Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1916 — Page 3

We Are Winning in This Great Game

Its a game you all have to play, and every one likes to be on the winning team. Our customers all know this and we want everybody to be on our side for the Thanksgiving time. We have what you need in quality and price.

Overcoats, Suits, Hats, Caps, Underwear and everything in Furnishings for Men and Boys, Ladies’Coats, Suits and Furnishings, Children's Wraps, Shoes, Rubbers and Warm Footwear for the whole family. Sweater Coats, Trunks, Suit Cases, Rugs and Linoleum. When We Win You Win RENSSELAER THE G. E. MURRAY CO. INDIANA

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

FAIR OAKS Health is pretty good with the sick improving in our town. G? H. Hillis shipped a nice bunch of fat cattle to market Tuesday. Cottage prayer meeting was held at Mrs. McKay’s Wednesday evening. Our school teachers all attended the box social at Virgie Saturday evening. Dr. Fyfe and family of Wheatfield were visitors at the Cottingham house Sunday. We are still having ideal winter weather, and corn husking is moving right along. We were favored with a very nice shower Wednesday evening, which was very thankfully received. Rev. Hensly delivered a couple of splendid sermons from the M. E. pulpit Sunday morning and evening. Enos Moffitt went to Rensselaer Tuesday and had a few of his grinders extracted. Dr. Myer performing the act. Uncle Jasper Makeever’s good wife, who lives on route 1, presented ■ t'heir mail carrier, A. M. Bringle, with a fine, big, fat goose for Thanksgiving. Fanda Clifton moved this week from Mattie Dickenson’s property into Sam Potts’ house, vacated by Sam Kettering, who moved into the Thompson property west of town. Mrs. Charles IHolly of Paxton. Illinois, came up last Friday and visited her sisters, Mrs. Barker Crawford and Mrs. Calvin Burroughs, until the middle of the week. John Kessic of Minnesota, but formerly of this place, was in town Saturday renewing old acquaintances. Since he left here, something over seven years ago, he lias developed into a pretty smart young man. It is reported the interlocking company will enlarge the territory for their employes by dropping out a few points. 01 Brouhard, who han charge at this point, will go somewhere else after December 1. This point is dropped out, we suppose on account of the “hard times.” The gravel roads in this part of the township are getting pretty hadly worn out. We haven’t hqd any work done worth speaking of for a couple of years, and there is no gravel to patch them up. We got a few brush and willows cut

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but no grading and it is needed badly. Barker Crawford, who lives on the Hufficker ranch, took very seriously sick Tuesday morning from what is called ptomaine poison. It was thought he could not live. Dr. Rice of Roselawn was called and gave him the necessary treatment, and at last reports he was somewhat better. Mr. Teach, the stone road man, had a pretty bad break down a few days ago while at work. One of his engines gave out, so now he has to do his hauling with one engine, but is getting along fine. He works a day and a night shift, employing about eighteen or twenty men. and has the coarse rock on the first mile.

THERE’S A REASON Why so many Overcoats are being sold by Hilliard & Hamill throughout the county. The store that sells the largest quantity can sell the cheapest—that’s the reason. Think it over. It will pay you to buy your Overcoat from Hilliard & Hamill. THIS—AND FIVE CENTS! DON’T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose five cents to Foley & Co., 2835 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, 111., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets.—Sold everywhere.

GIFFORD Clyde Davisson was in Gifford selling beef Monday. Mrs. Ella Rishling called on Mrs. Stella Snow Tuesday. Sunday school every Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Mrs. John Hill called on Mrs. Laura Antrim Sunday evening. Ada Swisher spent Friday night with Martha and Elvyn Louge. Dice Zook and George Lambert were Rensselaer goers Wednesday. Sylvia, Hazel and Ola Lambert took Sunday dinner with Lida Akers. Mrs. Mary Norris and children called on Mrs. Guy Zook Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bernice Ballard spent Sun-

day with her mother, Mrs. Charles Walker. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jud Zook is on the sick list this week. Beulah Walker and Gladys Elliott called on Beatrice Caster Sunday afternoon. Lillian and Orabelle McClannahan called on Sylvia and Hazel Lambert Sunday evening.

THE HUNTING SEASON Is on—but you needn’t hunt farther for that new Suit. IHead straight for Hilliard & Hamill. They have the largest stock and sell the cheapest because they sell the largest quantity. Ask anybody—or step into their store and see for yourself. IF MOTHERS ONLY KNEW Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children relieve Feverishness, (Headache, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and destroy worms. They break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 29 years. AU Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Mother Gray Co., Leßoy, N. Y.—~ Advt.

MILROY G. L. Parks spent Monday at Newcastle. Miss Irma Clark was in Rensselaer Tuesday. Gertrude 'Faylor spent Sunday with Martha Clark. Mrs. I. J. Clark is visiting her relatives near Mentone. Superintendent Lamson visited the schools here last Friday. 'Mrs. O. and Mrs. I. Hamilton were in Rensselaer Tuesday. William Parks and granddaughter called on G. L. Parks’ Sunday. Mrs. Mary McCashen and Ettie spent Bunday with Frank May’s. Clifford Ogle has been home for a few days visiting home friends. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McAleer attended the social Saturday night at Black Oak. Mrs. Bert Beaver of North Dakota was visiting friends and relatives here the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wallace and children and Miss Frances Irwin ate dinner with G. L. Parks’ Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Wolcott and Mrs. Bassett and children of Goodland spent Sunday with W. B. Fisher’s. Sunday school next Sunday will be held in the afternoon before preaching, so remember to be present at 2 p. m. I. J. Clark, Charleq McCashen. Earl Foulks and families, Loren and Miss Iva English spent Sunday with George Foulks and family. Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Irwin and daughter and Mr. Padgett of Rensselaer ate supper Sunday evening with G. L. Parks and family. Our teachers attended institute at McCoysburg Saturday. December institute will be held at Center school

house in Milroy township December 16. The social at Queen City Saturday night was a success as regards the program, but not so financially, there only being a few boxes and pies sold and about $lO was realized. Miss Irene received the coffee' pot for being the best cook, and Everett Clark the handkerchiefs for the best corn husker.

Changing Seasons Bring Colds. “Stuffed-up head,” clogged-up nose, tight chest, sore throat are sure signs of cold, and Dr. King’s New Discovery is sure relief. A dose of this combination of antiseptic balsams soothes the irritated membrane, clears the head, loosens the phlegm, you breathe easier and realize your cold is broken up, Treat a cold persistently; half-way measures* leave a lingering cough. Take Dr. King’s New Discovery until your cold is gone. For 47 years the favorite remedy for young and old. At your druggist, 50c.— Advt. NO RAISE IN PRICE On Sweaters at Hilliard & Hamill’s. There will be no raide as long as their present stock lasts. Have you your sweater yet? If not don’t fail to see Hilliard & -Hamill right away. They have them, all colors, 50c to SB.

MT. AYR (From the Tribune) Miss Addie Harris was home from Rensselaer over Sunday. , W. A. Shindler and family motored to Monon Sunday afternoon. W. A. Lutz and Alfred Hoover of Rensselaer were business visitors here Monday. R. J. Yeoman, wife and daughter Esther motored to Morgantown Tuesday for a visit with relatives. Henry Ploutz of near Fowler was calling at his farm,, tenanted by J, B. Mullet, north of town Wednesday. Mrs. Roy Snow and two sons of Chicago visited Saturday and Sunday in the home of her Uncle Charles here. Miss Catherine Teach, who Is cooking for her father’s stone road force, went to her home at Crown Point for an over Sunday visit. Zen Merrill of Virgie came Friday, meeting A. R. Hopkins of Rens-, selaer here and motored over into Illinois to inspect a farm which Mr, Hopkins owns there. Peter Wagler and family of Coatney, Kansas, have been visiting his mother, Mrs. Ben B. Miller, and left Monday for Marshall county to visit relatives and friends before returning home. O. H. Osborne and family, emigrating from Cass county, Michigan, to southwest Missouri, stopped a while in toXvn Monday. Their covered wagons made it look like the days of old. Miss Flora Parke was called to Monon Saturday where her father, who is visiting a sister there, had been taken suddenly quite bad sick. He had improved a great deal when

Miss Parke returned here Sunday evening. FULL-BIXMJDED BOYS Need clothing that will give lasting wear. Hilliard & Hamill have Suits, Overcoats, Mackinaws, Shoes, Stockings, etc., that are for boys that wear their clothes hard—the prices are right, too. TOOK HURT OUT OF HER BACK Mrs. Anna Byrd, Tuscumbia, Ala., writes:' “I was down with my back so I could not stand up more than hair the time. Foley Kidney Pills took all of the hurt out.” Rheumatic pains, swollen ankles, backache, stiff joints and sleep disturbing bladder ailments indicate disordered kidneys and bladder trouble. —Sold everywhere. BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned, having purchased a farm in Michigan, will offer at Public Sale at his present residence, 1 mile west and 2i/> miles north of Mt. Ayr, 10i/ 2 miles south of Roselawn, on the Ransom Elijah farm, commencing at 10 a. m, on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1916 3 Head of Horses—l bay mare, 5 years old, weight about 1150; 1 bay gelding, coming 4 years old, weight about 1250; 1 gray gelding, a good worker, weight about 1300. 15 Head of Cattle—l 5-year-old white face cow, calf by side, 6 weeks old; 2 Durham heifers 1 year old last August; 2 yearling steers, 1 red and 1 black; 1 yearling Shorthorn bull; 6 spring heifer calves; 2 spring steer calves. 10 Head of Shotes—Weight about 60 pounds each. Chickens—About 175 R. I. Red year-old hens and pullets, good stock. Implements, Wagons, etc. —Consisting of 1 David Bradley sulkey plow, good as new; V David Bradley disc, 7-foot, new; 1 J. I. Case corn planter with fertilizer attachment, good as new; 1 10-foot Osborn harrow; 1 10foot Milwaukee hay rake; 1 farm wagon with double box; 1 hay rack; 1 set gravel boards; 1 good top road wagon; 1 1-horse f-shovel truck cultivator, cultivator shovels and shields; washing machine, kitchen cabinet, table and other small articles. Terms—Ten dollars and under cash in hand; on sums over $lO a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due, if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent off for cash ivhen entitled to credit. No property to fee removed until terms of sale are complied with. Hot lunch by the Ladies’ Aid of the Mt. Ayr M. E. church. . J. W. HARLOW. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk

It makes no difference how much or how little you expect to buy, spend your money in Our Big Store and you will be ahead in this game. Pick out your wants and get in the game.

CEMENT WORK OF ALL KINDS Including sidewalks, cisterns, basement work, foundations, building blocks, etc. Let me figure on your work before you place the contract elsewhere.—E. B. SMITH, ’phone 490-Red, Rensselaer, Ind. o-25

NOTICE OF GRADE LETTING, NO. 2»I«. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, December 5. 1916. the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, Indiana, will receive sealed proposals for the construction of a grade in Keener township on the north and south road between sections 2 and 3. 10 and 11. 14 and 15, all in township 32 north, range 7 west, beginning at the Kankakee river and running south. Said grade to be built according to plans and specifications on file in the auditor’s office, all bids to be on file by 2 o'clock of said date and to be accompanied by bond and affidavit according to law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, Indiana. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County, Indiana.

NOTICE OF LETTING CONTRACT FOR COUNTY FARM SUPPLIES Notice is hereby given that ths Board of Commissioners of Jasper county. Indiana, will on Tuesdav. December 5. 1916. receive sealed proposals for furnishing groceries, dry goods and meat for the use of county poor asylum. All bids to be on file by 2 o’clock of said date and to be accompanied by affidavit-as required by law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Commissioners of Jasper county, Indiana. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor.

IBiJIUIJ Pair, M. Telephone 932-G Thanksgiving Prices We will pay 23c for good turkeys 13c for geese and ducks 14c for chickens Delivered at store until next Tuesday morning.