Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 November 1916 — Page 8

HAPPENINGS IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

ROSELAWN J. W. Crooks visited with his family in Rensselaer over Thursday night. Orval Whitley will move to a farm near Kersey in the near future. Rodger Smith had the misfortune to lose one of his best horses Monday. Dorsey Right was home from Friday until Sunday, when he returned to his school work at Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Barkey’s youngest child, which has been sick for some time, was taken worse again Sunday. Reuben Gundy, after a week’s visit with his parents and friends here, departed for Hammond Saturday. Mrs. Mullaney, who has been under the care of a physician for some time, is much better at this writing. The writer accompanied Fred Nelson and H. H. Nelson in the latter’s auto to Ed Klineki’s, near Kersey, Sunday •afternoon. Charles Cooley’ of Chicago is spending a few days in Roselawn. Mr. Cooley is always a welcome visitor in our comm unify. . Dr. McPhail, a veterinary surgeon of Morocco, was in Roselawn Sunday evening oaring for a sick horse for Roger Smith. ..Misses Fay McCartney, Dorothy Rodgers, Zella Bess and Mary Jane Phillips spent Sunday afternoon with Clara and Helen Hopper on the farm west of town. The work on William Boyle’s new house goes on, but William, like Mr. Hughes, refuses to give out or receive any congratulations until the thing ig completed. Carl Jensen, a former resident of this community, was at the Detamore sale last week. Mr. Jensen is farming near Lacrosse, where he has beep for the past two years.

Richard Peterson has leased the farm known as the “J. E.” farm, from the owner, Mr. E. L! Detamore, and will move there soon, Mr. Detamore having returned to Francesville, his former home. Peter Walstra, who has lived on the C. T. Otis dairy farm the past eight years, is erecting a new house on the farm he recently purchased two miles north of his present residence, and will move there as soon as the house is ready for occupancy.

COURT NEWS

The jury was called in Monday, but excused again until yesterday. The commissioners in the Ryan ditch were granted an extension of time until the February term to file report. Special Judge Marvin, who was over from Monticello Monday and granted the above extension for report, made the following allowances in said ditch: Brook Moore, services, sl2; Melvin Griffin, same, $2; Reidelbach Bros., same, $3; B. J. Moore, same and expense, $206.50; Myrt B. Price, same, $1 74.80; John C. Moore, services, $5-2; Nettie Price, services, $123; Louis Timm, same,-$lB4. Katharine Piper vs. Ed Oliver; dismissed by plaintiff. Leona V. Tribby vs. John B. Latimore of al; judgment for plaintiff for $448-.37 and costs.

CASES SET FOR TRIAL Charles E. McMullen vs. Lewis E. Morris et al; set for third Wednesday. ep Alfred E. Clager vs. Frank W. Johnson; set for third Wednesday. John J. Lawler vs. Emma Greenfield et al; set for third Friday. Vincent Eisele vs. John C. Bristow; set for third Friday. Martha Bolesch vs. J. W. Blacker; set for fourth Monday. George Don vs. same; set for same date. p William H. Wells Vs. George H. Gifford, executor, et al; set for fourth Monday. Lafayette Loan & Trust Co. vs. George H. Gifford, executor, et al; set for fourth Monday. Frank L. Smith vs. John D. Thompson et al; set for fourth Monday. F. W. Rutherford vs. Joseph Putts; set for fourth Tuesday Henrietta Krueger vs. estate of Michael Schultz et al; set for fourth Tuesday. Walter Adams vs. David Halstead et al; set for fourth Wednesday. Hulda Rosenbaum vs. August R. Schultz et al; set for fourth Wednesday. Frank H. Campbell vs. Everett Halstead et al; set for fourth Thursday. Alfred Slakley vs. same; set for fourth Thursday.

NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNTY COUNCIL. Notice is hereby ’ given that the Coamty Council of Jasper County, Indiana, will meet in special session Saturday, December 9, 1916, at 1 o’clock p. m., in the Commissioners Court Room, to consider additional appropriations for 1916 and such other matters that may legally come before them. JOSEPH P. HAMMOND, Auditor Jasper County Ideal Account Files, $1.50 each.— The Democrat’s fancy stationery department.

STORES CLOSED THANKSGIVING

We, the undersigned merchants of Rensselaer, agree to close our stores on Thanksgiving day at 11 a. m. for the balance of the day: Samuel Fendig F. D. Burchard John H. Ramp C. Earl Duvall R. O’Riley Hilliard & Hamill The G. E. Murray Co. Mary Meyer-Healy J. A. McFarland G. Jessen Warner Bros. E. S. Rhoads B. J. Jarrette P. W. Clarke C. W. Eger Eigelsbach & Son LarSh & Hopkins B. N. Fendig A. F. Long Rowles & Parker Wm. Traub Geo. Collins Roth Bros. D. M. Worland F. J. Rowen

AN OLD FIDDLERS’ CONTEST

The members of the Moose lodge are counting the days until Thanksgiving, not only for the turkey dinner at home, but also the Old Fiddlers’ contest at the Moose club rooms at 8 o’clock p. m. This will be a very unique entertainment as it is the first of its kind to be held in Rensselaer for many years. Six or seven old-time fiddlers have sent in their names to the secretary stating that they would be sure to be there, with their fiddles, to play their pld-time melodies, and it is expected that there will he many more at that time. There are to be three prizes given and our old friend, “George Washington Chester P. Lewis, ‘I gad, sir,’ ” ig expecting to be there and declares that he will carry off the first prize. Each Moose is permitted to bring as r. visitor some gentleman friend, and a large crowd is expected.

TWO YEARS RESERVE SYSTEM

A trial of two full years has been given the federal reserve bank system of the United States. Operations commenced November 15, 1914. In two years, cash reserves of the Chicago federal reserve bank have increased almost $20,000,000, and the assets more than $50,000,000. “The total of rediscounts for member banks, as shown, in our statement, is not large,” says C. R. McKay, deputy governor of the federal bank of Chicago, “The demand for rediscounts \ has come mainly from the smaller member hanks, located in the agricultural districts, the majority of such loans being made to member banks having a capital of $25,000 to SIOO,000. Up to date, 290 out of the total membership of 995 banks in the Chicago district have availed themselves of the rediscount privilege of the Chicago federal reserve bank.”

DWINDLING “WHEAT SURPLUS”

On the basis of 65,000,000 bushels of wheat and flour already cleared, and of 25,000.000 sold for export but not yet cleared, there ai e left only 70,000,000 bushels available for export during the balance of the season and for the “carry-over.” One local statistician figures that, the surplus will all have been exported by next April. —Chicago correspondence New Y ork Post.

notice All old-time fiddlers are hereby given the invitation to enter the old fiddlers’ contest at the Moose Home, Rensselaer, Indiana, at 8 o’clock p. m., Thursday, November 30. Kindly either write or telephone William H. Parkinson that you will be there. Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office.

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AUTOMOBILE CONTEST! For the Boys and Girls off Jasper County and Vicinity Starting Saturday, December 2 We will begin a contest for the prettiest little automobile that ever struck this town. Rubber Tires, Electric Lights, Electric Horn, Windshield, etc., according with latest models of auto construction. In fact it is the biggest and best toy any boy or girl under 15 years could conceive of. THIS $25.00 AUTOMOBILE Will be given FREE to someone on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. It can only be gotten by one of our customers. Those trading with us during the first 10 days off the contest will have double the chance off winning. "S. This Contest Is Open to Everyone of All Ages Come in and learn the details of the contest, and see our most complete line of Variety Goods. We are especially well equipped to supply your Christmas Wants, as our stock is complete and prices are normal in most instances, due to our foresight in placing our holiday orders early. We carry Gift Goods for the entire family. : : . . ... 0 0 0 Remember the Time—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2,1916 THE RENSSELAER PLACE INDIANA

General von Kneussl, German Commander

According to dispatches from the front, the fighting between the German troops under General von Falken hayn and the Roumanian forces in the Transylvania Alps has been greatlj hampered by snow and cold weather. The snow filled defiles of the moun>

LIEUTENANT GENERAL VON KNEUSSL.

tains have rendered military operations alike difficult for both armies. Among the officers under General von Falkenhayn is Lieutenant General von Kueussl. who heads the Bavarian divisions. Von Kneussl distinguished himself in the siege and capture of Przemysl in June, 11)15, when that Austrian city was recaptured from the Russians, who had won it only twenty days before.

Roup In Poultry

Overcrowding in the henhouse is one of the direct causes of colds and roup, according to Ross M. Sherwood, spe cialist in poultry husbandry in the Kansas State Agricultural college. Egg production is lowered as a result of disease and uncomfortable conditions induced by overcrowding. Every fowl in the henhouse should have nine inches of lineal space on the roosts and three or four square feet of floor space. If such housing i s not provided the hens will not have room for scratching. Hens should be fed in loose straw so that they will be forced to exercise In order to get feed. Colds are caused by lack of ventilation. Roup often develops as the result of a cold.

BOX SOCIAL

A program and box social will be given at the Oak Grove school house, Walker township, Thanksgiving eve, November 29. Come and bring your friends.—EVA NOLAND, Teacher.

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Mother’s Doll Story

Molly Visits Gobble Gobble

Once upon a time a nice wax doll by the name of Molly went to the country with ,her jnamma. They were visiting a lovely big farm. So one morning Molly got up very early and went out in the barnyard to see fl great big turkey by the name of Gobble Gobble. Now, Gobble Gobble was getting the best of care, for he was the bird that had been picked out for the Thanksgiving dinner. Of course to help eat this good dinner was why Molly and her mamma had gone to tie farm. “Hello, Gobble, Gobble,” said Molly, going straight up to the big turkey. “Good morning. Wax Doll,” Gobble Gobble answered, spreading his broad wings and making his neck red. Then he did the strangest thing. He scratched his wings along in the dirt and made a quick circle right around Molly, for she wore a beautiful red dress, you see, and turkeys do not like anything red. They seem to want nothing around as red as their own necks. When he kept coming nearer and nearer Molly got quite frightened, but when Gobble Gobble came right at her she turned and ran like anything. Gobble Gobble chased her till at last she had to run right up on to a big wood pile. Here she sat. throwing sticks of wood at Gobble Gobble till her mamma came and chased him away and took Molly safely into the house. Garments For Children. When making garments for growing children which you intend to let down stitch the hem with eighty or ninety thread on the machine. This is easily ripped out and does not leave a heavy line of holes. Another way is to make a wide hem and take up a large tuck on the underside. This can be taken out when the garment needs to be lengthened.

The Fairy Ship. There’s a strange ship in the bay. So they say; She has come from Fairyland, Where the mermaids, hand in hand. Sing upon a coral strand AH the day. All her masts are made of gold, So I'm told, And she flies pure silken sails, And her flags are peacocks’ tails. And she has the weirdest bales In the hold. There are fairies not a few In her crew, And tomorrow she’ll be far Out across the southern bar, Where the flying fishes are In the blue. —St. Nichols*.

OYSTER SUPPER AT PARR The Royal Sons and Daughters of the Parr Sunday school will give an oyster supper on Wednesday evening, November 29, in the dining room of the church. Everybody invited.—Advt. When you want a real good lead pencil—something better than you can get elsewhere—try the pencils Tor sale in the fancy stationery de-, partment at The Democrat office.

Gems In Verse

THE FAVORED/ T IFE grave him hours of labor long With gruerdons frail and few, And Fate no gift of precious song For cheer the gray years through, 2ut God, who knew how soon the charm Of such gifts may depart, Gave him the greatest gift of all— A happy heart. TTE found much bitter In the cup That he was forced to drain. When morning’s sun rose brightly up It often set with rain. When Fortune seemed to wander near She came but to depart, For he had what she could not A happy heart. —Arthur Wallace Peach. CHANGE THE SUBJECT. WHEN the troubles of life assail And the morrow looks bitter and drear; When no prayers and no hope avail you, / A path that is better and clear— Change the subject and take up another, You'll find this was the best. Count your fellow man as a brother And lay the old trouble to rest.

No trials of life were ev’er mended By worry and fret and care. New thoughts and new hopes have be* friended A man in the depths of despair. Change the subject and barter your sorrow X ~ ■ For a task that is newer and bright, And the dawn of the sun on the morrow Will clear the dark shadows of night. No iffe was e’er free from despairing; There are worries assailing us all. But the pains that are smarting and tearing The heart will grow lesser and small. When the subject is changed for another You'll And this way is the best: Count your fellow man as a brother And lay the old trouble t$ rest. —Horace Seymour Keller, m THE BEST OF FRIENDS. SPHERE are no friends like old friends x To help us with the load That all must bear who journey O’er life’s uneven road. And when sorrows The weary hours invest The kindly words of old friends Are always found the best. rpiIERE are no friends like old friends To calm our frequent fears When shadows fall and deepen Through life’s declining years, And when our faltering footsteps Approach the great divide We’ll long to-meet the old friends Who wait on the other side. —Anonymouai

THE CLOUDBURST.

Born mid the crags and spires Of the lofty mountain peak, Born mid the lightning’s fires, The dusty plains I seek. Down through the forest spaces I rush like an angry steed. ’Tis the maddest of all mad races. Let those in my path ttke heed. Where are the bonds to hold me? Over the banks I foam. Away from the heights that foaled me I dash for my sea salt home. In vain shall they try to head .me. My course Is clear o’er the plain, Mark how the bravest dread me— The avalanche of the rain. —Arthur Chapman In Denver Republican.

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THEN THE TALK CEASED.

They had wandered into the conservatory. The music came to them in faint rhythmic throbs. “I have had many men at my feet,” she was saying carelessly, “but in vain. Not one of them met my requirements.” He pondered. “Have you tried corn plasters?” he suddenly asked. “I have known them to do the work when the most skillful chiropodists have failed.”— Pall Mall Gazette.

Disappeared.

The dish and spoon, they ran away And married on a dare. That may explain the losses, hey, Among our tableware? —Louisville Courier-Journal, t

His Weakness.

“I married Jack to reform him.” “Of what?” “Of telling other girls that be loved them.”—Boston Trauscript.

An Exception.

The Visitor—My unhappy friend, life is uncertain. We are here today and gone tomorrow. The Inmate—Not me. I gotta do two more years.—Exchange.

BIG .JOINT STOCK SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction on the William Barkley farm, 7 miles northeast of Rensselaer, on the Francesviile pike, commencing at 10 a. m., on MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1916, 61 Head of Cattle — Consisting of 1 Guernsey cow; 1 black cow, fresh; 18 head good stock cows bred to Shorthorn bull, * will be fresh in spring: 5 coming 2-year-old steers; 8 steer calves; 5 bull calves; 27 head of he* for calves. Terms—A credit, of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO with approved security, notes hearing 6 per cent interest from dkte if paid when due, if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date; 3 per cent off for cash where entiled to credit. W. H. BARKLEY, DAVID ZEIGLER. Col. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on Grounds,