Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 March 1916 — Page 4

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

KANKAKEE VALLEY Grandmother Frost passed away last Wednesday. The signs of spring are becoming very pronounced. The contractors have begun work on our new theater. The revival meetings at Kersey are being well attended. Frank Ballinger’s baby died some time Saturday night and was buried Monday. Indiana day was celebrated by four schools Friday at the Kniman school house. The high school is again closed. Mrs. Sterrett’s mother died at her home near Remington. Mrs. Turner was called to the bedside of her cou sin , Mrs. El wood Davis, of near Tefft, who is very ill with pneumonia. Fire destroyed a building at Tefft owned by Mr. Raasch and used as a pool room and barber shop. Very little of the contents were saved. Several new faces were seen at Kniman church services Saturday gvenlrig- Wr> hope t hey will come often and extend them a cordial welcome. I Indiana day was observed at Deni otte last Friday, all of the Schools coming to Demotto. A free dinner was served and enjoyed by the large number present. I The supper and entertainment at Tefft last Friday was a grand success; over 150 took~HTrpper with the ladies. Much credit is due the committee from the Civic league for the work and interest taken. Misses Ha Jenson and Viola Dewey of Wheatfield and Pauline Lewis of Kersey spent the week-end with Miss Francis Davis of Dpmotte. Sunday afternoon .Misses Florence Frame and Rosa Feldman also visited Miss Davis, Most of the afternoon the girls were autoing, Miss Lewis as chief pilot and .Miss Jensen as master of levers. The Play, “The Poor Married Man,’’ given by, the El Bacius Sunday 'School class of Demotic, was much enjoyed by a crowd that filled the large room at the school house. The troupe had the play well in hand and each one performed his part extra well. They are planning to repeat the performance at Wheatfield next Friday and Shelby and Hebron later.

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BARKLEY CENTER. Sam Scott and family called on G. B. Lewis’ Sunday. Elvijri Shrocr was the. guest at Elbert and James Lewis’ Sunday Mr. and Mrs Win frod Pit Hi ns spent Friday evening with the Eib family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shroer spent Sunday afternoon with the Eib family. Mrs Bertha Lewis spent Thursday with Mrs. William Potts and daughter Agnes Louis Zillhart spent a couple weeks with his sister at Sheridan, 111., and other relatives and friends in Chicago. Warren Gratner has a slight at-

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tack of appendicitis, but it is hoped he will be assisted by medical treatment. Kenneth Grooms, who is attending school at Lafayette, called on his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Walker of Barkley tp., recently. The ladies of the Barkley Aid society met last Wednesday with Mrs. G. B Lewis, assisted by Mrs. Sam Scott, Marie Arnold, Mrs. William Gratner, Mrs. Ed Peterson and Mrs. Joe Pollock. The number of persons at the meeting was 47. The meeting began with a few business matters. after which music was given by Mrs. Joe Pullins and Mrs. Joe Moore, followed by refreshments of sandwiches, fried chicken, pickles, coffee, ice cream and cake. Indiana day was largely celebrated by Cozy Palace and Burnstown schools and the patrons, the two schools going together and celebrating at Burnstown. The day was spent, beginning with a fine big dinner and everything imaginable was bad to cat. The up-to-date eatables and some old-fashion eats were also en joyed, especially the ' old-fashion corn dodder which Aunt Mary Walker furnished. Alter dinner a long program was listened to and enjoyed by all present.

When VOur Child Cries At night and tosses restlessly, you feel worried. Mother’s (’.ray’s Sweet Powders for children break up colds in 21 hours. Relieve feverishness, constipation, teething disorders arid destroy worms. Used l>v mothers for 28 years. All druggists, 25c. Sample free. Mother Gray Go., LeRoy, N. Y.—Advt.

GOODLAND. f From The Herald. 1 Mr. and Mrs. C, 1.. Ted ford were i callers in Chicago the first of the • week.;. Mrs. Marsfon of Chicago is here the guest of her mother, Mrs. Jessie ! Lovett. . Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Moody left last Saturday for Klkhorn, Wis., ;o spend! a few ’months with relatives. 4 Dr. Fred James of Champaign, j 111,, visited here with his parents, • Mr. and Mrs. Madison James this week. Mr . - v Miss Carrie Green was here from : Remingt on over Sunday the guest of l her mother at the John -Carpenter home. ; Mr, and Mrs. A. P. Hawn and children ai tended the funeral of Lulu Hr in glia in at Montmorenei, ud., Sunday. M. O. Johnson retiwned to his home in Pierpottt. S. I)., after a visit here with his aunt, Mrs. W. H. Gilman, and family; .Miss Fannie Hoover, who has been visiting here with her brother Floyd and friends, left Thursday for her home in Morley, Michigan; Mrs. Janies. Little came up from Mmicic. !n.i, last Satttrday for a short visit with her parents, Mr. and .Mrs. Joseph I tall, northeast of town. John Slattery left Monday for Henning, Minn, where he will get his new home in readiness for his I family who will follow in a few weeks. McCray closed up his headquarters at. Indianapolis Thursday and returned to Ken!land. There is more money in raising ••bulls’’ than be.ng i governor, anyway.J. .Max Sparling, representing the j Red path Lyceum bureau, was in town last Friday and a contract was

signed up for ,1916-17 consisting of five good numbers. Father Henneberger has been on the recuperating list for several weeks and his parish here is being supplied. His many friends hope he will scon be alright again. Mrs. Runyan and Mrs. Armfield went to Chicago last Friday after which they left for Pound, Wis, to pack up some goods of the latter’s and ship them to Goodiand. John Schlarb of Youngstown, Ohio, returned home Monday after a short visit here with his sister, Mrs. John Fehrle. He had been in Chicago on business and stopped off here enrojite home. Miss Lenor Bringham returned to her home near Minamac Monday morning after a short visit here with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Oswald, and Mrs. A. P, Hawn and family. The fair* maidens of Wadena gave a leap year dance at that place last Saturday night. As a result we understand two of them are wearing sparklers on the third finger of their left hand. YVtell, it pays to get busy. Grandfather Rounds was found dead in bed early last Saturday morning at the home of his son on north Benton street. -His death was caused by appoplexy. He was over 96 years of age and had enjoyed his general good health almost up to the last. When V. B. Korner moves into his new home on West Union street. Miss Caroline Gray will move into the house vacated by the Korner's, which she purchased last fall. James Bell will move into the house vacatby Miss Gray. We understand Mrs. A . C. Ted ford will occupy her own home vacated by Mr. Bell. Rep. William 1, Wood of Parr was in Goodiand Monday. Will says he has betui misquoted on the subsidy (I nest ion. He said he opposed the old subsidy law. where 25 petitioners could petition for an election. He repealed that law and is tlie father of the new subsidy law which requires the names of 75 voters on a petition end the company wanting the subsidy must put up a bond to cover the cost of all elections held. He said he was the father of the new hill and is proud of it.—Goodiand Herald.

J. R. Miller of Indianapolis, aged » a drug salesman, suffered a stroke of paralysis at Humstons drug store Tuesday about 12:30. He was talking in the store when he suddenly fell and a physician was called arid Mr. Miller was taken to the Commercial hotel. HiS relatives wore notified and his daughter, Mrs. John Lichtenbery, and luigband and Pert Q. Leary, manager of the Indiana! :olis drug firm, arrived Wednesday lo be at his bedside. The attending physician states that Mr. Miller will not be able to be moved until this Saturday or Monday. Jane Burgess, wife of Charles Burgess. deceased; was born in Warren county. New York. October 9. 1826, arid died at her home in Goodiand. March 5, 1916. being 59 years, 4 months and 25 days old at the time of her death. She was the eldes of nine children born to Smith and Sally Chapman Barrett, On October 11. 184 9, she was united in marriage to Charles Burgess of White -Halt, Washington county. X. \'. To this union six children were born, all o! whom survive her: Sophia. Charlee E.. George L.. Harry A. and Fayel le Arthur. al 1 of Goodland. Ind.. and Mrs George Sapp, of Mecosta. .Michigan ‘ , Mrs. Al Wild and dattghter-iti-Ir.w. Mrs. Harry Wild, were called to Chicago Moadgy a i"ter noon to atrend the funeral of the former's nephew. George Albert Johnson, who ; asSed* away on Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Mr, Johnson was for 20 years financial editor of the Chicago Herald and that paper paid him a fine tribute, Mr. Johnson was severely injured in an auto accident last June, receiving an injury o his head which kept him in bed for some time. He has not felt well Since and a sudden spell of coughing and a rupture of a blood vessel hastened the end.

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FRANCESVILLE. [From The Tribune.] John Reprogle was down from Michigan City Sunday to spend the day with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coey. .Miss Ki'.las Osbon, a telephone operator at Indianapolis, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Osbon, west part of Francesville. Wiley Marshall, Boyd Porter, Joe Chapman, Orla Clouse, Claude and Ray Burch of Rensselaer were the guests of friends here Sunday evening. Joe Chapman was here Monday and' arranged to bring his skating rink back to town. During the winter he has been running it at Rensselaer. - Born, to Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Swing last Friday, ar nine-pound boy. Mr. and Mrs. J. Colbo, west of town, are the proud grandparents of the newly arrival. Misses Fern and Doeie Culp and Sylvia Sedley of Lacross came down last Friday evening to attend the class play, which unfortunately had been postponed. William McKinney and his excellent family, who have lived west of Francesville for a number of years, left the first of the week for Leipsic, Ohio, at which place they recently rented a large farm. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bledsoe were the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, John Coey, from Friday until Sunday evening. They have been staying at Chalmers for some time, but will leave this week for the Pacific coast and will probably locate at Los Angeles.

Alexander Merica and family have moved into the residence formerly; occupied by the late J. H. Mallon. Within the next few weeks they will locate in Rensselaer, where Mr. Merica has arranged to build a heantiful residence on his lots located across the street from the b. Forsythe dwelling. William and Benton Hazen of Pangnian, Sash.. Canada, who have been the guests of friends and relatives here for quite aw hile, returned home Monday. They were accompanied by Owen Finnegan arid Charley darling, who have been s-ending each spring and summer near Pangnian. K. <\ Sites, principal of the Fran- <■> ville high school, has returned Petersburg. West Virginia, C ere lie was called two weeks ago or account of the sickness of his •father. ■■ whose death occurred last Thursday from pneumonia. He was 7" years of age and the father of nine children, seven boys and two daughters. The funeral was held Sunday and Mr. Sites arrived here Tuesday. Duane Gtinnerson. south of town. > v with a painful injury at Motion Monday afternoon. He was holding a horse in a blacksmith shop while if was being shod and it 1 became so rieus that in some manner his r'y . : shoulder was dislocated Dr. iC agon attended the young man. The injury was of such consequence that he had to be placed under the influence of an anaesthetic before the dislocation could be replaced. Miss Victoria Johnson of Ciliam to. underwent an operation at the Ho» e hospital Friday morning for rnnendicir's and gall tdadder inflammation. On Monday Miss Ruth Lehman. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Knox Lehman, northwest of towir, had a portion of her eighth rib removed on account of a pair formation around the right lung. Both operations were performed by Drs. Sharrer, Sharrer and Stone, and the patients :• iv doing nicely.

An Ideal Spring Laxative A good and time tried remedy is Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The first dose will move the sluggish bowels, stimulate;the liver and clear the system of waste and blood impurities- You owe it to yourself to clear the system of body poisons, accumulated during the winter. Dr. King's New L*fe Pills will do it. 25c. at vour Druggist.—Adv. 25u boys' so'kings 2 for 25c. •'.hen you're Hamillized.

5 and 10c Goods Variety Goods Jarrette’s Variety Store Near the Postoffice, South Side Washington St. Sills Most Everything Saves You Miles and Miles of Steps

Millinery Goods Misses and Children’s Trimmed Hats .73c and 83c Ladies’ Hat Frames. .. . 10c to 23c Hemp Braids, in any color desired, yard 3c Hemp and Milan Frames, high narrow effects, little, close fitting, and other styles, 75c to »5c We have 500 beautiful hat flowers, the season’s most wanted styles, such as the city stores are selling at 29c, specially priced IQ C R. M. C. Crochet Cotton. The well known R. M. C,, so ' much in demand for all kinds of crocheting, in white or ecru, any number, 3 balls for 25c; box of 10 balls 75c Sansilk, in varigated and solid colors, spool 5c For the Kitchen. 2-quart Aluminum Stew Kettles 25c 8-lb. size Blue Enameled Covered Roaster ............ ,49c 6-lb. size Blue Enameled Covered Roaster 39 0 Large Baking Dishes, white inside, brown outside . . .... . ... ... 19c Wonderful Sale of White China For Decorating. Foreign complications have brought, about a condition in Artists’ China that is growing more acute every day. it is practically impossible to obtain import orders—supplies are about exhausted. This is a Big Opportunity For China Painters. For this week ne will sell $1.40 worth of Artists’ China for SI.OO. Choice of any items and as much as you want. We are offering all the Flannelette Night Gowns in our stock, all children's and Misses* sizes up to 18. 50c and 60c values, choice. .... .39c

CLOSING OUT SALE. As I am going to quit farming 1 will offer at public sale at my residence, l 3-4 miles north and % mile west of Gifford, 7 miles south of Wheat field, 1 mile east of Laura, commencing at 10 a. m., on MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1916. 7 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 sorrel mare, aged 9 years, wt. 1150, in foal; 1 bay mare, 12 years old, wt. 1150; 1 brown mare, 12 years old, wt. 1350; 1 bay driving horse, 8 years old, wt. 1050; 1 pony, 10 years old, wt. 900; 2 colts, one a horse coming yearling, one a mare coming 2-year-old. 0 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 4 milch cows, 2 coming 5 years old. one with celf by side, the other fresh this spring, others 3 years old, also hied to be fresh in spring; 2 comng yearling bulls; 1 coming yearling heifer. I Fat Hog, wt. 275. 400 bushels of seed oats, germination guaranteed; 200 bushels of corn in crib; some Early Yellow Dent seed corn; 25 bushels of potatoes; 5 tons wild hay anti 1 tons tame hay in barn: stack of oats straw. 10 Dozen Barred Rock Hens’ 7 Bai led Rock Cocks. Implements, Wagons, Kfc.—Consisting of 1 Milwaukee binder; 1 Milwaukee mower; l Milwaukee bay rake; i Gale planter, fertilizer attachment and 80 rods of wire: 3 cultivators, two riding, one walking; 2 sulky plows, one a J. I. Case; 2 walking plows, 1 4-inch; l steel frame harrow; 1 new double fan; 1 new end-gate seeder; l Studebakerwagon, ?»vi-inch tire; 1 spring wagon; l top buggy, in good condition; 1 single shovel plow; 1 hay rack; 1 grindstone; 2 large iron kettles; 2 sets j double work harness; l set double driving harness; l set single harness. Household Goods—Consisting of 1 range; 1 heating stove; tables, chairs; sewing machine; washing machine; and bedding; 4 0 yards carpet, some never used; dishes; cupboard; lamps: kitchen, utensils, and numerous other articles. NO by-bidding, everything goes at your price. Terms—A credit of 10 months will ! be given without interest if paid when due; if not paid at maturity 8 per cent will be charged from date $5 and under cash in hand. 7 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. DAVE KNIGHT. ■T. F. Pettet, Auctioneer; H. W. Marble, Clerk. Hot lunch on ground. BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned, on account of having no pasture for the coming year, will offer for sale at public auction at his residence, 9% miles directly north of Rensselaer, on what is known as the old Sherman farm, l mile west and 4 miles south of

Splendid Line of Curtain Goods In Scrims and Nets, 34 and 36 inch. See these before you buy, 10c, 12c and 20c. Lace Curtains, special pair 50c 32 Piece Dinner Set $1,99. We are offering 32-piece sets, first quality American Porcelain Decorated Dinnerware, each set includes 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 large dinner plates, 6 pie plates, 6 saaice dishes, 1 vegetable dish, l meat platter, only $1.99 The Notions. 100 Yards Sewing Silk 6 C 100 Yards Carpet Thread 5c 1 doz. First Quality Peal Buttons 3c 3 Packages Good Pins . . .5e 2 Cards Good Saftey Pins 5c 5 Bundles Crimped Hair Pins. . . .5c 2 Spools Darning Cotton 5 C Bull Dog Side Supporters, pair.. 10c Spring Underwear. Women’s fine lisle finish Union Suits, lace trimmed, specially priced..s9c Women's cotton Union Suits, low neck, sleeveless, regular sizes. . .29e House Furnishings. Regular 50c Little Tom Brooms 39c Good 25 lb. to the dozen Brooms 25c - A big variety Scrub Brushes. . . . 10c Combination Mop and Scrub Brush Holder ..10c 6-foot Step Ladder 59c Whitewash Brushes 10c, 12c and 25c Snap Mouse Traps 3 for 5c Nest Eggs, 1 dozen for lOe Good Matches, 3 reg. 5c boxes for 10c White wood flat Tooth Picks 3 boxes for . , loc 3 bars Gloss Laundry Soap for. ,10c Large bottle Peroxide . . .... . ... . 15 C Celuloid Handle Tooth Brush. . . 10c | Children's soft white bristles Tooth Brush . .5c We are showing the most desirable line of Laces and Embroideries in Rensselaer We have some splendid values for you. Come and see.

Kniman, 6 miles east and 14 mile north of Fair Oaks, commencing at 10 a. m., on TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1916. 44 Bead of Cattle—Consisting of 24 milch cows, mostly Durhams, all good ones, some now fresh, some with calves by side, some fresh by day of snip, others fresh later; 19 head yearlings, 8 heifers, 10 ste.qrs, all extra good ones; 1 Durham bull, pure bred, 3 years old. 5 Head of Horses —Consisting of 1 bay mare, 10 years old; 1 black horse, 10 years old; 1 3-year-old gelding; I 2-year-old gelding; 1 yearling colt. 10 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 5 shotes weighing about 100 pounds each; 1 brood sow and 4 pigs. Implements, Mowers, Etc.—Consisting of 1 Deering mower, 6-foot cut: 1 sulky plow, 16-inch; 1 iron frame 2-section harrow; 1 Corn King manure spreader, a good one; 25 bushels of apples, and numerous other articles. Terms—A creditor 10 months will be given without interest if paid when due, if not paid at maturity 8 per cent from date. $lO and under cash in hand. 6 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terras of sale are complied with. ROY JOHNSTON. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer; C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Tint lunch on ground. PUBLIC SALE. As I am intending to move to Rensselaer, I will sell at public sale at my home at Parr, Ind., on FRIDAY. MARCH 24, 1916, Beginning at 10 a. m., the following property: •* t 28 Cattle—Consisting of 12 head of calves, coming l year old; 3 coming yearling steers; 8 yearling heifers; 3 yearling steers; 2 good cows. 1 1 Head Horses—bay colt coming I years, sired by Acrobat: 1 brown mare coming 5 years, sired by Acrobat : 2 bay mare colls coming 1 venr: 2 2-year-old mare colts; 2 mules coming 2 years; 2 mules coming; I year; 1 black horse coming 4 years; l black 4-year-old horse, wt. 1 KAO; | black 7-year-old horse, wt. 16 00. 2 Brood Sows. 290 Bushels Big Four Seed Oats. ( oiuplete Line of Farm Implements. Terms— 10 months' credit on all sums over $lO if p a id when due; if pot paid, when due notes to draw 8 pc- cent from date; 4 per cent discount for cash on all sums over $10; sums of $lO and under cash. VV. L. WOOD. Col. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer; C. G. Spjtler, Clerk. Kingsbury and Stetson hats are now r in and on display. We have them in ail blocks and colors, all sizes to flt } any head, at Duvall's Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL.