Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1914 — Page 8

Get Your Suit, Hat and Furnishings ’At The Dissolution Sale and Save Money.— TRAUB & SELIG.

COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS

COLFAX TP. NEWTON CO. Planting corn and fishing keeps the men busy nowadays Lew Sullivan and family visited his brother Bert, Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Wildrick visited their son, Joe, near Mt Ayr Sunday. Frank Wildrick was down from Wadena visiting his parents over Sunday. We are informed that Carl Wooton has returned from Florida. He did not like some parts of the country Mr. and Mrs. William Coal, of Kentland, were down visiting her mother. .Mrs, Peter (’lark, over Sunday. ? and Mrs. I’red Dewey, who are living on the Morehouse ranch, visited with Sam Butts and family Sunday. There was a crowd gathered at Mr. Sullivan’s Saturday evening for a good old-fashioned time. They surely did enjoy themselves.’ Mr. and Mrs. James Wildrick entertained at the home of his father Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Smiley Dewey and family and Mr. an,d Mrs. Nelson Dewey, 1 of the Dr. Morehouse ranch. ■

Keep Bowel Movement Regular. Dr. King’s New Life Pills keep stomach, liver and kidneys in healthy condition. Rid the body of poisons and waste. Improve your complexion by flushing the liver and kidneys. “I got more relief from one box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills than any medicine I ever tried,” says C. E. Hatfield, of Chicago, 111. 25c. Recommended by A. F. LONG.

POSSUM RUN. Thomas Parker was a Laura caller Sunday morning. Mrs. Everett Myers was a Rensselaer caller Monday. Mrs. Merril and Mrs. Hurley were Parr callers Tuesday. Raney McCurtain ate dinner with Everett Parker Sunday. Charley Parker called on Jess Walker Sunday morning. Hattie McCurtain called on Mrs.

FLORIDA The Best Bargain In Pinellas County— s acres improved land fronting on Gulf. This whole frontage a fine bathing beach; 3 acres planted in grapefruit, oranges, peaches, pears, kumquats, Jap persimmons, pecans, mulberries, quaves, plums, grapes, blackberries and other fruit, most of them bearing. A new 5-room bungalow with bath and three sleeping porches, good water. For particulars and price write E. PEACOCK, Tarpon Springs, Fla.

BIG HORSE AUCTION! ~ G. Smith will sell at auction in Rensselaer, on Tuesday, May 26, ’l4 _ _ I ' 75 Head S. Dakota Horses ——. ——— - ___—, —. __________ These horses will be good stock and will consist of all sizes from a colt to large work horses. They will be sold to the highest bidder, Don’t miss the big sale if you want to buy a horse. Sale begins at 1 p. m., sharp. A Credit Will Be Given. Sale will be at Monon stock yards. G. SMITH, Owner.

Markin Wednesday morning. John McCurtain and soil, Rapcy, were in Rensselaer Saturday. Mrs. John Price called on Mrs. E. A. Merril Monday afternoon. Greeley Comer is plowing a few days this week for Thomas Parker. Mrs. Hurley and Maggie Greenley were Parr goers 1 Friday afternoon. Orpha and Myrtle Parker called on Hattie McCurtain Sunday mornings. , ’ . ■ Several roiu this vicinity attended the ball game at Newland Sunday. 1 ■ 7 , ■ • Mrs. Hurley and son. John, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Merril. ’ Mrs, T'olleck and son called on Mr. and Mrs; William Polleck Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith and two children were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Perry Garriott and best girl called on Mr. and Mrs. William Pollock Sunday evening. John Hurley and Jesse Walker were seen driving towards Gifford Sunday afternoon. Harvey Smith, of Rensselaer, has been spending a few days with Theodore Smith and family. Mrs. John McCurtain and two children called on Mr. and Mrs. Newton Price Saturday. Miss Essie Comer is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. James Blankenship, of near Monon". Mrs. Julius Shultz and son spent Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward, Ritter, and family. Mr. and Mrs. John McCurtain and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker and family. ice cream and cake was Served.

Indigestion? Can’t Eat? No Appetite? A treatment of Electric Bitters increases your appetite; stops indigestion; you can eat everything. A rear spring tonic for liver, kidney and stomach troubles. Cleanses your whole system and you feel fine. Electric Bitters did more for Mr. T. D. Peeble’s stomach troubles than any medicine he ever tried. Get a bottle today. 50c and SI.OO. Recommended by A. F. LONG.

McCOYSBURG. Mrs. Charles Stultz was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Ethel Ferguson called on Eva Johns Wednesday evening. Dewey Lutz, of Monon, spent Thursday with his brother, Grant Lutz. Miss Eva Johns called on Miss Esther Johnson Wednesday afternoon. Leslie Lowman and Douglas Corvin were Rensselaer goers Saturday evening. Miss Alice Stevenson and Herman Erb were Rensselaer goers Thursday evening. Miss Mayine Stephens, who has been visiting her parents, returned

to Crawfordsville Wednesday morning’- ■. Miss Josie Stultz is nursing a severe case of mumps this week, but is better at this writing. -i- D. W. Johnson spent Thursday evening with her daughter and family, Mrs. Grant Lutz. Mrs. J. R. Phillips is spending a few days visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Ray McDonald, in Monticello. .Mrs. Wilson Bussell, who has been spending a few days with her parents near Terre Haute, returned some Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marlin, of Rensselaer, spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and .Mrs. John Herr, and family.

Feel Dull and Sluggish? Start Your Liver to Working! It beats all how quickly Foley Cathartic Tablets liven your liver, overcome constipation—make you feel lively and active again. J. L. McKnight, Ft. Weerth, Texas, says: -My disagreeable symptoms were • ntirely-removed by the thorough cleansing Foley Cathartic Tablets gave me.” They’re a wonder.—A F. LONG.

Gems In Verse

THE INVITATION. COME oil, brother! Take it easy tor a day. Let’s be truants, blithe and breezy, out for play. Here's a spot for pleasant dreaming Where the slender birches sway. Here’s a i>Ool wher'e trout are gleaming If your thoughts for fishing stray. Rest a bit from toll and scheming and we’ll play; TTERE the air is soft and hazy. It’s a *-*■ crime Not to linger and be lazy for a time. So while summer skies are warming And the heart beats all in rime Let us stea.l a day from farming. From our daily grit and grime. Let us stop where life is charming for a time. . fpHEN when we have rested, neighbor. Loafed and loitered for a day, We’ll go back again to labdr All the better for our play. —Berten Braley. OLD SHIPS. BY wharves that droop to voiceless tides > The faded ships remain. On creaking spars the north wind rides < And weeps the winter rain. Gray, battered veterans of the sea. They swing with listless sway, Aroused no more by storm wind's glee Or upward splashing spray. But in the night when all the din Of life around is still Their voices rise in accents thin. High with the old glad thrill. They dream of billowing, bellied sail. Of whitecaps' gay salute, Of faroff comrade's cheery hail. Of seagull's raucous hoot. Of voyage far, when wind and wave Called gently from the sea; Of mates who in a gloomy grave Shall sleep eternally. Beside the wharves they strain and swing; Gray dreamers of the tide; No more to hear the breakers sing Or brave the sea wastes wide. —Arthur Wallace Peach.

The Outcome.

He was accused of stealing a turkey, and as he had no money a lawyer was assigned to defend him. “I’m sorry that lawyer butted in,” he declared as he walked out of court fifteen minutes later. "Why. he got you off.” "J es, and be got the turkey.”—Buffalo Times. •

A Gloomy Calculator.

"Women’s clothes don’t cost as much as they used to.” said the consoling theorist. “1 don’t see any difference,” replied Mr. Growcher. "After you’ve paid the rent and the grocery bill they continue to cost all that’s left.” - Washington Star.

PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.

Give Babies Water. Be sure to give the baby plenty of water—not too coldand water that has been boiled. When you are hungry you want to eat; when you are thirsty you drink. The baby wants its equal rights. But no matter whether It is hungry or thirsty it is condemned to receive the same food to satisfy both its hunger and thirst. When it cries with hunger it justly receives food from the bottle or breast; when it cries with thirst It Is given the 6 same food from the same source. Perhaps if father, mother or physician had to quench thirst with beefsteak and potatoes they would feel more sympathy toward the thirsty baby and give him what he is crying for—water. Milk is not water and will not take the place of water for thirsty babies. Water tastes just as good to the baby as It does to us—and often we say. "Ob. wasn’t that refreshing!” Remember—plenty of water for the growing baby.

CONVENTION OF MEDICAL SOCIETY

Brookville Picked for Session at Greenfield Meeting. SESSION IS WELL New Officers Are Elected at Annual Gatherlng-L.' F. Ross of Richmond Is Chosen President—Banquet Is Held. Greenfield.—At the annual meeting of the Sixth district Medical society, held here, .Brookville w’as selected as the meeting place for 1915. Officers were elected as follows: Counselor, O. J. Gronendyke, Newcastle; president, L, F. Ross, Richmond; secretary-treasurer, W. H. McDonald, Newcastle. Seventy-five physicians were present. Rev. Joshua Stansfield of Indianapolis was a speaker. The meeting closed with a banquet. Fire Causes $40,000 Loss in Marlon. Marlon. Fire lb the Wyandotte block in the business district here caused loss estimated at more than forty thousand dollars. The department store of the Hall & Cochrane company was gutted, the entire stock, valued at $40,000, being flooded. The firm carried only $20,000 insurance. Other losses, by water chiefly, were J. W. DeFord, ladies’ tailor; E. V. Barney, grocer, and the Butler Music company. Most of the music company’s stock of pianos was removed, but the large stock in the basement is almost a total loss. It was reported that .the fire was caus*ed by the explosion of a gasoline tank In an alley at the rear of the building. To Hold Convention June 4. Lafayette —Chairman Glen K. Stimson of the Progressive county central committee announced that June 4 was the date decided upon as the time for holding the county convention. Thia date was named In order to make it possible for those attending the county convention to remain and enjoy the Tenth district congressional convention, to be held In Lafayette the same day. 3 Killed, 4 Hurt In Automobile. Indianapolis.—Three were dead and four seriously Injured, the toll taken by an Interurban crossing near Fort Benjamin Harrison, pronounced dangerous by , Coroner Durham. When the automobile, carrying the family of T. O. Stout, attempted to cross the tracks, a Union Traction car struck It amidships, Instantly killing Stout, his son, Claud, and his son-in-law, J. C. Shaffer. Lad Loses Life In Pond. Lafayette.—A raft on which Joseph Conway, Bert Harriman and Joseph Million were riding turned over In a gravel pit near New Richmond and Conway was drowned In ten feet of water. Million and Harriman clung to the raft and succeeded in reaching the bank. Conway was .fifteen years old and his father is a farmer. Church Falls; Five Hurt. Peru.— The framework of the Pleasant Hill Methodist church, 14 miles north of Peru, collapsed and five carpenters working on the building were -caught under the lumber. Mlles Norman, Perry Shaver, Daniel Dillman. Benjamin Powell and Alvin Seldner were Injured, the latter seriously. Train Kills Autolst, Injures Two Boys. South Bend—Richard Boutel of Mishawaka was killed and Samfjel Quick and Frederick Boutel, boys, were seriously hurt when their automobile was struck by a Grand Trunk Western passenger train, at Granger. The party was en route to Diamond lake, near Cassopolis, Mich. I • District Orator Chosen. Evansville—lrvin Well of the Evansville high school will represent the First district In the state discussion on "Indiana’s Need of a New Constitution” at Bloomington May 29. Every county in the district with the exception of Pike was represented In the district debate here. SIO,OOO Demanded In Sult. Goshen—Charles Curtis Carmlen, seventy-five years old, a pioneer Goshen resident, filed suit against the Chicago. South Bend & Northern Indiana Traction company, asking $lO,000 damages. He alleges a car split a switch and he Was knocked down and Injured. Clergymen Oppose Divorce. South Bend.—Members of the South Bend and Mishawaka Ministerial association, numbering nearly three hundred clerygmen, voted unanimously to oppose divorce.

Wrecks Auto to Save Dog.

Hammond. —John Saben, Chicago, to avoid striking a dog In the road near the Illinois state line and Indianapolis boulevard, ditched a big touring car, burying four occupants beneath. The injured are Frank Depar, 1915 Cleveland avenue, Chicago; E. Hoffman, 186 Orchard avenue, Chicago; Frank Kruc,. 1638 Morgan street,’Chicago; Fred Dauss, 1816 Dayton street, Chicago. None of the men were fatally hurt. Saben lost control of the machine as It swerved. The dog wasn’t touched.

Lafayette.—Harold Smedley and Mrs. Grace Brown were arrested here on a charge of arson, and after being questioned by the police confessed that they set fire to the hou?e they were living In so that they might collect the SSOO insurance Smedley had on the furniture. Smedley came here from Bloomington, and was employed at the Monon shops. 1 The Brown woman’s mother, Mrs. Wasson, and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Krick, live in Richmond. According to the Brown woman she and Smedley were to be married next week and the SSOO was to be spent on a honeymoon trip. After they set fire to their home they went to a motion picture show to await the result. The property, which was owned by Harvey Hayworth, was partly destroyed. Newcastle. —After belpg out only four minutes a jury in the circuit returned a verdict of not guilty In the case of Earl Six, a seventeen-year-old boy charged with burglary. Six had been in jail five weeks awaiting trial. He was charged with having stolen S3O from Jacob Brenneman, a farmer, living near here. Washington.—James H. Hollan, a farmer of Pike county, was nominated without opposition as the Democratic senatorial candidate from the counties of Daviess and Pike. The meeting was not well attended.

Didn’t Want Much.

It was in the far south. ‘ How’s times?” asked the tourist. ‘‘Pretty tolerable, stranger,” responded the old fellow who was sitting idly on the stump of a tree. “I liad a pile of brush jto bum, and the lightning set fire to it and saved me the trouble of burning it up.” 1 “That was good.” “I had some trees to cut down, but the cyclone leveled them and saved me the trouble.” "Remarkable! But what are you do ing now?” “Waiting for an earthquake to come along and shake the potatoes out of the ground.”—Detroit Free Press.

Singular.

“I have never made a political speech.” “That’s nothing very strange. I know many people who have never made political speeches.” “But I’ve had several chances to make political speeches.” “Oh, that’s different!”—Chicago Rec-ord-Herald.

Roasted Squabs.

Make a bread dressing, airtl if part crackers are used it is much better. Fill the squabs, which should have previously been carefully dressed. Place in the oven with a cupful of water to which has been added a tablespodnful of butter. Use this to baste them. Cook slowly and when done remove from baking pan, add one pint of water and thicken for gravy. One squab to each person is tbe right proportion. Carrots and Lamb Hearts. For this dish only the very young roots should be used. Cut six lamb hearts iuto little cubes and drop them Into a pot \yith a tablespoonful of olive oil and a large piece of butter. When the meat Is slightly seared add a dozen carrots. Put a tight cover on tbe i>ot and let it simmer on the back of the stove until thoroughly done. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper, salt and chopped thyme and serve on toast. Asparagus Soup. Simmer a large quantity of the stalks of asparagus with two leeks and a bunch of celery and parsley until very tender; then press through a course sieve and return the residue to the pot. Thicken very slightly with flour and milk and serve with small squares of fried bread. A Sewing Hint. A little pressing works wonders when one is doing any dressmaking. The pressing should be done before the seams are stitched. The finished garment will look better, and the work Is more easily accomplished. Cooking Green Peas. Save time and add to the flavor by cooking peas in the pods. Wash them well and see that all are sound. When they begin to boil the pods will burst and come to the top. where they can be skimmed off.

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FOR THE CHILDREN

East India Tipcat.' Every town bred American boy knows Uow ta play the time honored game styled “tipcat.” In England also this famous sidewalk pastime is vastly popular, and the historians of sport pretend to trace its history back to early Saxon times. Few people, however, are aware that tipcat is indulged in so far east as India or that the dusky urchins of Bombay an*’ Madras ale positive adepts at the came. . ; “ In India tipcat is known as “gullidanda"—that is. catstick. The little Hindus or Mohammedans scoop out a little hole in the ground. This hole is known as “gurchi,” the cat or peg being "gulli” and the stick to strike with “danda." Flayers arrange their turns by a Hindu version of the familiar "eeny, meeny, miny. mo." Player No. 1 takes the ••danda" and strikes the “gulli” (made exactly like our cat) as far as it will go. The opposite player takes the "gulli” ami endeavors to throw it back into the hole or “gurchi.” If he does not succeed player No. 1 scores a point and has another chance with the “danda.” On the other hand, if he pops the peg into the "gurchi” player No. 1 is put out, and the next in order takes his place. • Missing Words. | The two small words are combined to form the longer word in each sentence. 1. Will you meet the old farmhouse for dinner, where we shall find good and vegetables? 2. After receiving the boat’s 1 saw the back to the freight yards. 3. He placed —•" upon her finger and went out to buy a for breakfast. 4. The calf grew so came too small, so sold her in the market. 5. Said the dilettante, in art not for dollars, but to find my in things beautiful.’’ 6. The great added another —— to his cap. Answers: 1. Me at, meat 2. Cargo, car go. 3. Her ring, herring. 4. Fat her, father. 5. I deal, ideal. 6. Feat her, feather. What Every Boy Knows. Every boy knows that if he sees a load of hay and makes a wish while it Is passing along the road that wish will come true. The first star at night is also a fulfiller of wishes if the wish is prefaced with this formula: "Star bright, star light, first star I’ve seen tonight, I wish 1 may, I.wish I might— Have this wish come true tonight.” Every gray horse one sees is an omen of good luck if proper recognition is made. One must wet the tip of the forefinger, touch the palm of the hand and then hit the palm vigorously with the clinched hand. Count each gray horse this way until ninety-nine have been noted. Upon seeing the hundredth something of value may at once be found. In this game a gray mule counts ten. Making a Penwiper. If you want a pretty, useful penwiper for your desk buy a little china doll, one that stands firmly. Make for her several chamois skin skirts of different lengths, putting on the shortest one first. Scallop the eOges of each one. The outer garment is a university gown, and the cap must match. Use the colors of your favorite university and tie a tiny roll of parchment in the doll s hand with a piece of silk thread. The gown must be loug and full and made of any wool, silk or velvet goods The cap should have a square top, fastened to a narrow band, fitting close to the head. Whenever the chamois skirts get soiled from wiping the pens on them you may make new skirts, and your penwiper will always remain fresh and pretty. Easy Whin Explained. Tell a person to think of an even number, multiply by 3. multiply the product by 2, divide the result by 6. add 20, subtract the number thought of, divide by 4 and then tell him the result will be 5. The reason is clear. By multiplying by 3 and 2 and dividing by 6 he haA ” obtained the number thought of. Adding 20, ne has the number thought of plus 20. Then subtract the number thought of and he has 20. Now then you know he has 20. hence if he divides by 4 his answer must be 5. Dull Feeling—Swollen Hands and Feet—Due to Kidney Trouble. Your kidneys need help when your hands and feet thicken, swell up, and feel dull and sluggish. Take Foley Kidney Pills. They are tonic, stimulating and strengthening and restore your kidneys to healthy normal action. Try them. —A. F. LONG. An armload of old papers for a nickel at The Democrat office.