Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1914 — Page 5

Christmas Goods at the News Stand BUNTE BROS. FAMOUS CANDIES A Few of Our Assortment i Chocolate Covered Almonds ..... .... 60c per lb Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Cherrie5........... 60c per lb Chocolate American Nougats 60c ner lh Chocolate Maple Patties 40c Est Chocolate Filberts ! !!!! !! ! !40c S lb! Chocolate Maple Walnuts 40 c J}er j b ' Chocolate Nesselrode Pudding ........ 7 ..!..!.!!! 40c per lb' Chocolate Bitter Sweet Mint ! ! 40c per lb Chocolate Fernando Milk Vanilla !." ‘ 40 0 per lb Chocolate Milk Caramels * ’ 4o c per lb And Twenty other varieties are 40 cents per pound. We have a large stock of penny goods which we guarantee pure' and wholesome. We carry at all times Box Candy, which is never over two weeks from factory. We will have a large stock of box goods for Christmas, which are ordered to arrive on Dec. 10th, to insure our customers fresh goods. We will try our best to please you at all times. J. J. Montgomery, PHONE 351

Mrs. Otto Braun was a Chicago goer Monday. WANTED—Rabbits, pigeons, guineas and furs. I pay more.—C. McCULLEY, Remington, Ind. William R. Burch of Kirksville, Mo., is visiting here with his two sons, 0. E. and William Burch. Mrs. J. A. Grant was called to Buchannan, Mich., Monday by the death of an uncle, F. R. Harding. W. W. Dunlap of near Larimore, N. D., came the latter part of the week to visit his brother, John A. Dunlap. / Bath robes and slippers to match will make your husband or sweetheart a fine Xmas present.—CrEAßL DUVALL. Those nice brown cakes made from old-fashioned buckwheat flour hit the spot.—Your grocer or phone the mill, 456. Mrs. H. W. Kiplinger and Miss Elizabeth King went to Chicago Monday to meet the former’s daughter, Miss Inez Kiplinger, who is attending the'St. Elizabeth’s Catholic school in St. Louis and came home to spend the holidays.

A Few Reminders for Xmas Dinner at Prices That Will Interest You White Grapes, per pound - . JS C Head Lettuce, per head ...... 10c Leaf Lettuce, per pound 20c Celery, per bunch .. . ......... . ...... ...5c and 8c Cabbage, per pound 3 C Carrots, per pound 3 C Parsnips, i>er pound 3 C Sweet Potatoes, per pound 3c Turnips, per pecK 13 C Navel Oranges, per dozen 20c, 30c, 40c and 50c Mixed Nuts, per pound 15 C Walnuts, per ponnd ". 20c Pecans, per pound 20c Peanuts, per pound 15c Candies, per pound 10c to 35c Cranberries, 3 quarts for 25c Dromedary Dates, per package. ... ... ...... . ............ . loc Package Figs, per package ...... ...... .. . ....... ~ ....... ioc Layer Figs, per pound 20c Pecan, Almond or Walnut Meats, per pound. 60c A good grade Pie Pumpkin, 3 cans for 25c Choice Hawaiian Sliced Pineapple, j>er can. . . 15c A large bottle Marachino Cherries, each Jsc Rowles& Parker Phone 95 ' I A Suitable Present for Father or the Boy is a Box off Cigars or a Pipe. We are fortunate in being able to offer you the finest 11 line of BOX CANDY made. I MORSE’S Chocolates are the best. We have them in all styles and prices. 7'T r ' r -7T FATE’S COLLEGE INN

Look at the pianos at .Collins’ shoe store.—H. R. LANGE. C. A. Tuteur returned Saturday from a few days spent in Indianapolis. The little son of Frank Miller, who resides in the northeast part of town, is sick with throat trouble. Just received, another shipment of Blatchford’s calf meaI.—IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS, phone 456. Frank and John Holser of Jordan tp., were called to Westville, Ind., Monday by the illness of their aged father. Mrs. James Simons returned to Spencer, Ind., Monday after a couple of weeks stay here with her daughter, Mrs. Chase Day. Don’t forget the Jasper County Poultry Show the week beginning Jan. 4, in the Maines & Hamilton implement room on Van Rensselaer sctreet. Mrs. Frank Leek went to Springfield, 0., Saturday for a few weeks’ visit with her brother, Louie Wilcox and family, and her daughter, Miss Marjorie <Loughridge, a student at Oxford college, who is spending the holidays there also.

T. M. Callahan was a Chicago goer Friday.

A “board of trade” office has been opened in one of the upstairs rooms in the G. E. Murray building.

Jersey sweaters, sweater coats, knit mufflers, silk mufflers, gloves and mittens of all kinds for Xmas. —C. EARL DUVALL.

Mrs. Estella Teel and little daughter returned to Peru' Monday a month’s visit her with her mother, Mrs. Harrison Warren.

G. A. Williams returned Sunday from a trip to New York state where he pntchased twenty head of Holstein cows for his Ohio farm.

Sprague’s meal is not kiln dried, therefore retains natural flavor of the corn. Fresh ground every day.— Your grocer or the mill, phone 4 56 t

Miss Helen Murray, who is teaching domestic science in the Centralia, HI., high school, is expected home today to spend the Christmas vacation.

Misses Hazel and Helen Lamson bought a fine new Victrola as a Christmas present for their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lamson, of southwest of town.

George Mauck, who is employed in the printing department of Willson Bros. Laboratory at Edgerton, Wis., came home Sunday to spend a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Mauck, of just north of town.

For a nice cake or anything in the pastry line, try a sack of our Magnolia Brand Flour, milled from choice soft winter wheat. Superior to hard wheat flour for pastry. Guaranteed. —IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS phone 456.

Mrs. F. M. Johnson and son, Carl, who have been spending some time with her sister, Mrs. George Werner, of west of town, returned to their home in Fulton county Saturday. There is no improvement in Mr. Werner’s condition.

E. P. Honan returned Saturday from his business trip to Washington, D. C. While there he was presented to President Wilson and also had quite a long chat with Secretary Bryan. He also met Senators Shively and Kern and many other prominent democrats.

Rev. J. C. Parrett goes to Lafayette today to perform the marriage ceremony of Mr. R. W. Immel and Miss Ella Blake, the latter formerly of Wolcott, where the Blake family were former parishoners of Rev. Parrett when he was pastor of the Presbyterian church there.

The Rensselaer churches will all have their Christmas exercises and trees on Thursday evening with the exception of the Christian and Catholic. The former will hold its exercises Wednesday evening and the Catholics on Wednesday afternoon, at the parochial school hall.

Notwithstanding the heavy snowfall Friday night, there was quite a good-sized crowd of people in town Saturday and the merchants all did a good business. They also enjoyed a good traue~ Monday and yesterday. This sort of weather puts snap and vim in people and makes ’em all optimists.

Grover Smith, Sr., an old citizen of Jasper county, died at his home in Wheatfield last Thursday of dropsy, aged 78 years. Tthe funeral was held Sunday at Wheatfield. ne leaves a wife and one child, Mrs. Seidler, of Illinois, by his first wife, and four children, Grover, Jr., of Wheatfield, Frank and Joseph of Walker tp., and Mrs. Robert Bunch of Centralia, 111., from the second marriage.

Vern Jacks has been soliciting the past few days for the new' Christmas savings department of the First National Bank, and has met with fine success, everyone agreeing it is a good thing and therefore every person approached is a booster. It is said that in Lafayette alone, where this plan was tried last year, SIIO,OOO was paid out last week to the depositors, most of which was and is being spent among the business men ot that city in Christmas shopping.

Frank Kresler had a force of men alf work Saturday and Sunday cleaning the snow off his dee pond, and then Sunday, night it had to go and cover it over again, so that Monday he had to do the work oveF. The ice is now about nine inches thick, and Frank started “plowing’ it again yesterday and will probably begin packing it today. The harvest will certainly be a good one, as no material change in the weather is prophesied. It wil be the first December pack of ice put up here in a great many years. I' \ ■

Yesterday’s markets: Corn, 58c; oats, 45c; wheat, $1.10; rye, 90c.

\\ . L. Bott went to Winamac Monday for a few days’ visit, expecting to return home today.

Miss Hazel Lamson, who is teaching in Indianapolis, will return home tomorrow for the holiday vacation.

Mr. and Mrs. Jessie King of Excelsiov Springs, Mo., are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Marlin.

1* red Hamilton, who is attending an agricultural college at Fargo, X. D.. came home Friday to visit during the holidays. .

Mrs. Robert Smith and little son went to Delphi Sunday for a Fe\* weeks’ stay with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. David TUues.

e have now on display the greatest line of useful Xmas presents for the man and boy. Be sure and see them.—C. EARL DUVALL.

Rev. Petty of the Barkley M. E. church, accompanied by his wife and daughter, went to Kokomo Monday to spend Christmas with relatives.

See the boys’ mackinaw coats, slipon coats, overcoats and suits of all kinds which makes useful Xmas presents.—C. EARL DUVALL.

An epidemic of typhoid fever lias broken out in the family of Richard Gassoway of near Virgie, and five of his children are reported sick with the disease.

Mrs. S. L. Wells of Reading, Ohio, is visiting here with her mother, Mrs. Harrison Wasson. Mr. Wells is moving to Seymour, Ind., which will be his headquarters this season.

Mr. and Mrs. George F. Meyers, who are spending the winter at St. Petersburg, Fla., sent a box of flowers, poinsettias, for the Methodist altar Sunday morning, which were much appreciated.

We manufacture bran and middlings from home grown wheat, free from ground screenings or dirt. We will appreciate your patronage.— IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS, phone 456.

A. G. Catt wishes to announce that he has his new optical machinery installed and working perfect; eyes examined by latest methods and glasses ground in office. Over Long’s drug store.

Rev. A. G. Work, now of Detroit, Mieh., where he is engaged in insurance business, was in Rensselaer Monday. He had preached at the Central Presbyterian church in Lafayette Sunday.

William Platt moved Monday to the Philip McElfresh property in the east part of town, which his father, Charles W. Platt, recently purchased. Mrs. McElfresh has moved into rooms in the house with her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Clark, an addition having been built onto the house for her occupancy.

The report of the Rensselaer schools for the month of November shows the total enrollment to date of report to be 576, 287 boys and 289 girls, of which -94 boys and 101 girls are in the high school. There are 131 non-resident pupils, 59 boys and 72 girls. Of this number 91, 40 boys and 51 girls, are in the high school.

The Chicago hunters went home Sunday after being entertained by Barney Stein, Tom Stein and Frank Nesius, southwest of town. It is reported Peter Koch shot two rabbits with one shot. The last evening was spent at Mathew Nesius’, where they were entertained with songs by A. J. Wagner and Peter Koch, accompanied by John A. Ebbers on the piano, xx

Mrs. S. C. Irwin entertained the Round Table Club at her fine new home on College road Monday night to a 6 o’clock turkey dinner. The occasion was in the nature of a housewarming and also in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Mary D. Eger, a prominent member of the club. There were twenty-four ladies present and spent a very enjoyable evening at cards following the dinner.

Miss “May Houston, a former resident of Goodland and later of Milroy Ip., now engaged in missionary work in Boston, Mass., came down from Chicago Monday, where she had been attending a missionary meeting, for a few days’ visit with her brother, J. T. Huston, and cousin, J. J. Hunt, and family. She will go from here to Goodland to visit old friends for a few days and from there to Ohio to visit her brother, Dr. Huston.

Janette’s Variety Store We still have a Sd (ltß GlflllS H69(1" V" 1 ' tuo more mammoth stock ■ <lays. Go to u> choose fn>m. quarters iz ~‘ ° r South Side of Washington Street I™ ZVZ'T, 1 *' <M ’'* Opposite Fate’s College Inn steps. ' Wooden Toys The Biggest and Best Line in Rensselaer l°y 1 ables £sc, oOc and $l Doll Beds and Cradles from 15c to sl. Toy Wagons . .10c, 45c, $1 and $2.98 DoU Swings and Hammocks from 15c Toy Swing and Rocking Horses, «9e, „ 98c, $1.49, SI.BB and up to $7. and id- 6 "' S ’ ArkS * Sleds from 90c to $1.50. Children’s Desk Sets from $2.50 to Chairs from 10c to $3.75. $5. Black Boards from 38c to $1.70. Tricycles, $1.90. Collapsible Doll Carriages from 49c Drums, 15c, 25c, 49c $i 37 aj 75 to $1.85. ' and $3.50. 100 Toys in Abundance It you only want to spend 10 cents come here. T ; :< M c > ou ' vaut to spend 10 cents come here. Dolls, Stuffed Animals. Suit Cases, Horns Black Boards, Books, Games of all kinds, Checkers, Donunoes, Bagatel, Stoves, Autos, Rattles, Knives, China and Tin Tea Sets, Banks, Wagons, Boy Scout Axes, Watches, Blocks, Windmills, Boats, - tiect C ars, loy Brooms, Coal-Hods, and 500 other toys each and every one we sell for 10 cents.

Christmas Stationery in Holly Boxes A big line to choose from, 10c, 25c, 39c and 50c. A box of Linen Paper and Envelopes printed Rensselaer ’in gold letters, 13c the box, 2 for 25c. Art Pottery Hand decorated Vases, Fern Pots, Jardiniers from 50c to $2.50. China and Glassware Anything that you could want. 80 feet of shelving filled with the newest creations, Salad Bowls from 25c to $2. Cut Glass Water Sets from $1.25 to $4.50. Hand Painted China 50c to $3. See our 10c sections of China and Glass Ware. Ladies’ Handkerchiefs Initial Handkerchiefs, splendid values, 3 for 25c. Excellent quality embroidered corners, 5e and 10c. Regular 25c quality, 2 for 25c. 1 Men’s Four-in-Hands High Grade Silk Neckwear, made in beautiful patterns, 50c values only 25c. A big line of 25c values only 10c. SSOO worth of Jewelers Samples at 50c on the Dollar A Bare' Opportunity, Acceptable Gifts at One-lialf Price. $ 1 Set and Signet Rings 75c and 50c 50c Set Rings ...25c $ 1.50 Cuff Links 75c 50c Cuff Links 25c 50c Scarf Pins . . . . .25c 50c Tie Clasps . ,25 c $3 Children’s Bracelets $1.50 $2 Necklaces $1 $3 Necklaces .$1.50 $1.25 Handbags . .05c $2 Handbags .$1 $3 Handbags ..$1.50 $3.50 Handbags ....$1.90 $6.50 and $7 Mesh Bags .-. . . .$3.50 $4 Mesh Bags .$2 Presents for Men Shaving Sets, 50c 75c, sl, $2, $2.50 and $3.75. Military Brushes, $1.25, $2 and $2.25 Smoking Sets and Ash Trays, 35c to $3. Tie Racks, 50c, 05c and 75c. Tobacco Jars, $1 and $1.75.

Will Divide profits With His Customers. With poor crops and many being short, 1 have decided to divide my profits with my customers, there-

You would feel blue Without a good shoe On Christmas morn, For you want to be gay On the glorious day That Christ was born. \ ' Everybody Sees Your Shoes Christmas Day For the Christmas Present — Buy the wife a pair - - - $2.50 to $3.75 Buy the daughter a pair • - 1.50 to 2.00 Buy the son a pair - 2.00 to 2.50 Buy yourself a pair - 2.50 to 5.00 Christmas is the greatest day of the year. Our shoes are the best for wear. And the price is the lowest by far. ... .■■■;■ - .. • • Can you beat it? Ladies’fur trimmed and bed room slippers (MnntnCMrn in fancy colors - - - - .UU 10 ,30 Special line of men's house slippers made Cl nn in (1 cn made extra wide, Everette - - 0 I iUU 01 iDU Columbia Shoe Store GEO. E. COLLINS, Prop.

What is Christmas Without Good Wholesome Candy We have the reputation of selling the Best and Freshest Candles in town. Creamed Dates, Peanut, Cocoanut and Chocolate Fudge, Coney Island Butter Scotch Toasties, Cocoanut Bon Bons, Cocoanut Squares, Starlight Kisses, Gala Jelly Bon Bons, Victoria Cream Chocolate Drops, 10c and 13c pound. Dolls, all Kinds from . . . . 5c to $3.00 There was no dolls sent into this country this year, however, we have a complete line at prices even lower than 1913. Kid Body, with hair, 25c, 39c and 03c. A pretty line of Dressed Dolls, specially priced at 50c. Character Unbreakable Dolls, 25c, 50c, sl, $1.20 and SI.BB. Books Wonderful Savings. Large size Books, stiff board covers tor Girls and Boys—Anderson’s Fairy Tales, Robinson Crusoe, Uncle Toni’s Cabin and others, 25c values, only 15c each. Little folks Picture and Story Books, new stories and picture Books, 10c and 15c. Linen Books 5c and 10c. Tommy Tip Top Series for older boys arid girls, new with handsome cloth covers, excellent print, 29c each. A big line of Fiction Books—Mead Homes, South worth, 25c. Onward Series, by Castleme, splendid books for boys, 29c. Bound to Win Series, Green Mountain Boys, Young Foresters, many other titles, each 23c. Manicure and Toilet Sets Infants’ Sets White Ivory Mirrors. We are the largest buyers of this very acceptable line of gifts in Rensselaer. A big display at money saving prices that will appeal to you.

fore $1.50 gets your horse shod with four new shoes, except with No. 6 and No. 7 shoes which will be 25c extra at H. F KING’S. ts Subscribe for The Democrat.