Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 December 1914 — Page 8

Wm. Traub, Home of the Suits and Overcoats For Saturday, Dec. 5 Great Reduction on all Suits, Overcoats and Furnishings. ■■ •• '. . ■' . ■_ 0 . I ' This Reduction is Made to Reduce Our Enormous Stock You Can and Will Save Money Here Traubg Rensselaerj Indi

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POSSUM RUN. Miss Carrie Hahn spent Thanksgiving with home folks. Leota Openchain called on Essie Comer Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Greeley Comer were Rensselaer callerg Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Polleck spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Polleck. Ilomer Smith is spending a few days with Theodore Smith and family. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith helped Vick Johnson butcher Saturday. Ross Polleck is spending a fewdays with his brother, William, and wife. Several from this vicinity attended the box social at Gifford Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Polleck spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. James Myers. Mrs. George Heil and two lady friends spent Wednesday with Mrs, Greeley Comer. Dr. Gwin was called out Tuesday evening to see William Polleck, who was taken quite sick. Joe Watson, the graphophone agent, spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Openchain and children took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker and family Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Myers, Mr. and Mrs. James Pierson spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. William Polleck.

Prompt Action Will Stop Your Cough. When you first catch a cold (often indicated by a sneeze or cough), break it up at once. The idea that “It does not matter” often leads to serious complications. The remedy which immediately and easily penetrates the lining of the throat is

THE ORANGE JUDD FARMER Given Free to All New Subscribers or Renewals to The Democrat Up to Jan. 1, 1915. The Demacrat has just completed an advantegeous clubbing rate with The Orange Judd Farmer, the famous farm paper, by which it can furnish that publication one year absolutely free to all new yearly subscriptions to The Democrat received up to Jan. 1, 1915. The same offer also applies to all renewals of subscription to The Democrat received up to that date. Bring or mail in your subscription or renewals at once, so that you may receive this great farm paper free during all the coming year. The price of The Twice-a Week Democrat, remember, is $1.50 per year in advance, and until Jan. 1, 1915, the Orange Judd Farmer will be sent one year absolutely free with each year’s subscription, either new or old, to The Democrat. ts Will Divide Fronts With His Customers. With poor crops and many being short, I have decided to divide my profits with my customers, therefore |1.50 gets your horse shod with four hew shoes, except with No. 6 and No. 7 shoes.which will be 25c extra at H. F KING’S. ts " Box Social. There will be a box social at the Wasson school house, Saturday evenfc«, Dec. 5. —HENRIETTA FAY, Tl'eacher.

the kind demanded. Dr. King s New Discovery soothes the irritation, loosens the phlegm. You feel better at once. “It seemed to reach the very spot of my cough” is one of many honest testimonials. 50c at your druggist.—Advt.

LEE John Ringin sold his black horse Tuesday to a horse buyer from Medaryville. O. A. Jacks and wife and J. H. Culp and wife were in Monticello Monday in the former’s auto. Mrs. Alvin Clark and her mother, who lives with them, were sick last week but both are better now. Hoy Rishling and family of north of Rensselaer, spent Thanksgiving here with his mother, Mrs. Ann Rishling. Estel Osborne and family of north of Rensselaer, spent Thanksgiving here with her parents, C. A. Leflei and family. Miss Flossie Holeman and little brother, Dale, of Monticello, came Thanksgiving and visited relatives till Sunday. Last Tuesday evening Morris Jacks' parents and sister, Dollie, planned an oyster supper for him. About twenty-five young people gathered at their home to remind Morris of his twenty-first birthday. All enjoyed a very pleasant evening.

\\ hy They Recommend Foley’s Honey and Tar. P. A. Efird, Conejo, Cali.,—-be-cause “it produces the best results, always cures severe colds, sore chest and lungs and does not contain opiates or harmful drugs.” Dr. John W. Taylor, Lutherville, Ga.—because “I believe it to be an honest medicine and it satisfies my patrons.' W. L. Cook, Neihart, Mont.—because “It gives the best results for coughs and colds of anything I sell." Every user is a friend.—A F LONG.

From Farm to Table Via Parcel Post. It has been decided to have postmasters at certain offices publish a list of the names and addresses of producers who desire to sell country produce direct to the consumer The Chicago office has been selected for this purpose. You, Mr. Farmer, should give this due consideration. We ask all farmers desiring to have their names placed on the list, to forwaru the same to the ’ Chicago postmaster, or your postmaster, at once, stating the kind of produce they have for sale, which should be listed under three heads: Butter, eggs and general produce. When a sufficient number are received they will be compiled, printed and distributed upon application or by city carriers to persons who would likely make use of such lists. Each patron of this office will receive a pamphlet entitled, “From Farm to Table Via Parcel Post.” C. U. GARRIOTT, P. M„ Parr, Ind.

Col. W. A. McCurtain's Sale Dates. John Akers, general sale, Dec, 8. Schanlaub & Cain, general sale, Dec. 12. Lakin & Garriott, big stock sale, Dec. 17. , • Horatio Ropp, general sale, Jan. 20. Glenn Baker, general sale, Feb. 8. John Lesh, general sale, Feb. 10. - Charles Pullins, general sale, Feb. 17. Calling cards, the correct sizes, both plain and linen finish, constantly in stock in Tho Democrat’s fancy stationery department

COURT NEWS

The regular term of the Jasper circuit court will end today, but an adjourned session will be held on Dec. 21 with Judge Wasson, of the Carroll-White circuit, as special judge, to hear the Boyle ditch case. The next regular term in this circuit will convene jn Newton county on the second Monday in January. Items from the circuit court docket: Thomas W. Ward vs, Thomas Ai Vernon, et al; evidence heard and cause taken under advisement. Andrew Granger vs. Wm. I. Hoover, sheriff Jasper county; plaintiff discharged from custody and clerk directed to so notify Governor Ralston. Probate court proceedings for the November term ■ Est. of Lida M. Potts; Alfred F. Webber appointed adm. Bond fixed at SIOO, with John Webber as surety. Est. of Isaac N. Makeever; Albertus M. Yeoman, adm. Bond fixed at $3,000 with Geo. A. Williams, W. H. Parkison and D. S. Makeever as sureties. Inventory filed showed value of estate to be $758.44. Est. of Samuel R. Nichols; Jesse Nichols, adm. Bond fixed at SI,OOO with John L. Nichols and Hettie Nichols as sureties. Claims filed against estate: Dr. English, acct.. S2O; E. T. Harris, note, $87.50; (’ G. Spitler, note, $32.55; Frank Foltz, acct., SSO. Est. of Daniel T. O'Connor: Delia B. O’Connor, adm. Bond SI,OOO with C. B. Townsend as surety. Est. of Carl H. Sternberg; Edward G. Sternberg, executor. Bond $lO,000 with G. A. Williams and E. L. Hollingsworth as sureties. Inventory of estate shows value to be $15,905.la. New bond filed and approved in sum of $32,000 with the National Surety Co. as surety. Est. of Samuel McGuire; Chas. R. Peregrine, adm. Bond SI,OOO with Charles Stalbaum as surety.. Inventory filed show-ed value of estate to be nothing. Claims filed against estate: Elizabeth Cullen, acct., $5,000; William I. Cullen, acct. $5000. Est. of George O. Stemble; Sarah E. Stemble, adm. Bond $20,000 with Jerome C. Stemble, Albert F. Stemble, A. L. Jensen and Abe Halleck as sureties. Inventory of estate shows value to be $19,129. Est. of Emma J. Beal; William G Beal, adm. Inheritance tax of $33.50 ordered paid. Value of personal property SIOO, real estate $5,250. Est. of B. J. Gifford; George H. Gifford, adm. Court approves deed to lots 3 and 4 in town of Gifford, sold to S. C. Irwin for $75. Est. of Rebecca and John Scott; John Scott, Jr., adm. Final report filed and notice ordered returnable at February term. Est. of Eliza Jane Platt; John A. Dunlap, adm. County treasurer files petition to have administrator pav taxes on estate. Prayer of petitioner granted. Est. of William P. Baker; Maria Baker, admx. Inheritance tax of $111.38 of widow’s share; $191.38 of son, Lawrence Baker, and $191.38 of daughter, Vivian Boicourt, ordered paid to county treasurer. Value of personal estate $4,655.14; real estate, $58,760. Matter of guardianship of May F. Thompson, by Firman Thompson, Gdn. Report of sale of cetrain real estate in Rensselaer to Ben D. McColy for SSOO confirmed. Matter of guardianship of minor heirs of Susan Detrick, deceased. The sum. of $33 due said heirs in hands of C. C. Warner ordered turned over to Mabel Lock, for and in behalf ot said heirs, whom she has had the care and custody of. Est. of Fanny O. Rhoades, deceased; Trust & Savings Bank of Rensselaer, adm. H. B. Peacock, Fan-

nie L. Gwin, Harry Wood and Lorena Bartoo, heirs, pray the court to order transfer of claims 5 and 6, filed agafiist said estate by Emma M. York, transferred to trial calan der, and court so ordered. Matter of guardianship of Marjorie H. Loughridge, a minor, Blanche L. Chapman appointed guardian and bond for $2,000 with James H. Chapman and John E£er as sureties approved. Guardian, as trustee under will of Candace L. Loughridge, shows the. court that she has. expended in improvements to real estate and for support and education of ward $1,500 more than the rents and incomes from property. Court finds that further improvements should be made, taxes paid, etc., etc., and to make such improvements and repay amount exfended by said trustee and for support and education of ward, a loan of $1,500 is authorized upon the lands of ward. Said loan is procured of State Bank of Renssealer and approved. Additional bond of $3,000 filed and approved. Est. of Caroline M. Jackson; Albert S. Keen, adm. Final report filed and notice ordered for first day of Febraury term.

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Fireman on Panhandle R. R. Killed Near Burnettsville.

Lewis McKay, fireman oh the west-bound Pennsylvania train which passes through Monticello at 8:14 a. in., and well-known along the Effner line, was killed this morning between Curveton and Burnettsville. He was on top of the coal tender shoveling coal and evidently was thrown from the top of the tender to the top of the tank by the action of the train. It was some time after the train left Curveton before the engineer missed him, and when he began to look for him, McKay was /ound lying dead on the top Pf the back of the tender with his face badly mutilated. It was suggested that he had been struck by the covered bridge near Curveton, but the engineer declared this to be impossible. Later it was found that he had struck the sharp iron edge of the water intake when he fell. The body was taken off at Bur-

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nfettsville and was left there until it could be taken back to the man s home in Logansport. He leaves a wife and three children.—Thursday’s Monticello Journal. 1

Stuart Estate Sues Storms.

Lafayette, Dec. 1. —Daniel E . Storms, former secretary of state of Indiana, was made defendant today in a suit filed in the circuit court by Willihm V. Stuart, administrator of the estate of the late Francis Acheson. The suit is based on an alleged note for $3,278.33 given by Storms. Feb. 17, 1908, shortly after Storms retired from office. The note was Inade payable to Acheson eighteen months after date. Acheson, with a number of other prominent Tippecanoe county men, was on Storms' bond while he was secretary of state. The suit is for $5,000. Storms is now in business in Sandusky, Ohio.

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