Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1916 — Page 7

IN PIASTER AND BRICK VENEER.

Design 1021, by Glenn L. Saxton, Architect, Minneapolis, Minn.

PERSPECTIVE VIEW. FROM A PHOTOGRAPH.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN. SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

This design calls for brick veneer up to the first story window sills. On top of this cement rough cast. Piazza to extend ton feet each way. Between the living room and dining room is a cased opening for the purpose of hanging draperies. The kitchen has built in cabinet work. Combination grade door and outside kitchen door at the rear; also large broom closet in the entry. In the second story there are four chambers and large bath, with clothes chute leading into the basement, where the laundry is located. Size twenty-six feet by twenty-eight feet over the main part. First story nine feet high, second athry eight feet. These heights in the clear when finished. First story in biroli or red oak. Second floor pine to paint or white enamel. Upon receipt of $1 the publisher of this paper will furnish a copy of Sax ton’s book of p ans, '‘American Dwellings.” It contains over 300 designs cost ins from SI,OOO to $6,000; also a book of interiors. $1 per copy.

Notice to Heirs, Creditors and Legatees. ( in the Matter of the Estate of Patrick Hallagan, deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court," February Term, 1916. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Patrick Hallagan, deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper circuit court, on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1916, being the day fixed and en-

dorsed on the final settlement account of James M. Hallagan and Joseph Hallagan, executors of said decedent, and show cause if any, why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of Said decedent and all others interested, are also hereby notified to appear in Said court, on said day and make proof of their heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. JAMES M. HALLAGAN, JOSEPH HALLAGAN, _ Executors. George A. Williams, Attorney for Estate. f-12-19-26

A FATHER'S RIGHT

By HAROLD CARTER

(Copyright. 1916. by W. G. Chapman.) The interview was naturally an embarrassing one, but Roger Lewis had never had a moment’s doubt of the result. He was a young lawyer, with a good practice; his antecedents were irreproachable. And old Andrew Bannister was a gentleman. Roger was therefore hardly able to believe his ears when old Andrew curtly refused his permission for the engagement. f “I’ve seen this coming for a long time, sir!” he thundered. “And I knew from the beginning that you had wormed your way into my house in order to steal my only child away from «ae. "But, Mr. Bannister,” protested Roger, “surely it is not stealing to fall in love with —” “Bah! Don’t talk of love to me!” interpolated the old gentleman bitterly. “You shall never marry my daughter, or I cast her adrift. Leave my door, and never darken it again! ” Certainly old Bannister had always been a little queer, but Roger could imagine no reason for this brutal selfishness. Amy listened to his account of the interview in amazement. She went direct to her father. “What have you been saying to Roger?” she asked. “Roger? You mean Lewis, that impudent Jackanapes Chat dared to propose for your hand!” “But, father, I him. What have you against him?” “I will not be bulldozed by you, Amy!” stormed the old man. “I will dbt permit you to think of the scoundrel. He makes love to you without asking my leave. He —” “If he had gone to you first, father, I should have had nothing to do with him,” said Amy firmly. “You will have nothing more to do with him. You can choose between

Old Bannister Himself, Armed With a Gun.

us. You can marry that young scoundrel, or you can remain at home, instead of bringing your father’s' gray hairs in sorrow to his grave." Amy began to weep. She lekt the room and thought her probleih out. ’And it seemed to her that her first duty was to her father. Roger and she were both young; she was an only child, and her father loved her in his way. He had had a hard life until late years. There had always been unfulfilled hopes which had tormented him He had lived a narrow, straightcut life.. He had made bitter sacrifices to duty. In the end Amy wrote to Roger, telling him that their engagement must be postponed until she was able to bring her father to reason and discover where the trouble lay. But she pined all that summer, and, once or twice, meeting Roger in the street, she was hardly able to resist his entreaties that she consent to an elopement. Her father, too, was growing stranger than ever. At last Roger called at the house again. He went straight into Mr. Bannister’s study. “I am going to marry your daughter, whether you like it or no,” he said. ‘‘lf you have anything against me, let's have it out now.” To his astonishment, he fancied that he saw a look of approval in the old man’s eyes. But it passed instantly, and old Bannister raved and stormed at him. In the -end he found himself outside, with nothing accomplished, and a deeper enmity between hiinself and his future father-in-law. Thp next day a despairing little letter came from Amy. “Roger, help me!” it began. “I am sending this by the cook, who brought me my dinner. Father has gone out of his mind. He induced fne to enter the attic this morning, and then he turned the key on me. He has had bolts put on the door, and I am a prisoner hero —and this is the twentieth century! Save me, and I will marry tyou at once!” Roger read the letter in horror, and

then he understood. Of course, the old man’s mind had been slowly failing. He must be crazy. It would do no good to start habeas corpus proceedings. —He must rescue the girl and take her away. A reconnoitering visit that afternoon disclosed, first, an eager face and a fluttering handkerchief at a top window; next, old Bannister himself, armed with a gnn, and pacing up and down the lawn. Roger waited till dark before putting his plans into effect. His observations had disclosed to him a gardener’s ladder, left by chance in such a way that it reached up toward the “maiden in the tower.” Ascending that unobserved, he believed that he could stretch up his arms and pull Amy down to safety. At dark he started out in his auto. The house was a little way outside the town limits. It was a lonely neighborhood, and this left him more freedom to deal tactfully with the situation. He left the auto at the back of old Bannister’s little garage, and made his way toward the back of the house. The ladder was still there. Unobserved, as he believed. Roger set foot upon the lowest rung, and soon he was tapping at the window pane above. Amy opened the window with a little ery of joy. She was fully dressed, and carried a bag in her hand. “I knew you would come, dearest," she whispered, and her arms clung to his neck. Very carefully he lifted her down to the top rung of the creaking, swaying ladder, and thence, rung by rung, down to the ground. A moment later they were creeping i through the darkness toward the hidJ den auto. Now the girl was inside, and Roger j was desperately cranking when a sud- | den shout rang out behind him. It was old Bannister, and he was rushing toward them. In his hand was the glint of a revolver. Roger leaped into the auto and I started away as the frenzied old man drew near. He sped down the road toward the boundary of the state, ten miles away, where a marriage could be performed without the formality of a license.

But he had hardly left the house behind him when old Bannister’s auto was heard chugging along behind him. Now ensued a weird race through the shadows. Roger let her out to the limit. As he ran his mind revolved about a friend of his, a young minister, who would certainly perform the ceremony, even in his pajamas. But it was hard to throw the old man off the scent. The rattletrap behind never failed to indicate its presence In their neighborhood. Faintly the old man’s cries came to their ears. But now the state line was crossed, and at length Roger, with Amy clinging to him in terror and joy, had thrown the pursuers off the track among the houses and winding streets of the suburban town. Roger dashed toward his friend’s house. He pulled up, left the auto at the doorstep, and hammered vigorously upon the door. It opened, and the Rev. Hugh Hughes—in his pajamas—stood confronting them, while in the distance a rattle, rattle indicated the approach of the enemy. “How soon can you marry us?” demanded Roger. “Instantly,” said the Rev. Hugh Hughes. “Come in.” “And as the blows of Mr. Bannister's fists upon the door reverberated through the house, Amy was saying “f Will” The Rev. Hugh Hughes opened the floor. “You’re too late,” he said to Mr. Banister. The old man strode forward and surveyed the Couple with an intensely self-satisfied smile. “Bless you, then —bless you,” he chuckled, gripping Roger by the hand. “It’s hard to lose an only daughter, but, by heck, I’ve got what every father wants when he lets her go." “What’s that?” demanded Roger in amazement. “Fatherly privileges—stern refusal -—desperate elopement—forgiveness,” answered Bannister in a breath.

Lo’s Business System.

Old settlors will tell you that the Indians broke the first ground for wheat growing purposes in the spring of 1881. The Indians got their first ideas of settling on land and establishing permanent homes from association with the cowboys. Members of the tribe, including Pocatello Tom, China Eye and Big Lipped Pete, broke some ground and seeded a few acres of wheat. When the wheat was harvested and “threshed” in primitive Indian fashion, the growers began to market the grain. The native wheat king would deliver wheat to American Falls, or elsewhere in the vicinity, for 50 cents a bushel. If the customer went after the grain the price was one dollar a bushel. When questioned as to the meaning of their singular business methods the Indians would invariably reply; “You come to my wickiup, you heap want ’um. Me come to your wickiup, maybe so you don't want ’Um at all!” —Farming Business.

Where She Drew the Line.

“I didn't object when the servant wanted the right to our piano once a week.” “No?” . .. “No, I was glad to do that because she wa3 musically inclined. And I didn’t mind lending her my hat and opera capo for special occasions.” “Indeed!” “But when she decided that sho and her sweetheart were also entitled to the use of our automobile one night a week I had to draw the line," — Detroit Free Press.

NEWTON CIRCUIT COURT ITEMS

Of Interest to The Democrat Readers, Taken from Keutland Democrat. Following are some of the more important happenings during the closing days of the last term of the Newton circuit court that will be of interest to readers of The Democrat, aajsome of the cases mentioned were taken from Jasper county to Newton on change of venue: A. H. llopkins vs. Edgar L. Nicholson et al; judgment for S3OO and mortgage on certain cattels foreclosed. .Maude Gilman vs. George W. Gilman: divorce granted and plaintiff given $1,200 alimony. John F. Judy vs. Harry B. Brown, foreclosure of chattel mortgage: judgment for the defendant— that the plaintiff take nothing from him and that the defendant recover from plaintiff his costs incurred because of the suit. Plaintiff's motion for new trial overruled but his appeal to the appellate court granted and appeal bond in sum of SIOO approved. Alma Stahl et al va. John Guildenzctyh et al; report of commissioners C. H. Stucker, W. W, Miller and Charles Shriver of partition of real estate in Jackson township, confirmed by court. This estate is the northeast quarter of section 2 in Jackson tp., excepting the right-of-way of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway company and contains 156.72 acres. In the division the plaintiffs, Alma A., Lawrence and Everett E. Stahl were given 25 acres, John Guildenzoph 15. acres, Emma Lane 29 acres, Mattie Scliultze 30 acres, Rosa Plantz 30 acres, more or less, subject to her payment of $l5O to be divided equally with Julius Guildenzoph, Emma Lane and Mattie Schultze. Albert Defries vs. Vernon Cyphers; a case that grc-w out of the sale of a stock of goods and fixtures at Thayer about a year ago, son which proper payment had not been made, and which case has since passed through different justices of the peace courts and finally up to - the circuit court on appeal, was tried by jury last Thursday and “after some time spent in deliberation” the jury returned into court their answers (o two interrogatories addressed to them along with their general verdict as follows: Interrogatories— 1. At the time this suit was originally brought, was the plaintiff entitled to the possession of the premises and fixtures mentioned and described in the complaint? Ans. —Yes; 2. Is the plaintiff now entitled to the possession of the premises and fixtures mention and described in the complaint? Ans.--Yes. And their verdict read: “We the jury, find for the plaintiff that he is entitled so the possession and return of all the property mentioned in the complaint and in lieu of such return that he have judgment for $34 7 against all defendants.—J. U, Wildasln, Foreman.”

Raid $457 for a Stamp,

An early Canadian postage stamp, the twelve-pence black variety of the 1552 Issue, sold for $457 at the auction of the late Charles Gregory's collection, which is being conducted this week in the robins of the Collectors' club, 30 East Fortysecond street. It is the highest price paid for a rare stamp in several months. J. C. MorgentliaU, who is conducting the sale, said yesterday that it had been bought by a prominent New York collector. it was called •be gem of the Gregory collect ion. Mr. Gregory's remarkable collectl on b f postal issues of the Balkan siates, including more than l ,500 stamps from Ron mania, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, South Burgaria and Eastern Roumelia, sold for more than $2,000. When exhibited in the international exhibition in this city two years ago the collection won two silver medals.— New York Tribune

AI ).M INISTKATOR’S SATA'. The undersigned administrator of I lie estate of the late Herman Ilernranseu will offer at public sale at the late residence of decedent, 1 4 % miles west and V\ mile north of Francesville, known as the James Tillett farm, 14 miles northeast of Rensselaer on the main road, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2?,, 1910 l Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 span of bay and brown mares, 8 and 10 years old, wt. 2500; 1 sorrel driving mare, 10 years old, wt. 1150; 1 black mare colt, 3 years old, heavy built. <1 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 2 milch cows, 1 fresh soon and 1 giving milk; 2 heifers, fresh soon; 2 heifers, not bred. 15 Head of Hogb^—Consisting of 1 sow, not bred; 14 shotes, about 125 pounds, Farin'® Implements, Etc* —Consisting of 1 wide tire Webber wagon, triple bed and spring seat, almost new; l steel wheel truck wagon, a good one, with new box; 1 set of hay ladders; 2 sets of work Harness and some collars; 1 set of single harness; 1 set of leather fly nets; l top buggy; 2 16-inch sulky plows, 1 good as new; 1 7-foot disc, tongue truck; 1 3-section harrow; 1 walking sod plow, 16-inch; 1 walking old ground plow, 14-inch; 1 riding cultivator, almost pew; 1 walking cultivator, almost new; 1 Little Giant elevator, power and jack; about 300 bushels corn in crib, good corn; also some seed corn; 1 cook stove, used 1 year; l heater and some household goods, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—A credit of 10 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security. No pioperty to bq removed until terms of sale are complied with. C. P. HERMANSEN. John G. Culp, Auctioneer; C. Q. ... Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on ground.

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Farms for Sale on Easy Terms. 40 acres on main road, 25 acres black prairie land, 1 5 acres timber. Owner will sell on terms of S2OO down or take live stock as first pay* merit and long time on remainder. Price $4 5. 100 acres. 75 in cultivation, 25 in timber pasture, seven room house, outbuildings and fruit; this farm lies hoar stations, pike road and dredge ditch. Price $37.50. Terms, SBOO down. Might take live stock. 98 acres. This farm is all in cultivation. Good corn, wheat and clover, land, clay subsoil and lies on dredge ditqh that gives fine outlet for drainage. This farm lies in good neighborhood near station, school and pike road. There is a good five-, room house, fair barn, fruit, good well and 15 acres fenced hog tight. Terms, $1,500 down, and good time on remainder. 160 acres. This farm lies on main road near station and is all level black prairie land in cultivation and blue grass pasture. There is a large ditch that runs along one side of this farm which gives outlet for drainage. There is a six-room house, large barn, large silo, chicken house, hog house, cribs, fruit and good well. Buildings new and in good condition, good well and several hog lots. Price $75. Terms, $2,500 down. Might take some trade. ' 35 acres. 1 This is a nice little home and well situated. All black prairie land, lying on pike road, R. F.., telephone line, with school and station across the road. There is a good two-story six-room house with porches and pantry, small barn, crib, summer kitchen, and some fruit. This farm has outlet for drainarj and is well tiled. Price $87.60. Terms, SSOO down and good time n remainder. Might take some live Block. 120 acres pasture land, on main road half mile from pike. Is fenced but no other improvement. Price $27.50. Terms, SSOO down. Possession can be given on any farm on March 1, 1916.

FLOYD MEYERS With G. A. Williams, over First N». tional Bank.