Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 November 1916 — Page 5

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Mrs. W. H. Beam spent Wednesday in Chicago. Miss Rose Remmek was a business visitor in Wheatfield yesterday. Don’t forget the Ford party next January, at HILLIARD & HAMILL’S. Mrs. W. W. Merrill, the house Fuest of Mrs. Ora T. Ross, spent Wednesday in Chicago. " ~ ■ Soft and good work shoes, $4, are the limit iif foot comfort and shoe vaIue.—HILLIARD & HAMILL.

Buckwheat, bran and middlings, $1.30 per cwt. bulk. Fine for cows. —IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS. Phone 466. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Keister expect to leave Sunday morning via rail for New York state on a prospecting trip. Norman Pritchard came down from Chicago Thursday evening for a few days’ visit with O. J. Parker and other relatives. Mrs. James E. Mead and children of Detroit, who had been visiting her mother, Mrs. E. L. Clark, departed for their home Wednesday. Mrs. K. T. Rhoades was in Chicago Wednesday in attendance at the wedding of Mrs. Caroline Thrasher, which took place that evening. Watson Plumbing Co., pnone 204. The only reliable concern drilling water wells in this part of Jasper county; will drill wells any size and anywhere. ts

Mrs. G. W. Payne and her niece, Mrs. MeGolly, who are visiting here from Chicago Heights, went to Monticello Wednesday for a short visit with friends. A necktie, a shirt, shoes, hatlittle things in every man’s wardrobe that should be right, and they’re always right when from HILLIARD & HAMILL’S. The best is always the cheapest. Washington Netted Gem potatoes stand for quality. A few left from our car just received, $2.10 bushel. —ROWLES & PARKER. The postoffice department at Washington has'-accepted a proposal for a five-year lease on the present postoffice location at Morocco. The building was erected several years ago purposely for a postoffice. Samuel A. Westfall, age 45, a cement contractor, who was seriously injured at West Lafayette Saturday when his buggy was run into by a motor car driven by Haven S. Davis, -died at St Elizabeth hospital in Lafayette Thursday iKght. Davis and a companion, Clarence Stuckey, are now under arrest.

GENUINE Round Oak HEATERS C. W. Eger Hardware and Plumbing Renssilier, - Indiana

Subscribe for The Democrat E. A. Perkins of Goodland was in Rensselaer on business Wednesday. You can buy fine, large sweet potatoes at RHOADS’ GROCERY at 3c per pound. nl2 C. W. Harner and John Nichols of Remington- were business visitors in the city Thursday afternoon. W. I. Hoover went to Indianapolis Thursday to drive through a Ford roadster for one of his customers. She’ll be sure to like you in one of the new pinch back suits and overcoats, sls to S3O, at HILLIARD & HAMILL'S.

Mrs. H. E. Hartley went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, Wednesday for an indefinite visit with her daughter, Mrs. Gerald D. Strong. / Mrs. Harrison Timmons and daughter of Benton Harbor, Michigan, who had been visiting here, departed Wednesday for their home. There’s more to a pair of shoes than leather. Crawford shoes give every wearer a full money’s worth of style, comfort and wear, at HILLIARD & HAMILL'S. * Why do you fellows kick on highpriced coal? Just call on me for wood. Delivered to any part of the city. Prices right.—JAMES E. WALTER. Phone 337. ts The fourth annual I. O. O. F. district meeting of District No. 37; will be held in Rensselaer next Wednesday, November 15, with sessions both afternoon and evening.

Miss Murriel Hedrick, who had been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. O. L. Calkins, went to Toledo, Ohio, Thursday_to spend some time with her sister, Miss Dorothy Hedrick. Reuben pudy of Reynolds suffered a stroke of phralysis Monday and for some time was apparently dead. Those with him sent for a a undertaker, but Mr. Eddy revived before his arrival. A Clothcraft ulster, sls* for the cold, blustery days to come. A fine blue serge suit, $16.50; a pair of Crawford shoe 9, $4, and you’re ready for anything at home or abroad.—HILLLARD & HAMILL. If you appreciate good potatoes we can please you—the Washington Netted Gem, the whitest, mealiest potato grown. A trial will convince you .of their superior quality. Per bushel $2.10. —ROWLES & PARKER.

Mrs. Dennis Healy underwent an operation Tuesday for abdominal trouble and the removal of her appendix. Mrs. Healy has not been well since being injured in the cyclone, four years ago, but since the operation she is resting quite easy. Mrs. W. F. Powers, who had been visiting friends at Morocco, had the misfortune to fall while there and injure one of her hips. She is unable to get about much at this time and decided to go over and remain with her sister, Mrs. Graham, at Wolcott until she 'Vecovers from her injuries. John R. Lewis of Barkley township won the following prizes at the Hampshire hog show at Macon, Georgia, which was held there last Wednesday: Bolders Beauty, first; Miss Budie, first; Junior Champion, ■first; Essig Gild, first? young herd, first; junior boar, first; for get of sire and produce of dam, first; aged herd, first and third; E&sig Champion, third; Blanche L.. first;‘The Harvester, second. Mr. Lewis expects to take his herd to the international stock show in Chicago, which,will be held from December 2 to 9.

For highest prices for all kinds of fur, inquire of C. B. HARRIS at the Harris creamery. nl9 Only a few more bags round, white Minnesota potatoes, SI.BO per bush|l. —ROWLES & PARKER. Among the congressional delegation from Montana will be one woman, Miss Jeannette—Rankin, who is clafmed to have been elected on the Republican ticket. There will be special services at the Christian church at Fair Oaks Sunday night, November 12. A short talk will be given by Bro. Woerner on Indiana’s centennial. Josiah Davisson and Sherman Parks returned Wednesday evening from Chicago, where they had been to claim the former’s Ford automobile which was/stolen earlier in the week. Lowell Graham of Kokomo is dead from burns received Halloween night when the costume he was wearing in a parade caught fire from a pumpkin lantern carried by a companion.

The Democrat is informed that many of the election wagers here were on states and groups of states, and that the net winnings and losses will not aggregate nearly so much as first reported. If you haven’t layed in your winter’js supply of potatoes, better buy now. Minnesota’s, SI.BO bushel; Washington Netted Gems, positively the finest potato grown, $2.10 per bushel.—ROWLES & PARKER. It costs nothicfg- to look at the clothes in HILLIARD & HAMILL’S windows. It's clothes education to drop in and look around a bit. Clothcraft clothes sl2 to S2O. Fashion Park clothes S2O to S3O. In the state of Indiana there were more than 20,000 voters who voted for the Presidential candidates, but who did not vote for any of the state candidates. Just why so many votes should be thus lost it is quite hard to understand. Only about 200 bushels of those Netted Gem pqftatoes now left from our car just received. Quality unexcelled. Good keepers. It looks as though it would be good business to lay in your winter supply now. Per bushel $2.10. —ROWLES & PARKER.

Mrs. Lida Monnett went to Evanston, Illinois, Wednesday ’to spend some time with her sister, Mrs. A. C. Berr. Mrs. Monnett has not been well since suffering a fall a year ago and will remain with Mrs. Berr, * who is a trained nurse, until her health has improved. The thrhe-weeks-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. James Maddling of near Rankin, White county', was smothered to death Friday night while sleeping with its parents. The baby was in perfect health when all retired at 9 o’clock* and when the father awoke at 2 o’clock it lay between the parents cold in death. After a Valparaiso automobile was pulled, out of the ditch near North Judson Wednesday by two garage men of that city, the latter narrowly escaped death when their own automobile was struck by a backing freight train and wrecked. Both men were able to get out of the wreck and walk from the scene. James H>. Keister has sold his property on corner of Plum and Franklin streets, the former Cleve Eger property, which he purchased last spring, to James E. Walter, who will move into same as soon as it is vacated by Mr. Keister. The consideration was $2,400 cash. Mr. and Mrs. Keister expect .to go to New York state at once and buy a farm there an< l move to same in a short time. \

On account of the poor health of his wife, William Markin has rented his farm northeast of Rensselaer to Charles Tubbs of Walker township, and will have a public sale of his stock and personal property on November 22, after which he will move to Rensselaer, having bought the Charles Stanley property two and one-half blocks north and two blocks east of the old depot, and secures possession of same .December 1. The consideration was SBSO. Mr. Stanley will move to Lafayette, we understand. Monon will hold a corn show some time in December is the announcement of the Civic Service club of that place, after a canvass of the merchants with encouraging results. Twenty-five premiums of cash and merchandise have been subscribed and it is likely exhibits will not be confined to corn alone. The committee in charge of arrangements held a final meeting Monday night for the completion o* details. The fair will continue three days and it is hoped to make it a very interesting event.

FOOTBALL! R. H. S. v VS. WATSEKA HIGH SCHOOL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 RIVERSIDE PARK GAME CALLED AT 2:30 P. M. Admission 25 Cent.s William Traub was in Chattsworth, jlllinois, yesterday on business, Charles Shriver of near ,Mt. Ayr was in Rensselaer yesterday on business. * Articles of incorporation have been filed with the secretary of state by the Flinn Grain company of Earl Park, capital $46,000, to buy and sell grain; directors, Louis H. Jordan, John Flinn, Joseph B. Gaunt, Will Flinn.

If you have been having {rouble getting good potatoes we can please you with the Netted Gem, the finest potato grown. They go one-third farther than potatoes of inferior quality. You’ll appreciate them if you give them a trial. Per bushel $2.10. —ROWLES & PARKER. The rising cost of living is being investigated by the government to ascertain whether the increasing prices are being pushed upward.unlawfully. Kvherever that is found to be the case persons responsible will be punished to the full extent of the law, according to Attorney General Gregory. Agents of the department of justice are seeking evidence of unlawful price increases through conspiracies or other means. Saturday, ' November 11—closing out sale. Baskets for cut flowers and potted plants.,—O SIIOII N E FLORAL CO. Phone 439.

SUITS OF ULTRA SMART STYLE AT MODERATE PRICES t The genuis of deft designers has put into these suits a smart style and tailored elegance rarely found at the prices which we offer them. Many models are enriched by beautiful furs at collar, cuffs and hem of coat. Variety of fabrics and colors now very complete. Prices range from $16.50 to $25.00 It’s High Time J To Choose a Winter Coat A widely diversified variety of | \ Va /or' styles, where a woman has unlimit- 1 I \sv v/1 o ed opportunity to exercise her in- /[ // / dividuality is the attraction our Y/IM His lfp/ / // / ' coat stock holds for its many pat- if mil | lij)' // / I rons. Every preference in regard II I jj ji f] / I \ A \ / to fabric, every desire as to color \]|Pu m lli I | ||| I I I\ jf and models to fill every figure need Muu / / / 1 are here'presented. Prices repre- \[UsM HOIs I ; )ff/ sent the unusual in value-giving. V?/ Ladies’ Goats $7.95 to $30.00 Children’s Coats $2.95 to $7.95 ** i<7 The Correct Corset Furs come Into their for Every Figure own—this weather -The best makes the market affords And the pinacte of apparel charm —a variety of models that meets every is reached in the wearing of them. Just figure requirement are the two best now our assortments of the most popureasons why women who would be lar furs, both sets and separate pieces well gowned look to this store for the are complete and the prices below what satisfactory selection of their corsets. is usually asked for similar qualities. 50c to $5.00 $1.50 to $25.00 per piece Rowles & Parker Rensselaer, - . -v ... Indiana

Mu William Warren of Walker township visited here a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. Bruce White. Yesterday's markets: Corn, 80c; oats, 50c; wheat, sl.6s;’rye. $1.15. The prices a year ago were: Corn. 58c; eats, 31c; wheat, 98c; rye, 75c to 80c. Republican “statesmen” of the' three-for-a-nickel quality have been! worrying quite a good deal the past i four years because of this country having a “minority” President. They now can hottle up that sorrow along with their campaign boasts of late weeks, for *ith a majority of more than 2,000,000 of the popular vote Mr. Wilson stands to be a majorlty President with a big margin of the people behind him.—Pulaski County Democrat.

FOR ELDERLY MEN Extra heavy weight all-wool suits, sls. Extra heavy all-wool trousers, $4lJ>O. Soft, warm underwear, $l to $4. Wool hose, 25c to 60c, at HILLIARD ft HAMILL S. MRS. MARY WELSH SUCCUMBS Mrs. Mary Welsh of southeast of town died yesterday afternoon between 12 and 1 o’clock. Mrs. Welsh had been in poor health for a number of years, and about a week ago was taken much worse, having contracted a severe cold and in her weakened condition .was unable to withstand its effects. She leaves to mourn their loss two children. Miss Carrie Welsh, who resides at home, and Bert Welsh of Larimore, North Dakota; two brothers, O. K. Ritchey of southwest of town and W. H. Ritchey, who made his home with Mrs. Welsh: also one sister, Mrs. Laura Michaels, of Rensselaer and many other relatives and friends. At this writing the funeral arrangement have not been made. WORK CLOTHES Genuine Cherry Valley flannel shirts, $1 corduroy .trousers, $2; work shoes of solid leather, $2.50; soft, warm, fleecy underwear, $1 to $2.50. —HILLIARD ft HAMILL. Subscribe for The Democrat.

You’ll Not Get Stuns: If you buy OUR COAL Unless it be by the stinging heat ana that is a pretty good thing to offset the stinging cold of winter weather which will soon be with os. Better give us your order for coal now and when that cold weather comes yon will be prepared to meet it. 6RAR7-WARNER LUMBER CO. TO ALL MOOSE The Hoopeston team has just telegraphed that they will be here * Sunday, November 12, at 2 o’clock p. m, with several machine loads of people and regalia to put on the degree work. Every Moose be present and see the time of your life. Don’t forget, the date has been changed to next Sunday.— Advt. DATES OF LYCEUM COURSE Iris Concert company. November 16. Roy Smith, lecturer. December 18. Schildkret, orchestra. January 7. Hagerman, w lecturer. February 8. Rob Roys, quartet. March 5. **