Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1916 — Page 5

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HAVE you a victrola in your home? Get HAMILLIZED. Mrs. C. J. Stebbins spent Monday at Moody with Mrs. Fred Markin. You can get fresh buttermilk every day at the HARRIS CREAMERY. The PAIGE car is sold by the Auto Sales Co. at Remington. Why not buy one now. ts ROCKFORD SOX—OLD ORIGINal No. 701 at 3 for 25c.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Bath robes, house and smoking coats are certainly swell for Xmas gifts.—Duvall’s Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL. A Xmas hold up—Paris garters, belts, ' suspenders, 15c, 25c, 50c, SI.OO. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB. W& are headquarters for apples, oranges, bananas, grape-fruit, lemons, grapes, currants, citron and raisins.—JOHN EGER. ANY INSTRUMENT fOU MAY CHOOSE WILL PLAY ANY MUSIC YOU WISH TO HEAR ON THOSE VICTROLAS AT’FENDIG’S.

Fancy dress shirts for father and sons help to make a merry Xmas, 65c, SI.OO, $1.50, $2.00. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB. GLOVES—A PAIR OF FINE KID gloves from the finest selection In Rensselaer will be a pleasant Xmas gift, 75c to $3.50. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. Dr. H. L. Brown was in Lafayette the latter part of last week •attending the initiatory exercises of the Masonic Scottish Rite degree, and a banquet following. Gents’ jewelry, cuff links, scarf pins, complete sets, gents’ military «ets, collapsible drinking cups, any of these will make a fine present. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB. » ■ Harry Watson went to Wheatfield Monday to do a job of plumbing and Install a heating plant for Roy Blue in the fine new house he Is building on his farm just south of that town. The Hilliard & Hamill clothing store has been quite artistically decorated for the holidays and with an abundant display of Japanese shirts and other gay-colored furnishings resembles an oriental shop. 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 ROR 9 YOUR SWEETHEART A knitted silk muffler, $1.50 to $4; 'beautiful neckwear, 50c to $1.50; belt, with silver buckle for monogram, $1.50; silk umbrella, gloves, a.ll packed in gift boxes.—HlL-

ANS CO CAMERAS C. SPEEDEXFILM < • „ MW MAKE that gift an Ajptsco Vest-Pocket Camera and i 1 share in the happiness it brings. W fZpJ ' ! So small, so light, it can be carried ILi f**’ in your pocket. Made so that it | [ A y < can be brought into action n J \ Quickly. We have Ansco Vest- I Pocket Cameras in several sizes 0 and with various lens and shut- I ' r - ter equipment. Comeun and let us demonstrate the T B exclusive features of Ansco Cameras —• I priced from $2 up. A. F. Long & Son ] ' Rensselaer, Indiana I jMHj v*

TONE THAT’S WHERE IT EXCELS. THE VICTROLA, AT FENDIG’S. Walter Smith and Walter Randle visited thp stock show in Chicago Saturday. The HARRIS CREAMERY receives fresh buttermilk every day and can supply your wants. BALL BAND RUBBERS, A BRANDnew, complete stock at last year’s prices.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. L. W. Wass and family spent the week-end at Wheatfield, guests of Mrs. George Stembel and family. Exquisite silk neckwear in fancy boxes, 25c, 50c, 75c, SI.OO, $1.50. TpE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB. Elmer Wilcox went to Indianapolis the last of the week to see his brother Laban, who had just returnedfrom the border with the national guard. • CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN— Kid, Mocha, buck and cape skin gloves, silk and wool lined, $1 to $3.50, packed in gift boxes.—HILLIARD & HAMILL.

A year’s subscription to The Democrat will be a welcome reminder of the doner 104 times during the year, and costs but $2. Can you beat it? ts fashion park Tclothes— Wherever well 'dressed men congregate there you’ll find Fashion Park suits and overcoats, S2O to S4O, at HILLIARD & HAMILL’S. Mrs. H. k E. Parkison went to South Bend Saturday to spend a few days with her sister, Mattie Moore Paxton, who has not been enjoying good health for some time. CUFF LINKS, SCARF PINS, 14 : karat gold plated and gold filled cuff links and scarf pins, packed in gift boxes, will make him a pleas, ing Xmas gift.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Fancy and plain hose to your heart’s desire, 15c, 25c, 35c; silk all colors, 50c. A pair, a box of thrfee or one-half dozen will make a fine Xmas gift. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB. Mrs. Herbert Hawkins of Chinook, Montana, who had been a guest of Mrs. Walter Hopkins and other relatives here, went to Chicago 'Heights Saturday, and after a short visit there will depart for her home.

On John R. Lewis’ return from the International Stock show at Chicago he entertained Dr. H. J. Kannal and family at his home in Barkley township before their departure on a trip through the Southern states. More 3 substantial Xmas gifts, a suit or overcoat or both, you will find here the garments that will please, $10.50 to $30.00. Boys’ suits and overcoats, $3.50 to $12.50. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB.

Mrs. Charles Osborne and Mrs. Charles Shaw spent Monday in Chicago. If you want fresh buttermilk, you can get it every day at the HARRIS CREAMERY. Mrs. M. D. (’fwin left Saturday for Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to visit her sister, Mrs. H. L. Barnes. DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY. HAVE IT PUT AWAY TODAY—THAT VICTROLA AT FENDIG’S. ASTRACHAN COLLARED OVERcoats of all-wool black kersey, only sls and only at HILLIARD & HAMILL’S. * A box of one-half or one dozen Arrow collars, a sensible Xmas present. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB. Pinch-back suits and overcoats will make a. classy Xmas gift, all sizes and colors.—Duvall’s Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL. Miss Katie Shields of the Parr school and Mrs. Fae Petty of the Fair Oaks school, spent Monday visiting the schools at Lowell. Lounging robes, house robes, terry robes, smoking jackets, $2.50 to $8.50, with a merry Xmas. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF 'WM. TRAUB. E. C. Maxwell went to Indianapolis Sunday evening to attend the annual meeting of the Sons of Veterans as a representative from the local organization. —— ■—— We will, as usual, have q, large assortment of Christmas candies and nuts and fruits for our Christmas trade. Get our prices before buying.—JOHN EGER. 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

WORK CLOTHES AT OLD PRICES -—Fusitan blanket lined coats, $3 and $3.50; fur collared, $4; pelt lined, $6.50; trousers, $1.75, $2; vests, $1.50. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. t Many people from Rensselaer and vicinity were summoned to Monticello yesterday to testify in the case of State vs. Stockton, which started yesterday and will probably last the rest of the week. America first, last and always, and most of our goods are made in America and you can get no better. We now have on display the swellest gifts for Xmas in the city. At Duvall’s Quality Shop.—C. EARL DUVALL. C. E. Wolfe, one of the members of Co. M, spent Sunday with his folks at Newland. His wife and sister, Mrs. Morris Blacker, returned to Indianapolis with him, Mrs. Blacker to visit her husband, a member of the militia. The annual Coliseum Poultry show opens in Chicago today and promises to be one of the best ever held. Among those from Indiana having entries in this show are Charles Fleming of Brook and T. J. Britton and J. M. Illingworth of Kentland. N. S. Bates returned Saturday evening from a two weeks’ visit with his daughter, Mrs. Rufus Knox. He reports that the latter’s little daughter, Mary Rachel, is improving ajd it is hoped in time she will recover so that she can walk. She now has little or no use of her limbs at all.

Rev. L. A. Connor of Cleveland, Ohio, was here Sunday to preach the funeral sermon *f Benjamin Harris. Rev. Connor was pastor of the Church of God here about twenty years ago. A few months ago he was called to southern California to preach the funeral sermon of a friend there. Winter Is here. Those who have been wishing for some snow and colder weather before Christmas should now be satisfied. Friday evening several inches of snow fell and the mercery dropped around the freezing point, where it remained for the next few days. Monday another good snow fell and all indications at tfie present time are that this Christmas will be a white one. Second Lieutenant Edward L. Watson, Sergeants Jay, Nowels and Ernest Moore aid Corporal James Eldridge, who had come to Fort Benjamin Harrison with the Third Indiana regiment, came to Rensselaer Saturday for a visit with home folks. The boys are all glad to get back to Indiana, and will be required to remain at Indianapolis for a couple of weeks yet before the work of mustering the guard out of the federal service will be completed.

Bernard and Leonard Nagel went to Chicago Monday for a short visit. Mrs. Alda Parkison spent Monday at the home of her brother Omar, near Surrey. Mrs. George A. Williams went to Carthage, Illinois, Monday to spend the holidays with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Meyers left yesterday for Miami, Florida, where they will spend the winter. Mrs. Maud Helvie of Christiansburg, Ohio, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Bowman, at Remington. , Men’s and boys’ sweaters, plain or striped, the very Xmas gift for him, 75c to $8.50. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB.

IN IT lAL H ANDK ERC HIE FS—T HE finest assortment in Rensselaer, packed three and six in a box. Price 50c to $1.50 per box.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Monday’s Lafayette Journal: Cecil Potts, machinist helper at the Monon shops, returned last night from a visit to relatives in Rensselaer over Sunday. XMAS GIFTS FOR FATHER— SeIect a suit, overcoat, hat, shirts, or any other article from our new, fresh stock .and we’ll exchange it if. it doesn’t please or fit after Xmas.—HILLIARD & HAMILL.

The Third Indiana regiment arrived at Fort Benjamin Harrison last Friday, and the work of mustering the soldiers out of the government service is being pushed rapidly. It is thought that it will require about three weeks to' complete this part of the work. Mrs. George Wade, who came to Francesville Sunday to visit relatives, came over to Rensselaer Monday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. John T. Culp. Mr. and Mrs. Wade have been in Michigan for the past few months where George has been employed at his trade as barber. They are now locating at Lebanon, Indiana, where they formerly resided and George is now there.

Helpful Hints —for— Santa Shoppers Bath and * Neckwear Lounging Robes 50c to $l5O $5.00 to $lO Buy Him Something to „ • wr Mufflers House Coats W ear 50c to $3 $5 to $lO Shirts Overcoats $1 to $6 .i0,.«2s Duvall’s Quality AnloO ,„„ Raincoats ei $1.50 to $3 $5 to $16.50 3nOP Street Gloves Fancy Vests $1 to $2.50 stands for all that is right in style, quality Stetson and price. Men's Kingsbury Handkerchiefs Hats Our preparations are complete with se- Bradley Umbrellas lections in all departments that are ex- Sweater Jewelry pressive o( careful and well studied likes Coats ‘ Novelties of thc men Pajamas • • • • S- . • cheerfully offer our assistance in ® oys Hosiery Mackinaws the selection of his gift. Flannel Shirts Jersey $1 to $3 -- Sweaters* Men’s Suits Buy Early While Our Boys’ Suits ’ lot,>s2s : Stock is Complete sstosl ° . Suit Cases Fur Caps Traveling Bais $2 to $6.50 Duvall’s Quality Shop C. EARL DUVALL Phone 411 ■'a..■,• . - .. ■ • ■

Eli Wood of Monon is visiting relatives here this week. Seventeen tickets were sold at the Rensselaer station for the football game Lafayette Sunday. J. E. Michael, who is visiting here from Burlington, Wyoming. Ssnt to Knimah Monday to visit e family of Gail Michael. Yesterday’s markets: Corn, 82c: oats, 47c; wheat, $1.55; rye, $1.20. The prices one year ago were: Corn 54c; oats, 34c; wheat, $1; rye, 75c. XMAS GIFT FOR THE BOY—A nobby little mackinaw coat, $4 to $6. A suit with two pair trousers; sweater: necktie; Boy Scout gloves. —’HILLIARD & HAMILL. Mr. Hayner, expert piano tuner and repairer from Chicago, will be in town Wednesday, the 13th. Patronage respectfully solicited. Leave orders at Clarke’s jewelry store.

HATS AS XMAS GIFTS—GIVE father or son that much needed hat or cap, a nice warm sweater, gloves; underwear, wool hose and .watch him smile Xmas morning.— HILLIARD & HAMILL. Dana Rishling of near Gifford, notice of ? whose public sale appears in another column, has bought Frank Webber’s property on the north side of the railroad and will move to Rensselaer about January 1. The consideratWfi was S9OO. Letters., remaining in the Rensselaer postoffice for the week ending December 11: Mrs. Helen M. Lewis, Mrs. Jennie Clark, Elliott & Burr, Mrs. Wm. Llnback, Mrs. Nicholson, Frank Timmons, Homer Timmons, Jim Wilcox. The above letters will be sent to the dead letter office December 25 if not called for. Garry Snedeker, whose public sale is advertised in another column, will move from the F. M. Parker farm northeast of town, to his father’s, W. H. Snedeker’s, farm in Barkley township, and Lewis Hooker, who now lives upon a farm south of Pleasant Ridge, will move onto’the Parker farm. The change will be made March 1.

'' V* THE KNOBS, HINGES, ETC., put on the house have a lot to do with its tone. The advantage of our builders hardware is that it adds many times its cost to the tone of the house. To know why just see our bronze and brass hinges, handles, locks, catches, etc. They will prove our claim. C. W. EGER.

.Fur caps, $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $5.00. Genuine seal skin, $6.50. *llelp to make a merry Xmas. THE CLOTHING HOUSE OF WM. TRAUB. BHY HIS GIFT EARLY—DROP in, girls, and look at the new, knitted reefers, silk scarfs, jewelry, umbrellas, gloves, packed in pretty gift boxes.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Miss Elizabeth West returned home Monday from Peru where she had gone to visit her sister Edith, who was operated on for appendicitis in a hospital there one day last week. Sfie reports Miss Edith as getting along nicely. WATCH FATHER SMILE XMAS morn when l he_ unpacks that much needed suit or overcoat. Let ns help yo u select It from the best and freshest stock in Rensselaer. —HILLIARD & HAMILL. PUBLIC SALE I will offer at public auction at my farm, 5 miles north and 1 mild west of Rensselaer and 214 miles east of Parr, Friday, December 22, about 40 head of cattle, cows and calves; 6 per cent discount for cash will be given; no Interest.— D. V. YEOMAN.