Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 November 1916 — Page 8

The Clothing House of WILLIAM TRAUB • • 1 I • ■ ' ■ '.■' . •• ' • ' 1 "' " 1,1 " ' " 1 1 '? ' r .. ■_ '.. ' - J I ' ■ Hundreds of Stylish Suits and Overcoats Must Be Cleared Away Saturday, Nov. 25, to Saturday, Dec. 2 It is in fact a Clothing Sale of Thanksgiving, as we save you $3.50 to SIO.OO on every suit and overcoat The reason for such great price reductions right now when you need the clothes, is this: The Clothing House of Wm. Traub has given up the Kirschbaum agency, makers of good clothes as you well know In place we have secured for Rensselaer the sole agency for Society Brand Clothes, the best clothes at every price made in America. That spells “There are no clothes too good for our customers ” This is the plain cause why we must clear away all KirschbaJm suits and overcoats at a sacrifice The most desirable and fashionable of the season’s fabrics and styles are included. Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, 1916

This Is Your Chance. Take advantage. While this Great Sale is on you have the chance to buy all your winter furnishings at reduced prices. Mothers bring the boys, as all boys suits and overcoats are reduced in price for this sale, Nov. 25 to Dec. 2. Make no mistake in place or name. The Clothing House of William Traub Odd Fellows Building Rensselaer, Indiana

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

PINE GROVE Mrs. Harry Gifford is on th© sick list at this writing, Elmer Shroyer is husking corn for Glen Norman, south of Aix. Several from this vicinity attended the William Markin sale. H. G. Lutz of Lafayette was out to his farm Monday on business. Miss Creola Torbet spent Sunday with Neva. Garriott of hear Aix. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Odle are the proud parents of a new baby girl. Several of the young folks of this community attended the pie social at Aix Friday night. A good many people from this neighborhood attended the baroecue at Rensselaer Thursday. All reported a fine time. Mrs. Charles Shroyer and daughter Vernie called on Irma George Sunday afternoon. The latter is very low with pneumonia at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ritter, son Rudolph and family, Mrs. William Schultz and Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schultz went to Illinois Sunday to attend the funeral of a niece of Mrs. Ritter’s.

LONG, SHORT, MEDIUM Men will find at Hilliard & Hamill’s Underwear that will fit them, that will stand the strain of wear and hold its shape. Union and twopiece, wool or cotton, 50c to $5.

LEE Lonnie Noland and Lowell Morton went to Chicago Tuesday to try to get jobs. Ray Holeman and family went from Sunday school to J. H. Culp’s for dinner Sunday. Corn ohredding is about done in our neighborhood and husking pretty well along. Roy Stiers’ baby is recovering now from its sickness of scarlet fever and measles. Mrs. George Holeman of Monti' cello was here last week calling on relatives and friends. Mrs. C. A. Holeman and Mrs. Elmer Gilmore and children spent Wednesday with Mrs. J. H. Culp. H. C. Anderson and wife went from' Sunday school with W. L. Stiera and wife for dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Hoult, Mrs. C. A. Hcleman, S. W. Noland and family spent Sunday at Asa Holeman’s. G. A. Jacks and wife and Becky

65 Overcoats for young men, any style you want, $18.50, $22.50, $25.00 values, (ft | r ft n Thanksgiving sale price •■ • 0 I J■ U U 85 Overcoats for middle-aged men, 46, 48 and 50 inches long, $15.00, SIB.OO, $20.00 values, V 1 9 7R Thanksgiving sale price t) I U. I J 45 fine Overcoats, $24.00, $26.00, $30.00 0 I 0 R A values, Thanksgiving sale price $ I J, J(J

Jacks and daughter went to Rensselaer Sunday afternoon to call on relatives. Mrs. s. W. Noland and Mrs. G. A. Jacks called on Uncld David Culp Tuesday afternoon. Mr! Culp is feeling some better at this writing. Misses Hazel and Florence Jacks of near Rensselaer were here visiting last week. Their cousin, Miss Delma Lefler, accompanied them home for a short visit. While Mrs. Walter Jordan Was hanging paper Saturday evening she tell and broke one bone in her arm j ust below the elbow. Miss Eva Hoult is doing her work for her.

Ball Band Gaiterg $1.25 to $3.50. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE Leonard S. Burrows, et ux to Frank J. Slight et ux, November 3, lot 28, Dunn’s Kankakee Pleasure Resort, original plat, SIOO. Orran D. Ropp et ux to Jesse L. Swain, November 18, part nw ne, 19-30-6, .25 acre, Union, SI,OOO. Joseph B. Ross, executor of Frank G. Ray estate, to Moraine McCoy et ux, November 20, nw, n% sw, 1 9-32-6. *240 acres, Wheatfield, $ 18,000. Executor’s deed. John E. Allen et ux to Anna M. Carmichael, November 17, lots 1, 2,3, 4, block 27, 1 Rensselaer, Weston’s second addition, $1 q c d. John Rush et ux to Vivian Lee Ramey, November 18, part lot 3, block 2, Rensselaer, Thompson’s addition, $265. William F. Kosanke et ux to Anna Wittmer, November 21, s% se, si£ nw se, e 3-4 sw, 11-31-6, e 3-4 nl£, 14-31-6, Walker, $2,000. q c d.

Work Coats—all kinds at old prices, $3 to S9.—HILLIARD & HAMILL.

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned is preparing to move to Pennsylvania, and will offer at public auction at his- residence on the Mike Kuboski farm 1 mile south and 3 miles east of Rensselaer, 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Pleasant Ridge, commencing at 10 a. m., on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1916, 11 Head of Horses and Mules— Consisting of 1 black mare, coming 7 years old, in. foal to Colton’s jack, wt. 1400; 1 gray mare coming 5 years old, in foal to Colton’s roan horse, wt. 1300; 1 black mare coming 3 years old, wt. 1350; 1 pair sorrel geldfngs, coming 6 and 8 years, wt. 2600, a good general purpose team, one lady broke and a good looker; 1 bay horse coming 6 years old, wt. 1150, lady broke; 1 bay horse coming 6 years old, wt. 1300; one pair black mare mules, coming 1 and 2 years old, wt. 600 and 950, well mated and have the making of a fine pair; 1 gray mule,

1 year old, wt. 550; 1 gray colt, 1 year old, wt. 550. The above are all good animals and in fine shape. If you don’t believe it come and see. 19 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 red cow, 6 years old, good size; 1 red cow, 7 years old, large; 1 white-faced cow, 6 years old, good size; 1 spotted cow, 3 years old; 1 red cow, 5 years old; 1 red cow,

6 years old. (The above cows are all good ones, some giving milk now and all will be fresh in early spring); 3 coming 2-year-old heifers, with calf; 1 full blood 2-year-old Shorthorn bull; 9 spring calves, 3 heifers, 6 steers. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 Case corn planter with fertilizer attachment and 120 rods of wire; 1 9-foot Rock Island cutaway disc, used one season: 1 8-foot Deere spader; 1 1 2-inch Oliver gang plow, good as new; 1 16-inch Deere sulky plow; 1 14-inch walking plow; 1 6-foot Deering binder; 1 3-s?ction flexible harrow; 1 Rude manure spreader, good as new; 1 Deere riding cultivator: 1 2-row gopher; 1 1-row Tower gopher; 1 walking cultivator; 1 mowing machine; 1 Peter Schuettler wagon with triple box; 1 011 l wagon with double box: 1 old buggy; 1 road cart, good as new; 2 sets of good work harness, 1 set double driving harness: some extra collars and halters and numerous other small articles. Terms—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, notes bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid at maturity, *if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent discount where entitled to credit. ESTLE MARKIN. Col. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds.

Leather and mackinaw Mittens (lined) 50c.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Tavern keepers in Scotland have asked permission to employ women •bartenders, as men are scarce. Professor Otto Lummer of Breslau succeeded in melting carbon by Inclosing a large arc light, formed by two carbon rods, in a heavy glass container and exhausting the air. By using a powerful electric current he produced such a heat that drops formed at the tips of the carbons.

55 Balmarue box back Overcoats, $15.00, $18.50, $20.00 values, you will be thankful for two 0 I A 9 R years to own one at 0 I UiU J 335 Kirschbaum Suits, all sizes for young men and older men, stouts, slims, regulars, the very best of fabrics. Take your choice as a Thanksgiving gift. A saving on each (ft r n A suit of .. wJ.UU

FARMS FOR SALE 3 5 acres—All black land in cultivation, on pike road known as the Jackson highway, on R. F. D. and telephone line. There is a new tworoom school and railroad station at the corner of the farm, large ditch along west side which gives fine outlet for drainage. There is a lot of tile on the place; six-room house on solid stone foundation, wire porch and pantry. (House is well painted and in good condition; good small barn, good well and Some fruit. Price $75. Terms S6O 0 down and easy terms on remainder. 30 acres—This piece of land is all in cultivation and all good heavy soil. It lies on pike road and has dredge ditch for sou tn line which gives good outlet for drainage. It lies 80 rods from station and school. There are no buildings on this land. Price $65. Terms S6OO down and long time on remainder. 80 acres—-This farm is level land and black soil except a few acres of a rise where the buildings are, which is sandy soil. It is half in cultivation and half in timber. There is a lot of saw timber on the place.) Good outlet for drainage; six-room house,, small barn, grainary, chicken house, smoke house, good well and 30 bearing fruit trees. There is 240 rods of new fence with cedar posts. This farm lies one-half mile from pike and school and is on R. F. D. and telephone line. There hag just been a loan placed on this farm in the Aetna Life for SI,BOO, due five years. Price $45. Terms S6OO down and long time on remainder. Might trade equity for good property or take part in stock. 60 acres-—This farm lies on mair road, mile from pike and school There is a flag station 50 rods from the farm where trains stop to take on or let off passengers four times daily. This farm has good outlet for drainage and is all fn cultivation, except eight acres in timber; 50 acres is good grain land and level, and ten acres of ridge, which is lighter goil. It is fenced inte five lots with hog-tight fence. There is a six-room house, large barn, good well and lots of fruit. Price S4O. Terms SSOO down and long time on remainder. 100 acres—This farm lies near two stations and has 75 acres in cultivation and 25 in wood pasture. It ig half black land and half sandy soil. There is a seven-room house and common outbuildings. This place is a bargain at $37.50 per acre. Terms SBOO down and long time on remainder. 120 acres—On public road half mile from pike. This land is level and good soil and is all in pasture and mostly wood land. Price $27,50. Terms SSOO down and long time on remainder. .240 acres—All black prairie land except 25 acres wood land. This

is a good corn farm and has fine drainage and good location to market, school, R. F. D., telephone and: pike. There is a six-room house, large barn, fine well and some fruit. Price $65. Terms $5,000 down and time on remainder. G. F. MEYERS. Price of Turkeys Advances. Petersburg, Nov. 24.—The price of turkeys within the last few days has advanced from 18 cents to 22 cents, and may go higher. There are not as many turkeys in the country as first estimated, but those that are here are being sold readily and few will be held over for the Christmas market. Chickens are selling at 12 and 14 cents a pound. The pecan crop is 50 per cent smaller this* season. • The first pecans sold at ten cents a pound but the price has advanced to 15 cents. Walnuts are selling at 50 cents a bushel, and the large hickorynuts at sl. The scaly hickory nut crop is a failure.

Appeal Is Dismissed. Indianapolis, Nov. 24.—The supreme court has dismissed the appeal of William P. Gleason and others appealed from the order of the Lake Superior court has dismissed the appeal of Wilon behalf of Dnissilla Carr and Albert C. Carver, enjoining the city of Gary and the town of Miller from buying lands belonging to Gleason and others for a joint park for the city and town. The supreme court does not consider the merits of the controversy, but dismissed the appeal because it was not filed in time.

Values Kiss at $20,000. Laporte, Nov. 24.—One kiss, taken while her husband was looking on, is valued at $20,000 in thejsuit of Mrs. William Denny against Sylvester C. Thurman, a wealthy Knox contractor, which began here. She charges the kiss resulted in alienation of her husband’s affections. Thurman, Mrs. Denny says, pursued her with unwelcome attentions in spite of her attempts to repel them. An estrangement between the Dennys followed the kissing episode, she says. Drys Call a Meeting. Indianapolis, Nov. 24—Leaders of the dry forces of Indiana have been invited to meet in Indianapolis next Tuesday afternoon to outline a fight for statutory prohibition before the state legislature. Among these who signed the call were: Mrs. Charles Vayhinger, state president of the W. C.,T. U.; Rev. E. S. Shumaker, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon league, and J. Raymond Schmidt, state chairman of the Prohibition party. Japan has a civil service retirement law for government employes.

FAIRBANKS FOLLOWS HUGHES Defeated Candidate for the Vice Presidency Congratulates His Successful Rival and Neighbor—Mr. Marshall Reciprocates. Indianapolis, Nov. 24. —Charles W. Fairbanks congratulated his friend, neighbor and successful opponent for the vice presidency. Vice President Marshall returned the felicitations. Mr. Fairbank’s message to Mr. Marshall follows: “My dear Mr. Vice President: I will avail myself of the earliest opportunity since the ascertainment of tlie California vote to ex- , tend to you my cordial personal congratulations upon your re-election as vice president. My very best wishes go with you always.’’ Mr. Marshall’s reply was. “Dear Mr. Fairbanks: I thank you sincerely for your kind letter of congratulation. As a partisan it is worth much to know that we have won. As a man it is worth more to know that the years of personal friendship have not ended with this campaign : and to feel that there are left a few men at least who may differ in politics and yet wish each other well. I rejoice to believe that you always have been of that chosen few. Long life ami serene content for you.” Vice President Marshall will leave for Washington December 2. Increase Passenger Rates. Indianapolis, Nov. 24.—The “copper zone” schedule of rates based on two cents a mile with a five-cent minimum, will be used hereafter by the Chicago, South Bend & Northern Railway company and the Southern Michigan Railway company. Notice of the intention of the companies was filed with the public service comminsion. This means an appreciable increase in rates.

For Croup -- Mothers— Always Keep this Handy of the Croup scare la ovei £25 PMeata who wisely keep ■ Honey and Tar Compound in the home ready tax instant use. C ’« Al l en ' Boseley, Mo., writes: “I “Y® raised a family of four children and have used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with all of them. . I find it the best croup and cough medicine I have ever used and I have used it for eight or ten years, and can recommend it for croup. If toward nightfall the little ones grow hoarse or croupy, if their breathing becomes wheezy and stuffy, give them Foley s Honey and Tar Compound promptly and it will ward off an attack of croup. o If you are awakened by the hoarse brassy cough that means croup, give an<l Tar Compound at once It will ease the little sufferers quickly, cut the thick choking phlegm ana soon they will have easy breathing and peaceful quiet sleep. * ** E v«ry in • mend. Sold everywhere