Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 April 1912 — Page 3

The Seedtime OEEDING Time is here again. Perhaps you are short on some seeds, and we want to say right now and here that you will get only brand new seeds if you buy of us. This should mean something to you —no old seeds put away from fall to fall. Just brand new stuff that will all grow.

Bulk Garden Seeds. Package Garden Seeds. Bulk Flower Seeds. Package Flower Seeds. All Varieties of Seed Potatoes. Growing Plants of all Kinds.

Come to Us for Seeds that will Grow Home Grocery phone4l

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Try The Democrat want ads for results. Today’s markets; Corn, 71c; Oats, 52c. P . Leon Eiglesbach spent Monday in Chicago. April 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moore a son. Gus Grant returned heme Sunday from a few days visit to Franklin.

George Robinson and wife of Connersville are visiting relatives Ihere Editor McCullough was over from Remington a few moments Monday afternoon. Advertised lettered John Eye, Allen Osman, Rev. W. M. Long, P. G. Patten. Mrs. George Wade returned home Saturday from a visit with her parents in FraneesvMle. Tie Pythian Sisters’ Club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Maude Woodworth. Frank Critser and Ross Benjamin took first degree fn the Masonic lodge Monday night. Calvin Coppess and wife of Medaryville: are guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Simons. »

B. S. Fendig L crating his household goods this week preparatory to moving to Chicago. Kenneth Rhoades and wife were ■over from Morocco Sunday to spend the day with relatives. Miss Jessie Knox went to Chicago Thursday to spend several days visiting with her brother, Rufus B. and wife. The Snarling sale last Thursday totalled $5,300, which was S3OO above the estimate of Mr. Sparling before the sale. > !Mt. and Mrs. Chas. Pefley of Remington spent Saturday here with the later's parents, Mr. and Warner. . • .'I ■ Clyde. Reeves and wife and Waiter Forbes and wife of Remington were in Rensselaer Sunday to spend the day with relatives.

Miss Day Jordan went to Aurora, 111., Saturday to visit her sister, Nellie Jordan, who is superintendent of the Aurora hospital. Joseph Netsius has recently moved to town from over south, and occupies the. Peacock property at the west side of town. Mrs. Orville Irwin, who has been visiting here with Mrs. Mary D. Eger, returned <to Chicago Saturday, taking -little. Billy G-rant-ihersujv.ith her for a tvhort visit? ■ ■ C “ James Clark received his new Indian. motorcycle Monday for which he now has the agency and will use for demonstration purposes at his shop on Front street. ~

E. L. Hollingsworth’s new Case 40, five passenger touring auto, arrived from Chicago Monday evening from which ill ace his son, Gerald, brought it overland. The car Is the first of this make in the county, and is certainly h beauty.

The Watson. Plumbing Co. hang eave troughs.—Phone 204. ts Mrs. Will Porter of Grand Rapids, Mich., i* visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Calrk. Walter Seegrist and Walter English came up from Purdue Saturday for a short visit with relatives. Miss Faye Bradford, who has been teaching at Virgie, returned Saturday to her home at Bloomfield, Ind. J. W. Tilton and wife and daughter Beatrice went to Wheatfield Saturday for a short visit with relatives. C. W. Paxton of Longmont, Colo., who had - been 'here for several days on business, left Saturday 'for his home. Miss Nina Spi'tler of Kentland, who has been visiting friends here for several days, returned home Saturday. Fred Waymire, who has been ■spending the past two weeks at Martinsville springs, returned home Saturday.

f Wm. Bowsher of Mo in the scalps of five young wolves .Monday to claim the bounty of $3 each. He killed the wolves in Hanging Grove tip., he alleges. H. B. Tuteur bought a new Thor motorcycle a few days ago to use for gathering up and delivering work in his dry cleaning business, w'hidh is opening up fine. Mrs. Harry Wiltshire and daughter Ruth, who have been spending the past two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Albin, of near Mt. Ayr, returned home Sunday. Joe Jeffries,of Huntington, a former clerk in the State Bank, but who is now traveling for a wholesale house, is in the city visiting old friends.

N. C. Shafer spent Sunday at Logansport with his wife who was reoently operated on there. She is reported as getting along nicely, but will be unable to return home for several days. George Simons, who is a recent graduate from a linotype school and ip assisting in linotype work in The Democrat office, spent Sunday with his parents, Editor and Mrs. J. P. Simons, in Monticello. Mrs. Jacob Jung las writes us to change the address of t'heir Democrat from Cod d water, .Ohio, to Valparaiso, Ini., near which place Mr. Junglas hap rented a farm ahd is moving there this week. H. M. left yesterday for Central City, Neb., where, after a visit with his sister there. Mrs. Steffy,' he will go on to, Burke, So. Dak., to spend the summer with his daughter, Mrs. Everal Smith.

.Mrs. F. M. Snyder was operated 071 fcr hernia „at an Indianapolis •hos'pi'ta’j last Wednesday and is now improving slowly. Mr. Snyder is also iltr suffering with heart trouble at his home or. the east side of the city. -

Mr. and Mrs. James Defier left Friday evening for tlheir home near .Marinette, Wis., eft-er «n -extended visit vyith relatives in Jasper county. Jim said’.on leaving that he. wanted to read in The Democrat after the November election, that the clemd* crats had swept t)he platter clean in Jajper dounty.

A. E. Kirk and son Hugh were in Remington and Goodland on business Monday. Miss Gertrude Brown of Brookston returned home yesterday after a few days visit with Miss Elizabeth Liters. April 15, to Mr. and Mrs. William Wilcox, in Union tp., a son, Dr. John Ellis of Chicago spent Sunday here with his father, J. H. S. Ellis.

Mrs. C. J. Dudley of Hillsdale, Mich., is the guest of her daughter, Miss Caroline Dudley, a teacher to the city schools. L.' B. E tot ore and Luther Brown of Remington took the* train here Monday afternoon for .Chicago from which place Mr. Elmore will drive through a Hupp touring car which he has sold to a party over in the viein it y o i Rent ing j on. Charles Grow, who recently gold his residence property north of the railroad, ha.' bought a lot near the M. P. church on North Van Rensselaer street, a part of the old E'i goes bach property, and will build a modern eight room residence upon same soon. Mrs. E. P. Honan gave a delightful 6 o'clock dinner to a few couples Saturday evening at her home on Front street, in honor of Mrs. Dr. Corcoran and .Mrs, Dr. O’Conn ell of Chicago, who are Visiting a few days with their two children at the Honan home.

Rev. and Mrs. C, L. Harper were called to Hebron Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Caroline Flint, who died at her home in that place Saturday morning, aged about 76 years, and who was widely known fthricughout the southern par,t of Porter county. She was very active in church work, and a ’ few years ago gave SIO,OOO in land to DePauw University. The breaking out of scarlet fever in the Mt. Ayr schools, although the six cases in the families of Fred Standish, Ella Rimer, George Arnold, E. P. Huntington and W. A. Lyons, have but slight attacks and no serious spread is expected, caused the ,-.choicl authorities to close there for the year Friday evening, and thus check the spread of the disease in the beginning. George Freyermoth, an architect from South Bend, came Friday with the plans for the proposed pew high school building which he submitted to the school board Saturday for its approval. The plans provide for domestic science room, a manual training room, large gymnasium, and assembly room, callable of seating 330 persons, and large, well-lighted class-rooms.

One of the heaviest hail storms seen here in years occurred Friday afternoon. The hail S' was accompanied by rain hut not a very heavy wind. For a time grave concern was felt for large window panes, but as the storm progressed and spent its force with no material damage, the hail decreased in size and the storm settled into a rain that arrived on schedule time to lay. the du;-ft.

In renewing his subscription for The Demiocralt a few days ago, A. S. Parcels, formerly of Lee, Ind., but now of McLean, Texas, says: “We have experienced a very bad winter, lnts of cattle have dlied frqarr exposure. We had two of the rffost disagreeable snowstorms I thjpiik I ever saw’. Most everyone is It now done sowing oats and are plowing .for corn although it is wet. We had a good crop last year and prices were good. We are well and doing very wefi.”

WITH OR WITHOI’T PLATES I We fix teeth singly or in sets, j We do all kinds of high-grade Dentistry and have the assurance of numerous patrons that our work Is- superior In every detail. Our work •is guaranteed and our guarantee is good, as any one may know by communicating with the banks of Rensselaer with whom we do business. Our .charges are reasonable and as satisfying t'o our customers as our perfect work. J. W. HORTON ' Opposite Court House

D. H. t Yeoman has purchased a Ford roadster.

The Christian church congregation enjoyed an unusual ceremony Sunday morning, when the mortgage of $3,000 on their new church, which had been reduced to sl,5T5.63 and during the recent revival had been paid off completely. was burned in the presence of the congregation, leaving the church free of debt. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Murray were hosts to wenty married ecu pies at euchre Friday evening at their home on River street. It was the anniversary of Mr, Murrays birth, but he refrained from elucidating for the benefit of the guests just how far he had parsed the half century mark. Friday was also the 31st wedding anniversary ot Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hardman, and the 30tli anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, K. I*. Honan, who participated in tlu many congratulations received by the hest and hostess. Mrs. Goprge Reed returned ;o Chica,p Sunday after a few days •'pen; here, to he the bedside of her nusband who is still in a hospital there recovering from the last operation, that.’ of cutting off the. bom- of his limb, amputated several weeks ago and in which an infection if 1 started, necessitating a second cr third operation. It will In- remembered that Mr. Reeds' limb Was so badly broken and splintered a few months ago from being struck by the milk train at the McCofniehay crossing while, driving to town one evening, that amputation was necessary. lie lias nowbeen in the hospital lor several weeks and is said to be quite weak and discouraged. although it is thought he will pull through.

Obituary of James Overton.

James Overton was born June 16, 1 848, in Rush county. Ind., and when about three years of age, moved with his parents to Jasper county. Except for a couple of years in Kansas and one in Missouri, lie has resided here practically all his life. He died April 11, 1912, at his home in Rensselaer at the age of 63 years. 9 months and 26 days. He was one of the youngest soldiers from this county to join the 151st Ind. Regiment, in which he served for almost a year. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a mother, Mrs. Harriet Overton aged 81 years of Baldwin, Kan.; five brothers, Robert and William of Baldwin, Kan.; Ed of Lane, Kan.; Scbe of Walnut. Iowa; Albert of Duluth, Minn.; besides a sistei;, -Mrs. Mary Da-lh, also of Duluth, and his fami 1 y here, com.pcsing his wife and ten sons and one daughter—Albert, Dave, Ray, Sebe. Job, Paul of Rensselaer; W E. of Monon; Frank of Lee; Robert of Union tp; J. G. of Winnebago, Minn., and Miss Harriet of Rensselaer. The funeral was held from the residence at 2 p. in. Sunday, conducted by Rev. Winn and burial made in the Osborne cemetery in Hanging Grove.

THAT SPANISH PRISONER.

Headquarters of Organization That Worked the Famous Trick. Madrid, April 13.-—The police ,of Bibao have discovered an influential organization the-members of which have teen engaged in working what is known as the “Spanish prisoner swindle.” The concern was conducted like .a big commercial undertaking, there managing director, a staff of employes, ledger- and classified correspond ewee*/-- The concern has ramifications all over Spain, each provincial capital having a branch and office with a subdirector apd a special code for the transmission of secret messages. vThere are workshops for the making of the false seals, which were used to give an appearance of genuineness t<? counterfeit documents like court orders and magisterial decisions. Owing to the concern having an excellent espionage service the chief operators of the swindle got warning in time of the intended action of tlhe j.o.ice. The general manager had an automobile always ready at his disposal, and availing himself of this he crossed the frontier into France. Only subordinates and a caretaker were arrested, i

Kanne Bus Notice.

Hereafter our bus headquarters will be at Tone Kanne’s residence.) phone. 214. Calls may also be made for us at Leek’s hitch-barn, phone 342 or at the Rensselaer Garage, phone 365. We make all I trains, answer all calls for city trade /And solicit a share of your patronage. Respectfully,

Job printing of the better class type, ink and typography in harmony— The Democrat office

KANNE BROS.

POULTRY

RHODE ISLAND REDS IN LEAD Hens Owned by Pennsylvania Poultry Raiser Ahead of Eastern Egg* Laying Contest. The egg-laying contest at the Connecticut Agriculturai college, with its 500 pullets from 19 states bf theUnion, England and Canada, representing 12 distinct breeds and 23 varieties, attracted considerable atten-

Rhode Island Red Hen.

tion at the Connecticut Poultry association meeting held at Hartford recently. as some of the speakers had birds entered in the contest. Following is the report of the leading hens for the twelfth week of the contest: John A. Fretchery of Harrisburg, Pa., single comb Rhode Island Reds, 24 eggs; Howard Steele of Philadelphia, Pa., single comb Rhode Island Reds, 23 eggs. Top Notch farm; Walter Mills of Long Island, barred Plymouth Rocks, 21 eggs; C. S. Scoville of East Haven, single comb Rhode Island Reds, 23 eggs, 7 per cent. Notch farm; Walter Hills of Long Island, N. Y. p barred Plymouth Rocks, 21 eggs; C. S. Scoville of East Hayen, Conn., rose comb Rhode Island Reds, 20 eggs; Woodside Poultry farm. Philadelphia, Pa., white Wyandottes, 18 eggs; Arnold Francis of Oak, Pa., single comb Rhode Island Reds, 18 eggs; F. G. Yost of Sayre. Pa., single comb White Leghorns, 18 eggs.

ELECTRIC INCUBATOR IS BIG

Machine Built for New Orleans Poultry Raiser Has Capacity of 6,000 Eggs—How Worked. One of the largest electric Incubators in use anywhere in the world was built for a poultry raiser in New Orleans. It is 40 feet long by 5 feet wide, and contains 40 compartments, each having a capacity of 150 eggs, says the Popular Mechanics. Each compartment can be separately con-

Incubator of 6,000 Capacity.

trolled, so that any one, or all of the compartments, can be operated, according to the number of eggs to be hatched. The controlling thermostats used do not completely break the heater circuit, but introduce the comparatively high resistance of a small electric lamp when open, thus avoiding sparking at the contacts.

POULTRY NOTES

Nothing like a few warm days to coax the bens to lay. Don't let your breeders get too fat or you will be sorry for it Young ducks should always have plenty of water and shade and grit. Green cut bone and meat foods aYe the Worms and bugs in the winter ration. > No condition powder on the market is as good as wholesome food apd plenty of exercise. Turkey gobblers should be mated with the hens as early as possible, certainly by the first of April. The best layers are those rowls that have been bred particularly with a view to Increased egg production. Inbreeding' soon lowers the vitality of a flock. That is why we should get new males or settings of eggs every year. There Is genuine satisfaction in owning thoroughbred stock and they cost no more to feed. Go In for the best. Have you ever noticed the hens following the plow and did you bbserve bow fast the grubs disappeared? This is good for the hens and the land also. Encourage them. A bone cutter will surely pay for Itself. Green cut bone supplies, tb» aen With ability to produce eggs, nourishes her feathers and keeps’ her >n general good health.

TELEPHONE 460. ■ - - .5' ; : ' - Rensselaer Dry Cleaning: Works Constantly studying, as we have been, the scientific handling of wearing apparel, enables me to i)resent you this price list. Price List. PRESSING \\i) CLEANING Suit s Pressed $ ,50 Pants "Pressed.. ........ «3 Suits, ordinary cleaning. t.OO Suits, Dry Cleaned. 1.50 < t>ai and Vest. Dry Clean . 1.25 Pants. Dry Cleaned. ... .75 Overcoats, Dry Clean . 1.50-2.00 DRV CLEANING M 00l Waists .. . .50c to 75c Silk Waists 75c to 1.00 Walking Skirts . .1.00 101.75 Skills with drop 1.50 to 2.00 Silk Shirt Waist Suits *-5o to a. OO Tailor-. Made Suits 2.00 to 2.50 Slimmer Dresses. .2,00 to 2.50 Wrappers ...... |,25 to 1.50 Jackets 1 .00 to 1.50 ( leaks . . ... .1,50 to 2.00 Opera Cloaks. ~ . 1.00 ( 0 2.50 Gloves ........ .to to .25 Children’s Dresses .50 to 1.25 Lace Curtains. .59 Draperies, per pair LOO to $2 Piano Covers. . . . ,75 to I<wo Plumes ........ ~5 to >75 Turkish Rugs .1.00 to 1.50 Blankets 75 I>so We have all appliances and give the closest attention to details. As to prices, these have always been much lower than made by others doing a similar quality of work. W’it'h ail our Dry Cleaning, we guarantee against s'hlnkage or changing of color, and the entire removal of ordinary spots without ripping the garment’. H. B. TUTEUR Proprietor

Wants Government to Own Mail < ’ars. Representative Oullop, of Indiana, iMrcduced an amendment to the po-Jtoffipe approprla/tiicn hill Saturday providing that thie government shall construct its own cats to handle mail and expre-w matter. “The government now pays $3,575 annual rental for a railway jmstofflce car. and it costs only $7,000 to build one,” said ,Mr. Cullop. “Two years’ rental would pay for the car, and the government would be $l5O to the good.” Ricycle and Motorcycle Repairing. 1 have opened up a bicycle and motorcycle repair shop i n the old Goddard building three doors south of the Rensselaer Garage, on Front street, and solicit yo-ur patronage. WMI keep tires and other supplies on hand.—JAMES C. CLARK. ts

[HIS 11l ONE NIGHT ONLY Friday, Apr. 19 ROZELL’S minstrels 20 Singers, Dancers and Comedians All New Special Scenery, biger, brighter, better than ever. Watch for the Big Street Parade at NOON. BETTER RESERVE SEATS EARLY. " "" 1 ' - Glasses flitted by ■ DR. A. G. CATT 4 Optometrist Rensselaer, Indiana. Office over Long’s Drug Stora. Phone No. 232. 1