.-—Remington Press.

I REMINGTON. I “I— 1M. A. Gray was in Saunemin 111., on business last week. Mrs. George Stoudt has bought a fine new Marion 5-passenger auto. - A son was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Parker of Chicago, but formerly of Remngton. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dart of' Fairbury, 111., visited Mr. and Mrs.! Everett Hawkins last week. Hoi ace Hoover has bought the Hogan farm 1 % miles west of Gilboa Center, paying $24,000 for same. Miss Helen Hopkins of Rensselaer was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Merritt family last Tuesday night. Miss Grace Thompson has gone' to Valparaiso to spend the winter with her brother, M. M. Thompson l and family. I Frank Watson, John Nichols and Chas. Fraser were among those from this vicinity who attended the fat JVk show in Chicago last week. Emmet O’Connor and Walter Adams went to Indianapolis last week to seek positions as locomotive firemen on the Big Four road. Mrs. A. P. Reeve, who has‘been visiting her father, Charles Bonner, Sr., for several weeks, returned to her home in Silver City, lowa, Thursday. Fred Berger was in Kokomo Monday to get his new Apperson auto, which had been taken back to the factory’ to have some slight repairs made. ' , * ■ „ ■■ Mrs. Ada Dobbins went to Peoria, 111., Wednesday for a short visit and from , there goest to Kansas City, Mo. to spend the winter with her sister. Mis. Charles Fox. Lex Fisher and Luther Brown have opened a grocery store in the old C. A. Etlconi stand. We wish them success. -Mr. Fisher will continue his cream buying business.

Lightning Kills Few. In 1906 lightning killed Only 169 people in this whole country. One’s chances of death by lightning are Jess than two in a million. The chance of death from liver. _ kidney or stomach trouble is vastly greater, but not if Electric Bitters be used, as Robert Madsen, of West Burlington, la., proved. Four doctors gave him up after eight months of suffering from virulent liver trouble and yellow jaundice. He was then completely cured by Electric Bitters. They’re the best stomach, liver nerve and kidney remedy and blood purifier on earth. Only 50c at A. F. Long.

WOLCOTT. I H |- (From the Enterprise.) Mrs. Emily Bolder of Fowler is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Perry. Spencer. " I Miss Myrtle Midleton went to Reynolds Friday evening to visit Mrs. John Britton. „ | Mrs. M. Lewis and daughter of Peru are visitng with the former’s sister, Mrs. F. S. Chenoweth.

fl We are paying for Butter fat this week 38 c WILLIAM H. DEXTER . Rerw.lier, Indiana XI • ■ ■ .1 " .. '

MIT llemi of Interest Ol from Surrounding Towns Tersely Told. Chronicling the Happenings in the Territory Adjacent to the Jasper County Metropolis

< Mrs. Maggie Owens of Lafayette is visiting this w'eek with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rador. .Miss Kathrine Hall of Lafayette who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Richard Burke, returned home Saturday. Miss Edna Welsh of Fowler, who has been spending a few days with Miss Grace Spencer, returned homV' Sunday mopping. Mr. and Mrs. 9. O. Dyer and two children James and Jauinta, left Tuesday evening for a two weeks visit with relatives at Newton, Kan. , Mrs. Dr. Ivey of Royal Center, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Blake, and other relatives, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Arthur Hawn and little daughter of Logansport, who has been, vlsitng her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Snick, returned home Saturday. ':i ■' - Mrs. G. A. Reed and daughter,' Miss Leta, returned to their home in St. Anne, 111., after visiting herj sister, Mrs. Perry Spencer, the past two weeks.

Ends Winter’s Troubles. To many, winter is a season of trouble. The frost-bitten toes and fingers, chapped hands and lips, i chilblains, cold-sores, red and rough skins, prove this. But such troubles fly before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. A trial convinces, Greatest healer of Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores, Bruises, Eczema and Sprains. Only 25c at A. F. Long’s.

FRANCESVILLE. | -i -I(From the Tribune.) Mrs. William Schleman visited in Medaryville yesterday with M ! sa Lucille Hollett. Mrs; ;S. E. Jones was here from Wolcott last week, visiting her son, S. K. Jones and family. Mrs. S. U,. Dobbins and son Chauncey from Lafayette were the guests of Mr. and Mis. S. K. Jones Thursday. . . Mrs. Claude Reprogle is here from Michigan City this week caring for her. mother, Mrs. John Coey, who is ill. Ernest Nimms went to Lafayette Sunday morning to visit with his parents. His father is reported ill from complicated troubles. Miss’ Lizzie Gudemau of Matamora 111., returned here Wednesday of last week after an extended visit in that part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Geiger and Mis. John Werner from Wanatah were guests o ! f John C. Werner and family a part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lidka of Weston, 111,, came Friday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Smith for a few days. Mr. Lidka is well, pleased with his new location where he moved last spring.

Aa Alarm At Night That strikes terror to the entire household is the loud, hoarse and metallic cough of croup. No mistaking it and fortunate thegn The lucky parents who keep Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound on hand. H. W. Casselman, Canton, N. Y., says: ,"It is worth its weight in go-id. Our little children are troubled with croup and hoarseness, and all we give them is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. I always have a bottle of it in the house.” —-A. F. Long,

|’ ’ MT. AYR. ] | , (From the Pilot.) B. M. Makeever and family spent Sunday with John McColly’s. Miss Nora Keeney returned some Monday, her patient at Kentland rei overing. J. M. Miller and family contemplate moving to Chicago in the near future. Mrs. F. M. Makeever arid Mrs. Chas. Bengston visited at Rensselaer Saturday. Miss Gay Makeever quit driving to school and began boarding with Mrs. Lawson Ponsler Monday. Miss Flora Parke went to Hammond Thursday morning to spend Thanksgiving with her parents. Word was received here, Saturday that Mrs. Leslie Miller’s father, Mr. Gardner of Kankakee, died Friday. Miss Thurston came Wednesday evening, visiting friends , over Thanksgiving and returning to her scchool in Monroeville, Ind., Sunday. ■ Miss Addie Harris entertained Saturday evening Miss Estella Thurston, Miss—Clifton, Miss Tinkler Miss Edna Ponsler, Miss Ada Miller and„ Wade Makeever.

| IROQUOIS VALLEY. | —I I P. Hortel is husking corn for Geo. McEltfresh. Louis Zillhart was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. James Hopkins spent Sunday with 1 Barney Kolhoff. Chas. Fish is hauling hay to town for Joe Pullins. - | Clint Saidla is working for Emmet Pullins the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pullins were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Mr.and Mrs. Chas. Grant wete Rensselaer goers Saturday. Leo Kolhoff and James Hopkins! called on B. Lewis Sunday. Emmet Pullins delivered a couple' of colts at Rensselaer Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Newcomb were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Gertrude Kolhoff r and brother Herman were in Rensselaer Saturday. / Mr. and Frank Schroer and son Elvin spent Sunday with Ed Price and family. . i Jennie McElfresh spent Saturday with her cousins, Opal and Florence Schreiner, in Rensselaer.

Christmas Gift “Hints” FENDIG ’5 REX ALL DRUG STORE Our windows will make the suggestion, but step in and see the real line of nifty and useful gifts. Only room to mention a few: Eastman Kodaks, and a full line of supplies. Spalding's Footballs, Boxing Gloves, Polo Sticks. Fountain Pens, Safty Razors, Cigars in Holiday Boxes. „. Ladies' and Gentlemen’s Toilet Cases, and Individual Brushes, Combs and Mirrors. _ . Perfumes in Cut Glass Bottles. Books for Everybody, all the late ones by the leading writers-600 tfond binding and titles, at 50c; Alger’s and Henty’s for 25c. O<l Something new for Rensselaer: Electric Flatirons at $4.25; and Electric 1. ar Leather Pillows, Pennants. We are making a leader of a swell Calendar, .with a Rensselaer view, at 15c or two for 25c. See our window. Holly, Holly Wreaths, and Autumn Leaves for Decorating. Seals, Cards, Tags, Paper for Wrapping. All kinds of Toys, Games, Dolls and Animals for the children. It will be worth your while looking over our stock Our location—North Washington Street Ask for Coupons with each cash purchase on the Democrat’s Piano FENDIG’S REXALL DRUG STORE

Frank Schroer sent to Chicago Thusday to attend the stock show, returning the same evening. The party at Wm. Daugherty’s Saturday night was well attended and all reported a good time. Those that called on Geo. McElfresh and family were Mr. and Mrs. John Marlatt, Lester and Fred Schreiner of Rensselaer, Wm. Gieen, Chas. Grant and Edmund Walker and son. Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office -ADMINISTRATRIX Public Auction. The undersigned Administratrix of the estate of William Miles, deceased, will offer at Public Sale at the late residence of deceased, in Milroy tp., 1 mile west and 5% miles north of Wolcott, 2 miles west and 5 miles south of McCoysburg, commencing at 10 a. m., on TUESDAY, DEC. 19, 1911, 5 Head of Horses—-Consisting of 1 Bay Horse 8 years old. wt. 1450; 1 Bay Horse 9 years old, „wt. 1100;

wsw’- iw* l sir7-'—•• 1 Smooth-mouthed Mare, wt. 1200; 1 3,-year-old Mare, wt. 1200, a good one; 1 2-year-old Colt. 2 Full-Blood Poland China Boars —Weight about 150 pounds each. 7 Head of Cattle— Consisting of Milch Cows and Heifers, some now giving milk; all with calf, some will be fresh soon. Implements, Harness, Etc.—Consisting of 1 Plano Binder, in good working order; 2 Janesville Sulky Plows, one good as new; 1 Walking Breaking Plow f l Riding Cultivator; 1 Disc Harrow; 1 3-section Harrow; 1 new Hay Rase; 1 new Hay Rack; 2 Farm Wagons, one with 40-inch box; 1 set single Harness; 2 sets work Harness; 100 shocks Corn Fodder; 1 Grindstone; Scoops; Spades; Forks, and numerous other articles. A credit of 9 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions RUTH M. MILES, Adm. John Culp, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on Grounds. Big Public Sale The undersigned will retire from' farming and move to town, and; will offer at Public Sale at his' residence 1 mile north and eight i miles east of Rensselaer, 4 miles' east and 1 mile north of Pleasant' Ridge, commencing at 10 a. m., on' WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 1011, I 3 Head. of Horses— Consisting of I ■ Black Horse four year® did; wt. ’ 1400; 1 Bay .Mare eleven years old; wt. 1200, in foal to S. Majack, service fee paid; 1 Bay Mare thirteeh years old, wt. 1400. 9 Head of Cattle— Consisting of $ head of good Milch cows, some now giving milk, two with calf by

side. Others will be fresh soon; 1 Durham Bull 14 months old. 16 Head of Hogs— Consisting of four Poland Brood sows; 1 Poland China Boar one year old; and 11 Pigs two months old. Farm Tools, Etc.— Consisting of 1 Deering Binder six foot cut, a good one; 1 Deering Mower, five foot cut; 1 Hay Rake; 1 narrow tire Wagon with double box; 1 low iron-wheel Wagon, wide tire, with hay rack; 1 Spring 1 Corn Planter with 80 rods of wire; 1 Bradley Riding Plow, 16-inch; 1 John Deere Walking Plow, 16-inch; 1 Endgate Seeder; 1 Riding “Dutch Uncle” Cultivator; 1 Walking Cultivator ; 1 three-section wood frame Harrow; 1 Potato Digger; 1 Budlong Disc; 1 Grain King Scoop Board; 1 set Work Harness; 1 ironin stack; 75 shocks of Corn Fodder; 1 set old Harness; 6 bushels Yellow’ Dent Seed Corn, and numerous other articles. post Mall; 5 tons of Timothy Hay A credit of 11 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash. JOHN KNOPINSKL Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch pn ground. Big Public Sale The undersigned, having decided to quit farming, will sell at Public Sale at his residence on the old Fred Long fafm.i 2 miles west and 2 miles north of Medaryville, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 1911, 6 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 Dun Mare five years, old, wt. 1600, in foal; 1" Brown Mare eight years old, wt. 1300, in foal; 1 Bay Mare nine years old wt. 1400; 1 Roan 1 Horse six years old, wt. 1500; 11 Brown Horse nine years old, wt. I 1000, driver; 1, Gray Mare twelve years old, wt. 1400; 2 coming two-' year-old Colts. | 18 Head of Cattl^— Consisting of, 5 Cows ranging from three to eight years old, four now fresh, three

with calf by side; 6 two-year-old Heifers; 2 coming two-year-old Steers; 2 Yearling Heifers; 1 spring Steer Calf. ' . , Wagons, Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 2 Farm Wagons, both 3% inch tire, one anew Studebaker, both with triple box; 1 light Road Wagon; 1 one-horse disc Wheat Drill; 1 new Sattley Disc; 1 three-section wood Harrow; 1 Gale Sulky Plow; 2 14-inch Walking Plow?; 1 Riding Cultivator; 1 Walking Cultivator; 1 John Deere Corn Planter with Fertilizer Attachment and 200 rods of wire; 2 sets Double Work Harness; 1 new Grindstone,and other articles of minor importance. j A credit of 12 months will be

given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash . MAURICE GORMAN. Ed H. Eisrnhart, Auctioneer. Owen F. Horner, Clerk. • v Hot lunch on ground. Big Public Sale. The undersigned will sell at Public Auction at John Beecher’s farm. 2% miles east and % mile north of Foresman. beginning at 10 a. in., on TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1912, II Head of Horses— —Consisting of 2 Bay Mares, full sisters, coming 5 and 6 yeais old, wt. 2300; 1 Bay Horse coming 4 years old, wt. 1400; 1 Bay Horse coming 4 years old. wt. 1200; 1 Mare Mule coming 8 months old, won sweepstakes at Rensselaer Horse Show last fall; 1

e£ Bay Mare coming 3 years . old, wt. 1200; 1 Gray Gelding 4 years old. wt. 1500; 2 Bay Geldings coming 4 years oTJ, wt. 1400 each; 1 Bay Mare coming 3 years old, wt. 1350; 1 Bay Filly coming 2 years old, wt. 1200; 1 Bay family horse, lady broke, wt. 12Q0; 2 Draft Colts coming 1 year old. 13 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 3 Milch Cows now giving milk; 1 coming 2-year-old Polled Angus Heifer; 2 coming 2-year-old Steers; 1 Spotted Cow, fresh by sale of“ sale; 1 Red Cow, fresh in March: 1 Red Cow, fresh in May; 1 Red Cow coming 4-year-old; 3> Spring Calves, 2 Steers, 1 Heifer. 8 Head of Sheep— —All Ewes’ and; good ones, all bred. 20 Head of Hogs— Consisting or 2 Brood Sows and 18 head of fall pigs, weighing 40 to 60 pounds apiece. 4 Dozen Plymouth Rock Chickens., Implements, Wagons, FurnitureConsisting of 1 8-foot McCormick Binder with trucks; 1 Champion Mower, 5-foot; 1 triple Bed narrowtire Wagon; 1 Sulky; 1 Top Buggy; 1 Spring Wagon; ( 1 Cutter; 1 Bobsled; 1 Porter Corn Planter with 80 rods of wire; 2 16-inch Janesville Sulky Plows; 1 Avery Riding Cultivator with Gopher Attachments; 2 Avery Walking Cultivators; Potato Hiller; 8-foot solid wheel Disc; 8-foot Spader; 16-foot 3-section lever Harrow; Lowdown 11-foot Seeder; Fanning Mill; Hay Rake; 12-foot Hay Rack; 14-foot Hay Rack; Cider Mill; Hand Corn Sheller; Bxßxl6 Centent Block making machine with 300 pallets, almost new outfit; 3 sets Double Work Harness; set Double Buggy Harness; Range Cook Stove; % dozen Dining Chairs; some Household’ Goods and numerous other articles. A- credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash JOHN BEECHER, RALPH JOHNSON. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on the Ground!