Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1914 — Page 4

Great Clean-up Sale of All Winter CLOTHINC= i ' t. " • * • 1 Every Suit and Overcoat in Our Store Must Be Sold Now Our policy has been to carry over from season to season as few goods as possible. Right now we are going to make a mighty strenuous effort to convert into ready cash every suit and overcoat, so that with each new season there will not be any old suits or overcoats in our store. In order to do this we have marked these handsome suit and overcoats at Wholesale Cost and many Will be Sold Below Cost ii’ ■ : . ■ Remember that there is no old or damaged goods in our store. Everything is new. Everyone knows that this is Rensselaer’s newest and best Clothing Store. To buy here means satisfaction or your money back at any time. Every Article in Our Store is Marked Down to the Lowest Notch for This Great Clearance TRAUB & SELIG Odd Fellows Building Rensselaer, Indiana

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REMINGTON. [From The Press.] REMINGTON R. R. TIME TABLE. No. 318 East bound 7:38 a. m. No. 331 West bound 0:01 a. in. No. 310 East bound 5:09 a. m. No. 319 West bound 3:33 p. m. Steve Yeoman of Indianapolis, spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs. Dan Osborn of .Fowler, came Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Bert Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Lough returned Saturday from a several days visit at Darlington, hid. S. T. Hackley was called to Forrest,“lll., Monday by .the death of his niece, Miss Ada Moyer, Mrs. Noah Dunn attended the funeral of her uncle, George Bridgeman. at Kentland, Saturday. Miss Agnes Bickel spent several days last week at Logansport the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ed O’Connor. i

Cow Sale!i 1 Will offer for sale at RENSSELAER 1 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 19141 1 p. m. at Leek’s Hitch Barn ■( Irw s 30 Head us Milch Cows j of which 25 are heavy springers, 5 giving milk; also 1 | coming 2-year-old Hereford bull, 7-8 blood, good one \ Sale will fake place in barn should it be a bad day. No postpone- i ment on account of weather. _ j TERMS:—WiII be sold on 8 months time without in- j terest, with usual conditions. C. G. Spitler, Clerk JOE HALLAGAN j

®l| Items of Interest jJ from surrounding Towns, Tersely Told, Chronicling the Happenings In the Territory Adjacent to the Jasper County Metropolis.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gray of Chicago, were the guests of his brother, M. A. Gray, and family over Sunday. Earl Suet hen of ('anova, 'S. 1)., returned home Friday after a few days visit with his uncle, John C'rabb. Mr. and Mrs. George Womeldorff, of Chenoa. 111., spent a few days the first of the week with her brother, H. C. Beeks. F. A. Hicks went to Chicago Tuesday morning to attend the Garment Manufacturers’ exhibit and buy spring goods. Win. Beal, accompanied by little Irmogene Bowman, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. \V. ,J. Dick, and family at Watseka, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Townssend went to Huntington, Wednesday, to consult Dr. Krebbs again in regard to Mrs. Townsend’s eyes. Mrs. Max Price and little son, ('has. 11.. of Middlesborough, Ky.,

came Tuesday evening for a visit with her brothers, the Peck hoys. Misses Tiosella Burton and Bertha Primmer went to Milford, 111., Wednesday to visit the latter’s sister, Mrs. Geo, W. Winters over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Howard of Chicago, anil Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vincent of Kewana, Ind., attended the funeral of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Guy Jan. ::i, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nightengale, Jan, 31, a daughter: to Mr. and Mfs. Caleb Van Meter, Feb. 5, a son. The-funeral--of Mrs. Caise, mother of Mrs. Phil Roy, of north of town, was held at the Catholic church this Thursday morning. The remains were taken to Beaverville, 111., for burial. The funeral of Airs. Henry Nightengale, who died Sunday night from complications following child birth, was held Wednesday. Burial was made at Gilboa cemetery. She leaves an infant child. Florence Emma, baby daughter of Air. and Mrs. Frank Howard, passed from this life into a fairer and happier one, early last Friday morning aged one year and thirteen days. The cause of her death was bronchial pneumonia. The funeral services were held at the family residence, Saturday afternoon. FRANCESVILLE. [From The Tribune.] William Sohleman came down from Valparaiso oh business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Hubbell and Miss Lois Petra were Monon visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Moliter and Miss Zora Tillet were Medaryville visitors Sunday, Mr. and Airs, Walter Engle of iMonoii were the guests of his permit shere Sunday. John F. Kopka, F. (’. Westphal and son, Clifford, were passengers to Monticeljo Tuesday. Harry J. Myers of Northwestern University, Chicago, is spending the week with his parents hero. William White and James Coffel were .passengers to Chicago last Friday returning Sunday evening. Rev. f. Boehm of Urbana, who officiated at the funeral of Airs. John Kopka, returned home Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard went to Chicago Friday night and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E R. Burget. Aliss Virgie Tillet left Thursday morning for Hope, Kan., "where- she will make an extended visit with relatives. Airs. Jennie Jacobs of Denham, and her children are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schleman. _ Harrison D. Wilson has been quite poorly for several days from complicated troubles. He was taken suddenly ill last Friday while shov-

eling snow and lias not shown much improvement: His brother. Perry Wilson, and Airs. Tersa Wilson of Hammond, are with him. A party was given at the homos Mrs. J. E. Tillett one evening last week in honor of her daughter, Miss Vergie. Those present were: -Misses Ruth Hayworth, Eva Myers, Gladys and ATyrtle Hudgens, Edna Crown, Ethel Hewitt, Hazel and Rla lie he Parker, Fern Gra ft on. Zora Tillett, Mrs. Cldye Myers. John H. Aik ire died at his home in. Monticello, Sunday morning at three o'clock. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. Air. Alkire had been in the insurance business for Tatty years in which lie was active until; a few- weeks ago when his ratal illness began. He was a brother o R. T. Alkire of this place. The dredge now digging on the lower end of the .Monon lias excavated about one-half mile into the cut-off. It is now located in Beaver township and will probably reach the White county line Within the next month. The dredge is throwing much more dirt than it did in the old channed because the route is new. BROOK. [From The Reporter.] Mrs. Tabor and son, George, were visiting relatives in Tliayer the last of the week. * Win. Sunderland, wife and baby returned to their home in South Dakota on Thursday. Clyde Stickler of Chicago, came down Tuesday for a week’s visit with his parents, Air. and Airs. J. S, Stickler. 4 Obas. Ivindig, Lacy Davis, and Howard Myers were in Chicago the last of the week attending the automobile show. , 1 , Mrs. Alex. Black of Kewanna, who has been visiting her parents, Air. and Mrs. Atayhew, returned to her home Tuesday. John Holder and family moved l roni their home in Jasper county to the Bachelor Hawkins place wffiich John purchased recently. He sold his farm in Jasper last week.

W. A. McCurtain Auctioneer Gifford, - - Indiana A Good Judge of Values My Motto is: “Be Honest and Deal Fair With Everybody; Have No Favorites, but Sell to the Highest Bidder.” Terms One Per Cent Phone 522-J for Dates

Mrs. Edna McMillen underwent an operation for a slight growth of a tumerous nature at a Chicago hospital on last Wednesday and the word comes this Thursday that she is recovering rapidly from the effects of the operation. The Brook Feed Mill was traded by Elmer Pierce for a farm of 150 acres in Scott county, Indiana. Garfield West is the new owner of the niill and will take possession next week. The ownership of this institution changes frequently, and nearly always a trade. ; Monday a big touring car driven by a party by the name of Messman went into the ditch on the threeway road between here and Tventland. Fortunately no one was injured. but the car was almost wrecked. A little too much speed for the sloppy road was the cause. The four-montlis-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Garrich died on last Monday night of pneumonia. The funeral services were held in the U. B. church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock and were conducted by the Revs. Gardner of Morocco, and Svnder of Brook. The interment took place in the Brook eebietery. George Ade was in Brook Sunday, lie was paying a visit to Hazelden before leaving for Florida where he expects to remain for the balance of the winter months. He will make his principal stops on the west coast where the climate is less Changfible. His general health is wonderfully improved and a couple of months spent in the south will give him the needec} rest for the coming season's work, which will be a strenuous one spent at Hazelden. MT. AYR. (From the Brook Reporter.) Mrs. Losson Ponsler w T as on the sick list last week. Born, Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hardy, a son. Mrs. .T. W. returned Saturday from a short visit with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Johnson spent Wednesday of last week with her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Stucker. Mrs. Davis of Kniman, visited her sister, Mrs. Mabel Burns, the first part of last week. 0- B. Stonehill and wife, were called to Remington Thursday owing to the serious illness of Mrs. Forrv. Jay Wood is preparing to move to the farm near White Pigeon, Mich., which he has rented of W. A. Lyons. Mrs. Geo. Dearduff, Jr., and sons of, Minnesota, are visiting the form-j er’s father, Ben Geesa, who has been quite sick, for some time. James Davis and family, who have been spending the fore part of the* winter with Mrs. Davis’ father In the southern part of Indiana, returned Thursday of last week. Edgar Steward and his sister, Mrs. \ Maharry, started to pay H. £. Clark

and wife a visit the other night after supper. They had gone about a mile when Edgar heard something peculiar under his buggy. Upon investigating, he found that six of his finest Plymouth Rock hens were enjoying, the ride upon the reach of the buggy. Not knowing what else to do, he put them in the buggy and went on. After this Edgar will see that his hens are safe in their little nests before he starts a visiting.

Notice of Letting Contract for County Farm Supplies. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana, will on Monday, March 2nd, 1914, receive sealed bids up to. 2 o'clock p.. m„ for furnishing Groceries, Dry Goods and Meat for the use of County Poor Asylum. All bids to be accompanied by bond and affidavit as provided by law. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County, Indiana. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County. Lecture Course. Auspices of churches of Rensselaer. Season tickets SI.OO each. LECTURE DATES: Amsbary, lecture.—March 9. Plumstead, an impersonator.— March 23.

10-Day Sale Beginning February 7 and Ending February 19 All Overshoes and Underwear at 15 per cent. off. Two-piece Underwear 60c suit Men's 25c hose . . . 15c Men’s 15c hose. ..... A . ,10c 20 lbs. Sugar SI.OO, or with every $3 purchase of merchandise we will sell 23 lbs. Sugar for sl, or 23 lbs. Brown Sugar for. ..... .$1 Coal oil 9c gal.; 50 gal. lots 8e Gasoline 17c gal; 5 gal lots 16c 4 Cans Corn ; 25c 4 Cans Hominy ..25c Lqrge 25c bucket Axlegrease for .'.2lc Small, 10c can, 3 cans. . .25c 14-qt. Granite Dishpan regular 40c seller. ,26c 14-qt. Dairy Pail, regular 30c seller 23c DON'T FORGET THE TIME AND PLACE. Phone 532-G 11111 Parr, - - Indiana