Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 March 1916 — Page 3

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The best $4 rubber boots made.— HAM ILL & CO. Sam Duvall spent Sunday in Indianapolis with his brother Ed. Leroy Shawcross of Attica came up Saturday to visit his brother, J. Shawcross. Kabo, the live model corset; the corset for you. Spring line now in at ROWLES & PARKER’S. The Leech dwelling house and lot was sold Saturday at public auction to Alfred Randle for SI,OOO. Joseph Reeve, Forest Morlan and Junior Benjamin were down from Chicago Sunday to visit relatives. Mrs. Russell Willetts of,west of town, who has been very ill, is considerably improved at this writing. Mrs. W. P. Bennett of west of town suffered Quite a severe hemorrbgae Friday morning, and remains in quite a serious condition. W. J. Wright has purchased a new F'ord touring car of the local agent, W. I. Hoover, and will convert his old Ford into a delivery truck. C. R. Weiss of Newton tp., who sprained his right ankle a couple of weekspeago, was in town Monday for the first time since the accident. We are the lowest priced clothing house in Rensselaer. Give us a look for your next suit and we can prove this to you.—ROWLES & PARKER. Save your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. “Get Hafnillized,” you’ll be better dressed and put your dollars in the savings bank. The S. B. Holmes farm of 100 acres in Newton tp. has been sold to a daughter of Henry Zaeher of Newton, Mrs. Heilscher, of Wisconsin, at $75 per acre. Buy' Collegian and Frat suits for spring as they are by far the best in every way. All the very latest now on display at Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL. We are now showing the snappiest line of spring coats and suits at moderate prices that you will see any place. The Siegel guaranteed garment for ladies.—ROWLES & PARKER. The Rebekah’s gave a box social Friday night at the I. O. O. F. hall for the benefit of the Odd Fellows’ home at Greenburg. There was a big attendance out and the receipts were nearly $36. Mrs. Sol Norman of Union tp. returned Sunday evening from Englewood, 111., where she was called Friday by the sickness of her daughter, Mrs. William Stiner, whom she left much better on returning home Sunday. Let us take your measure for your spring suit, as we have the greatest lines now on display. Every garment guaranteed to fit, hold their shape and color. Prices $16.50 to $35, at Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL.

Reward! —many people ; in this community will reap a reward Wednesday, April sth. Remember the date. R. R. M/I. A. i

Mrs. J. J. Montgomery went to Rockford, 111., Monday to visit relatives. Our coal trade motio ts, More heat and less dirt.”—HARRINGTON BROS. Spring styles in Crawford shoes now ready. “Hamillize” your feet, it pays. Mrs. Kenton Blankenship went to Streator, 111., Monday to visit a sister residing there. See those new dollar tub silks! They are in our window. Come in and look them over.—ROWLES & PARKER. Taylor McCoy of Detroit, Mich., who had been spending a few days with friends here, went to Indianapolis Monday. Mrs. “Jakey” Hopkins of Superior, Neb., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jerome Harmon, and other relatives in Jasper county. •Genuine indigo dyed $1.25 overall, $1; 85c overall, 75c, and the best 50c work shirt in the world when you’re Hamillized. - •Stifiel stripes or indigo blue overalls, all sizes up to 44 waist measure, per pair 75c, at the store of low prices.—ROWLES & PARKER * Mrs. J. H. Wilson and son of Chicago, who had been visiting her father, Edward Barkley, and family of Barkley tp., returned home Saturday. We have the swellest line of shirts of all binds in town. All sizes, colors and prices reasonable, at Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL. If you are looking for a clean, free burning range coal try our B. 8., Puritan egg or re-screened Jackson Hill egg.—HARRINGTON BROS. Absolutely solid work shoes in black or tan, per pair $2.00. You cannot equal these shoes at the price. See them at ROWILES & PARKER’S. Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan went to Elwood Saturday to visit Ivan Dunlap and family and with a view of locating there providing Mr. Morgan could secure suitable employment. You should see the greatest line of boys’ and children’s clothing in our city. Call for Perfection Brand. To fit all ages. Novelties and plains at Duvall’s Quality Shop.— C. EARL DUVALL. F. M. Parker and daughter. Mrs Andrus, E. D. Rhoades, W. C. Babcock, Mrs. J. N. Leatkerman and daughter Helen, Mrs. Roe Yeoman and Mrs. C. H.- Mills were Chicago goers Saturday. John Lesh moved last week from Union tp. to the Dr. Kresler farm near Pleasant Ridge. The doctor expects to build a big new barn and silo and also build ap. addition to the house on this farm the coming season.

Lent begins today, Ash Wednesday. Another Ford party in 1916. Get Hamillized early, it pays. Mrs. Albert Witham went to Momence, 111., Friday to .visit relatives. Mrs. Susan Maines and daughter, Miss Eva, were Lafayette goers Friday. Van Arnold of Barkley tp. went to Kokomo Saturday for a few days’ visit. Mrs. Michael Kanne has been sick for the past few r days wish an attack of heart trouble. Theodore Smith of north of town is reported to be very sick and threatened with paralysis. Mrs. Lena Stonebraker of Wheatfield came down Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs. Henry Gilbransen. The next time you need coal, phone No. 7, and let us tell you about our coal. —HARRINGTON BROS. S2O Clothcraft suits, $16.75; $25 Fashion clothes, $21.75; sl2 all wool blue serge suit, $9.75, when you’re Hamillized. The Siegel garment for ladies is prettier in design this spring than ever before. Call and see them.— ROWLES & PARKER. Mrs. J. B. Thompson of south of town went to Greencastle the latter part of the week to visit her mother, Mrs. Ida Pierce, and family. yesterday’s markets: Corn, 58c; cats, 36c; wheat, 90c; rye, 75c. The prices a year ago were: Corn, 62c; oats, 52c; wheat, $1.30; rye, 90c. Newton D. Baker, former mayor of Cleveland, has been selected by President Wilson for secretary of 'var to succeed former Secretary Garrison, resigned. The family of Willis Poole, who have been having smallpox, were released from quarantine yesterday, and so far as learned no new cases have been reported Oscar and Leona Weiss returned Saturday from Lafayette where they had been attendihg school, the former taking a commercial course and the latter domestic science. See the Collegian and Frat suits we now have on display in all the latest novelties and plain patterns and the values are fine, at Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL. Former Mayor A. F. Knotts of Hammond, who is writing a book on the “Passing of the Kankakee” river, spent a few days in iffeffSselaer last week gathering data for same. ’ City Teamster Zea, who has been confined to his home with sickness for the past few weeks and suffered a back-set. is now able to be up and it is hoped will soon be able to be out again. The military editor of the Republican announces that he has secured, through Congressman Wood, the appointment of his eldest son, George Healey, jr., to a cadetship at Annapolis military academy. Oscar Smith, who has been living on the May Gifford farm in Barkley tp., has moved onto a farm seven miles northwest of Morocco. A man from Chicago has moved onto the farm vacated by Mr. Smith. Now is the time to hafe your measure taken for your spring suit. We now 7 have on display the greatest lines in the city and remember 1,000 samples to choose from, at Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL. A. Quinn of Strawn, 111., who bought the Slessman farm southeast of town, came over last week and closed up the purchase of said farm. He will move upon the farm with hi 3 family, and it is understood that Mr. Messman will move to the property in Rensselaer which he has recently purchased. Kentland Democrat: Miss Anna Stocksicle of Rensselaer returned to her home Monday evening from several days’ visit with Miss Nora Messman. .. . .Joseph Messman was at Rensselaer Tuesday in attendance at his father's (Herman Messman) public sale of live stock and farm Implements. i •' Sol Norman was dow r n from Union township Monday to get a load of wire for fence building. ’ Mr. Nor--1 man has rented his -property in Parr to his son-in-law", Clyde Guhyon, i and has moved onto the David Q. Hart farm, one mile north and one j mile west of Parr, which he ha,s leased for this year. He is fixing up the place some for the new owner — Mr. Hart having recently sold the farm—and wanted to have the fence material on the ground so he could I get to work at fence building as sooh ias the weather would permit.

Triple Match Harvey Myers vs. Vic Michaels Sherm Parks vs. Jimmie Eldredge John Welsh vs. Emmett Eldredge - Ellis Theatre, Rensselaer, id. Thursday, March 9 ALL FOR 25 CENTS D, J. Babcock was up from LafaVette yesterday to vote at the primary. You never looked better dressed. Sure I’m Hamillized” and wear the best. Mrs. Elmer Jacks and little daughter went to Crawfordsville Friday to visit friends. Mrs. T. M. Callahan returned last week from a visit with relatives at Rantoul, 111. Mies Katie Alilers caiue down from Francesville Friday to visit the T M. Callahan family. Miss Ella Rishling went to Franklin Monday w here she has a position as trimmer in a millinery store. .Marvin, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. George Michaels of Jordan tp., has been quite sick for the past few days with a severe cold. $3.45 buys a standard $5 rain- < oat when “you’re Hamillized.” Double texture, cemented seams, classy patterns, thoroughly guaranteed. The Motor Service company has dissolved partnership and all bills and accounts are payable to M. J. Sehroer.—M. J. SCHROER. ts Many of our new spring suits for men and young now in stock. Up-to-date styles and patterns at lowest prices at ROWLES & PARKER’S. The primary election wate in progress as The Democrat went to press, yesterday afternoon. Not very much interest was taken and only a light vote was cast. Kingsbury and Stetson hats are now in and ®n display. We have ( them in all blocks and colors, all sizes to fit any head, at Duvall’s Quality Shop.— C. EARL DUVALL. Sample copies of the Indiana! Daily Times, the big daily paper J given in connection with The Democrat to country or ryral route subscribers, at only $3 for the two papers, may be seen at The Democrat office. ‘ ts Work will be started on County Supt. Lamson's new house in Fair View addition as soon as the weather permits. It will be a frame structure, two story and basement, and will lie erected on the corner just east from Orlio Clouse’s property. George Mustard has the contract for building same. The contract, for carrying the mails between the Monon station and the Rensselaer postoffice has been let to Charles Harvey, at $4 30 per year. Mr. Harvey has employed Comrade Fox to continue carrying during March,- at the end of which time it is understood he will take charge of the business himself. George Heuson has traded ins new bungalow in the west part of town to W. C. Milliron for the latter’s “movie” theater at Waynetown, which Mr. Milliron and Frank Randle owned in partnership until recently and was conducted by the latter. Mr. Milliron recently bought Frank's interest in the business. Misses Madeline Kellner and Pauline Hordeman entertained several members of the Pocahontas lodge and friends at a dancing and card party at the home of Miss Kellner in the east part of town Monday evening. Refreshments were served at a late hour, and an excellent time is reported by those in attendance. M. A. Gray of Remington was in the city Monday to meet his daughter, Mi9s Freida Gray, who was returning home from Valparaiso university w'here shp had been attending school. Mr. Gray stated that his father-in-la\v, John Powell, of Remington was in quite a critical condition from pneumonia. He has been in poor health for some time, and owing to his age, 81 years, it is hardly probable he can recover. C ASTORIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years \ Always bears 'ilgnamrc oi

Mrs. E. M. Baker is spending the week at Wolcott with Mrs. S. H. Ilaskell, going over last Sunday evening. Let us fit you out with a pair of Lambertville rubber boots, the best rubber boot niade. Exclusive agents. —ROWLES & PARKER. Get your measure taken for your spring shirts. We have a One line of samples now on display and priced to $5 at Duvall’s Quality Shop.— j C. EARL DUVALL. Letters remaining in the Renssel-! aer postofflce for the week ending' March 6: _ Reldo Baker, Everett Mar-! lins (2), Jesse Marlin, Emma Roth, Mabel Blair. .The above letters will be sent to the dead letter office March 20 if not called for. The 10-day-old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Flesher, who reside on the John Eger farm in Barkley tp., died Monday and was buried yesterday in the Prater cemetery, the funeral being held at the house at 1 o’clock. The Gore resolution for the government to warn American citizens to keep off armed merchant vessels of belligerent nations was killed in the senate Friday by a vote of 68 to 14. The house was to vote on the proposition yesterday. John Masefield, the visiting English poet, told a story of Tennyson the other day to show how human the, real poet often is. At a dinner the lady seated next to Tennyson had talked effusively to him about art, literature, and other high themes. Finally Tennyson broke his silence by saying: “I don’t like this mutton. It ought to have been cut in hunks!” A young man who gave the name of John Harmon and said his home was at Rensselaer, was arrested and lodged in the White county jail last week for stealing a horse at Reynolds belonging to James McQuade. The only John Hannon known here was formerly driver of the AmericanExpress Co. wagon, but he is said to be working on a faimi and has not been outside Jasper county for some time. Just what possessed the young man who stole the borse at Reynolds to give young Harmon’s name is a mystery. Uncle Tom’s ('abln. The show that for fifty years has appeared in all the principal towns of the country and never grows old, a wonderful story written by the most wonderful woman of the nineteenth century, dramatized and presented (o more people than any other show. It deals with the events of the ‘‘times before the war” and few now live to recall these times, yet the story never grows old and never fails to interest both old and young. It is booked to appear at the Ellis theater March 10 and 11. Prices 2He, 36c and 60c. Hear the saxaphone quartet.- A ivt. Red Cabbage n.s Cure. Dr. Simon Zeisel of Vienna is urging a greater cultivation or red cabbage, having discovered (hat it furnishes a remedy for infectious intestinal disorders. A factory Tor producing the remedy is now being erected in Vienna.—London Times.

COMING! - COMING!! BjHP-4. - ,j'* ELLIS ' " Friday and Saterdav, Hareb 10 and II HARMOUNT’g WORLD’S LARGEST $20,000 PRODUCTION UNCLE TOM’S CABIN 20. PEOPLE \ All New Special Scenery Beautiful Electrical Display * Challenge Saxophone Quartette Harmount Superb Orchestra A Pack of Siberian Blood-Hounds Watch for the Parade PTUCES: — 2S. 35 AfiD SO CEJiTS Reserved Seat Sale at Box Office. Phone 9s.

For the Rainy Day Arc you prepared for this Spring’s damp and rainy weather? If not, wc can supply your wants. Our goodsare guaranteed, and are priced right.' For MenHip and thigh sporting rubber boots $5 to $6 Knee length rubber boots $3, $3.25, $3.50 and $4 Overs and packs, a 10 inch rubber overshoe $3.00 and $3.50 For Women Light weight rubber boots, just the thing for this time of the year priced at $2.50 For boys, girls and little folks, sizes 5 to priced at $1.50 Youths, sizes 8 1 / 2 to 13 priced at $2.00 Boys, sizes 13 to 6, priced at $2.50 RUBBERS for men, women and children. B. N. FEND 16 Exclusive Shoe Dealer Opera House Block Ladies and children’s shoes in all styles and leathers at the lowest prices. We can save you money on shoes, try us. ROWLES & PARKER. Subscribe for The Democrat. * RENSSELAER FARMERS’ • * GRAIN COMPANY • * See the committee having • * charge of soliciting the sale of • * stock in the Rensselaer Farm- • * era’ Grain cornpany and sub- • * scribe for a few shares before all • * are taken, and receive better * * prices for your grain.—Advt. • ***«e* * * • e #