Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1912 — Page 4

News Notes of Nearby Towns

A* Furnished by Our Regular Correspondents

WOLCOTT.

(From the Enterprise.) Misses Edna Wheeler and Stella Jackson went to Remington Friday night. Mrs. L. Leopold and daughter Esther went to Rensselaer Friday to visit relatives. Mrs. J. C. Downey went to Crawfordsville Friday to visit her mother, Mrs. Plunkett. A. Foster went to Remington Thursday evening to visit his daughter, Mrs. Milo Julian. Miss Alta Grimes of Kentland came Friday evening to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grimes. Herman Foster went to Marion Saturday to see his brother-indaw, Ket Baldwin, who is not expected to live. Mrs. Roy Stoner of Valparaiso, ■who has been visiting at the home of C. W. Bidwell, returned home Thursday. Mrs. Arthur Hawn .of Logansport, who has been visiting, her patents, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Snick, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pugh of Bluffton, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rd Pugh, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Lester Morrow, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Sexton, returned to het home in Linden Friday. Miss Mabel Dibell, who was called here by. the illness and death of her father, returned to Mt. Sterling, m., Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield of Cooksville, 111., who have been visiting Miss Myrtle Middleton and Mrs. Patsy Graham, returned home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Preble and little son of Williston, No. Dak., who have been spending several weeks here with relatives, returned home this week. . Mrs. Herman Foster received word Sunday that her brother-in-law, Ket Baldwin of Marion, died Sunday of blood poison. Mr. Baldwin had been in very poor health for the past 17 months having both feet amputated below the knee. He leaves a wife, four children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

C. A. Glossner, 24 Ontario St., Rochester, N. Y., has recovered from a long and severe attack of kidney trouble, his cure being due to Foley Kidney Pills. After detailing this case, he says: “I am only sorry I did not learn sooner of Foley Kidney Pills. In a few days time my backache completely left me and I felt greatly improved. My kidneys became stronger, dizzy spells left me and I was no longer annoyed at night. I felt 100 per cent better since using Foley Kidney Pills.”—A. F. Long.

) GOODLAND -H — * i—(From the Herald.) Chas. Hartley returned to his studies at Valparaiso last Saturday. S. R. Gilmore returned to his work in Chicago last Saturday after a few days in Goodland. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Foresman were up from Indianapolis attending the funeral of U. Nichols. Mrs. Hecox - went to Logansport Thursday evening for a visit with her son Benny, who has a position there/

Mrs. H. R. Hopkins of Gibson City, 111., came last Friday night tfor a few days visit here with her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. C. Logan and family. Nellie Gray left this morning for Chicago for a few days visit. She will return by the way of Wanatah where she will visit with her' brother Will.

Mrs. Ed Marsh fell at her home Monday morning and injured her right ankle. The injury has been quite painful and will require sev- } er al weeks to heal. Mrs. John Noonan and little Cathryne of Indianapolis came Thursday for a short visit here with her' uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Washburn. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shephard celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary at their commodious home on West Union street Thursday evening, by giving a seven o’clock dinner.

Mrs. Bert Patton of Bloomington; 111., is an appendicitis patient in a Bloomington hospital. Her mother, Mrs. W. W. Gilman, who expected to spend several weeks at her home, returned to Goodland this WAJkSk. .•••••. i vv Roy Mitten, who was in the Wa;bash wreck on Thursday of last week, arrived in Goodland Wednesday. He says he was shaken up pretty badly but was lucky

\ 9 We are paying for • Butter fat this week 30c WILLIAM H. DEXTER Rensselaer, Indiana

enough not to get seriously injured. Roy is making his headquarters at Watseka. Tuesday was Chas. N. Humston’s forty-eighth birethday and his good wife was determined that he would have cause to remember the occasion. and accordingly invited his friends in for an eight o’clock dinner. When sumptuous spread was placed on a large table fourteen) hungry then did ample justice to the good things to eat. Charley! was presented with a fine Masonic! watch charm. Urial Nichols was born June 9, 1831, at New Hartford, N. Y., and passed away at his late home in this city Friday morning, March 8, after a lingering illness of many months. His wife, daughter Lillian! and son Henry U„ have preceded] him within the years 1904-5, leav-! ihg three daughters, Satira B. Goff. | Mary C. Runyan and Harriet C. Armfield, together with seven grand children to mourn his loss

The “Child’s Welfare” movement has challenged the attention of 'thoughtful people everywhere. Mothers are natural supporters, and will find in Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound a most valuable aid. Coughs and colds that unchecked lead to croup, bronohitls and pneumonia yield quickly healing and soothing qualities of 6 Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound.—A. F. Long.

PARR.

Miss Ocie Wood spent Monday in Chicago. Plenty of wet weather and bad roads nowadays. Miss Anna Marion called on Mrs. Lee Rardin Friday afternoon. Ralph Chupp of Surrey attended Sunday school at Parr Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Price visited with Len McCurtain and family Sunday v Mrs. Amanda Leach has been on the sick list for the last week, but is better now. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Marion of Surrey visited with G. W. Marion and family Sunday. A farewell party was given at the home of Miss Ocie Wood Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Anna Wheelen, who with her parents will leave for North Dakota, their former home, in a few days. The home of Louis Schreeg of % mile east of Parr was completely destroyed by fire Saturday evening at about 7:30 o’clock. It is thought the fire started from a defective flue. About 50 men gathered at the scene in a short time and most all the furniture on the lower floor was taken put. It is understood Mr. Schreeg carried S6OO insurance on the prOperety.

Uncle Ezra' Says “It don’t take more’n a gill uv effort to git folks into a peck of trouble” and a little neglect of constipation, billiousness, indigestion or other liver derangement will do the same. If ailing, take Dr. iKng’s New Life Pills for quick results. Easy, safe, sure, and only 25 cents at A. F. Long’s.

MEDARYVILLE.

(From the Advertiser.) Fred and Ross Schoonover left for lowa Wednesday of last week. Elmer Hoover of» Francesville visited wit his sister, Mrs. Wm. Stumke, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schultz were at Kankakee the first of the week, on business. A. S. Willever, having sold his farm, has moved onto the Malsbary place east of town. Mrs. Herman Bremer and Miss Lena Bremer left Thursday for a several days visit with friends at Indianapolis. Miss Eva Gunderson, who has been at Grand Rapids, Mich., for some time, returned home last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Layman went to Spencer, 111., Thursday, called there by the severe illness of the former’s sister, Mrs. Teegardeu. Lewis H. Selmer and wife spent several days at Indianapolis this week, visiting the former’s brother, Theo. Selmer, who is convalescing at an Indianapolis hospital. Lee G. Baughman received word from Monon that his father, H. M. Baughman, had fallen on an icy walk last Monday and broken a wrist. What makes the injury more serious is that the gentleman is over eighty years of age. Henry Poisel and Miss Grace Spriggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam 4 Spriggs, were married last Monday, Elder E. Miller officiating. The young couple will live on a farm nqar town. We wish them a happy and prosperous future. E. Gunderson was suddenly seized with a fainting spell last Thursday evening while Walking near Mr. Gettinger’s poultry house, and lay unconscious for some considerable time. He has since been confined to his home, but is on his way to recovery. Harry Breese of Chicago has been here the past two weeks, called here by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Frank Breese. The latter still continues weak, but it is hoped that with the advent of better and warmer weather she may be greatly benefitted. Theo Selmer of Rich Grove was

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taken to the Deaconess hospital at Indianapolis last week, accompanied by Dr. R. P. Hackley, to be operated on for hernia. The operation has been performed and is reported a success, the patient making rapid strides toward recovery. His mother. Mrs, Wm. Selmer, is at his bedside. f >

A Cold, La Grippe, Then Pneumonia Is too often the fatal sequence, and coughs that hang on weaken the system and lower the vital resistance. Foley's. Honey and Tar Compound is a reliable medicine that stops the cough promptly by healing the cause; soothes the inflamed air passages, and checks the cold. Keep always on hand. Refuse substitutes. —A. F. Long.

REMINGTON.

Ed Sutherland and Ross Groves were in Chicago Tuesday. Dr. Rainier has sold his Flanders auto to Wm. Puckett. Miss Mary Baier went to Cisna Park, 111., Saturday to visit a few days. Sid Burton returned Wednesday from Tennessee where he has been the past year. G. T. Gillan came up from Bloomington Wednesday to visit a short time with relatives. Miss Metta Parks of Sandwich, 111., is visiting here with her sister’ Mrs. C. A. Bonner. John Zehr and wife were in Cisna Park, 111., last week to attend the marriage of a relative. Mrs. Wm. Sharkey is spending a few days at Lafayette with her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Parks. Hugh Armstrong came up from Fulton county Wednesday to visit a few days with old friends. Will Smalley, who is employed at the Rutenber Motor Works at Marion, came home Thursday for a short visit. Miss Agnes Bickel went to Crescent City, 111., Saturday where she will visit relatives a few days. She will also visit at Watseka, 111., before returning home.

Mrs. Mary Bartholomew, an aged lady, died last Thursday at the home of her son Charles. She had been an invalid for a long time. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Saturday. Word was received here last week of the death “at Tellahoma, Tenn., of H. C. Bugbee, who lived near Odessa about 20 years ago, and was well known to many Democrat readers. The funeral was held at Fowler Thursday. Joe Baier, who has been homesteading it near Hamflton, No. Dak., the past several months, returned home Friday. He went to Cisna Park, 111., Monday where he has secured a position in a factory, having gotten enough of life on the frontier.

C. W. Horner was called to Delphi Tuesday to attend the funeral of Winfield Shelly, who was found at Valedes, Alaska, about ten davs ago, with the back of his heaa completely blown away, presumably by the accidental discharge of a gun while hunting. Mr. Shelly, who was about 35 years of age and unmarried. left this country eight years ago to make his home with his uncle, Thomas Shelly. John Tharp was called to Crawfordsville Thursday by the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Beal. who died Saturday and the body was brought here for burial Sunday evening, the funeral being held Monday. She died from uremic poisoning. Her maiden name was Myrtle Tharp. Her age was about 37 years, and she leaves a husband and one child, a daughter. She was a neice of Mrs. Mary Jane Hopkins and Mrs. J. Q. Alter of Rensselaer. Her early death is a sad one and the sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved husband, daughter and fath-

How Cold Causes Kidney Disease Partly by driving blood from the surface and congesting the kidneys, and partly by throwing too much xvOrk upon them. Foley Kidney Pills strengthen the kidneys, give tone to the urinary organs and restore the normal action of the bladder. They are tonic in action quick in results. Try them.—A F. Long.

MT. PLEASANT.

Chas. Britt hauled corn to Gifford Thursday. Chas. Britt attended church at Gifford Sunday evening. rendered in the afternoon of that day. Everybody welcome. Everett Parker attended church at Gifford Wednesday night. Miss Bessie McCurtain visited our school Thursday afternoon. The Mt. Pleasant school will close March 29. A good program will be Everett Parker attended church at Gifford Sunday afternoon and evening. Miss Carrie Davis,' the Mt. Pleasant teacher, attended church at Aix Sunday night. Miss Nile Britt and Maggie Greenlee spent Sunday with Bertha Orpha and Myrtle Parker. Mrs. Eva McCurtain and family called on Mrs. Caddie Caldwell of near Gifford Thursday afternoon. ■ « J ll ' 1 ’ vr— R. G. Colins, Postmaster, Barnegat, N. J„ was troubled with a severe la grippe cough. He saysI would be completely exhausted after each fit of voiient coughing ’ V b ° ttle Of Poley ’ 8 Honey and Tar Compound and before I had taken it all the coughing spells had entirely ceased. It can’t be beat.”—Ai F. Long. An armful of old papers for a nickel at the Democrat office.

MOTES from MEADOWBROOK FARM

By William Pitt

Be gentle with all animals. The farmer must have a horse. Examine the collars of your work horses often. With the Vetter poultry is coming better equipment. A heated chicken house is a h*d thing for poultry. The proper time to spray fruit trees is during the dormant season. ► Well-bred,, well-selected pigs, make more profit on the food eaten. A horse in order to keep in good condition should be well bedded every night. A machine in the shed is worth just about two machines left in the fence corner. The brood sows should have all the bright clover or alfalfa hay that they will eat. The cleaner the feed and feeding places, the better the quality of the pork in all. It is conducive to health to feed hogs when they can have the range of the pasture field. Those seeds, like the elm and soft maple, which ripen in May or June, belong to the “sooner” class. Never work a team of colts together until they are thoroughly broken, as they will worry each other. Filling up the neglected holes about the drinking tank is now in order. Fill them up now and avoid trouble. The man who calls improved stock “fancy stock" will have an account to settle with his Maker on the judgment day. Carry your good care of the ewes this fall as far as feeding plenty of nice bright oats to keep them in condition. <*> The old troughs will soon have to replace the fountain waterers or there may be a burst fountain some cold morning. After the strawberry bed has been set and cared for through the summer, it should be mulched through the winter. The milk should be strained through one thickness of clean white flannel and then should be quickly cooled and well aired. Wise turkey breeders will not breed from the same tom more than one year unless the same breeding hens are retained. No matter how highly bred and ftilly cultured a colt may be if it is not carefully trained and properly developed it loses its value. The first thing to do with the newlyborn lamb is to get it full of the ewe’s first milk, after which its chance for living is equal to that of the calf’s. For general or common use, cavstic or burnt lime or ground limestone are employed almost exclusively for the correction of soil abnormalities. Wetting the hoofs with a sponge and clean water every day, or simply dipping each foot into a pail of water, will keep the feet from becoming dry. If there are two kinds of roughness for the cows this winter it will be better to feed of both at the same time rather than to feed out one then start on the other. Look out for a collar that rubs a lap of flesh at every stride of the horse. It is liable to wear a gall on his neck, and much sooner sometimes than suspected. i ■ ’ The neck and shoulders of a horse are points that must not be overlooked when buying. A weak neck and a narrow breast do not go with the most desirable horse. During the Winter the dairy farmer has more time to figure out his plans for improving his system of farming. The great question should be to get a better and more profitable lot of cows. It would be easier to keep good men on the farm if the dairy farmers would keep better cows. A man appreciates tbe opportunity of handling good stock, and he realises that some responsibility is placed upon him if be knows that nothing btft -valttabKi and pnofltaNo cattle 'tee kept

I consider the present tariff rates necessary to the prosperity of the steel business.—Charles M. Schwab Before Senate Committee. —Spencer in Omaha World-Herald.

POULTRY NOTES

The fowls must be fed at least twice a day. Exercise is necessary for both health and egg production. A box of crushed oyster shell should always be within reach. Split carrots, turnips and cabbage in half, instead of chopping fine. Clear fresh water is necessary for the hens at all times and all seasons. The most profitable way to keep chickens of any kind is to feed them well. To obtain a supply of winter eggs we must have the chicks out early in the spring. Old fowls require less feed than young ones and it is a mistake to overfatten them. • The walls and roosts should be kept free from mites, which suck the lifeblood of the fowls. Cement floors should be well covered with straw. The bare floor is too hard and too cold. After the second annual molt hens are apt to become eggbound, especially if well fed and fat. When the clean, fresh eggs Are gathered they should be nut tn a clean,

Michigan Lands.

SPECIAL PULLMANICAR EXCURSIONS TO THE SWIGART TRACT. 9 W

MANY FARMERS from the north and central states are going to Michigan’s most progressive district, w£e new towns are rapidly growing up and a thriving community is beine established. This district is in Mason, Manistee and Lake counties, in a large tract of land unusually well located. It is known as the Swigart Tract and men familiar with conditions in Michigan recognize that in this district an agricultural development is going on that is more rapid than has ever been seen in the

SPECIAL ADVANTAGES that are drawing to the Swigart Tract more settlers than to any other part of the Wolverine . State are: That the tract lies in the center of Michigan’s Famous Fruit Belt and is especially adapted for fruit growing, the lands being just near enough to derive the greatest benefit from Lake Michigan’s influence; mild, even climate; local markets, including Ludington and Manistee with over 30,000 combined population, on the edge of the tract; surroundings of a well settled country; four lines of railtoads; products delivered by steamships to Chicago and Milwaukee over night; schools and churches throughout the tract; home conditions ideal; one thousand 4flacre pieces to select from. ( THE &WIGART TRACT is the place for the Tenter to come who no longer wants to pay out the bulk of his earnings in rent where lands are so high priced that: they can be owned by the wealthy alone. It is the place for the man to come who wants to work for himself. Nowhere van ope find lands for sale at $lO to $35 per acre that can be made to so quickly produce a living. DO YOU WANT a productive piece of farm land that will support you in plenty while you build it up into a property becoming constantly more valuable, then buy in the Swigart Tract. There’s where your money will go the farthest. For $lO to SSO down and $5 to $lO per month you can buy 40 acres. |

C. J. DEAN, Rensselaer, Indiana.

THE OLD CRY.

ary, cool place until marketed. A plump young turkey, dressing from eight to fifteen pounds, finds a market at almost >any season of the year. V To insure success have the buildings fbr the hens ready early, and choose fowls of the right age and in good condition. Some milkers handle the teats as if they were made of rubber and devoid of all feeling; but, strange to say, there are nerves in the udder which are very sensitive. .., ■■■ -- A .. We like to see the cows approach their master In the yard to be scratched and petted. It shows that they are used to kind treatment and are not afraid of him. In the feeding of live stock there-is a chance for a large leak and yet have it unknown. The most economical feed is the one that supplies the animal’s needs at the least expense. The safest bull the dairyman can use is generally a cross bull. At first this may seem a strange assertion,] The reason, however, is simple. The! bull that is known to be cross will always be watched. On the other hand,, it is easy to put too much confidence* in a tame bull that may suddenly become cross.

While you are buying the farm, if you should die, it will be deeded to your family free from any further payments. PEOPLE ARE FINDING OUT thalt probably never again will such good lands be offered at such low prices and on such low terms and the large numbers going to the Swigart Tract make it necessary to run Special Pullman Cars to take care of them —always one car and often two cars—twice each month, for ten months of the year. The people have learned that conditions here are right. The lands are»tried and proven. THE FIRST TWO SPECIAL PULLMAN CAR EXCURSIONS to the Swigart Tract will leave Chicago Tuesday noons, March 19 and 26. Be at Swigart’s Chicago offices at 11 a . m., on either date. Round trip from Chicago $5, rebated on purchase Teams and guides free, Back in Chicago Thursday or Friday 7 a. m. THE LITERATURE PUBLISHED about Michigan’s Farm Lands and a large map. They will be mailed to you free for the asking if you drop a postal for them. You will then be able to verify the facts when you make 4.he short trip to see the tract. Summer resort lots on beautiful Crystal Lake; residence and business lots in two new towns that are building on the main line of P. M . railroad. 10-acre tracts especially selected near towns and just right for truck, fruit-growing and poultry