Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1912 — Page 3

PICNIC AND HOT WEATHER SPECIALS Always in season with seasonable goods. Surely the following list will contain what you want: Peanut Butter, in bulk and glass. Dried Beef, fresh wafer sliced in glass. Olives, large queen, in bottles and mason jars. Olives, Old Mission California ripe, in can. Salad Dressing, Yacht Club, in bottler, 3 sizes. Preserves, Bismark pure fruit, mason jars. Figs, Beachnut preserved in maple syrup. Salmon, Fayette blood-red, in tall cans. Sardines, Booth, in tomato sauce, in large tins. Pork and Beans, Trojan brand in 2 lb. tall cans. Flakes, all kinds in package or bulk. HOME GROCERY Phone 41

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Today's markets: Corn, 68c; oats, 4 Sc. John Bill was a Monon business visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bruce are visiting their son Harley and wife at Crawfordsville. ' There were ninety-three tickets sold* here for the Monon’s Chicago excursion Sunday. Guy Ropp left Monday for Columbus, Ohio, where he has a position in the railroad shops. Only 75 cents for the round trip to Chicago next Sunday. Train passes Rensselaer at 9:io a. m.

B. S. Fendig was down from Chicago Saturday afternoon, looking after business matters, returning to the city the same evening. 'Phone 315 if in need of anything in the job printing line and a representative of The Democrat will call upon you promptly. ' -V Mrs. Carter Moore and daughter of Frankfort are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haskell and other relatives here this week. W. H. Ritchey left yesterday on a month's visit with Bert Welsh of near Larimore, No. Dak., and his daughter, Mrs. Edna Gray, of NihiM, Mont. Granville Moody has traded in his old Rambler touring car on a new five passenger 40 h. p. car of the same make, which Granville, Jr., drove through from Chicago Monday. Mr. Hayner expert piano tuner and repairer, from Chicago, will be in town June 24, or as near that date as possible. Patronage respectfully solicited. Leave orders at Clarke’s jewelry stpre. .i. A number of farmers are planning on running electric current into their homes for lighting and other purposes when the lines are strung to connect the various towns of this section. —Kentland Enterprise. . . ;)V Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crouch and Mr. and Mrs. Seawfight of the Lafayette Stock farm stopped over night here Sunday with A. F. while on their way via auto to Chicago to get a look in at the 47* • 1 : republican convention. While away from home Sunday vandals broke into J. M. Sauser’s residence west of town and helped themselves to whatever struck tteir fancy in his cellar. Mr. Sauser offers $lO reward ,to learn the identity of the q>arty or parties.

Rev. H. G. Rice, former pastor of the Monticello Presbyterian church and son Paul and daughter Helen, were calling on old time friends in Delphi and Monticello this week. Mr. Rice preached in the Presbyterian church at Delphi last Sunday and it is rumored that he may receive a call to return to that charge. He was pastor there before coming to Monticello. They how reside at Albia, loWa, and the many friends of the family here Would be glad to have them return to Indiana,- —White County Democrat.

B. J. Moore and S. R. Nichols were in Chicago Monday on busi-ne.-a. ... M. R. Kepner has purchased an Indian motorcycle of -Agent James Clark. — V s Warren Robinson returned home Saturday from his prospecting trip to Texas. Miss Helen Hill returned home Friday from a several days visit with relatives at Madison. Father Sylvester Hartman went to i Peru Saturday to assist in the services there over Sunday. Miss Nora Baker, who had been visiting relatives the past week in Chicago, returned home Monday. Forest Morlan was down from Chicago to spend the day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morlan. Mrs. I. J. Porter and Mrs. Jessie Hammond left today for their homes in Kansas, after a visit here with relatives. Miss Minnie Martin who has been visiting here a short time, returned to Otterbein Saturday where she is employed. Theo. George, who accompanied his brother James to the Martinsville • springs, returned home from there Saturday. Mrs. C. W. Duvall will entertain trie Unique Club of the Pythian Sisters at her home on North Weston street tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Kahn of Chicago who had been visiting here with Mrs. C. W. Rhoades and other friends a short time, returned home Saturday.

Mrs. Oran Parker, Mrs. Leonard Rhoades and Miss Mildred Harris entertain a number of their friends at the home of the former this afternoon in honor of their guest, Mrs. Fred Snow, Thad Stevens left Monday for a week’s visit with his sister at Evansville. This is Mr. Stevens’ first vacation) in the past six years, and his first visit to his old home in a quarter of a century. - ' * C. W. Duncan and O. V. Thomas of Greenfield, enroute via auto to Chicago to attend the republican rational convention, stopped here Sunday to spend the night with their old college chum, C, A. Tuteur. Mrs. Mary Peyton and daughter, Wilma went to Otterbein Saturday where Mrs. Peyton will visit for an indefinite time, Wilma leaving Monday for Terre Haute, where she will take the summer training , course. i-V. Frank Moore and children and sister Mrs. Eph Hickman, went to Lafayette Saturday to visit his Wife, who recently underwent , an operation in ‘ the hospital therq. She is now doing very nicely and may be expected home soon. The corner-stone laying of St. Joseph’s new SIOO,OOO church at Hammond Sunday, wnich was attended by the Foresters Band of Rensselaer, was attended by thousands of Catholics of Hammond and vicinity, and the parade for size Was unparalleled in the history of the city, and was led by four bands, including the Forester Band of this city. .

Buy your box stationery and envelopes at The Democrat office. J. Williamson of near Wolcott was a buscess visitor in the city Monday. Orth Barcus came from Wabash Saturday to spend a few days here with friends. Joe O’Conror was down from Hammond Saturday to visit over Sunday with friends. Miss Belle MeCrady of Wabash is spending a few days with Miss Blanche Babcock near Parr. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Babcock and! son William and Miss Sallie Rees motored to Lafayette Friday. Donald Beam left yesterday for for a weejt’s visit with his aunt, Mrs. T. A. White, at Caro, Mich Lyman Zea spent Sunday at Hammond with his son Herbert, who is now working at the' painters' trade.

Miss Lueile Knox went to Chicago Saturday ,for a several days visit with her brother Rufus and wife. Ed Smith of Laporte was a business visitor in the city Saturday, going from here to Lafayette that evening. Miss Bethel Ruthertord went to Indianapolis Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs. Samuel Hoshaw, for a few days. Hugh Kirk has given up his position with the Rensselaer Garage and as yet is undecided as to what he will do. “Comrade” Fox went to Knox Saturday where he has secured employment on a gravel road construction gang. Miss Mabel Sage, who had been teaching in the Hammond schools, came Saturday to- visit relatives here for some time. Officers of Company M went to Indianapolis Monday to attend the officers’ school at Ft. Benj. Harrison until Friday. Mrs. Whittaker and daughters returned to their home in Hammond yeserday after a few days visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Jensen. Mrs. Ernest Clark returned to Delphi Saturday after a short visit here. She will return to her home in Tennessee Pass, Colo., soon. Mrs. J. P. Hammond and son Morris, who have been visiting relatives at Wheatfield the past few days, returned home Saturday.

Miss Marceline Roberts, who has been attending the Western college for women at Oxford, 0., returned home FTiday for the summer vacation. Miss Carrie Pierce returned from Greencastle the latter part of the week to spend the summer vacation here with her mother, Mrs. Ida Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Kiser returned Friday from a few days visit with relatives and friends at Logansport, Peru, Anderson and Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Johnston came down from Steger. 111., Saturday for a visit of a 'few days with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kresler and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James Meade and children were down from Hammond to spend Saturday and Sun-, day here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Clark. ' • The republican national convention was opened at noon yesterday with prayer (wouldn’t that jar you) and then the tommyhawks and bowie knives were unsheathed. A belated item was handed The Democrat Saturday: Mrs. S. W. Williams of west of town celebrated her 42d birthday anniversary Sunday June 9, which was. also the 15th birthday anniversary of fier son Daniel. There were quite a number of neighbors, relatives and friends present and all had a most enjoyable time. i, * ; The C. E. Society of the Christian church will hold its regular monthly social Wednesday night on the lawn at the F. E. Reeve home in the west part of town, where a delightful entertainment is assured those who attend. A silver piece will take you all the way through. •Everybody is cordially invited to I come and enjoy themselves. * r^B tr.rrsr •' _ *.

o. NT. Hile was in Monon Monday on business. John Hack- of Lowell was down on business Monday. Dr. E. N. Loy made a professional trip to Chicago yesterday. Frank Maloy was down front Lowell Sunday visiting old friends. E. L. Hollingsworth was in Chir cago on business Monday. Jame? Ellis, Jr., spent Sunday with his grandparents at Monticellc. Hurley Beam came down, from t hicago Saturday evening to spend Sunday here with his wife. W. L. Hill returned to his borne, in Madison.' Saturday after a short visit here with his brother Prank and family. Mrs. Charles Murphy and little daughter of Berwyn, 111., are the guests of her parent ?•, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bellows.

Mr. and Mrs. \V. B. Wi&hard returned to their home in Chicago Monday after a few days visit here with relatives. Mrs. Vaughn Woodworth of Norfolk, Neb., who Was called here by the death of Mrs. Ross Porter, returned home Saturday. .Miss Ethel Perkins went to Urbana. 111,, Saturday and will enter the University of Illinois for the teachers’ summer course. - - 4, f apt. and Mrs. J. M. Wasson went to Hammond Monday for a short visit with their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Wilson and family. Floyd Meyers returned home Friday from Franklin college to spend the summer vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Meyers. Mr. and .Mrs. James Willis went to Chicago yesterday where the latter will undergo an operation in one of the city hospitals today. Mrs. Joseph Garrott and daughter returned to their home in Brookston Saturday after a few days visit with her daughter Mrs. J. W. Ditchings, of Jordan tp. Mrs. Sarah Ketelium left Monday for a visit of indefinite length with her grand-daughter, -Mrs. E. C. Linn, at Joplin, Mo., being accompanied as far as Chicago by C. P. Moody. . Insurance Agent C. B. Steward was called to the Otis ranch near Fair Oaks Monday to settle for two horses, and a colt that were killed by lightning during the storm Friday night. Mrs. Josephine Nagel, accompanied by Miss Laura Gangloff, returned to her home in Plymouth Saturday after a visit here cff several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Gangloff.

J. -H Gray, a former principal of the city high school, who is now attending the Chicago University for the summer course, passed through here Saturday enroute south from Chicago. Walter English, who is now employed by the American Dye Casting Co., of Indianapolis as head salesman, came Saturday for a short visit here with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. C. English. Mrs. Wm. Lee and children are spending a few days with her parents at Ladoga., while Mr. Lee sees about i the shipping of their household goods to their future home on the. farm owned by his father near Markle. •' I . Thomas Walters has purchased a five passenger 30 horsepower Overland touring car of Dr. J. H. Hanston, the local and Sunday himself and family, with John Robinson at the wheel, went over to Remington' to see Charles Parker and family. Mrs. H. L. Barnes and little daughter of Oshkosh, Wis., are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Rainier. Mr. Barnes stopped off here Saturday for a short visit with them, while returning to his home in Oshkosh from a business trip to Cincinnati, O. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin, who have been visiting here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G C. Starr, the past two weeks, left for Bay City, Mich., Monday, Mrs. Baldwin’s little daughter Genevieve I accompanied them and will remain [there until school dpens here.

J. T. Huston was down from yesterday. Daniel Waymire and wife spent Sunday afternoon with relatives ai Demotte. Miss Mildred Biggs returned Monday from a short visit with friends at Lafayette. P. W. Clarke went to South Bend Monday to attend the jewelers’ convention. Mrs. Simon Fendig of Wheatfield returned home Monday after a short visit with relatives here. y■~ . - .Theodore George started out again on the road Monday after a short vacation. He went first to Indianapolis. The ladies of the Christian church will hold their 10 cent social at the home of Mrs. Geo. McCarthy, Tuesday June 25. Ruth Martin. 7-year-old daugher of George Martin, of New land, tell trom a cultivator Monday and dislocated her elbow.

Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Fletcher and son returned to their home in Chicago Sunday after a visit here with Mrs. George Cohort and family. , J. 11. S. Ellis went to Chicago Monday for a few days visit with his son, Dr. John Ellis, and to get a look in at the republican national convention. G. IT. Sharp of Cambridge came up to Pleasant. Ridge on the excursion Sunday and visited with relatives there until Monday when lie returned home. Mr. and Mrs. George Stoudt and son Robert and Misses Ruth Stoudt and Winnie McFarland motored over from Remington Sunday for a brief visit here with friends. John Gaffey of Parr, who was struck and knocked down by a motorcycle several days ago, does not improve very last, lie is quite old and the injuries received may .prove very serious. John Cooper, whose illness has been mentioned from time to time in our Fair Oaks correspondence, died Sunday and the funeral was held yesterday at the Brushwood church. G. E. Murray went to Chicago Monday to meet his daughter, Miss Helen, who is renaming from attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison, to spend the summer vacation here. Mrs. W. A. Davenport and children, who had been visiting relatives the past 'few weeks at Louisville and other points in Kentucky, returned home the latter part of the week.

Walter Gilmore of east of town, while driving to town Monday, his horses started up suddenly and threw him under the wagon, and almost cut off his right great toe and cut his finger and forehead somewhat.

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Dr. E. C. English made a professional trip (o Chicago yesterday. ■ I ' Mrß. F. A. Turfler spent Monday in Chicago. J. E. and Walter Maines were Chicago business visitors yesterday. J. E. Lamson of southwest of town has bought a new Ford touring car. Herbert Hammond is now employed as night man at the Rensselaer Garage. f Miss Hazel Lamson returned Saturday from East Chicago where she has been teaching. Mrs. G. W. Skinner of Chicago Junction returned home yesterday after a short visit with Mrs. C. H. Dayton. Miss Mary Wright left Monday for Sh reeve port, la., where she will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Hancock. C. W. Hanley went to Chicago yesterday to spend the day at the convention, or, to put it as he “to see Taft nominated.” -f Merle Warren of Lawton, Okla., a son of E. G. Warren, formerly of Rensselaer, is here for a week’s visit with relatives and friends. ’ : - Ike Wiltshire went to Chicago Monday to consult a specialist regarding granulated eyelids which have been bothering him for some time. ' c. R. Dean, principal of the Rensselaer high school, went to Chicago Monday to enter the Cniversity of Chicago for the six weeks teachers’ summer term. Yesterday was the fifty-second anniversary of the democratic national convention, held at Baltimore iin 1860, whjch nominated Stephen A. Douglas for the presidency. Buy your envelopes of The Democrat, either blank or printed, whichever you desire. A fine XXX 6% business envelope for only 6c per package of 2G; six packages for a quarter.

Miss Oka Pancoast, driving a Model F Buick, and Wm. Clark of Brook, driving an E-M-F 30, collided in the street in front of Rhoads' grocery Saturday morning, head-on. The radiator, one Jamp, steering gear and front guard of Clark's machine was damaged somewhat, but the Buick escaped without injury. The trouble apparently arose over Clark’s trying to turn around in the street. ■" . ■ . During the severe electrical storm Saturday night, lightning came into the bathroom of A. G. Catt’s residence on River street over the telephone wires, and burned some of the quicksilver off a mirror, burned out the electric light fuse but did little other damage. Fuses were also burned out at Mrs. Robinson’s, Mrs. Austin Hopkins and at W. J. Wright’s. Job printing of the better class type, ink and typography in harmony—The Democrat office.