Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1914 — Page 3

All Over The County

ROSELAWN. Mrs. Rice was shopping in Chicago Monday. The schools had Xmas exercises Wednesday. Henry Christensen and son were Lowell visitors Thursday. There was a Christmas entertainment at the church Christmas eve. Rev. C. E. Downey of Mt. Ayr, attended the Masons’ banquet here Friday eve. Mrs. J. W. Crooks, Jeanette Ladd and Lewis attended the banquet Friday night at Masonic hall. John Banning, C. Sekema and wife, Reece Dunn and Wm. Overmayer were Rensselaer visitors Saturday. G. H. Jonas and John Barkley butchered some fine hogs last week and have quit worrying about the high cost of living. Miss Nellie Makeever of North Star, spent Friday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. O. Phillips, while on her way to Chicago. The following township teachers attended institute here Saturday: Misses Louie Harvey, Marie Fettig, Mabel Baer, Camille Weaver, Mrs. Arthur Korth, Mann Spitler and Prof. Conn. Wm. Overmeyer and Fred Nelson have about completed the threshing of their cow pea crop. The quality is good, but the yield was small, owing to the extremely hot and dry season. A large number of Masons from Wheatfield, Shelby, Thayer and the surrounding country attended the banquet and smoker given by the lodge here Friday night. The business of installing new officers for the new year was the occasion.

A Test For LiveT Complaint, Mentally Unhappy—Physically Dull. The liver, sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state —'Unhappy and critical. Never is there joy in living, as when the stomach and liver are doing their work. Keep your liver active and healthy by using Dr. King’s New Life Pills; they empty the bowels freely, tone up your stomach, cure your constipation and purify the blood. 25c at druggists. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve excellent for piles.— Advt.

“THE JUNGLES.” Clyde Wood spent Saturday night at Greer Bunnell’s. Miss Ozark Bunnell and Miss Linton were callers at the Ogle home Friday evening. Little Maria Johnson spent Saturday near Monon with her uncle, Jink Johnson, and family. It is understood that there will be no Christmas tree and program at the Milroy church this year. Henry Deboy and family will leave for Lafayette Thursday evening to remain about a week. They will visit friends and relatives. A crowd of young people went mudboat riding Sunday afternoon. They were Misses Lillian and Juanita Fisher and Messrs. Jim Wood and True and Roy Culp. J. L. Johnson and family of near Monon, attended a dance given at John Sommers’ Saturday night. They spent the remainder of the night with John Johnson, returning home Sunday morning. Mrs. William Berry of Gary, and Mrs. Martin Nicholson of New Albany, who have been visiting Mrs. Henry Deboy the past week or two, have returned to Gary. Mrs. Berry

Jersey Cow Sale. The undersigned will sell at- Public Auction at Leek’s Hitch Barn. Rensselaer, Ind., commencing at 1:30 p. m., on Saturday, January 2, 1915, 28 Head of Cattle—-21 Jerseys and 7 Shorthorns; 4 Jersey cows will be fresh in January, 6 in February, 6 ■’Prr vk < * Lisc ti 4 K ? will be fresh in the spring, 1 two-year-old, giving good flow of milk now; 4 head of spring calves, 3 heifers and one bull. These are all Jerseys, most of them pure and good milk and cream producers. 7 head of yearlings Shorthorns, 3 heifers, 3 steers, 1 bull, a good one. These are of the best quality and in good flesh. "Terms; —A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, with approved note bearing 6 per cent in-, terest. RILEY TULLIS. Fred Phillips, auctioneer; C. G. Spitler, clerk. d-19-23-26-30-J2

Attention Dairyman! I have secured the local agency for the : r " ' Kimball’s Dairy Farmer tbe noted national dairy magazine, and for a limited time will offer two years subscription for the price of one year's subscription, SI.OO, paid in advance. W. E. HARRIS Dexter’s Creamery, Rensselaer, Ind.

is Mrs. Deboy’s mother, Mrs. Nicholson her sister. Sunday, Dec. 20, Mrs. H. M. Ogle and family gave a delightful surprise on the husband and father. A crowd of nineteen gathered at the home for dinner. Those attending were Mrs. Mary McCashen and daughter, Etta, Lon Wood and family, Henry Deboy and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Grouns and baby, Misses Cora Digman, Anna Caster and Messrs. Lewis Hyman and, Earl Caster. After a big dinner the afternoon was spent in conversation by young and old. AH left for home about four o’clock and reported a good time. Saturday night a crowd of young people journed to the Wood schoolhouse, some in buggies, others in a mudboat. After arriving there they gave a fine program which was enjoyed by all. They also carried away the box of chocolates given for the most popular young lady. A box of cigars was given for the ugliest young man, which was also enjoyed by the South America boys. Not saying that our young men are expressively ugly, but they always carry change for a penny at least. A fairly good sum of money was realized, and whether the credit for this belongs to . the South American boys or the northern ones, you may judge for yourself.

Checks Croup Instantly. ou know croup is dangerous. And you ought to know too, the sense of security that comes from having Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound in the house. It cuts the thick mucus and clears away the phlegm, stops the strangling cough and gives easy breathing and quiet sleep. ! JI very user is a friend.—A. F. LONG.

Real Estate Transfers.

Ida Dunn et baron to Fred Arndt et ux, Dec. 14, und 1-6 wV 2 sw, 16-31-5, Walker, SI,OOO. David H Yeoman to Harriet M Yeoman Hopkins et baron, Dec. 9, It 3, Rensselaer, Yeoman’s add, SIOO. George W Davisson et ux to Alexander Hurley, Dec. 12, Its 1,2, 3, bl 12, Rensselaer, $1,200. Maria McEl fresh to Charles W Platt et ux, Nov. 13, Its 1,4, 5,8, bl 7, Rensselaer, Leopold’s add. $1,200. Joseph Newman et ux to Samuel Handler, Dec. 4, sw, 8-31-5, 160 acres, Walker, $lO.

Tour Cold Is Dangerous, Break It Up—-Now. A cold is readily catching. A rundown system is susceptible to germs. You owe it to yourself and to others of your household to fight the germs at once. DY. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey is fine for colds and coughs. It loosens the mucous, stops the cough and soothes the lungs. It’s guaranteed Only 25c at your druggist.—Advt. Col. W. A. McCurtain’s Sale Dates. Jan. 5, A. B. Lowman & Son, general sale. Jan. 12, Opha Bisher, general sale. Jan. 20, Horatio Ropp, general sale. Jan. 21, Garfield Burget; general sale, also some pure bred Shorthorn cattle. Feb. 2, Ed Barkley; general sale. Feb. 4, Eli Arnold, general sale. Feb. 8, Glenn Baker, general sale. Feb. 10, John Lesh, general sale. Feb. 17, Charles Pullins, general sale. Gore, Ga., P. A. Morgan had occasion recently to use a liver medicine and says of Foley Cathartic Tablets: “They thoroughly cleansed my system and I felt like a new man —light and free. They are the best medicine I have ever taken for constipation; They keep the stomach sweet, liver active, bowels regular" —A. F. LONG. Notice of Collection of Assessments. Notice is hereby given that the assessment sheet of the Commissioner of Construction of the Horace Marble, et al., ditch, No. 89 Jasper Circuit Court, is on file in the office of the County Treasurer; thta assessments may be paid to him on or before February 10th, 1915, and lien cancelled; that the Board of Commissioners have ordered bonds issued for all unpaid assessments after February 10, 1915. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper County JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County. Call for Stockholders’ Meeting. The stockholders of the Trust and Saving Bank of Rensselaer, Indiana, are hereby called in the regular Anual Stockholders’ Meeting at the said bank in Rensselaer, Indiana, on Wednesday, January 6, 1915,’ at 7:30 o’clock p. m. CHARLES G. SPITLER, President. JUDSON J. HUNT, Secretary-Treasurer.-Get your sale bills printed at The Democrat office. Remember that a free notice of the sale, giving a complete list of all property is published free in The Democrat with each set of bills we print. Remember also that the bulk of The Democrat’s big circulation in Jasper county, is in the country districts and that it goes to the very people you want to reach. if Calling cards, the correct sizes, both plain and linen finish, constantly in stock in The Democrat’s fancy stationery department.

BIG PUBLIC SALE. As I am going to quit farming, I will offer at public auction at my farm, 2 miles north and 2 3-4 milek west of Remington, 5*4 miles east and 2 miles north of Goodland, known as the Forney farm, commencing at 10 a. m,, on Tuesday, December 29, 1914. 9 Head of Horses and Mules—Consisting of 1 pair of brown mules 4 and 5 yrs. old, wt. 2200, sound, well broken and a cracking good pair; 1 pair blackejmules 7 afid 8 yrs old, wt. 2100, sound, known as the Forney mules, you all know they’re good; 1 grey horse three yrs. old, wt. 1150, sound, well broke and a fine disposition; 1 grey horse 8 yrs. old, wt. 1300, extra good work horse; 1 bay (horse 9 yrs. old, wt. 1550, here’s a big fellow, one of the rock road kind; 1 bay mare 12 yrs. old, wt. 1150, good work mare; 1 bay mare 10 yrs. old, wt. 1000, lady broke and a handy little animal. 14 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 full blood roan Durham, cow and calf, 6 yrs. old; 1 black cow 6 yrs. old, fresh in March; 1 red cow 5 yrs. old, fresh in March; white-face cow 7 yrs. old, fresh in January; 1 black cow 5 yrs. old, fresh in March; 1 black cow 8 yrs. old, fresh in Feb.; 1 black heifer 2 yrs. old, fresh March Ist; 1 2-year-old heifer, fresh in spring; 2 yearling heifers; 1 Jersey cow 7 yrs. old, fresh in March; 1 red cow 4 yrs. old, fresh in January; 1 white-face spring calf.

10 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 8 head of shoats, wt. 125 lbs.; 1 Duroc sow, due to farrow soon; 1 full blood Poland China male hog, wt. 250 lbs. < Farm Machinery, Etc.—Consisting of 3 wagons, 1 new Eastern wagon, slightly used; 1 fair double-box wagon; 1. good running gears with new rack on; 1 Deering binder,, used 3 seasons, firstclass condition; 1 new champion mower 5-ft., used one season; 1 Avery corn planter, fertilizer attachment, 120 rods wire, used 3 seasons; 1 B—ft. Janesville solid wheel disk with trucks complete, nearly new; 1 7-ft solid wheel disk with tongue trucks; 1 7-ft Janesville spader; i janesjille cultivator; 1 Flying Dutchman cultivator; 1 new Tower gopher, used this season; 1 3-section steel harrow; 1 double fan oats seeder with grass seed attachment; 1 sulky plow; 1 good walking pplow, 16-in.; 1 Klondyke buggy; 1 good spring wagon; 1 pair 1% yard gravel boards; 1 brass mounted set of harness, used this season; 1 set light hame harness, good condition; 1 set low hame harness; 1 set single .harness; 2 sets double driving harness, one set nearly new, and other articles too numerous to mention. 50 tons of silage in silo. 4 0 acres stalk pasture and straw, to be fed on place. Terms of Sale—All sums under $lO cash in hand. All sums over $lO a credit of 12 months will be given, notes bearing 5 per cent from date with approved security. 3 per cent off for cash. Notes if not paid when due draw 8 per cent interest from date of sale. Terms of sale to be complied with before property is removed from premises. LOUIS G. -MATHEW. Col. H. T. Cain and Col Harvey Williamson, Auctioneers. Otis Shenerd, Clerk. Hot lunch on ground.

BIG PUBLIC SALE. As I have sold my farm going to quit farming, I offer at public sale at my residence/1 mile north of Kniman, known as the Hanna farm, commencing at 10 a m on , Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1914. 9 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 gray mare 5 yrs. old with colt by side, weight 1400, in foal; 1 black mare 5 years old, weight 1300, in foal; 1 black mare 12 years old, in foal; l,.roan general purpose horse, lady broke; 1 black matched team of clots coming 2years old; 1 bay mare 10 yrs., old, wt. 1500, bred to draft horse; 1 good spring horse colt. 15 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 8 milch cows, 1 good 5-year-old cow with calf by side, 1 coming 2-year-old heifer, fresh by day of sale, the rest will be fresh in February and March; 7 head of spring calves. 35 Head of Stock Hogs—Consisting of 15 that will weigh about 150 lbs. each; 10 weighing 110 lbs; 11 weighing 90 lbs. each. 150 Chickens. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 double Bradley riding cultivator; 1 double walking cultivator; 1 double shovel plow; 1 riding Moline breaking plow; 1 walking breaking plow; 1 disc; 1 harrow; 1 mowing machine; 1 grain disc and drill; 1 hay rack; 1 spring wagon; 1 Old Hickory road wagon; 2 sets work harness; 1 single harness; 1 Yale 5-passenger automobile; 3 tons of timothy hay in barn; corn in Crib; some good seed corn; some house hold furniture, including 1 sewing machine; 1 250-egg Cyphers incubator;3 new Cyphers .brooders, and other articles too numerous to mention. .... Terms—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO with the usual conditions; 5 per cent off for cash, where entitled to. credit. J. R. HAZEN. John F. Pettet, auctioneer; H. W. Marble, clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. Subscribe for The Democrat.

How Cubans Celebrate Christmas.

CUBANS celebrate Christmas, but uot in the same manner that Americans do. Santa Claus is unknown in Havana. There are no chimneys by which he could enter houses, and there Is no snow on which his sleigh can glide. So the little Cubans do uot hang up their stocky Ings in expectation of gifts. The Cubans give presents in connection with the Christmas celebration, but this Is done on Jan. 6, “El Dla de los Reyes." The day of the kings Cuba celebrates the visit of the three wise men—Balthazar. Melchior and Gasparto the infant Jesus with their offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh. This is the annual love gift day, when the Cubans give their children and dear ones beautiful presents in our bountl fui Christinas manner.

In Cuba you don’t ask a child, “What do you want Santa Claus to bring you?” but, “What are the wise men of the east going to give you?” Instead of our Christmas day dinner, the Cubans have a great family reunion, the Christmas eve supper, called the “cena de noche buena,” or “supper of the good night" The long table Is graced by three and four generations of the large families In gay attire. The Christmas eve supper is the great yearly family feast in which the elder generation gives a blessing to the young somewhat akin to that of the old patriarchs. The long festal board Is spread in the great dining room, the high ceiling und walls of which are covered with festoons and floral deco rations. The table Is also adorned with Cuba’s many fruits, fragrant flowers, tall paraffin colored candles and a monstrous golden cornucopia filled with delicious Cuban sweets. No big roast Christmas turkey is seen, but Instead a plump, juicy, gayly bedecked roast pig is the table’s centerpiece. A famous accompanying dish is the great pyramid of boiled white rice and black beans, or “Moros y Cristianos,” as the Cubans dub it in remembrance of the wars between the Moors and Christians in old Spain. This delicacy is much relished, and many are the ancestral jests made in the eating of it. The choicest vintages of Spain are served in abundance, and the air is fragrant with tobacco smoke. The Christmas eve dinner of several hours concludes with the thick black Spanish chocolate and various liqueurs made in Cuba. At midnight the cock crow mass commemorating our Saviour’s birth is announced by the ringing of the great bronze bells in Havana’s many churches. Blares of shrill trumpets, guitar serenades in the streets and joyous singing of many Christmas carols accompany the thousands of worshipers to the ceremony. In Havana this mass is largely attended by the devout, and the narrow streets leading to the cathedral and other churches are crowded by the worshipers. Tfhe church services are most Impressive. Large bodies of well trained voices beautify the mass. There are no pews in the Cuban churches. The worshipers kneel on the marble floor or on cushions brought for the punwse. There is perfect de mocracy in the service. Rich and poor alike share in the mass.

The Christinas afternoon is devoted to many outdoorgames. Ilatless, coatless. shoeless, tbe young Cubans play along the coral ocean shores and great palm tree avenues. The goat is the children’s favorite animal, and he Is kept busy on Christmas day drawing the youngsters throughout all the parks. The Spaniards in Cuba retain some old customs of their native land. The swarthy senors form rings of dancers In public plazas and sing Spain's many old sacred airs. The bandurrlas ani guarachas, much like our banjo ditties, are pleasing accompaniments The wealthier Spanish and Cuban families spend Christmas week at their stately homes on the vast sugar plantations in Santa Clara. Puerto Principe and other provinces. They gather about them merry house par ties, which continue until the New Year's. Their hospitality is generous' and Americans are fortunate to be guests. The grandparents have their several generations of children and re new the old peninsular Christmastide customs.

A sumptuous evening dinner is fol lowed by the languorous Spanish dan za. An aristocratic old don will lead the papalote, which is similar to our old fisher’s hornpipe. He is followed by the young senors and senoritas often in gay Spanish court costumes. Throughout the smaller towns of Cu ba's provinces the poorer classes dur Ing the Christmas week hang on the front walls of their bumble homes a large basket The passerby is cordial ly greeted from the door and windows of tbe shock or peasant’s more preten tlous home,with a most cordial “May God bless you and yours for ever and ever.” In return tbe recipients of the benediction put small coins. Christmas fruits and delicacies and religious ornaments In the banging basket.

Under the Holly Bough.

' Ye who have scorned each other Or injured friend or brother In this fast fading year. Ye who by word or deed Have made a kind heart bleed Come gather here. Let sinned against and sinning Forget their strife’s beginning And join in friendship now. - Be links no longer broken; Be sweet forgiveness spoken Under the holly bough. —Charles Maokay.

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