Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 May 1915 — Page 8

MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day to Be Observed May 30 The Grand Army of the Republic has gone forward with arrangements for Memorial Day, to take place Sunday, May 30, 1915. The following order has been issued: Rensselaer, May 22, 19T5. The customary observance of Me-

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

FAIR OAKS. Everybody is feeling fine in our burg these days. C. A. Gundy was at home over Sunday with his family. Schuyler Brockus began cement work for F. R. Erwin this week. Mrs. Cottingham is visiting her son, William, at Momence, 111., this week. The people of this place will observe memorial day Sunday, as usual. We have been having plenty of showers this week and crops are growing fine. A couple of men of the pickle

Wm. Traub THE CLOTHES SPECIALIST Decoration Day Specials VT Saturday, May 29th we put on sale special values in / L Blue Serge Suits 12.50, 15-00,18.00, 320.00 Conservatively stated they are HI fffffu marvels of Serge values, pure IM ffiEtfil wool, absolutely fast in color, and !'i| fijjll Tr as smartly tailored as twice the f price could give you. For Saturday Special Sale EIT' g// on Boys Suits, ages6to 17 W » 2.50, 3.50, 5.00, $6.50 fc W Wash Suits, Specials Im 75c, SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00 fgjf Here you’ll find all the latest HI furnishing that go proper with HI our swell clothes. HI Prepare TODAY for |Eg Decoration Day Wm. Traub The Home of Good Clothes Odd Fellows’ Bldg. .Rensselaer, Indiana

morial Day will occur on Sunday, May 30, 1915. All cornet bands, military companies, Boy Scouts, fire brigades, the Sons of 'Veterans and ail fraternal orders and civic organizations of citizens and Sunday schools are respectfully and cordially invited to participate in the usual annual parade and march to Weston cemep

company are here this week making some repairs on the plant. Planting corn is of the past in these parts again. A few have ’had to plant over. Generally it is coming fine. Arthur Powell, of west of Rensselaer, visited his sister, Mrs. James Clifton of this place, one day last week. Maurice Gorman and wife were called to Jordan tp., his old home, Tuesday to attend the funeral of his mother. Mrs. Vondersmith of Brook, came up Tuesday evening to visit her husband on the Oakland farm, west of Fair Oaks. J. J. Lawler is having a lot of gravel hauled from the cars here to the ranch, to build another large silo. Roe Yeoman will do the work. D.ecoration day will soon be here again, this time on Sunday. The rural carriers will get Monday off as a consequence of the day coming on Sunday.

tery, where the exercises will be as per program below. All ex-soldiers, Union and Confederate, are cordially invited to faL in with this Post and participate. ITINERARY. At 1:30 o’clock p. m., the court house bell will be rung, upon which all organizations will meet? at their respective places of assembly and

Some of the watermelon growers have been bothered considerably with the cut worms; in some places they have completely cleaned up the patch, making it necessary to replant. Mr. Bolser, who has been living and working on the Lawler ranch for several months, moved last week onto Mrs. Al Moore's place near town and is working now on the section, on the Monon. George Brouhard went this week down near Mt. Ayr to cut saw logs for Mr. Detrick from up about Medaryville, who has his mill located on Ed Long’s farm. He just finished up a job on Joe Kosta ; s place. Mrs. Cornelius Walstra, who lived 2% miles east of Roselawn, committed suicide Monday morning. Her mind had been bad for some time. Monday morning she arose and got breakfast as usual and after breakfast Mr. Walstra went out to milk the cows. While he was out she took the fatal dose of poison, which caused her death in about an hour and a

form, then march to court house square, reporting to the grand marshal or some member of his staff, by whom each body will be directed to its rendezvous and to its place in the marching column. The parade is to move at 2 o’clock. PROGRAM. Call, to order. Music, vocal—Choir.

half. She leaves a husband and .four small children.

This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children relieve feverishness, headache, bad stomach, teething disorders, move and regulate the bowels and destroy worms. They break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 26 years. All druggists, 25c. Sample free. Address, A. S. Olmstead, Leßoy, N. Y.—Advt.

GIFFORD. A. Caldwell and John Stockwell were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. This rainy weather has little news, but causes lots and lots of blues. Friends from Parr visited «»ver Saturday night with H. Ballard and family. It is reported that “booze” ran prettty freely down on the “midway’’ Sunday. George Dunn of West Vernon, visited his daughter, Mrs. JohnAValker, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Gay, who has been working for S. Logue for some time, returned to his home in Halifax, Canada, Tuesday. We wonder if Miss -— —: ;. of Poysum Run. is still in the notion of letting that fellow of Gifford buy her supper Saturday night. Mry hnd Mrs. James Britt of Independence, and Mr. and Mrs. Parker of near Medaryville, took Sunday dinner with Earl Parker and wife. Last Sunday about 45 friends and neighbors reminded James Morgan that it was his birthday anniversary. We had lots of fun, besides enjoying ourselves eating cake, ice cream and candy. Let everybody come and help the Ladies’ Aid with their supper, this Saturday evening, for the benefit of the church. The supper consists of chicken, dressing, potato salad, pickles, bread and butter, strawberries. and cake, price 25 cents. Supper will be ready to serve at G:3O.

Infection in the Air. Medical authorities agree that colds are infectious. In some cities children with colds are barred from schools. Spring’s changing weather brings many colds. The quickest and safe way to stop colds, coughs and croup is to give Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound.—A. F. LONG.

LEE Mrs. G. A. Jacks visited her daughter, Mrs. Len Lefler, in Lafayette last week. Miss Martha Clark and Miss Cecil Jordan have gone to attend school at Terre Haute. Miss Mattie Jordan is here this j week sewing for Mrs. H. C. Ander- : son and Miss Lural. Mrs. Roy Stiers and children visited her sister, Mrs. Orval Holeman, near Lafayette, last week. i Mrs. Frank Overton has been sick j during the past week with malaria fever, but is better at this writing. There was a large crowd from here attended the Sunday school conven- : tion at McCoysburg last Sunday afternoon. Omer Smith and family of near ■ Francesville, visited here Sunday ‘ with his sister, Mrs. Henry Rishlirig, j and family. Henry Sparling, of Demotte, died i early Tuesday morning, the message i was sent here for Mr. and Mrs. A. I B. Lewis and they went that day. ! They were old friends.

“Slowed Up at Middle Age. The hard working kidneys seem to Require aid sooner than other internal organs. At middle age manymen and women feel twinges of rheumatism, have swollen or aching joints and are distressed with sleep disturbing bladder ailments. Foley can be depended on to give relief. — A. F. LONG.

POSSUM RUN. Charley Parker is the owner of a new buggy. John Price called on E. A. Merril Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. E. A. Merrill was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday.

Address of Welcome—Post Commander. Invocation —Post Chaplain. Music, vocal selection —Choir. Oration—George A. Williams. Music, vocal, “America,” led by the choir and everybody requested to join in singing the same. John Kresler, officer of the day. Reading, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Ad-

All Tired Out Hundreds More in Rensselaer in the Same Pright. Tired all the time; Weary and worn out night and day; Back aches; bead aches, Your kidneys are probably weakened. You should help them at their work. Let one who knows tell you how. Mrs. Larkin Potts, Clark and Washington sts., Rensselaer, says: “I was weak and nervous and had but little strength or ambition. I rested poorly and was subject to severe headaches and pains across my loins. I could hardly do my housework and I always felt tired and worn-out. Doan’s Kidney Pills, procured from Fendig’s Drug Store, gave me relief at once and before I had used them long, the aches ana pains left. I am grateful to Doan’s Kidney Pills for what they have done for me.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedyget Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same kind that Mrs. Potts had. FosterMilburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. —Advt.

Orpha and Myrtle Parker spent Sunday with Nile Britt. Mrs. John Price called on Airs. Thomas Parker Tuesday afternoon. Opal Hankins of Gifford, is spending the week with Thomas Parker and family. James Hankins is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. James Britt and family. Dollie and Everett Blankenship are spending a few days with Essie and Wayne Comer. Everett and Charley Parker, Mr. and Mrs. William Polleck were Rensselaer callers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Britt and son, Frankie, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Hankins of Gifford. Mrs. G. H. Comer, who has been with her little son at the hospital, returned home Sunday bringing him home with her. He is improving some.

Obituary

Obituary of Mrs. Maurice Gorman. Julia Harnett was born in county Limerick, Ireland, Oct. 29, 1835, and passed away at her home near Rensselaer, Ind., May 24, 1915, aged 8 0 years and 7 nionths. She came tc Canada at the age of 14 years and was married to Maurice Gorman 4 years later, and they settled at Morris, HL, som e time later coming to the farm in Jordan township, where they have lived more than 40 years. To this union were born 14 children, nine of whom, with the aged husband and father, mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. The children are Mrs. Nellie Raymona. Jasper county; Mrs. Mary Swanson, Fowler; Mrs. Etta Brandon, Seattle, Wash.; Airs. Julia Hanger, Lafayette; Mrs. Lucy .Markin, Rensselaer: John of Leroy, Alinn.: Edward, Chebanse, Ill.; Maurice, Fair Oaks, and Charles, who lives with the parents All of them were «lt the bedside of the mother when the end came. Mother Gorman was of the Catholic faith and a kindlier heart neyer beat in human breast. She never was too busy with her own interests to lend a helping hand to a friend or neighbor in distress. - Burial was made in Alt. Calvary cemdtery, south of Rensselaer. xx

White Man With Black Liver. The liver is a blood purifier. It was thought at otie time it was the seat of the passions. The trouble with most people is that their liver becomes black because of impurities in the blood due to bad physical states, causing biliousness, headache, dizziness and constipation. Dr. King’s New Life Pills will clean up the liver, and give vou new life. 25c at your druggist.—AdvL

dress—Russell VanArsdel. Sunday schools are asked to report to Comrade W. S. Day. Reading, “Appomatox,”—Miss Kathryn Watson. Parade to form for return march in reverse order. By order of the Post, D. H. YEOMAN, Commander. Attest: W. H. Wood, Adjutant.

ROOSEVELT HURT BY FALL

Roosevelt Thrown From Horse—Two Ribs Broken—Now Out of Danger. New York, May 28.—C01. Theodore Roosevelt broke two ribs on Monday last when a new horse that he was riding on his place at Oyster Bay threw him. It was reported that he Is now out of danger of being forced to remain in bed.

THE MARKETS

Grain, Provisions, Etc. Chicago, May 27. Open- High- Low- ClosWheat— Ing. est est Ing. May L49%-50 1.50 1.42% L 45 July 1.27-27% 1.28 1.26% 127% Sept. L21%-% 1.21% 1.20% 1.21% CornMay 75% .75% .74% .75% July 76%-% .77% .76% .77 Sept 76%-77% .77% .76% .77% OatsMay ...52% .53 .52% .52% July 50% .50% .50% .50%-% Se Pt- .45 .44%-% .45% FLOUR—Spring wheat patents, Minneapolis, wood or cotton, $8.30 to retail trade; Minneapolis and Dakota patents, $7.40@ 7.60; jute, straight, [email protected]; first clears. $6.10© 6.30; second clears, jute, [email protected]; low grade, jute, [email protected]; soft wheat," patents, [email protected]; jute, rye flour, white, patent, [email protected]; dark, [email protected]. HAY Market firm; choice timothy, [email protected]; No; 1 timothy, [email protected]; No. 2 and No. 1 mixed, [email protected]; light clover, $14.50@15-50; heavy clover, [email protected]; clover, [email protected]; red top and grassy mixed timothy, [email protected]; thrashed timothy, [email protected]: no grade timothy, $7.00® 9.00; alfalfa, choice, [email protected]; alfalfa. No. 1, [email protected]; alfalfa. No. 2, $15.00@ 16.00. TIMOTHY SEED—Market firm; September closed at $7.10 bid and $7.30 asked; country lots, [email protected]. CLOVER SEED —Market quiet; country lots. [email protected]. Chicago, May 27. BUTTER—Creamery, extras, 27%c; extra firsts, 26@27c; fiists, 25@25%c; seconds, 22@24c; packing stock. 19%@20c; ladles, 20 @2o%c. EGGS—Miscellaneous-lots, cases Included, 16@17%c; cases returned, 15%@17c; ordinary firsts, 15@16%c; firsts, 17@17%c; extras. 21c. LIVE POULTRY—Turkeys, 12c per lb.; chickens, fowls. 15c; springs, 22@30c; roosters, 10%c; ducks, 10@12c; geese, B@9c. POTATOES—Wisconsin, white stock, 40 @47c; red, 35@38c; Michigan, white, 40@47c; red. 35@38c. New York, May 27. WHEAT—Lower, trade moderate; No. 1 northern, $1.65%: No. 2 red. $1.49%@1.52%; No. 2 hard, $1.53%; May, $1.48; July, $1.33%. CORN—Firmer, demand moderate; export, 84%c; No. 2 yellow, 85%c; No. 3 yellow, 85%c. OATS—Easier, inquiry limited; No. 2 white, 59%c; standard, 59c; No. 3 white, 58c; No. 4 white, 57%c. Live Stock. Chicago, May 27. CATTLE—Steers, good to choice, $7.45® 9.25; yearlings, good to choice, $7,[email protected]; inferior heifers, [email protected]; good to choice heifers, [email protected]; good to choice cows, [email protected]; witters, [email protected]; canners, $3.00 @4.00; butcher bulls, [email protected]; bolognas, [email protected]; geod to choice veal steers, $8.50 @9.75; heavy calves. [email protected]. HOGS—Prime light butchers, [email protected]; fair to fancy light, [email protected]; prime medium weight butchers. 250@270 lbs.. $7.55@ 7.75; prime heavy butchers, 270@340 lbs., [email protected]; heavy mixed packing, [email protected]; heavy packing, [email protected]; pigs, fair to good. [email protected]. East Buffalo, N." Y„ May 27. CATTLE—Market slow , and steady; prime steers, $5.75©9.00; butcher grades, $«.50@5.«5. CALVES—Market active, 25c higher; cull to choice. [email protected]. SHEEP AND LAMBS—Market slow and steady; choice lambs, [email protected]; cull to fair. [email protected]; yearlings. [email protected]; sheep, [email protected]. HOGS—Market active; Yorkers, $8.20@ 8.25; pigs, [email protected]; mixed, [email protected]; heavy, [email protected]; roughs, [email protected]; stags, [email protected]. \ Omaha, May 27. HGGS—Market higher; heavy, $7.35@ 7.42%; light, [email protected]%; pigs, [email protected]; bulk of sales, $7.37%@7.42%. CATTLE—Market steady; native steers, [email protected]; cows and heifers, [email protected]; westren steers, [email protected]; Texas steers, $6,[email protected]; cows and heifers, [email protected]; calves, [email protected]. SHEEP—Market lower; yearlings, sß.oo® $.00; wethers. [email protected]; lambs, [email protected]. An arm load of old papers for • cents. ,