Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1912 — Page 5

ROYAL Baking Powder Absolutely Pure Cooking under modem methods and conveniences is made so attractive the whole family is becoming interested. “ These biscuits areclelicious; this cake is excellent,” says the father. “ I made them,” says the daughter, and both father and daughter beam with pleasure. Royal Baking Powder has made home baking a success, a pleasure and a profit, and the best cooking today the world over is done with its aid.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Dr. S. H. Moore sepnt Wednesday in Chicago. Box Stationery, 15c to 50c a box, The Democrat Office. Gleaner meeting at hall Saturday, December 7th. E. S. THORNTON, Secretary. Today’s markets: Corn, «38c; oats, 27c; Rye, 50c; Wheat, 70c; Buckwheat, 55c. B. T. Lanham of south of town went to Chicago Tuesday afternoon to visit the fat stock show. Swell silk hose in all colors for Xmas presents 25c, 50c, and SI.OO, all sizes. _ C. EARL DUVALL. A nice present for wife or children, a $9.25 Domestic Vacuum Cleaner.— Wm. Banes, Goodland, Ind. . •" 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ A nice traveling bag or suit case makes a welcome Xmas gift. We have a full line. C. EARL DUVALL. Mrs. Belle Hess of Benton county visited here a few days this week with her mother, Mrs. Susan Maines. She and Mrs. Maines spent Wednesday in Chicago. ■< ■ Buy your hubby a nice Suit or Overcoat. ( We have them in all colors and sizes and can duplicate anything you can buy elsewhere for $3.00 to $6.00 less on eveny garment; C. EARL DUVALL. ? ' - Ray Adams left Tuesday night with his two cars otf stock and farm tools for his new home near Prairieville, Ala. He took with him twelve head of horses, five for himself, five for Mr. Cummings of Chicago and two for S. E. Sparling. Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp and little daughter, Dorothy, of Chicago Heights came down Wednesday evening to see his father, Joseph Sharp, who is in rather poor health. John expects to return home today, but Mrs. Sharp and daughter will remain for perhaps a week yet.

A SATURDAY FLYER I 5 Cans Standard ORn Sweet Corn - Luu Just now seasonable and its a Royal Good One. The Home Grocery

Read W. J. Wright’s Red Tag Sale on our correspondence page. Mrs. C. E Simpson and daughter, Mrs. Clifford Payne, were in Monon Wednesday. Thomas Ward of Tegarden, visited his brother, J. W. Ward, here a few days this week. John P. Ryan of Gillam tp. went to Chicago Tuesday evening to take in the fat stock show. A full line of Initial Handkerchiefs for Xmas presents at Duvall’s Quality shop. C. EARL DUVALL. Charles .and Ethel Lowery of Marion returned home Wednesday after a visit here with the family of their uncle, Samuel Lowery of north of town. Frank J. Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foltz, Alfred Peters and son Sidney,c Wm. Jordan and Mrs. Bertha Davids were among the Chicago goers Wednesday, most of the parties to attend the fat stock show. • The L. W. Hubbell Fertilizer Company; Francesville, Pulacki county; capital stock, $10,000; directors, L. W. Hubbell, Waldemar H. Fries, Frank T. Mitchell, was incorporated a few days ago. Miss Eliza Jane Thompson and Morton R. Clifton, both of Fair Oaks, were married at the Methodist parsonage Tuesday afternoon by Rev. C. L. Harper. Mr. Clifton is a telegraph operator at Fair Oaks.

Letters advertised for the week ended Dec. 2 1912: Mrs. Charles Mills; Mrs. Bell Gilliand; Mirs. Flo Daugherty; Lucile Davisson; H. J. Parkinson. These letters wil be sent to dead letter office Dec. 16, 1912. G. E. MURRAY, Postmaster.

Hon. John B. Peterson, of Crown Point, congressman-elect, went to Washington Tuesday to look over the opening session of Congress and become more familiar with the workings of that body. It will be Mr. Peterson’s utmost endeavor to make a true representative of the people of his district, and to this end he wishes to (familiarize himself with the Work of congress be_fore taking his seat.

E. VanArsdel was in Chicago on business Thursday.

<Buy your busband a nice hat or fur cap for Xmas. We have his size. C. EARL DUVALL.

Mrs. F. E. Babcock went to Remington yesterday for a few days visit with Mrs. George Stoudt and family.

Miss May Firth of Brooksburg, returned home Wednesday after a week’s visit here with the family of Frank Hill.

Mrs. Many E. Drake, Omar Waymire, Bart Grant and Emmet Eldridg? were among the Chicago goers Thursday.

William and Terrance Thompson expect to leave Sunday for Ft. Worth, Tex., for the benefit of the former’s health.

Joe Moosemiller went to Chicago Thursday to see the fat stock show, and from there will go up into Michigan for a few .days.

Scarf Pin and Tie Clasp to match will make your beaux or husband smile with one of these for Christmas. C. EARL DUVALL.

C. M. Archer of Yukon, Okla., who has been visiting his aged mother, Mrs. Minerva Archer of Medaryville, was in Rensselaer Tuesday.

Mark Schroer moved in from Barkley tp., Thursday and occupies the J. H. Perkins property on the Pleasant Ridge road, which he recently rented.

Mrs. John Werner returned Tuesday evening from a few days visit with her daughter Margaret, who is attending the sdhool for the blind in Indianapolis.

Mjss Martha Long underwent a successful operation at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago Tuesday morning for appendicitis, and is since doing nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hitchings of Jordan tp., left Tuesday afternoon for a two or three weeks visit with relatives and friends at Hutchinson, Kan., and points in> Oklahoma.

Mr. Hayner, expert piano tuner and repairer, from Chicago, will be in town December 10th. Patronage respectfully solicited. Leave orders at Clarke’s jewelry store.—Advt.

Charles Russell will move to Foresman and take charge of the elevator about January Ist. John Sell will move to Brook and act as bookkeeper for the grain company here.—Brook Repotter,

Josiah Davisson of Kniman has bought the James Fisher property on North Main street and will move to the hub. Mr. Fisher will move his family to Hammond, where he has been working at his trade of carpentering all summer.

Mr. ■ and Mrs. S. F. Wolfinger of Mariom, Ohio, who came to attend the funeral of John Andrus, and have since been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sayler, went to Chicago Thursday to take in the fat stock show before returning home.

I. A. Glazebrook has leased the room west of the Watson Plumbing Co., office, opposite the Princess Theater, and opened a neat little candy and cigar store therein. Ike says tihis will be his office while euir ployed as janitor and fireman of the K. of P. building.

C. E. Shiller an eloquent lecturer of the Bible Students’ Association of Chicago, will deliver a lecture Sun. day, Dec. 8, at Fair Oaks at 2 p. m., at the school house. Subject “The Three Worlds.” Everyone is invited to come. No collection. These lectures are free to all.

Mrs. R. D. Thompson, Mrs. Vern Nowels and Mrs. Bert H,opkins entertained at cards Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thompson on> McCoy Avenue in honor of Mrs. Lawson M,eyer of Gary and Mrs. Philip O’Niel of Anderson who were visiting friends and relatives here.

The iohn Haag farm of 160 acre's, south of town three miles, owned by J. H. Uphoff of Onarga, 111., was sold Tuesday to John Bill of Jordan tp., and Mr. Uphoff bought of Mr. Bill 80 acres in Jordan tp., two miles east of Foresman. Mr. Bill paid $l2O per acre, and Mr. Uphoff $lO5. John Bristow, who resides on the Haag farm, will remain there the coming tyear. Mr. Bill expects to improve the farm considerably next spring. Both sales were made by C. P. Wright & Son, who sold the Haag farm to Uphoff a year ago at $92.50 per acre.

Mrs. Newt Hendrix, east of town, who has been seriously ill ,is improving very nicely now.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson of Remington were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bellows Wednesday. ‘

Munsing Union Suits wil make a fine Xmas present. All sizes from 11.00 to $4.00 a suit. C. EARL DUVALL.

J. G. Andrus who was called here by the death of his brother, John Andrus, returned to his home near Shelby, Mich., Wednesday.

J. L. Brad.y who is preparing to move to , Stockton, Cali., has traded his fine residence on College avenue to Elizur Sage of Newton tp., for a 120 acre farm owned by the latter, two miles south of the Crockett cemetery, in Milroy tp. Mr. Sage will move to town and occupy the property traded for.

Dr. W. B. Parkison o>f Brook, who was recently granted a divorce from his wife, was married a few days after securing the divorce to Mrs. Lowe, a Brook widow. Mrs. Parkisom No. 1 has gone to Mitchell, So. Dak., with her little daughter and will make her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Parker. Both and her former husband are well known here, this having been their former home.

Suggestions for CHRISTMAS GIFTS C. EARL DUVALL, Rensselaer, Ind. Up-to-Date Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter Visit Rensselaer's best and largest Clothing Store for your Xmas Gifts. We have now on display for the men, boys and children's gifts : : : : : v WMy / r I

Men's Overcoats Men’s Suits Men's Smoking Jackets Men’s Bath Robes Men's Extra Trousers Men’s Hats and Caps Men's Fur Caps Men’s Gloves and Mittens Silk Neckwear Silk Mufflers Knit Mufflers Pajamas

Be sure and visit our store for your Xmas presents for all the family. C. EARL DUVALL

Sale Bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office. Come tn.

See the Foot Gloves we have for Xmas presents in tan and black, all sizes. C. EARL DUVALL.

A fur overcoat the men folks will appreciate for a Xmas present, from SIB.OO to $30.00. C. EARL DUVALL.

Mrs. Florence Peacock, Mrs. Walter Hopkins and Mrs. S. B. .Holmes, the latter of Jamestown, No. Dak., who has been visiting friends and relatives here >for several days, it is expected will undergo operations at the Rensselaer Hospital today.

Fred Phillips Installed a fine new moving picture machine in his theater yesterday, having all the very latest improvements and said to be the very best machine of this kind made. It is certainly a fine looking piece of work and will add greatly to the attractiveness of Fred’s place.

Dr. Johni Ellis after a couple of days visit here with his father, J. H. S. Ellis, returned itoChicago Wednesday, where he is an interne in the Cook County Hospital, but expects to leave there in a few weeks to locate some place permanently for the practice of his profession. His practical experience in the hospital will be of great benefit to him when he bangs out his shingle for himself.

Night Shirts Dress Shirts Underwear Fancy Silk Hose Combination Sets Initial Handkerchiefs Suit Cases Traveling Bags Fancy Trunks Tie Pin and Clasp Scarf Pins Boy’s Suits

Buy your box stationery and envelopes at The Democrat office.

100 printed envelopes for 50 cent* at this office. Leave or telephon your order here.

Combination sets in all kinds whidh make a swell Xmas present. C. EARL DUVALL.

Mrs. J. J. Hunt and little daughter and her mother, Mrs. J. M. Wasson, spent Wednesday in Lowell with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hunt.

Swell Silk Neckwear in all the Very latest styles and colors from 25c' to $3.00. " C. EARL DUVALL.

Engraved or Printed Calling Cards For Christmas Presents.

A hundred engraved cards make a nice Christmas present. We can furnish a nice linen finish card printed from the engraved copper plate for only $1.50. You also get the plate, from which you can get more cards printed at any time without going to the expense of having a new plate engraved. We can also furnish the same card printed from type at 35 cents for 25, 50 cents for fifty. Orders for engraved calling cards should be placed at least two weeks in advance to insure your getting them for Christmas, as the engraving houses are always rushed with orders for the holidays.

Boy’s Overcoats Skating Caps Polo Caps Collar Bars Waldermar Vest Chains I

You all should see the Foot Glove.

Bradley Sweater Coats and Sweaters in all sizes.