Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1916 — Page 5

Study Food Values Food provided sos the family table deserves the careful thought of. every housewife. Do you use thought when buying baking powder ? The quality of cake, biscuits and all quickly raised flour foods depends largely upon the kind of baking powder used. Royal Baking Powder is made from cream of tartar derived from grapes. It is absolutely pure and has proved its excellence for making food of finest quality and wholesomeness for generations. 4 „ Royal Baking Powder contains no alum nor phosphate. * ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. New York

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"ROCKFORD SOX, OLD PRICE, 3 f for 25c.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Mrs. Rice Porter and Miss Charlotte Kanne spent Tuesday in Lafayette. Mrs. Thelmer Sommers of Kersey -was a •usiness visitor in the city yesterday. 9 THE STORE OF THE CHRISTMAS spirit. Shop earIy.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. The PAIGE car is sold by the Auto Sales Co. at Remington. Why not buy one now. ts Albert Sommers of Walker township is in a critical condition with dropsy and heart trouble. The Ladies’ Literary club met at the home of Mrs. A. J Bellows yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Mrs. H. A. Quinn and daughter spent Thanksgiving in Kankakee, Illinois, with her sister, Mrs. M. Fenton. Buckwheat, bran and middlings, $1.30 per cwt. hulk. Fine for cows. —IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS. Phone 456. COOPER UNDERWEAR KNOWS its place (next your skin) and keeps its, $1 to $3. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. The Methodist church people have put yp a neat new garage wrth a cement driveway for their pastor, Rev. E. W. Strecker. ASTRACHAN COLLARED OVERcoats j'ust received. All-wool Kefsey overcoats, sls to S2O. Dressy and warm.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Mrs. Lesta Snively returned to her home in Indianapolis Wednesday after spending some time hero with her sister, Mrs. George W Hopkins. ; /; 9 Mrs. Gilf Jones of Redkey, who had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. D. Burchard, returned home Wednesday, being accompanied by little Miss Winifred Burchard, who wifi visit in Redkey until after Christmas.

GENUINE Round Oak HEATERS • * C. W. Eger Hardware and Plumbing Rensselaer, - Indiana

COMPLETE STOCK BALL BAND rubbers.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Mr. and Mrs. Noble York of Terre Haute spent Thanksgiving here with relatives. “G E T HAMILLIZED AND ‘ YOU may ride in a Ford this winter. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. Miss Kate Tressmer visited over Thanksgiving at Tefft with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tressmer. / ___ William Keener went to Marion Wednesday afternoon to visit his uncle, William Keener, returning home yesterday. UNDERWEAR FOR FAT, SLIM OR short men, $1 to $4, and the best value in good old Rensselaer.—HlLLlAßD & HAMILL. J. P. Ryan "and family t drove down from Gillam township Thursday to visit the Warren Robinson family a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Baker of Chicago came Tuesday for a short visit with his brother, O. G. Baker, and family of Barkley township.

Miss Lulu Fleming of Chicago Heights and Miss Ida Fleming of Lafayette spent Thanksgiving- here with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Fleming. • • George E. Hershman, late Democratic candidate for congress from this district, spent $312.28 during his campaign, according to his sworn statement as required by law. MEN'S AND BOYS’ GLOVES AT old prices—genuine English cape skin, $1.50; silk lined Mocha, .$1,75} squirrel lined, $3.50; wool lined suede, $1 to $1.50; Boy Scout, 50c. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. Miss Alice Smith, a harpist, and Miss Helen Norton, reader, came from • Chicago Tuesday for a short visit with Mrs. E. L. Hollingsworth. They will give a recital this evening at the Presbyterian church. Homer Hopkins came up from Lafayette Thursday morning ahd spent the day with his aged mother, “Aunt” Mary Jane Hopkins, bringing a nice Thanksgiving dinner with him for their noonday repast. WORK CLOTHES AT OLD PRICES —Buckskin (Fustian) blanket lined work coats, $3, $3.50; fur collar, $4; fur lined, $6, $6.50; heavy work pants, $1.75, $2, $2.50; 14 oz. husking mitts, 85c doz.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Last Sunday was rally day in the Methodist Sunday school, and not including visitors a .total attendance of 376 was reported, and the collection for the day was $32.27. An effort is being made to enlarge the Sunday school, and the same is meeting with abundant success. James H. Keister and wife leav'e today for their new home near Sugar -Grove, Pennsylvania. They are shipping through two carloads of household goods, grain, farm tools and four horses. Mrs. Keister’s daughter and husband, Mr. aiid Mrs. Cecil Shumaker, and Mr. Keister’s son Everett accompany them.

HAVE you a VICTROLA in your home? Get Hamillized and you may. \ J. D. Allman and J. N. Leatherman were in Chicago Tuesday on business. , WOOL Sill I RTS, ARMY STYLE, army qualities, $1 to $3. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. Mrs. Free Wood Went to Fort Wayne Tuesday to spend a week with her sister, Miss Ethel Langford. SNAPPY PINCH BACK OVERcoats for snappy youn'g men, $13'.50 to S2O. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. 1 Mrs. G. H. Hanmerton and Mrs. Charles Rowen went to Crawfordsville Wednesday to visit their brother, Charles Chupp, and family. The Home Economics club will meet at the home of Mrs. W r alter V. Portet this afternoon, at which time the annual culinary exchange will be held. James Short of Kersey moved to Bangor, Michigan, Thursday, driving through with hig household effects. Jesse Sommers took a load through for him. George Antrim and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ross Antrim, came down from Hebron Thursday evening to remain until Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Rachel Scot,!. Robert Randle of Parsons, Kansas, came the first of the week to visit his father, James T. Randle, and his daughter, Mrs. B. Forsythe, and other relatives.

Why do you fellows kick on highpriced cosh? Just call on me for wood. Delivered to any part of the city. Prices right.—JAMES EJ, WALTER. Phone 337. ts Mr artd Mrs. O. P. Merrifield of Brook celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Wednesday. They have been highly respected citizens of Newton county for many years. Mrs. A. C. Rosenbrook of Madison, Wisconsin, who had spent a montli with her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Dew,ey, over near Remington, departed for her home Tuesday. STURDY .BOYS MAKE STURDY men. Fit them out with HILLIARD & HAMILL suits, overcoats, mackinaws, stockings, underwear, and you’ll ge{ your full money’s worth in satisfactory wear. Come to The Democrat office for your sale bills. Remember that ’a free notice of your sale will be run in The Democrat up to the time of the sale with each set of bills printed, and that "everyone” reads The Democrat. ts

The K. of P lodges of Jasper county will hold their annual county meeting dt Remington on December 7. Both afternoon and evening sessions will be held and there will be work in both Esquire and Knight ranks, with a big supper. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kimberlin returned to their home iri Rossville, Illinois, yesterday after spending Thanksgiving here with the latter’s brother and sisters, O. G., Carolyn and Ruby Baker, of Barkley township. George Kimberlin of Sidell, Illinois, also spent Thanksgiving with the Baker family. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Fleming have received word of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jessie Fleming, to Mr. John Sizoo at Butte, Montana. Miss Fleming had been a vocal instructor in the College of Montana, and the groom is assistant cashier Qf the United States National bank of Deer Lodge, a growing city near Butte. The men who pose as winter prophets seem to tfe pretty well agreed that we are going to have an “open winter.” prophets base their opinions on all sorts of signs and tokens, including the condition of the goosebone, the migration of the birds, the bark on the trees and the covering on the buds, the thickness of the fur on the animals, and the nearness of the worms to the surfada of the earth. One is supposed to be just as infallible as the other. Old fishermen at the Sound say that certain schools of fish never known to come into the Sound preceding a severe winter are now coming there in droves, which forces them to the certain belief that we are to have a mild winter Considering the price of coal this is very cheering news. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always bfears iignamre of

Original Rockford Socks at old price of 3 for 25c.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. d 2 Miss Elizabeth Lee of Rockville spent Thanksgiving with friends here. YOU’LL BE PROUD OF YOUR APpearanee in a Clothcraft suit, $lO to $lB, —HILLIARD & HAMILL. Mr and Mrs. F. L. Hunt of Lowell spent Thanksgiving liere with ,his brother, J. J. Hunt, and family, Gilf Jones of Red key Spent Thanksgiving here with his daughter, Mrs. F. D. Burchard, and family. . « . Lester Burke of Purdue was the over Thanksgiving guest of Mr and Mrs. E. J. Duvall and daughter. Miss Irene. SNAPPY mackinaw coats at old prices—boys', $3.50 to SG; men’s, $5 to S9.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. L. R. Eisenberg of Chicago spent" Thanksgiving here with his wife at the home of her mother, Mrs. Nathan Fendig. • Vern Nowels, wfiio has been quite sick for the past ten days with an acute attack of Bright’s disease, is slowly improving. # Mrs. Chris Morgenegg of Barkley township, who has been very sick for some time, is reported a little better at this writing. Mrs. Boyd Poster, who had been suffering from an attack rtf appendicitis for the past week, is now able to be up and about again.

Miss Pearl Ru ill ley, a former teacher in the high school here but who is now teaching at Lebanon, spent Thanksgiving here with Miss Anna Harmon. Yesterday’s markets: Corn, 82c; oats, 49c; wheat, $1.50; rye, $1.25. The prices a year ago were; Corn, 53c; oats, 35c; wheat, 75c to $1; rye, 75c to 80c. The 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schriner of near Virgie, who had been suffering with typhoid fever for some time, is slowly improving Miss May Marlow, a trained nurse, who had been here for three weeks caring for Mrs. Frank Wood, returned to her home at Niagara Falls Wednesday. The Morocco Courier announces the marriage of Miss Lettie Bachelder of that place to Jesse Marlin of Rensselaer. The ceremony was performed in Missouri. Mrs. J. A_ Hensler of Remington went to Chicago Wednesday to see hev mater, Miss Myrtie Ford, a patient at the Henrotin hospital. Miss Ford is reported improving. Mrs. Glen Sayler and little son Neal of Albert, Kansas, came the first of the week for a several weeks’ visit with her mother, Mrs. E. J. Morris, and other relatives. • —— -- Daniel McQuaig, an old and well known resident of Monticello, died at his home in that city last week, aged 77 years. He was a native of Scotland; but had resided in America since 1841

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Traub and Mrs. Bettie Stiefel of Chicago were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Traub over Thanksgiving. Mr. Traub is a brother and Mrs. Stiefel is a sister of William Traub. • About seventy-five couples attended the Van Rensselaer club dance at the armory Thursday night. Nadel’s of Chicago furnished the music, and all present report a »very pleasant evening. Use a Grabler Check Protector on the checks you issue and you need have no fear of the amount being raised. Nicely nlckle-plated, simple and convenient. Only 20 cents each in The Democrat’s fancy stationery department. ts Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Ritchey of Jordan township entertained about twelve of their neighbors and friends Monday night at an oyster supper in honor of Mr. Ritchey’s cousin, Charles Downing, of Little River, Kansas. The weather the past few days has been quite pleasant and enjoy-able-bright, cool days and freezing every night. Corn husking throughout the county is practically completed for the year, the good weather permitting unbroken time upon the job The sixth annual Newton county corn and poultry show will open at Goodland one week from next Monday, December 11, running to December 15. A most interesting program has been arranged, a copy of which will be gladly sent to anyone upon application to the secretary, R. L. Constable* Goodland, Indiana. ,

Mrs. Anna O’Leary—formerly Miss Anna Walter of Rensselaer—directs us to change the address of her Democrat in Salt Lake City to 341 E. 2d South S>t. and adds: ”Y'ou had better come West; true Democracy here. New York is such a email place now.” Mr. and Mrs. Everett Warren served an elaborate turkey dinner Thursday to a number of relatives, among those present being Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lmau of Chalmers, Lester Warren and family of Lee, E. C. Warren and wife. Miss Vera Warren, Wiss Florence Carnehan, William T\ck and Frank Sellwilie of Lafayette, and Ben Shetland ®and family of Good land. The occasion was enlivened by some very exquisite music by Miss Carnehan and Messrs. Beck and Schwilk.

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dnotion in many of the large cities with tremendous success. There is a delightful plot to the extravaganza, which is more than can be claimed by the majority of such entertainments or for many professionals. The theme of the play is ithls: Bonnie, the toy-maker’s daughter, wandering in the woods near her father’s shop at the close of day, is'overtaken by the Sandman, who casts her into a magic sleep. She has a wonderful dream, wherein the bisque wooden creatures of the toys come to life and many strange adventures come to her and the toys before morning light scatters the charm. To attempt naming those who are to participate in the various dances and other features of the play would be to give a list of Rensselaer's most beautiful ladies. The cast of characters are: Bonnie, who keeps the toys . . Marion Parker The Sandman ... .'William Waymire Tackhammer, Bonnih's father.... Robert Reeve Fi-Fi, a Parisian d 011..,, Loosey, a rag doll. .Luella Robinson Ink Spot, ajalack doll. Liners Prince Lollypop, a gentleman doll \ Robert Loy Lieut. Tin Heart, a soldier..... Paul Beam Capit. Barn'acle, a sailor d 011.... ’. . . . Howard York A doll’s head Cornelia Leonard Aurelia, the* witch. .... .Eva Aurelia, the fairy. Catharine Watson The Man in the Moon Harold Littlefield Bo Beep. . ... .Marjorie Loughridge. Clowns Harry McColly and Walter Randle Talking Doll Lenora Carr Japanese Doll Rose Luers Accompanist. lone Zimmerman

WANTS ‘MEN IN JASPER AND ADJOINING COUNTIES F. Lee Sheppy, 172 N. Tlalsted street, Chicago, Illinois, general sales manager of the largest concern of its kind in the world, wants three or four men in Jasper county and several men in adjoining coimties to work for him spare ’time or all the time. He can use only those who have a rig or auto. Work is very pleasant and no previous selling experience is necessary. Work consists of leaving a wonderful new household necessity in the homes on free trial. Tests at more than thirty of the leading universities and the government bureau of standards show this new article tp be four times as efficient as article now in general use in this section. Article iu needed in every rural nome and benefits every member of Ihe household, bringing cheer, comfort and happiness into the home. Not necessary to be away from home nights. Pay from sfi to sls per day, according to ability and number of homes visited. In writing Mr. Sheppy, mention what townships will be most convenient for you to work in; what your regular occupation is: your age; married or single; how long you have in the community; what kind of a rig or auto you have; whether you wish to work spare time or steady; how m,uch time you will have to devote to the work; when you can start, and about how many homes are within six miles of you in each direction. This is a splendid opportunity for several men in Jasper county and counties adjoining to make good mnoney, working steady or spare .time. Some of the field men earn S3OO per month; one farmer earned SI,OOO working spare time only. No investment or bond necessary.— Advt. y’ NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS AND FARMERS All stockholders of the Farmers Grain Co. of Rensselaer and farmers in general are urgently requested to attend a meeting of said company to be . held in the east .court room at the court house on Saturday, December 2, at 2 p. m. Business of importance*—BOAßD OF DIRECTORS.

Christmas Coal The Christmas season will be all the merrier if the bins are FULL OF COAL It brings good cheer as you speed the old year and you’re started right when the new * year’s here. It’s no trouble to Keep Warm With Our Goal. GRANT-WARNER LUMBER CO. Wheatfield Property For Sals Good seven-room house with concrete basement, one and a half acres of black garden land; chicken park; good barn; one-half block from high school. Very desirable home. Price for quick sale $1,750; easy terms. Write for Interview and further particulars. Have also sevesal thousand acres of Wisconsin farms at sls per acre.—L. F. ASHLEY, Chesterton, Ind. d-a

PIE SOCIAL A pie social will be held at the Gant school In Union township, Saturday night, December 2, 1916. Everybody welcome.— NELLlE HANAWALT, Teacher. da TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Chicago, Nov. 17, 1916. James E. Walter is now in charge of my farms near Roselawn and Fair Oaks, ns well as the places near Rensselaer. Parties desiring to see about business matters In connection with various details on these places will please communicate with Mr. Walter. Residence, Rensselaer. Telephone 337. —JOHN J. LAWLER. d2O COW AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT AUCTION A lot of household goods, consisting of base burner, furniture, rugs, etc., and one good milk cow, part Jersey, now giving milk. Sale will take place on west 3lde of,public square at 2 p. m., Saturday, December 2. ELI GERBER. Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office. ‘ /. POLAND CHINA HOG SALE %N RENSSELAER Elmer E. Puilin’s third sale of strictly Big Type Poland China hogs will be held at Charles Hemphill’s hitch barn in Rensselaer on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1916, sale to begin at 12:30 o’clock. The offering consists of four brood sows: Lillie Brice, No. 1 88762 Mary Ist, No. 55960 4 Black Bess, No. 559602 Lillie M.. No. 560406.

Jpr v. Also 11 yearling gilts. Sows will have* pigs in December, about the 15th. 8 spring gilts. 6 yearling males. 14 spring males. These pigs have not been overfed and all are large enough for service. Pedigrees will be furnished for all hogs on sale. Terms will be announced sale day. Yours for better hogs, ELMER E. PULLIN. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Public Sale! 4 FINE JERSEY COWS One to be fresh December 15, others early in 1917. SATURDAY, DEC. 2, 1016, 2 *p. m., at Hemphill’s Barn, starting at once after Pullin’s big hog sale. - . . I A credit of 6 months will be givptf on notes drawing 6 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent discount for cash. Russell Van Hook Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk.