Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1912 — Page 5

Good H Cheer PH We wish you Good Gheer. tei We thank you for the business thrown our . way and hope you may finish the old year with us, with a good, rousing Christmas order. Do this—Thanks. Home Grocery

LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Brief Items of Interest to City and Country Readers. Today’s markets: corn, 40c; oats, 28c. © Chet Dexter of Carpenter tp., was a business visitor in the city yesterday. We have at all times a full line of fresh fruits and vegetables.—Row les & Parker. P. M. Wa'ggoner and J. 13. Reed of Gillam tp., were business visitors in the city Friday. If you have not bought your winter Coat, iyou can save money by buying it now of the G. E. Murray Co. Luke McLuke says: Every maraud man would be happier if a woman could change her clothes as quickly as she changes her mind. Special cut-price in underweaf, blankets and tennis flannel. Men’s heavy fleece union suits, regular price SI.OO, now 75c. —The G. E. Murray Co. Whitelaw Reid, American ambassador to the Court of St. James, died suddenly at his palatial London home Sunday, a victim of his old enemy, asthma, aged 75 years. There are a number of articles which were not disposed of at the Presbyterian bazaar, at Mrs. John Eger’s, which she will sell at reduced prices between now and Christmas. Call and see them. — Advt. Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Helen Gould of New York, to Finley D. Shepard, a St. Louis railroad man. Miss Gould is 44 years of age and is supposed to be worth about $30,000,000, Mir. Shepard is one year her senior and is also quite wealthy.

I Women’s Juliets 79c I Made of good quality felt, 5 heavy fur trimmed, all sizes. , 11 Better Grades at sl, $1.25 and $1.25 i S Men’s $2.00 <J» |cn I Romeos Lip I iuU I Soft Kid with shies, in black B or tan.'- ' Men’s Everett and Opera I Styles Slippers 7c n I $1.50,1.25, $1 and__ lOC I Collins’ Shoe Store I Makeever Bank Bldg. Rensselaer ■ - 1 —■ ■ - ■■ Warn

Lee wants to see you whether you buy or not. Phone any little item of news you may have to The Democrat. It will be appreciated. Buy your husband a nice hat or fur cap for Xmas. We have his size.—C. EARL DUVALL. James Snedeker is now proprietor of the depot grocery, having purphased same from Morrow Bros. Mr. and Mrs. Lem Huston will leave this week for an extended visit with relatives (in Spokane, Wash. A nice, traveling bag or su 5 t case makes welcome Xmas gift. We have a full line.-—C. EARL DUVALL. We have the shoes for the social events which come during the Christmas period,—Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. Big reduction on our entire stock of Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Coats, and by far the largest line in Rensselaer to show you.—The G. E. Murray Co. ■ v« Dr. Ruzow, the, new dentist who is now assisting J. W. Horton in his dental office, was raised and educated in Germany. He speaks that and other languages flueutly.—Advt Goodland is to have a new state bank. C. O. Holmes of Gary has purchased the old Goodland bank building and will organize a state bank with $25,000 capital. T. J. Hameton of Goodland will be president. The Rensselaer Poultry show .opened in the Armony yesterday with a goodly number of fine birds on exhibition. Of recent years the association has had bad weather to contend with, but the conditions at the opening this year are fine, except possibly a little too warm.

Special price® on fin® hand-paint-ed china at Clarke’s. Box Stationery, 15c to 60c a box, The Democrat Office. New dried fruits of all kinds at Rowen & Kiser’s. Phone 202. Miss Blanche Baboock of Parr was a Lafayette visitor Monday. B. Forsythe expects to go to California next, week to spend the winter. ■... r John Stack of West Carpenter was a business visitor in the city Saturday. Five thousand pounds of candies and - nuts for our Christmas trade.—-John Eger. Nice linen or drawp-work makes a good gift. Lee has the nicest line ever shown in Rensselaer. August Bengston of Mt. Ayr got the big turkey given away Saturday by Traub & Selig, the clothiers. For the largest stock of cut glass nappys, sugar and creamers, jugs, salt and peppers, see Clarke’s line. A full line of initial Handkerchiefs for Xmas presents at Duvall’s Quality s hop.—C. DUVALL. Josiah Davisson has moved down from Kniman and occupies the Fisher property on Main street, which he recently purchased. Special Bargains in men’s and boys’ Suits and Overcoats, fur coats and fur-lined work coats, now on. — The G. E. Murray Co. Two of the classes of the Christian Sunday school will hold a market Saturday, December 21, in Rowen & Kiser’s store. —Advt. Miss Ruth Harper came home from Hinsdale, Mich., Saturday to spend the Xmas Holidays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Harper. -4ftr 9 Grandma Kepner fell Monday, dislocating her right shoulder. She had gone to the door to empty a tub of water and slipped on the steps. < Just received, a car of fancy eating apples. Baldwins, Spies, Russets and Greenings. Get our prices before buying elsewhere.—Howies & Parker. Our new arrival of slippers for men and women gives us a complete run of sizes. We can supply you with what you want. —Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. Buy you r 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 every garment. —C. EARL DUVALL. Garwood Bros, livery barn and implement warehouse at Monon was destroyed by fire Sunday evening. One horse was burned to death. Most of the goods were saved. The loss is partly covered by insurance. The weather Sunday and Monday was more like spring than the middle of December. A warm rain fell Monday night , and yesterday morning the mercury stood at 41 above zero. The air was balmy and springlike and lawns are quite green. After Jan. 1 The Democrat will deliver by parcels post all mail orders for job printing without extra cost. This includes letter heads, sale bills, envelopes, cards, etc. Mail us your order and the work will be turned out and sent you promptly. Talk aboub your Christmas presents, what’s the matter with buying a buggy of C. A. Roberts? It Will do for you and your girl both, and at a cut price. Also other good things worth the coming for that cost you nothing. C. A. ROBERTS. Sir. and Mrs. John A. Nagel of near Plymouth are moving here this week and will occupy the James Overton farm east of Pleasant Ridge. John and Kenneth Gangloff, brothers of Mrs. Nagel, drove through to Plymouth last week with wagone to assist them in packing up and hauling their goods here. Dr. Wm. Sadler, author of “The Cause and Cure of Colds,” says that common colds should be taken seriously, especially when they "hang on.” Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound is a reliable household medicine for coughs and equally effective for children and grow>n persons. Take it when you feel a cold coming on. It will avert danger of serious results and cure quickly. No harmful drug3.—A. F Long.

Nice line of manicure sets in fancy leather eases at Clarke’s. Fine dill pickles and sweet pickles at Rowen tc Kiser’s. Phone 202. Mass Edna Parker of Chicago spent Sunday here with Miss Fame Haas. Visit the handkerchief and linen booth at Lee’s. You can get the little things you want. Look over our stock of Christmas candies, nuts, and fresh fruits, before buying.—John Eger. Combination sets in all kinds w hich make a swell Xmas present. C. EARL DUVALL. Sunday was a record breaking day for attendance at the 1. E. Sunday school, 308 being present. Swell silk Neckwear in all the very latest styles and colors from 25c to 13.00.—C. EARL DUVALL. Christmas shoppers will find Lee’s new dry goods and shoe store a good place to buy. Everything new and nice. V - . Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rich and two children of Goodland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hartley Sunday. A fur overcoat the men folks will appreciate for a Xmas present, from SIB.OO to $30.00.—C. EARL DUVALL. ..... Joseph Leech of Geddes, So. Dak., has been visiting old friends and relatives in Jasper oounty for the past week. Buy your apples of the G. E. Mur. ray Co. Michigan pick, 14 pks to the bbl. Baldwins $2.75; Northern Spies, $3.00. ' You can always find someting that will make a nice present in a jewelry store. Clarke has a nice reliable and moderate priced line. The G. E. Murray Co. find they are over-stocked on many lines of winter goods, and if cut-prices will do it, we will reduce our stock. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stath and sor, cf West Carpenter were business .isitors ip the city Monday, driving over in their fine new Oakland 4C auto. A full line of Christmas candies and nuts. Candies from 10 to 40 cents per pound. Special prices to school teachers and Sunday schools. —Rowles & Parker. We are the only merchant that has shipped in apples in car lots, and are able to give you better fruit and save you from 25c to 50c a barrel on same.—Jolm Eger. During the Christmas rush do not forget that a pair of shoes make a fine present for mother, father, brother and sister. We guarantee the fit.— Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block.

Joseph V. Parklson of Bucklen, Kan'., the aged father of Mrs Walter Porter of this city, is reported to be gradually failing and his death is probably only a matter of a short time. He was 82 years of age last May. Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Beam came down from Chicago Saturday to spend Sunday with his parents, Mr. and , Mrs. W. H. Beam. Hurley returned to the city Monday morning, but Mrs. Beam will remain here for a few days. On account of hoHda/ arrangements Dr. Finch will make his regular visit to Rensselaer earlier than usual this month, auc will b“ here Thursday and Friday of this week, Dee. 19 and 20. See ad elsewhere in The Democrat.—Advt. > Miss Oka Pancoast arrived home last Wednesday evening from Woodstock, Vermont, aftef spending several months there with her sister, Mrs. Everett Halstead. Miss Pancoast was well pleased with the country and climate and had a splendid pme. Leggings, overgaiters, tennis shoes, and ar;ch supports and .the accessories we carry, along with our regular line of shoes, make our store a good place to look for the useful Christmas presents.—Fendig’s Exclusive Shoe Store, Opera House Block. Mrs. Mary E.. Drake of south of town entertained all her brothers and sister Saturday and Sunday at a family reunion. There were present Mrs. Charles Madlock of Monon, James, William and John Maloney, of Chicago, and Morris Maloney, who lives with Mrs. Drake.

To Remind You That our Xmas goods- will be on display this week. Fancy Chinaware, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Dolls, Caps, Skates, Toys Note Some of Our Prices Men’s Sweaters *. . . 50c to $3.75 Children s Sweaters ... 50c to $1,50 Men’s SI.OO two-piece Underwear - . .80 Men’s and Boy’s Union Suits - 50 cto SI.OO Women’s and Girl’s Union Suits 50c to SI.OO Men’s Dress Shirts . 50c to SI.OO Men’s and Boy’s Mitts and Gloves - 10 cto SI.OO Ladies’ Mitts and Gloves 25c to .50 Heavy Outing Flannel 8c to JO Flannelette—figured .... jg l Bed Blankets—woolnap, 66x80 - $2.25 Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Shoes and Overshoes. Full line of Canned Goods, Fancy Pine Apple, Fancy Peaches, Sugar Corn, Dried Beef, Sauer Kraut, Pumpkin ; : : : : : Note Our Price on Granulated Sugar 19 pounds SI.OO G. H. HAM MERTON PARR, IND.

Fine celery and head lettuce at Rowen & Kiser’s. Phone 202. If there is anything in the grocery line for you, call 202, Bowen & Kiser. Mrs. J. L. Hill of Lowell visited Sunday here with her sister, Mrs. A. C. Panecast. Swell Silk Hose in all colors for Xmas presents, 25c, 50c and SI.OO, all sizes.—C. EARL DUVALL. Mrs. Rebecca Porter returned to South Bend Monday, where she is staying with her sister, Mrs. C. W. Coen. Munslng Union Suits will make a fine Xmas present. All sizes from SI.OO to $4.00 a suit.—C. EARL DUVALL. Advertised letters: Martha Parker; Mrs. Iramine Israel; E. B. Harris; Jean Oxlemberg; G. E. Brandeberny; Leonard Kistler. Mrs. John Sharp and little daughter, who had been visiting relatives here for about ten days, returned to their home in Chicago Heights, 111., Saturday. Rowles & Parker’s line of ties, shirts, handkerchiefs, sweater coats, and gifts for men, offer you an excellent opportunity to select your Christmas presents for men. price paid fOT butterfat this week is 35 cents instead of 36 cents, as stated in the adv. on another page, the change in price not being phoned us until this part of the paper was printed. We have just unloaded our third car of apples. This is a oar of fancy New York fruit. Bellflowers, Spies, Greening, Baldwins, Johnathans, Kings, Russets and Tollman sweets.—John Eger. Ransom Sawin, the 17-year-old son of A. W. Sawin, got one of the bones in his left foot fractured Saturday evening by getting it caught in the wheel of a wagon loaded, with wood, from which he was alighting. Mrs. Charles Ramp, who has been at the bedside of her daughter, Miss Madeline Ramp, in Chicago since the latter’s operation for an ear trouble a couple of weeks ago, is expected home today, but Miss Madeline will remain for a couple of weeks longer to take treatment. ( _ A forgotten shut-off in the water pipes at Dr: H. L. Brown’s house on River street, which is unoccupied at present, resulted in the pipes freezing in the bath room during the cold snap last Tuesday night and flooding the house. The pipe probably bursted Tuesday night and wae not discovered until Friday night, when George Robinson in passing bj the place heard , water running from under one of the doors. Not at , much damage was done, however, as was at first thought.

See the Foot Gloves we have for Xma 8 presents in tan and black, all sizes.—C. EARL DUVALL. . ——i—-- . ' _ Mrs. Jud Adams of Union tp., is suffering from lnflamation of the kidneys. A trained nurse is waiting on her. Cloaks! Cloaks! Bargains in Cloaks. From 20 per cent to 40 pei cent off on our entire stock.— The (i. E. Murray Co. Joe O’Connor of Hammond spent Sunday here with his wife, who is staying with her mother, Mrs. Mattie Grant, at present. William Teska, son of Rhlnehold Teska, of Union tp., leaves today for Danville, 111., where he expects to remain untLl spring and work at the carpenter’s trade. He doe* not expect to follow this trade for a livelihood, but wants to know enough about it so that he can do his own building in the future. Mrs. Rachael Price of Barkley tp., Who has been sick with dropsy for some time, died at an early hour Saturday morning at the home of her son', John W. Price, in Barkley tp., aged 72 years, 9 months and 13 days. She leaves five children — M,rs. Mary Fawley, John W. Price, Mrs. Lucinda Baker, James and Wesley Price. The funeral was held Sunday at the Brushwood church, conducted by Rev. Brock, and burial made In the Praeter cemetery.

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