Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1915 — Page 4

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

: BROOK. [From The Reporter.) 511sisEd ithJones-spen t Thursday and Friday in Chicago. Miss Vera Doty is visiting relatives in Morocco this week. Chet Harry and Ralph Kemper were Chicago visitors Sunday. Alvia Grenard and wife spent their Fourth with relatives at Attica. Mrs. Eugene Park of Chicago, came on Tuesday for a visit with relatives here. Jacob D. Rich and Chester Sunderland drove to the Rich farm near Monon on Monday. Mrs. Fred Denton and children went to Hopkins Park on Tuesday for a week's visit with relatives. Dr. Harry Sunderland returned Tuesday to Valparaiso, after a few days spent with relatives and friends Simon Leopold came down from Hammond and visited with the home folks until Monday when the family drove to Hammond. Jonathan Mathers of Joliet, arrived on Monday to look after the cyclone damage on the estate farm occupied by Jack Ulyat. The Rich, Foresman and Sunderland families celebrated the Ith with a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs; J. D. Rich on Sunday. The contractors started work this week on the country residence of Jack Ulyat, on his farm, where he expects to move the Coming spring. The Misses Marceline and Pauline Ulyat left together with relatives from Rensselaer, for a two weeks’ outing along the lakes in southern Michigan. The cyclone on Sunday attracted many visitors to the Ulyat and Battleday farms and several hundred autos and buggies visited the place during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams of Steeger, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Gaines of Crete, 111., were the guests of Jerry Gaines and family Tuesday and Wednesday. W. S. Maloney and wife came from Chicago on Saturday evening and spent the Fourth with friends. Mr. Maloney returned to the city on Monday but his wife will remain for some time. A. H. Ohman and wife of Chicago, drove down from the city on Saturday and they were accompanied home by Mrs. Oilman's father, Thorp Beagley, who had been spending the week in the city. ■ ! Charles Shiltz and family from! Chicago, motored down on Saturday and visited until Tuesday with relatives in Brook and Kentland. The Misses Mae and Alice Shiltz and Miss Elan Dortey remained for a longer ' visit. ■ .U- - ■ Christian Fehrle of Goodland, came on Tuesday for a short visit with his daughter, Mrs. Walter Ewan. Mr. Fehrle is not only a man of years, but has the distinction of being the oldest living resident of the town of Goodlgnd. Will Pence traded his farm in Pulaski county, for a finely improved 190-acre farm within ten miles of Wabash. Will bought his first farm for something like SSO an acre some years ago and the farm was taken in on the larger farm for $125 per acre. . •

Our base ball- team was trimmed at Iroquois by the score of 8 to 1, but a number of the regular team could not attend the game and this probably accounts for it. There will be a game at Mt. Ayr on Sunday and the boys expect to have a different story to tell on their return. Mrs. Willis Gridley was stricken with paralysis on Wednesday night at 10:30. The right side was seriously affected. On Thursday morning Dr. Larrison had in consultation Dr. John Kolmer of Indianapolis. The decision was that Mrs. Gridley’s present condition was favorable and barring a recurrent attack she would soon be out of danger. Fred, Lyons, who has traveled over the Tenth district the past ten days, says the outlook for oats is universally good over the entire route traveled. He says the finest ■wheat he ever saw on the route is near . Valparaiso, where it stands above the fence tpps. His partner, Jacob D. Rich, made a trip to Reyr nolds, Monon, Idaville, Francisville and Wheatfield and reports the same conditions everywhere. Bennett Lyons, James Ricker and Grant Shaffer were the appraisers appointed to take the values of damaged stock at the Jack Ulyat farm and made the following findings; Including those killed the damage to horses was placed at $945.00. The damage to cattle, $60.00. Damage to hay and grain, $144.00. Damage to farm implements, $694.00. There was only S3OO insurance on farm implements, but enough other to cover the loss. There was no insurance on the farm buildings, as Mr; Mathers with the large holdings of property, usually carries his own. William Ulyat had two horses damaged on- the place and the loss was placed at sl7o. GOODLAND. (From The Herald.] Mrs. Carl Tedford visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Eckman, at Wellington, 111., this week. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Rice of Rens-

selaer, were guests of their son, Clarence, and wife, last Saturday. Arthur Rowland of Milwaukee, Wis., vistred Mris —parents,— Mrs. P. A. Rowland, over Sunday. Charles .Hancock, Jr., returned Tuesday from Manteno, 111., where he visited Sunday and Monday with friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson of Lafayette, spent last Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Charles Griffin, and brother, W. J. Stewart. Dr. Frank Kennedy is spending a few days hunting and fishing in the Northern woods of Michigan. W. W. Washburn accompanied him. The Jasper-Newton Medical Society will meet on the evening of Friday, July 30, at the home of Dr. C. C. Bassett at this place. An interesting program has beep, arranged by the host. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tice went to South Bend, last Saturday evening, where the former went as a delegate from this county to the Indiana Rural Carriers’ convention held the first of this week. Arthur Daley of Remington, who run a dray here for several w r eeks, has purchased the general store at Winthrop, Ind., and in company with Norman McClelain of this city, are taking inventory there. The banns have been announced for the forthcoming marriage of Mr. John McDermott, of Chicago, and ‘Miss Lulu McGraw, of this city, to take place next Wednesday morning at the SS. Teter and Paul's church. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rich returned Monday from Frankfort. The former’s parents, who live at Remington, and who was visiting relatives at Frankfort, returned with them to Remington. The trip was made in the former’s Oakland automobile, Supt. and Mrs. 11. A. Henderson autoed up from Greencastle, Ind., last Saturday and visited over Sunday and Monday with friends. 7 The former's mother, who visited here with friends for several days, returned home with them Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Hazen and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Carlock entertained friends from Chicago, Cleves, Ohio, and Kentland last Sunday at dinner. Covers were laid for fourteen guests. Mr. and- Mrs. Will Shingleton of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Seckert, of Chicago, have been their guests this week.

MEDARYVILLE. [From The Advertiser.] Robert Abell of Fair Oaks, is among his friends here this week. Dr. Hackley reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Vollniet on the Fourth. --rrwc- __ Mrs. J. M. Ocker visited friends in Wheatfield and Dunn's Bridge over the Fourth. Miss Emma Kain of Lafayette, spent last Sunday here with her parents, Fred Kain and wife. Miss Zora Tillet, of Francesville, was visiting here this week with the Misses Emma Brown and Bess Smith. Mell Guild and wife and J. R. Guild motored to Remington last Thursday to spend the day with the latter’s daughter, Mrs, W, B. Warriner, and family. ■ ■ Mr. and Mrs. Grant Eldridge celebrated the Fourth by motoring to Chicago on Sunday morning, returning Monday evening. They enjoyed their trip immensely. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Guild and the former’s sister, Miss Ava Guild, left on Sunday, July 4, for a week’s visit and recreation at Niagara Falls and other , points thereabouts. Mell is attending one of the regular meetings of the Hay and Grain Association. Mrs. F. L. Hunt of Lowell, was the guest of her mother and sister, Mesdames Evert and Simpson at the Simpson Hotel, several days of last and this week. She returned home last Tuesday accompanied by her mother and sister and the latter's daughter, Madge, who will he her guests for a week or longer. Miss Margie Spriggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Spriggs, who for the past nine years has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Boston in Santa Monica and other cities in California, is here on a visit with her parents, and other friends. She will probably stay a month or longer before she returns to California.

FRANCESVILLE. [From The Tribune.] Moses Tuteur of Indianapolis, was here on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gant and daughter have returned from Chaffee, Mo. Miss Nellie Osburn returned from Valparaiso Tuesday, where she spent the Fourth. Miss Hazel Whitaker returned to Valparaiso Monday evening. She will team in Gillam. Miss Margaret Slenker of Monticello, is the guest of Miss Jennie Colbo, west of Francesville, this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Archelles of Harrington, Kans., are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Myers. Misses Bell Mcßee and Bonnie Brown of Monon, passed through Francesville Tuesday at 8:45 a. m.,

enroute to Wheatfield on a hike trip. Mrs. N. Pierson went to Lafayette this morning to meet her daughter, Gladys, who has been spending the summer in Illinois. Andy Minnicus went to ‘Chicago Heights Tuesday to see his father who is sick. The venerable gentleman is 93 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Dunlap, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ab Whitaker, returned to their home at Elwood, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Senn and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Cissna Park, 111., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs’ Fred H. Senn, west of town. James Simms, Mrs. M. E. O’Brien, Miss Mayme O'Brien, Mike O’Brien, Merle and May Rose: Sweitzer motored here from Niles, Mich., Sunwere_the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Fitzpatrick for a couple of days. Mr. and Mrs. David Randall and daughter of Baldwin City, Kans., stopped off for a short visit with Mrs. Randall's uncle, Yeppa Hansen, northwest of Francesville, Sunday evening. They were, enroute on their annual visit to Athol and Woburn, Mass., there to visit their parents. While in Chicago they spent a few hours with Jens Hansen at the Englewood hospital. Mr. Randall is an instructor in chemistry in the Baldwin college. This was the first time Mrs. Randall ever met her uncle Yeppa. The cleath of Mrs. James Clark occurred at the family residence in Francesville, Monday* afternoon about one o'clock. The cause of her death was cancer of the pancreas which attacked her three months ago. Up to that time she had been in usually good health, but afterwards her decline had been rapid. Two months ago she was taken to St. Elizabeth’s hospital at where an operation was attempted, but once inside the abdominal cavity it was apparent to the surgeons that the patient’s case was hopeless and it was never finished. She was brought back home onlj- to struggle against the inevitable, death resulting in the manner stated above.

WOLCOTT [From The Ehiterprise.) Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Churchill, Friday, July 2, a son. Adam Kercher went to Cissna Park, 111., Wedensday for a few days' visit with friends. Mrs. John Rardin of Terre Haute, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Winters, here this week. Mrs, Grey, nee Miss Pearl .Hartley of Lafayette, was the guest Saturday of Miss Berta McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Washington, D. C., spent a few days here visiting their son, Joseph Stewart, and wife. Homer Baker of Chicago, canle down Saturday to spend his Fourth with his parents, Air. and Mrs. Geo. F. Baker. Miss Catherine Johns, Miss Marie Teague and Miss Clara Rohm of Rossville, are guests of Miss Marion Livingstone. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert White of Logansport, were guests Saturday of Mrs. White's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John .Mjkesell. Monday the Wolcott aggregation of ball players went over to Remington and trimmed that team up to the tune of 11 to 8, Mrs. F. E. Hart of Anderson, came Tuesday evening and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Irwin. Sunday Mr. Hart and son, Morris, will drive through in their auto and visit here for a few days. . Fred Lux spent the Fourth at Fairburg, 111., with his father-in-law, C. W. Keck. He returned home Tuesday evening, accompanied by Mrs. Lux and little daughter, who have beep spending a few days there. Cecil Hughes, who for the past year has been manager of the Monon House, at Monon, has resigned his position there and accepted a position with the Wells Restaurant at Logansport, and will begin his new duties Monday. Roy and Ray Warner of Wanatah, spent from Sunday until Wednesday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Warner. Wednesday evening they went to Goodland to visit their uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Nicely, and also in the country to visit their Grandma Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hinchman and daughter, Frances, left Thursday morning for a five weeks' trip to the exposition. Oh their way there they will visit the Grand Canyon, and before their return home they will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Denver. Mr. and Mrs. George Shaull arid daughter, Miss Mabie, of this place, Charles May and family, George Hensler and family, Jacob Hehsler and family, Bert Cowgill and family, George Stoudt and family, and Bert Spencer of Remington, spent Sunday -picnicing on the Tippecanoe, six miles north of Monticello. W. H. Gerberich received a telegram Wednesday morning saying Eliza Jones died at her home in Westerville, Ohio, Tuesday noon, July 6. Funeral Thursday noon. Mrs. Jones visited here last summer, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gerberich. Eliza Jones, wife of Gardner Jones, was for many years a resident here, residing on the Dye farm northeast of Wolcott. They left here some 19 years ago.

southeast jordan. (Too late for Saturday issue.) Mrs. Frank Nesius is on the sick list. Miss Zoe Marque was in Remington Friday. Miss Mary Stein spent Thursday at Frank Nesius’. Merle Waymire and Bernice Fred spent the Fourth in Goodland. Quite a number attended the pic-

DUVALL’S QUALITY SHOP C. EARL DUVALL Rensselaer’s Only Up-to-Date Clothier, Furnisher and Hatter

Beginning Saturday, July 17, and Lasting tn August Ist We will sell all men’s, boys’ and children’s clothing, shirts, hats, caps, wash suits, rompers, suit cases, traveling bags, trunks, and everything in our line at big reductions. It will pay every man, woman and child to attend this sale as it means money in your pockets. The following are a list of prices: Men’s Suits Men’s Hats All $25.00 Suits for - $16.45 Stetson Hats, $4.00 grade - $3.25 All $22.50 Suits for - $15.45 Stetson Hats, $3.50 grade - $2.75 All $20.00 Suits for - $13.45 Kingsbury Hats, $3.00 grade - $2.25 All SIB.OO Suits for - $12.45 Panama Hats, $7.00 grade - $5.45 All $16.50 Suits for - $10.98 Panama Hats, $5.00 grade - $3.50 All $15.00 Suits for - $9.95 Sailor Hats, $3.00 grade - $2.00 All $12.00 Suits for - $7.45 Sailor Hats, $2.00 grade - $1.38 All SIO.OO Suits for - $6.98 Sailor Hats, $1.50 grade - SI.OO Same Prices on Young Men’s Suits

Boys’ Norfolk Knickerbocker Suits Boys’ sib.oo Norfolk suits for - $6.98 Boys' $9.00 Norfolk suits for - $6.45 Boys' $8.50 Norfolk suits for - ‘ $6.00 Boys' $7.50 Norfolk suits for - $5.48 Boys' $6.50 Norfolk suits for $4.98 Boys’ $6.00 Norfolk suits for $4,48 Boys' $5.00 Norfolk suits for $3.45

Everybody should come and purchase some of these bargains as they are all new and seasonable goods. Remember the date: July 17th to August Ist

C. EARL DUVALL

nic held at Frank Nesius’ Sunday. Mrs. Marion Bice and Mrs. Tom Stein were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. Miss Vera Shumaker is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hazel Stein, this week. Miss Fredia May Spent last week at a house party given by Miss Fay Meulip. We had quite a rain which is keeping the farmers out of their cornfields. Cecil Shumaker and Freda May spent the Fourth in Monon. "Oh, you Monon.” Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stein and Harry Shumaker and Mary Stein spent the Fourth in Monon. Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Laforn and daughters, Edna and Madge, were at Charles Hall's Sunday. Mr. and’ Mrs. Frank Kannal of Lafayette, have been visiting relatives here for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Stein and son, John, and Frank Nesius were in Rensselaer Monday evening. Mr. .and Mrs. Tom Stein spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with David Shbmaker and fanjily. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bice and daughters, Viola and Pauline, spent Sunday with Mrs. Bice’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stein entertained at dinner Stinday Walter Shumaker of Pennville, Ind., Harry and Cecil Shumaker, Anna Bullis, Fredia May and Pearl Dunn. “THE JUNGLES (Too late for last week.) True Culp was in Rensselaer Wednesday. Rdy Scott is spending a few days

with his sister, Mrs. W. Chapman. Ruby Lowman spent Friday with Burl Chapman. Taylor Hamilton of near Wolcott, was in this vicinity Friday. Henry Deßoy is assisting John Johnson with wheat cutting. Leona Ogle was in Rensselaer Wednesday having teeth treated. Miss Orabelle Swartz spent the day with Blossom Grouns Wednesday. Frank Garvin and Claud Blankenship spent Wednesday night in Rensselaer. Mrs. H. Deßoy and children and Mrs; Lon Wood were Lee goers ,on Thursday. . - .■ The Mrs. Vesta and Esta Hamilton: took dinner with Rosie Johnson Thursday. Most all of the wheat in this vicinity has been cut, and threshing will begin soon. Mr. and Mrs. William VanNatta called on Mr. and Mrs. John Southard Friday evening. Greer Bunnell and family of Delphi, are visiting relatives and friends here for a few days'. Mrs. Lon Wood and children and Mrs. H. Deßoy and children spent Friday with Mrs. W. Chapman.

Do You Want Lightning Protection? I have been in the lightning rod business for 15 years and during that time have never lost a building by lightning. A five-year guarantee with all rods, if interested call and see me or phone 568.—FRANK A. BICKNELL, Rensselaer, Ind. ts

Shirts In order to lower our shirt stock we will sell all shirts at great reduction. $4.50 silk shirts - $3,25 $3.00 silk shirts - . $2.25 $2.50 silk shirts $1.78 $2.00 shirts .... $1.38 $1.50 shirts - - - . $1.13 SI.OO shirts . 79q 50c shirts 39 C

Notice of Sale of Ditch Repair In Barkley Township. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, the 31st day of July, 1915, the undersigned, Trustee of Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana, will sell at public outcry, to the lowest and best bidder therefor, separate contracts for the cleaning and repair of the following drains, viz: The Helvas Outlet to the Honan Ditch. The Knight Ditch. I’he Davisson Lateral to the Knight Ditch. The Grant Davisson Spur to the Davisson Lateral of the Knight Ditch. The William E. Moore Ditch. The Barkley Lateral to the Moore Ditch. The £otts Ditch, and The John R. Lewis Ditch. The William E. Moore Ditch and the Barkley Lateral thereto, will be sold at the Eldridge Bridge on the line of the Ditch, at the .hour of ten o’clock, a. m., on said date. The remaining ditches will be sold at my residence at the hour of 2 o’clock, p. _m., on said date. Prospective bidders may examine specifications at my residence at any time and should go upon the ditches and examine the proposed work before the day of sale. All successful bidders and contractors must give bond in twice the, amount of the bid submitted, with approved security. GRANT DAVISSON, Trustee of Barkley Township. ’ '' " “ . Buy envelopes at The Democrat office. A large number of sizes, styles and colors, both bond and plain finish, to select from, at 5c per bunch of 25. Call in and see them.