Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 August 1914 — Page 3

All Over The County

ROSELAWN. Preaching services at M. E. church next Sunday by Rev. Postill. William Overmayer was a Rensselaer visitor Fridaj- between trains. Sam Robbins is threshing wheat and oats for Mr. Etzler the past week. The wife of John Spitler, formerly of Thayer, was buried in the Roselawn cemetery Sunday. Karth’s machine was threshing at Wm. Aemeys, west of town, Thursday and Friday of last week. Threshing is in full blast and small grain crops are yielding up to the average of other years in these parts. Agent C. C. Baker and wife, entertained Mr. Baker's father and mother of Monticello, Sunday and Monday. The prospect for a corn crop in this vicinity grows less every day. A good rain though now would save' some corn. $ Mike Hixon had an exciting time Saturday evening while crossing the river at Thayer, in a buggy with his best girl. He was crowded off the bridge by an auto, but luckily no one was hurt. Burgess Rice marketed his potatoes last week, then hiked off to Chicago to spend the money. Burgess has gained the title of "Potato King,” as he is the only one around here to raise early potatoes this year. The democrats of Lincoln tp., held their convention here Saturday, Aug. 1, and nominated the following ticket: Trustee, C. M. Rice; Councilmen, Ist dist., D. K. Frye; 2nd dist., Chas. David; 3d dist., Henry Defries; assessor, Schuyler Cox; road supervisors, Ist dist., Henry Jensen; 2d dist., Ed Cox.

Summer Coughs Are Dangerous. Summer colds are dangerous. They indicate low vitality and often lead to serious throat and lung troubles, including consumption. Dr. King’s New Discovery will relieve the cough or cold prqjnptly and prevent complications. It is soothing and antiseptic and makes you feel better at once. To delay is dangerous—get a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery at once. Money back is not satisfied. 50c and SI.OO bottles at your druggist.—Advt.

OAK GROVE. Albert Kerns went to Wheatfield Saturday afternoon. Charles Hulse went to Scipio to attend the county fair. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Meyers were Kniman goers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilmington were in this vicinity Sunday. Lemuel Braddock called on Albert Akers at Gifford Sunday. Alice Meyers and Kathyrn Karch visited with home folks over Sunday. Miss Ruth Marsh and Miss Moore are visiting Mrs. Noane this week. Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Britenbaugh are the proud parents of a new girl. Alva Hershman and family called on Fred Wagner and family Sunday. Mrs. Floyd Garriott and sister, Miss McAdams, were Kniman goers Saturday. Miss Daisy Pettet went Sunday to spend a few days with Mrs. J. J. Tomilson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagner called on Mr. and Mrs. James Cavinder Sunday evening. Miss Loretta Wallace has returned to Gary after a few days’ visit with her mother. .Whilemina Boon is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagoner and family for a few weeks. Hazel Hurley, Margaret and Daisy Pettet took Sunday dinner with Flossie Cavinder. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Braddock went to Porter county Saturday to spend a few days. Mrs. Volney Peer and Miss Ethel Peer visited Saturday afternoon with their brother, Dave. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Kei;ns and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McCurtain. Elmer Kerns came home from threshing, to spend Sunday wRh home folks and “others,” \ The ice cream social given at Oak Grove Saturday night was well at-

The Johnston Corn Binder For Sale by Edward Herath, Rensselaer, Ind.

tended and the Sunday school made $12.37. Don't forget church at Oak Grove Saturday night, Aug. 8, and League Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Vern Michal and daughter, Charlotte, and Mrs. Gail Michal and children called on Mrs. J. F. Pettet Saturday afternooii.

Citrolax! Citrolax! CITROLAX! It’s a laxative, of course—and the nicest hot weather drink you ever tasted. Flushes thoroughly, and pleasantly, too. F. C. Crysler, Syracuse, N. Y.» says:—“Have used laxatives for 15 years but this Citrolax has got everything else beat a mile. ’ Try it. —A. F. Long.

MILROY. Chas. Wood has a motorcycle. Walter Gilmore is in lowa on business this week. A niece of James Blankenship visited them this week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitlow are visiting Jas. Blankenship’s. Mr. and Mrs. Alva McCashen ate Sunday dinner with Chas. Beaver’s. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hamilton called on Isaac Hamilton’s Monday. Alfred Dolfin and family called on George Foulks’ Tuesday evening. Miss Belle Southard is spending the wedk with her sister, Mrs. Jessie Gilmore. Miss Juniata and Lillian Fisher did shopping in Wolcott Tuesday afternoon. Martha Clark visited her brother, Clyde and family, in Newton county, this week. Mrs. Vesta Hamilton and daughter spent the week with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Gallaher. Preaching next Sunday, Aug. 9, at 3 p. m. All try to be present. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Jack Weaver and family, who resided here for some time past, moved back to .Missouri this week. Mrs. Chas McCashen and daughter, Velma, spent Wednesday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Clark in Lee. Mrs. Anna Murphy and daughter of Surrey visited the former’s mother, Mrs. Rachel Sommers, returning home Monday. Mrs. Frank May and daughter Ruth were guests of Mrs. Mary McCashen and Miss Ettie, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Witmer of Bowling Green, Ohio, is the guest of her brother, E. Marchand, whom she had not seen for twenty years. Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Whitlow, Mrs. Foulks and Gertie Campbell assisted Mrs. James Blankenship with cooking for threshers Tuesday. Rev. Wright came from Rensselaer Sunday evening at 7:30 and delivered an inspiring sermon and will be with us again in two weeks, Aug. 23. Walter Chapman was "horned” on the hand by a catfish, and the poison from the injury has made it very painful. Dr. Clayton has been in attendance and it now seems much better. Mr. and Mrs. Alva McCashen came Wednesday to visit his mother, Mrs. Mary McCashen, who has been afflicted with articular rheumatism. He took her to Monon to consult her physician, Dr. Stuart.

Real Estate Transfers.

Ed Gaffield et ux to Alfred Boudreau et ux, June 29, e ne, 14-28-6, SO acres, Milroy, $6,000. Alva McNeil et ux to Ambrose Hendrickson, April 22, Its 16, 17, 24, bl 3, Wheatfield, Graham’s second add, S6OO. Job English et ux to Micah R. Halstead, July 31, se se, 7-29-7, Newton, sl. q. c. d. Oliver Clark et al to George F. Meyers, Aug. 3, i. pt. se., 9-31-6, Walker, SIO,OOO.

W. T. Greens, Hopkinton, N. H., writes the following letter, w hich will interest every one who has kidney trouble. “For over a year, Mrs. Greens had been afflicted with a very stubborn kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills done more to complete her recovery than any medicine she has taken and I feel it my duty to recommend them.”—A.' F. Long.

The Royal Black Hussars Band

THE Royal Black Hussars Band is a musical organization which has earned for Itself fame through Its sterling merit and the consistency of Its performance. There Is scarcely a summer resort In the middle west that has not heard this famous organization at one time or the other during the past six or seven years. Charles W. Niles, the director, although yet a comparatively young man, has had a varied and extended musical experience. Bom in Germany and in a musical family, he learned to read music before he learned to read letters. As a lad he was looked upon as a musical prodigy, and while yet In his teens he enlisted in the United States army as a musician and later for three years was assistant director of the Fifth United States Cavalry Band, then under the directorship of Professor Frederick Gross, one of the most famous of army bandmasters. The repertoire of the Royal Black Hussars Band is varied and comprehensive, embracing everything from oratorios and grand opera to popular songs and ragtime, and the daily program Is always made to fit the day and the occasion. The band Is handsomely uniformed, numbers eighteen and is one of the big features of the Lincoln Chautauquas. The Royal Black Hussars Band will appear on the Lincoln Chautauqua program In this city on the fourth day, afternoon and evening. In the afternoon it will play the prelude to Senator William E. Mason’s address, and In the evening it will give a full concert.

ALL BUSINESS IS ABANDONED.

Orders to Mobilize Make Europe Big Camp. New York, Aug. 5.—A distinguished army officer stationed in New York described the process of mobilization in European countries. “Mobilization is really a simple thing,” he said. “It merely means getting fighting men to the place they are needed to fill the complements of regiments, divisions, corps or garrisons, as the case may be. In the Upited States there is no such thing as mobilization because we have no reserves to mobilize. In this country the process of gathering our forces is called concentration. For instance, we might assemble several army division in Houston, Tex. That would be concentration. ‘‘On the other hand, Germany, Russia, France and Austria have thousands upon thousands of men who have served in the army and are upon the reserve lists for further service when called upon. V hen the time arrives these troops and the reserves are mobilized. On the French border Germany, for instance, has her most powerful forces. The first line of 'roops, those nearest to the border, are nearly up to war strength. “When war comes the reservist drops his pen or his shovel or whatever tool he may be using and withuot more ado hastens to the front. He has served in the army before, is really a veteran. He has known during the days of peace just what regiment and in just what city or post he belongs. And he makes all possible speed for that post. I suppose that not more than forty-eight hours would be required to mobilize the entire French army. Germany is equally as fast, while Russia and Austria, in military circles, are not supposed to be so well trained.

“War is a business with the continental citizens, and everything gives way to preparations for it. When the reservists are called out nothing interferes with their progress to their stations. The railroads are theirs and private business and pleasure stop. The government simply takes possession of what it wants. The reservist starts at a minute’s notice, without gun, uniform cr equipment of any sort. On his arrival at the mobilization ca,mp a big bundle is thrown at him. It coritains everything he needs. He puts on his clothes, shoulders his rifle and presto. the civilian has disappeared and the trained soldier stands ready for war. Over here we have no conception of the celerity with which it is all done. “One of the most interesting parts of the operation is how the military authorities keep track of the eligible men. In every village, town and city lists are kept and the men who are on the reserve list must keep the J authorities informed of their addresses. Then when the call to colors comes thousands upon thousands of automobiles, horses, motorcycles and now even areoplanes, carry to each man the order to join his regiment. Sleeping villages are awakened as by a Paul Revere, horsemen passing through deserted streets shouting the word that the reservists are wanted for

THE ROYAL BLACK HUSSARS BAND.

duty. Before morning an army is on the move. “In all countires in the war zone where government ownership does not exist all public utilities are seized and converted to the use of the government. Every thing possible is done to speed the civilian-soldier on his way to the front. Reservists who leave the country are obliged to leave their adresses with the authorities and they are called back by means of cablegrams, telegrams and other means of communication, directed by consuls and military agents. “The outward aspects of mobilization are largely routine and the result of office work. The big problem of the war heads is to decide where to mobilize and what forces to call upon. Therefore the most important part of the mobilization problem is a military secret in each country. “Naturally France and Germany win mobilize on the frontier, which is- small and shut off on either end by Switzerland and Belgium, neutral nations. “On the north Germany has a great advantage over Russia in mobilizing, because it has three railroad lines which «nn be used to convey troops as against Russia’s one. If the Germans want to they can mobilize at the north and cut off Russia Poland and part of Galicia before the Russians know what is happening. “In this country, when we start to get troops together, we have to begin months in advance to arrange for transportation. Preparation for war in the United States outside of the army and navy is a joke. In Germany, France, Austria and Russia practically every citizen is liable to be called for war service, and as a result the whole nation takes the matter w’ith the utmost seriousness. It is no picnic when the reservists start for the front. “The reservists are divided into different classes, according to the number of years which have elapsed since they quit active service. In all cases the practice is to summon them back to the colors, with the latest to leave service first and the others in order.”

Infection and Insect Bites Dangerous Mosquitoes, flies and other insects, which breed Quickly in garbage pails, ponds of stagnant water, barn-*, musty places, etc., are carriers of disease. Every time they bite you they inject poison into your system from which some dread disease may result. Get a bottle of Sloan’s Liniment. It is antiseptic and a few drops will neutralize the infection caused by insect bites or rusty nails. Sloan’s Liniment disinfects cuts, bruises and sores. You cannot afTorl to be without it in your home. Money back if not satisfied. Only 25c at your druggist.—Advt.

The Germination of Crimson Clover Seed.

Since November 1, 1913, there have been imported into the United States 3,329,883 pounds of crimson clover seed. This seed comes mostly from France and Austria, where the harvest season is practically the same as in this country. The time for seeding follows the harvest season so closely that only a part of the imported seed is received in time to be sown the year it is raised.

If the conditions of storage are not the best the seed may lose materially in vitality between the time of harvest and that of seeding the next year. New seed of good Quality is free from any brownish color, but old seed shows varying degrees of brown according to age and conditions under w'hich it has been stored. The brownish color is an indication of poor germination—the darker the color the poorer the germination. Seed which shows a slight brownish color should be tested for germination before sowing, and no brown seed should be used unless a gerination test shows it will grow well. Germination tests of the 119 lots of crimson clover seed imported in the last eight months show an average of 80 per cent of live seeds. The germination varied from 4 0 per cent for the poorest lot to 97 per cent for the best lot. As crimson clover seed loses its vitality rapidly, and as practically all the imported seed is one year old before seeding, an effort should be made to save domestic seed w'herever possible. This is especially true of seed for local or home use, where it can be seeded without thrashing or cleaning.

Don’t endure the needless pain and torment of rheumatism, aggravated as it is by the hot weather. W. T. Hutchens, Nicholson, Ga., says:“I suffered the aches and pains of rheumatism, swollen feet, irregular painful bladder action, but Folev Kidney Pills fixed me up quickly.” Foley’s are the best.—A. F. Long.

Notice of Hearing and Docketing Ditch Petition.

State of Indiana, County of Jasper, ss. In the Jasper Circuit Court, to September Term. 1914. In the matter of the petition of James N'. Leatherman, et al,, for a Drain. To John Schroer, Paul Liersch, Manley Everett Stowers, Celina Switzer, George B. Switzer, Ezra C. Switzer, and IHa Switzer Fisher; you and each of you are hereby notified that the petitioners in the above entitled cause have filed their petition in the office of the clerk of Jasper County, Indiana, praying for the location and construction of a tile drain upon and along the following described route, to-wit: Commencing at a point near .he Northwest corner of the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of section 18, township 30 North, range 0 west, Jasper County, Indiana, arid running thence northwesterly, to the quarter section line running north and south through the northeast quarter of section 17, about forty rods of the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of said section 17; thence westerly'and south westerly, to the Jungles Di I ch, at a point near the south line of the north half of the southwest quarter of said section 17, where the same will have a good and' sufficient outlet In the said Jungles Ditch. All the above described line being in township 30 north, range fi west in Barkley Township. You are further notified that the petitioners have fixed upon Monday, the 14th day of September, 1914, as the day set for the docketing of said petition, and the hearing will come up in the Jasper Circuit Court, Rensselaer, Indiana, on said day. You are further notified that you are named in said petition as being the owner of lands which will be affected by the Ideation and construction of the proposed drain J. N. LEATHERMAN, et al.. Petitioners.

BROOKLYN TABERNACLE BIBLE-STUDY-ON

BARREN FIG TREE CjEFILED TEMPLE. Mark 11:12-25—Aug. 9. "By their fruits ye shali fcnotc —Matthew 1.-20. ESUS’ triumphal entry into JeruW salem was past. After spend- ■ ing a portion of the day in the Holy City. He returned to Bethany, Going to the city the next morning. He noted a fig tree by the wayside, bearing plenty of leaves. He approached it, but found no tigs. The good show of leaves was deceptive. Then He put a curse, a blight, upon the tree, declaring that it should not bear fruit forever, or to a completion. Bible students believe that they now see a deep signification in this incident. They believe that the fig tree was used as a type of the Jewish nation; and that the blight upon the tree because of unfruitfulness corresponded exactly to that pronounced the day before upon that nation because of its unfruitfulness. On the day previous. Jesus had said to the Jewish nation, "Ye shall see Me no more until that Day.” He declared that this tree would be blighted

to the end of the flton, or Age. Again, when speaking to His disciples respecting the end of tlds Age, Jesus declared, "When ye shall see the fig tree putting forth leaves, then know that summer is nigh” that the winter, the blight time, of Israel and

of the world. Is at an end. In other words, one of the signs of a New Dispensation will be the indications of life, hope, promise, amongst the Jews. Significance of Zionism. These same Bible students point to the revival of hope amongst the Jewish people, as especially manifested by Zionism, and declare that this return of hope and faith to the Jews respect-' Ing their land and the Divine promises is exactly in line with prophecy. They point to Isaiah 40 as In process of fulfilment: "Comfort ye My people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her appointed time Is accomplished, that her Iniquity Is pardoned; for she hath received of the Lord's band double for all her sins.” These Bible students bold that Ezekiel’s prophecy of the valley of dry bones does not refer to a literal resurrection, but to the revival of Israel’s hopes In the Divine promises. This Is in harmony with the Prophet’s declaration, “These bones are the whole house of Israel; behold, they say. Our bones are dried, our hope is lost; we are cut off from our parts.”—Ezekiel 37:1-14. These Bible students declare that St Paul teaches that the Jewish nation was typically represented by Ish mael, Hagar’s sou. (Galatians 4:22-31.) As Hagar and Ishmael were outcast for a time, so the Law Covenant and the Jews have been cut off from Divine favor only temporarily. Ishmael bad almost fainted for thirst in the wilderness. but was revived by the angel of the Ix>rd, who pointed out a spring of water. This also Is typical. Jewish hopes of God’s favor had almost died. Zionism is the wellspring which Is rescuing Israel from death as a people. Under Messiah’s Kingdom, soon to be established on the spirit plane, the Jews will receive a great blessing—on the earthly plane. Cleansing the Temple. Jesus and Ills disciples proceeded to Jerusalem and went directly to the Temple. There He assumed authority and began to cast out the traders wlth-

Cleaning the Temple.

Ing of the anti typical Temple, due, we believe, in our day. According to modem legal usage, it would be quite improper for one to enter a church edifice in order to interfere with the rights of conscience or the procedure sanctioned by the congregation owning that edifice. If wrong were being done, and he wished to rectify it, be should either swear out a warrant or call a policeman to witness the infraction of the law and correct matters. But under the Jewish Law it was different Every Jew was privileged to enforce the Divine Law respecting blasphemy or sacrilege. Jesus therefore did only what any Jew’ had a right to do. It will be noticed that as much as the Scribes and Pharisees desired to find occasion against Jesus, they made no objections to the procedure here described. Jesus was within His rights. He was championing the cause of God and His Temple. Jesus intimated that responsibility for the prevailing condition rested upon those In authority—the Scribes and Pharisees. For graft and other considerations they had permitted God’s House to become a place of merchandise—had made religion a cloak. We fear that religion is still used to cover selfishness. The Master, who was especially indignant at such misuse of the House of God, holds the game sentiments today.

The Barren Fig Tree.

out ceremony. Another account of this incident tells us that in this cleansing of the Temple Jesus used a scourge of small cords. All this was of double significance: (1) Primarily, It had to do with that time; (2) Secondarily, It typified a cleans-