Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 March 1914 — Page 6

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THE faithful are watchful. Jjuke 12:35-48—March 8. "Slewed are those servants, whom the Lord token Be cometh shall find watching.” - CODAY’S lesson opens with a parable. If, in a great bouse, the master were about to bring home his bride, the servants would on that particular pigbt be especially active, wakeful, on the aiert to hear his knock and open instantly. Bo Jesus’ followers should be on the alert for His Second Coming. The thought is that followers of Jesus should take their ideals of alertness from the extremest experience of earthly service. Jesus intimated that they might look for Him sooner than He would come.

saying that if He shall come in the second or the third watch or whenever, blessed are those servants found ready to receive Him. Our Lord's Parousia is described in today's lesson—nis earliest manifestations of His Second Advent. The world will neither see

Him nor know of His presence; and His Church will know of Ilis presence only by His “knock”—the fulfilment of prophecy. It will then be for the watchful ones to recognize this fulfilment. and promptly to acknowledge the Master's presence. For such as receive Him He will make a feast. Out of the Divine Word He will bring things new and old, for refreshment and comfort. The Bible will become to them a new Book. Many Bible students believe that we are living in this very time; and that each faithful follower of Jesus will be granted the privilege to participate in this feast which many tell us they are now enjoying. The Great Teacher then intimates that Satan is master of the present older of earthly things; and that at Ilis Second Coming Jesus will bind this strong man. overturn present institu tions and establish the long-promised Reign of Righteousness. This thorough transition will cause the great Time of Trouble mentioned throughout the Bible as closing this Gospel Age.—Daniel 12:1; Mark 13:8; Matthew 24:21. Jesus speaks of His Second Corning as thief-like. The thought is that He will be present for a time, unobserved by the world, known only to the Bride class, whom He will remove—changing them from earthly nature to Heavenly. Verse 40 instructs all the Lord's faith ful followers to be ready for Ilis pres ence, to render up their accounts and experience their change. “To Give Them Their Portion." St Peter was perplexed. Was this parable for the Apostles or for allV The Lord did not answer him directly, but merely assured him that at the appropriate time the Lord would appoint a steward over His Household, to give them food in due season. This is not very different from the Lord's usual method of dealing with His family.

For instance, St. Peter apparently Was a leader amongst the Apostles, in opening the Pentecostal door, and later in opening the door to the Gentiles—preaching to Cornelius, the first Gen tile convert Later on. the Lord seems to have chosen St Paul to be llis jmrticulnr messenger to the Geutiles (Acts 9:15). Similarly Enoch. Abraham. Moses, the Prophets, and others dur Ing this Gospel Age. seem to have been especially used of the Lord to draw His people’s attention to His Word. The Apostles, of course, had a special inspiration which does not appertain to others of this Age since. The servant at the end of the Age. if faithful, would be especially blessed, and given general charge respecting the spiritual food for the Lord’s fa ml ly—“meat in due season." But if he should prove unfaithful, fail to recognize the Master's presence and manifest an unkind spirit toward the Household, lie would go into outer darkness with the world, in utter igno ranee of the times and seasons, etc., of his Lord. The Lord then explained a general principle of Ilis dealings: namely, that

The Faithful are Found Watching.

atel.v fewer stripes. “To whom much is given, of him much is required ”. Our Golden Text. The of this lesson is found in Verse 37. Those servants who in the earliest stages of their Lord’s Second Coming, the time of .His Paryusia. His presence, shall be found faithfully Watching, will be informed respecting the time, as the Apostle points out.1 Thessalonians 5:1-8. The secrecy respecting the time and the manner of Jesus’ Second Coming will be a strong test. All overcharged with the cares of this life—business, pleasure, etc.—will be slow to hear the "knock.” and too much engrossed to 0 give proper heed. “Watch ve therefore!” *

‘Behold. I Stand at the Door!”

any servant, knowing his Master’s will and not doing in harmony therewith, would receive stripes, punishments, trib illations. proportionate to his knowledge and opliortunity. But any servant who ignora u'tly did things worthy of stripes would receive proportion

THE LAND OF FATRER TIME 1234588

Love’s Young Dream Has a Rude Awakening.

“Stranger, rnought I ask what time it’ll be when we git to Millville?" “Five.-flfteen," 1 replied. Looking behind me. I saw a man who appeared to be about fifty years old. He w.r; ill at ease about something, but whether it was in finding himself in a civilized land, for wnicti he was by no means fitted, or was approaching some crisis in his I could not tell. I encouraged Hir.i to talk, and he did so. Twenty-five years before hi hud been jilted He had gone to the gold regions and made a fortune. R*.:eutly learning that his former love was single, he had renewed his proposition of a quarter of a century l>efore. The woman had returned a prompt acceptance, and he was going to his home to be made happy after so many years of waiting. He opened a carpetbag and took from a soiled roll of papers a card photograph. It was the saucy face of a pretty girl of eighteen. “Thar she air, stranger; tbar’s Mahuldy. I bev kep’ thet pictur’ by me ever since I left her, an' she wrote me thet one of me. taken about the same time, hed been on the parlor mantel, whar she could see it every day. In her last letter she warmed up over it. sayin’ she was lookin’ anxiously fur that black mustache, that roun’ cheek, them raven locks she’d knowed years afore.’’

The man’s mustache was a yellow gray, his cheek a furrowed leather, and on the top of his head stood a fewscattered hairs like timber on a mountain that had swept by fire. 1 looked from him to the likeness of his early love, and it occurred to me that the same changes had doubtless occurred in her.

“My friend.” I said, “do you think you will know the lady w hen you meet her?”

“Sartin. D'ye suppose I could ever fufgit that purty face?” “I would like to bet you a tenner that you won’t know lier.” He dived into his pocket, drew forth a fat roll of bills and, wetting his thumb, selected a ten dollar bill, which I mated. Then I arranged with him to send for his fiancee to come to the hotel we agreed to stop at. and lip was to see her among other women, tie gave me his name. Mark Spellbinder’ while his betrothed was Mahuldv Rails. After Mr. Spellbinder and I had reached the hotel I mailed a note to Miss Rails, saying that if she would call at the hotel that evening a friend of her lover wofild give her informa tion of him. About 8 o'clock I was informed that a lady wished to see me in the parlor. I found a very fat person, with grizzly gray hair—wliat there was of it—the front teeth decayed and a look of chronic dissatisfaction on her face. “Miss Ralls, I believe?” “Yes. sir. Miss Rails. What ye got to tell me ’bout Mark Spellbinder?” “He is here in this house. He w ishes to know if you will recognize him." “Recognize him? Why not?” “He's older, you know.” “So am I. but I hope I'm not a fright.” I whispered to a waiter to tell Mr. Spellbinder to come in. There were several people in the room, including a girl of twenty-five. Before Spellbinder arrived 1 purposely left Miss Ralls and walked to a fireplace. The groom expectant came in and looked inquiringly about him. If his eye touched Miss Rails, it did not remain upon her for more than a moment. Then, after taking in several women, it rested on the young lady. It had been arranged between him and me that he was to leave the room without giving any evidence of having made a selection.

As soon as he was gone I returned to Miss Rails and after a brief chat on unimportant matters told her that her lover had lieen In the room. “Been here—in this room? I don't b'lieve it. Only one man has come in since I’ve been here, an’ he was an’ old conger, bald as coot an’ with cheeks like a new plowed field.” “That was he. I feared you wouldn’t recognize him.” And without waiting for more words I excused myself and joined Mr. Spellbinder. “Well, did you pick her out?” I asked. “Yaas.” he said, with a sigh. “She haiu’t near so purty as she war. but she’s kind o’ nice anyway.” “Which one was it?” “The girl by the winder.” “You’re mistaken. Miss Kails sat In the far corner.” “W h-a-a-t! The fat4d<l cat with snaggle teeth?” “You shouldn’t speak so disrespectfully of the woman you are to marry.” He\looked bewildered. Several times he started to say something, but failed to get it out. At last he took out the roll of |)Mls 1 had seen once before and handed it to me. "Stranger." he said. "I feel kinder, ’s though somepiu war goin’ to happen to me. If somepiu does, give that to Mahuldy.” He turned and walked away. I returned to the parlor. Miss Rails had vanished. The next morning I learned that Mr. Spellbinder had taken an early train for the west. 1 sent a messenger with the bills he had left to Miss Rails—l counted $2.q00-then took the train for home. I have never heard of either the man or the woman since.

An unusual, compelling, absorbing mystery The Hollow of Her Hand Watch for the first installment in this paper!

Real Estate Transfers.

Thomas T Tarvin et ux to David E Grow, Feb. 21, e % sw, 10-28-6, 80 acres, Milroy, $4,800. John A Williams et ux to John L Jones, Feb. 26, se nw, 36-32-6, 80 acres, Wheatfield,. $4,800. Elbert T Harris et ux Charles G Spitler, Feb. 26, pt nw, 31-30-6, 469.63 acres, Marion, $45,789. Christian Hensler to Clarissa Mitchell, Mar. 1, 1912, se, 35-28-7, 226.75 acres, Jordan, $17,000. Charles G Spitler et ux to David H Yeoman, Feb. 26, se, 36-30-7, pt w 14. 31-30-6, 286.52 acres, Marion, $30,156. *

Lucy Clark to Myrtle B Myer, Feb. 26, It 5, hi 16, Rensselaer, S6OO. Mary E Spitler to Joseph Nagel, Feb. 28, nw, 23-29-6, 160 acres, Marion. $24,000.

Nancy Fross to James W Fross, May 19, 1909, pt w nw sw, 20-30-6, 4 acres, Barkley, sl. q. c. d. Mary V Hammond et baron to Barney D Comer, et al, Feb. 2, s % se', 36-31-7, 80 acres. Union, $3,200.

John Eger et ux to Andrew J Granger, Feb. 28, it 4, bl 3, Deni otte, SSO. q. c. d. Jacob W Koppleman et ux to Andrew J Granger, Feb. 28, it 4, bl 3, Demotte, sl. q. c. d. Mary E Spitler et al to Rensselaer Lumber Co., Feb. 28, It 11, bl 22, Rensselaer, Weston's add, SSO. Emmet L Hollingsworth et ux to Rensselaer Lumber Co,. Dec. 17, 1912, It 12, bl 22, Rensselaer, Weston's add. SSO.

James Porter et ux to Harvey Davisson. Sept. 25, e ne se, 36-31-6, 60 acres, Walker. $2,400. Harvey Davisson et ux to Harry E Hibbs, Feb. 2S, e ne se, 36-31-6, 60 acres, Walker, $2,400. Robert Michael et ux to Joseph Smith et ux. Feb. 11, It 6, bl 1, Rensselaer, $3,000. James 11 Jones et al to Elmer 1 ijimmerbacker. Feb. 28, w 14 sw, 2 i-29-o, 100 acres, Hanging Grove, $7,500. Elmer Hamuierbacker to John A Jordan. March 2, e fO sw - , sw, 2729-;,. IHo acres. Hanging Grove, SB,000, , John II I'phofT et ux to, Michael Kanne. Feb. 28, s 14 nw, 7-28-6, I*',l.r.c, acres. Marion. $25,507. Michael Kanne et ux to John H rplioff. March 2, pt se 25-29-7, 10 acres, Marion, SIO,OOO. Straus Land Corporation (Limited t to John Trachsel, Jan. 16, ne. 21-27-6. Carpenter, $32,000. Judson II Perkins to Elizabeth Critser. May 17, Its 1. 4,5, 8, 9. pt it 12. bl 19, Rensselaer, Leopold's add, $2,300. John W Sage et ux to John B Lyons et al Feb. 25, w % sw, 19-28-7, 58.*41 acres. Jordan. $7,250. Carl Wojohn et ux to Robert W Clauder. Feb. 3, sw w se, 1-31-7, Keener. $lO. Albert Crawford et ux to Josiah Davisson. Feb. 20, e 14 he. 19-32-6, 8<- acres. Wheatfield. $5,600. Josiah Davisson et ux to Waiter Kelley, March 4, e ifa ne. 19-32-6, 80 acres, Wheatfield, $5,600. Samuel T Hackley et ux to Edward C English, March 2, frac., nw 18-28-6. Marion, $8,355. Lorinda McGlinn to James H Clem mans, March 4. pt ne sw, 25-32-6, or out it 13, Wheatfield. Bentlev's add. SI,OOO.

Andrew K Yeoman et ux to Herman Messman. Feb. 23, se, 33-29-6, 1 60 acres, w i<> sw, 34-29-6, 80 acres! pt \v tfc se, >-28-6, 20 acres, Marion $38,000.

Harvey E Parkison to Melvina C Moore Parkison, Feb. 19, pt It 1,2, bl 16, Rensselaer. Newton & Clark's add, $2,200.

Notice ,of Ditch Sale. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, March 21, 1914, at the Charles Stalbaum livery office in Tefft, Jasper County, Indiana, at the hour of 2 o’clock p. m„ the undersigned Construction Commissioner will ofTer for sale at public outcry to the lowest anifl best bidder therefor, the contract for the construction of the M. V. Sands et al„ Ditch, Cause No. 2603 of the Commissioners’ Court of Jasper County, Indiana, in accordance with the plats, plans, profiles and specifications, as the same are on file in the office of the County Auditor and also in my hands. Each bidder will be required to deposit a certified check in the sum of SIOO.OO, or a bond with approved security, as a guaranty that if the work be awarded him, he will enter into the contract and give bond conditioned for the faithful performance of the contract as the law requires. The Conynassioner reserves the right to reject any and all bids WILLIAM FITZGERALD, Commissioner of Construction. Buy your correspondence stationery. engraved and printed calling cards at The Democrat office. We carry the largest stock of this class of goods in Jasper county. Call in and see for yourself. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office.

BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undesigned will sell at his residence, 5 miles southwest of Rensselaer, 5 miles northeast or Julian, 6% miles southeast of Mt. Ayr, % mile west of Carr Bros, farm, commencing at 10 a. m„ on Monday, March 9. 1914. 15 Head of Horses and Molds— Consisting of 1 gray horse 5 years old, wt. 1400; 1 black horse 5 years old, wt. 1200; 1 bay mare 5 years old, wt. 1200, In foal; 1 dark bay mare 12 years old, wt. 1400, in foal; 1 bay mare, wt. 1100; 1 bay

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mare 2 years old, wt. 1300; 1 bay mare colt 9 months old; 1 gray mare 4 years old,, wt. 1400, in foal; 1 strawberry roan stallion 2 years old, 7-8 Norman; 1 bay road colt 2 years old, well bred; 1 sorrel filly 2 years old, high bred; 1 brown road colt 2 years old, well bred; 1 yearling colt; 1 Jennet, in foal; 1 Jennec colt. 5 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 red cow 5 years old, fresh March 25, a good one; 1 red cow 3 years old, will be fresh in July; 1 red cow 8 years old, fresh last of May; 1 half Jersey and half Shorthorn cow, fresh in April; 1 bull calf, a good one. One Billy Goat, with harness, w r ell broke. Wagons, Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 1 lowa riding cultivator; 1 corn planter, with 80 rods of wire; 1 18-foot drag, new; 1 Blackhawk corn planter, with fertilizer attachment and 100 rods of wire; 1 Avery

cultivator, spring trip, gopher attachment; ltop buggy, a good one; 1 open buggy; 1 single buggy harness, almost new; some work harness, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—lo months credit will be given on sums over $lO with 6 per cent interest from date. 4 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. ARTHUR MAYHEW. Fred Phillips, auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, clerk. Hot lunch on ground. BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public sale, at the residence of Joe ©avis, 3% miles west of Gifford, miles east of Air, % mile nortSi of Norman Corner, and 10 miles northeast of Rensselaer, commencing at 10 o’cl'jpk a. m., on Tuesday, March 10, 1914. 4 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 black mare 6 years old, weight 1400; 1 spotted mare 10 years old, weight 900; l colt coming 2 years old; 1 coming yearling colt. 7 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 dark one-half Jersey cow 8 years old; 1 dark cow 4 years old; 1 black cow 3 years old; 1 white-face cow 6 years old; 1 spotted cow 4 years old, will be fresh in May; 1 red heifer coming 3 years old, be fresh in May; 1 coming 2 year old heifer. 2 Brood Sows—Consisting of 1 brood sow, will farrow latter part of April; 1 brood sow, farrow latter part of May. 8 Dozen Chickens. Wagons, Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 3 wagons, one wide tire with triple box, one wide tire double box, one narrow tire with hay ladders; 2 walking cultivators; 1 riding cultivator; 2 harrows; 1 mower; 1 hay rake; 1 set gravel boards; 1 Champion binder; 1 Milwaukee binder; 1 Hayes corn planter, with 80 rods of wire; 3 walking plows; 1 buggy; 1 disc; 4 sets work harness; 2 sets single buggy harness; and some shocks of born and fodder. Household and Kitchen Furniture —2 beating stoves; 1 coolt stove; 2 cupboards; chairs; 1 sewing machine; 1 dresser; 2 bedsteads, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—lo months credit will be given on sums over $lO with usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash when jentitled to Credit. t ' [ JOE DAVIS. W. A. - McCurtain, auctioneer. Jas. H. Chapman, clerk. Hot lunch on ground.

BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public sale at the residence of the late George Reusch, in Newton tp., 2i£ miles west of Surrey, 4 miles north and 5 miles west of Rensselaer, beginning at 10 a. m„ on Wednesday, March 11, 1914. Horses and Mules—Consisting of 1 bay horse 8 years old, wt. 1200; 1 black mule 10 years old. 1 Stack of Timothy Hay. 12 Shocks of Corn. Wagons, Implements, Etc.—Consisting of 1 ladder; 1 disc; 1 sulky plow: 1 farm wagon; 1 harrow; 1 1 corn planter; 1 set harness; 1 blanket; 1 walking plow, 14-in.; 6 tile spades; 3 tile scoops; forge, anvil, drills and tools; 2 wire stretchers; 1 post digger; 1 hand planter; 1 cross-cut and 1 hand saw; 1 spring wagon; 3 cords stove wood; 3 iron beds’and springs; 3 mattresses, comforters, 4 pillows: 1 SBS surveying outfit, new: 1 surveying outfit; 1 washing machine and wringer; 12 chairs; 1 table; 2 stands; 1 cupboard; 1 kitchen safe; 1 kitchen oabinet; 1 dresser; dishes, knives, forks and jars; 1 cook stove, range; 1 heating stove; 2 lounges; 1 emery grinder; 1 shot gun: 1 rifle; chisels and planes; 1 graphophone and records; bed sheets; 15 lace curtains: 2 carpets, etc. Terms—lo months will be given on sums over $5 with usual conditions. 6 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. JAMES GILMORE. W. A. McCurtain, auctioneer. E. P. Lane, clerk. Hot lunch on ground.

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