Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1916 — Page 5

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Money in fur if you sell to C. B. HARRIS. For your candy and nuts go to ROWEN’S GROCERY. The PAIGE car is sold by the Auto Sales Co. at Remington. Why not buy one now. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Tryon left for Jacksonville, Florida, Monday to spend the winter. JAPANESE CREPE SHIRTS—A Xmas present that will delight “HIM.”—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Gifts suitable in price and quality for every member of the family, at ROWLES & PARKER’S Big Corner Store. We are putting on a special for this week—2s boxes »-of sweet Florida oranges at 20 cents a dozen.— JOHN EGER. Bath robes, house and smoking coats are certainly swell for Xmas gifts.—Duvall’s Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL. »A. L. Bouk left Saturday for his home at Surrey, North Dakota, after a few days’ visit with friends and relatives here. _ L A suit, overcoat or sweater coat would make a nice Xmas present for men or boys. We can please you as to price and quality.— ROWLES & PARKER. GIRLS, DON’T FORGET WERE “HIS” haberdashers, and have the unusual thing “HE” likes. We’ll help you select something to pIease.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Just received, the nicest assortment of fresh and pure Xmas candies at from 15c to 40c per lb. A liberal discount to teachers and Sunday schools. ROWLES & PARKER. Lieutenant Ted Watson and Sergeant Ernest Moore were home Sunday. It is doubtful if the members of company M will get away from Fort Benjamin Harrison before Christmas. 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

Shoes or Slippers are acceptable Christmas presents for men, women and children. We make exchanges after Christmas PRESENT ONE OF OUR XMAS CERTIFICATES I B. N. FENDIG SHOE STORE OPERA HOUSE BLOCK

Everything in beautiful and sensible presents in all lines.—THE G. E. MURRAY CO. We still have some of those nice Michigan apples by the peck, bushel or barrel. —JOHN EGER. John Adair, a signal service man in the employ of the Monon, has moved from Delphi to this city. Sport coats for house use will make the man a fine Xmas gift.— Duvall’s Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL. BALL BAND RUBBERS —BRANDnew stock, last year’s prices. Be wise—look first Z at HILLIARD & HAMILL’S. Get your Xmas shoes or slippers for men, women and children at B. N. FENDIG’S SHOE STORE, Opera House Block. W. H. Parkinson is confined to the house by inflammatory rheumatism, caused from having"a wisdom tooth extracted. Mrs. L. E. Wass left Saturday to spend the holidays with her parents at Greencastle. Mr. Wass will join her there this week. Most prompt service in forwarding your auto license. Notary fee 25c. Now is the time to attend to it.—THE MAIN GARAGE. d3O < I. N. McCurtain and family left Saturday for their home at Menomonie, Wisconsin, after a visit with relatives in this vicinity. Ties, socks, suspenders, bath robes, house coats, sweater coats, Xmas presents that are sure to please, at ROWLES & PARKER’S. Vern Nowels, who has been confined to his home for about three weeks, was able to be about a few days ago but is now again confined to his bed. Exclusive agents for the best rubber footwear made, LAMBERTVILLE. The name that stands for quality.—The Big Corner Store, ROWLES & PARKER. BATH ROBES, HOUSE COATS that are different and superior will be pleasing to “HIM” on Xmas morning and for years to come, $5 to SIO.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Get a pair of those Lambertville 4-buckle arctics, $2.25, at ROWLES & PARKER'S, exclusive agents for Lambertville rubber footwear, the best rubber footwear made.

The Presbyterian ladies will hold their annual Christmas bazaar Wednesday afternoon, December 20, in the dining room of the church, beginning at 1 o’clock sharp. Don’t fail to see their display of fancy work.—Advt. B. F. and Sam Fendig, who have bought the interests of the other heirs in the building and ground where the Mary Meyer-Healy millinery store is located, are figuring on erecting a fine three-story brick building on the site. Timothy Mulcahy of Dogden, North Dakota, and brother, William Mulcahy, of Chicago Monday for a few days’ visit with their sister, Mrs. Mary Mulcahy, of near Mt. Ayr and to meet old friends. Many years ago they resided in Jordan township, but Tim informed us that this was his first visit to Rensselaer in thirty years. Monon trains No. 33 and 31, due in Rensselaer at 1:57 and 7:31 p. m., will be run in two sections on December 23, according to the announcement made. The first section will consist of parlor cars only and will only stop upon request. Persons wishing parlor car accommodations on these trains next Saturday should notify the local station agent by Friday, December 22. The 1917 Landis Christmas Savings club opened at the First National bank last Monday, and judging from the number already enrolled will be considerably larger than the one just closed when approximately SIO,OOO was paid out to the members of the club. ~ This is a very good way to start a savings account and at the same time receive a reasonable rate of Interest for the money on deposit. New members are still joining as the opportunity will remain open a few weeks longer.

FELIX AETERHUS 01 THE CHRISTMAS BRIDE A Play in Three Acts By the Parochial School Students Ami Also a Program of Other Pieces at the PARtXTHAL SCHOOL HALL Thursday Evening, Dec. 21 Sure to Please. 25 Cents.

Miss Maurino Tuteur spent yesterday in Chicago. A big line of fancy candy for Christmas, from 12c to 15c per pound.—JOHN EGER. Mrs. J. J. iHUnt and two children, John and Sarah, spent Saturday at the home of Frank Hunt in Lowell. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ponsler and Mrs. Edwin (Harris of Mt. Ayr were visitors in the city Monday evening. • Get your Xmas shoes or slippers for men, women and children at B. N. FEN DIG’S SHOE STORE, Opera House Block. W. R. Shesler, former marshal of this city but now residing at Hammond, came last week for a short visit here. Buy her a nice coat for Christmas at THE G. E. MURRAY CO. closing out sale of ladies’, Misses’ and children's cloaks. Maxwell cars advance S4O January 1. Buy or contract now and save it. Orders filled as received. —THE MAIN GARAGE. d3O Pinch-back suits and overcoats will make a classy Xmas gift, all sizes and colors.—Duvall’s Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL. TRAVELING BAGS SELECTED from a brand-new lot, just received, will be a pleasing Xmas gift.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Two or three inches more snow fell yesterday, and ait the hour The Democrat went to press the mercury stood at 20 above zero. Mrs. Lester Speaks and baby went to Forest, Indiana, Saturday ■to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rayher. We have a nice line of fresh fruits, vegetables, candy, dates, figs, and in fact, everything you will want for the Christmas dinner.—ROWLES PARItER. Jasper County Poultry and Corn Show at Armory, Rensselaer, January ,1. to 6, inclusive; First two days devoted to entries, etc. Show proper opens Wednesday, Jan. 3. ts KEISER CRAVATS—“HE” WILL be delighted with one of them (straight from Fifth avenue; cost $1.50 and worth it. Never before in Rensselaer.—HlLLlAßD & HAMILL. Miss Helen Leatherman, who is attending the Ward-Belmont school at Nashville, Tennessee, came home Saturday to spend the holidays with her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Leatherman. W. I. Hoover moved Tuesday into the house on north College avenue which he recently purchased of Albert Swartzel, the latter having moved last week to a farm in Carpenter township, which he bought a few months ago. J. F. Bruner, formerly of this city but now of Hebron, has traded his holdings in the Hebron and Morocco telephone exchanges to Edward Fleming and Oliver Stoner of Morocco and in the trade Mr. Bruner gets a 200-acre farm two miles east of Morocco.

Basketball! Wednesday Evening December 20 8 o’clock St. Joseph College VS. Y. M. P. C. Team of Lafayette Otto Ricks, whom many will remember as a one- time St. Joe center, will be with the Y; M. P? while Lause apd' ’t'remel of last year’s Varsity r and O’Brien, formerly of the well-known C. C. C. team of Piqua, Ohio, will appear with the St. Joe squad.

Candy at all prices at ROWEN’S GROCERY. Highest prices paid for all kinds of fur.— C. B. HARRIS. Phone 547 or 296. Miss Jennie Comer came down from Chicago the last of the week to spend Christmas. Mrs. Stephenson of Parr has been confined to her home for the past week with sickness. Get your Xmas shoes or slippers for men, women and children at B. N. FEN DIG’S SHOE STORE, Opera House Block. Mrs. Marceline Snorf came from Chicago Friday to spend the holidays at the home of her grandfather, H. O. Harris.

Have you seen ROWEN’S candy booth? It certainly has a complete line of candies aud nuts, and prices are right. Phone 20 2. J. H. Newton of Chicago returned home Saturday after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bela Roberts, southwest of town. Mrs. Myrtle Duffy of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, camo Sunday to spend the holidays at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Beam. INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS packed 3 and 6 in a box. Beautifully embroidered, 25c, to $1.50 per box.—HILLIARD & HAMILL. Yesterday’s markets: Corn, 85c; oats, 47c; wheat, $1.50; rye, $1.15. The prices one year ago were: Corn, 57c; oats, 36c; wheat, $1; rye, 80c. A butterine sold on a guarantee to please you or your money refunded. A regular 28c value; This week at. only 23c per Ib.—ROWLES & PARKER. Buy your Christmas stationery at The Democrat office. Handsome boxes in many different styles of paper, correspondence cards, etc., at very low prices. Before purchasing your Xmas treat call and see our line of candy! and nuts; Large, juicy oranges at from 20c to 50c per dozen.— ROWLES & PARKER. Mrs, M. D. Gwin returned Thursday evening from a visit at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. 11. L. Barnes, who will spend the holidays here. John Worland is driving a motor sled these days, constructed by him and Harve Hemphill from John’s Seven horsepower motorcycle. On a trial trip Monday a speed of thirty miles was attained. 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. With the new First National bank building and the many contemplated new residences to be built in Rensselaer next season, building contractors and laborers are assured of plenty of work again, it would seem.

Handkerchiefs, purses, neckwear, silk petticoats, furs, gloves and traveling bags. Something for every member of ifhe family. We are glad to show you and can help you with your Xmas shopping.—The Big Corner Store, ROWLES & PARKER. Mrs. Firman Thompson and daughter went to Chicago Saturday morning for a short stay. Mrs. Thompson lost her purse containng some $32 while In Chicago one day last week. She does not know just how It was taken, but thinks it was stolen by a professional purse snatcher. Guy C. Hanna, who has been superintendent of the Indiana boys’ school at Plainfield for the past five years, has resigned and the state board of control has appointed George Shideler to succeed him. Mr. Shideler is a former warden of the state prison at Michigan City, and his home is at Marion. Dr. Roy L. Smith of Chicago, who gave the second number of the lecture course here Monday evening, was one of the most pleasing and inspiring talkers heard in Rensselaer for some time. Mr. Smith is yet a young man, 29 years of age, but be ranks among the nation’s most highest Intellectual speakers. His subject was “The High Cost of Low Living,” and this he discussed from four distinct angles, the high cost of low living physically, mentally, morally and spiritually. He ' tyas seen a great deal of llfb for one of his age and his ability to Interpret mankind and his vast knowledge of human life, makes him a most entertaining speaker.

CHRISTMAS CANDIES AT The Pallas’ Confectionery Orders They are Leave Taken Home Your ,or Made Or<ler Parties Today Churches 3 nd f or Etc. Pure Christmas Phone 11$ The Pallas’ Confectionery Wholesale and Retail Home-made Candies and Ice Cream. RENSSELAER, - - 0 - INDIANA

Jerry Shea, William, Henry and Perry Poicel of Gillam were in the city, on business yesterday. For your Christmas candies and nuts, go to ROWEN’S GROCERY. Prices are right and quality unexcelled. \ It. will pay you to call and see our line of fruits, candies and mixed nuts before you buy that Christmas treat.—ROWLES & PARKER. 'Phone 95. OBITUARY OF L. I). ERWIN Lorenzo Dow Erwin, second son of Andrew and Nancy Jordan Erwin, was born in Tippecanoe county, near Montmorenci, October 2, 1 832, departing this life December 13, 1916, at the ago of 84 years, 2 months and 1 1 days. He came to Jasper county in the year of 1857 and improved a number of farms near Remington. Ho was united in marriage to Mary A. Donnelly in the year 1 8 59, who departed this life August 29, 1 897. Seven children survive them, David A. of Wessington, South Dakota, Alice M. Vondersmith of Brook, Addie Hoover of Sedalia. Missouri, Nan Waterman of Chicago, Felix R. of Fair Oaks, Gertie Littlefield of Rensselaer, May Graves of Marshfield, Oregon. Two little girls, Rebecca and Maggie, died in infancy. All his early life was spent in farming and stock raising. He united with the Christian church of Brook In 1898, and has always found much comfort, in bis church

HOTPOINT FOR XMAS For a genuine serviceable and appreciative Christmas gift, there is nothing that will surpass an Electrical Toaster, Iron, Stove, Perculator, Curling Iron, Grill, Water Heaters. Radiaat(jriU Radiant Grill / Three Heet '* Why not buy her an Electric Vacuum Sweeper? Nothing would be more appreciated or useful. An Electric Stand Lamp would make an ideal Christmas gift that would be of service throughout the year. Also Eveready Flash Lights, of inestimable service to the farmer and automobilist. BEFORE YOU BUY SEE US, WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY ON ANYTHING ELECTRICAL, Electrical Shop L. A. Mecklenburg First door south of Wood’s Barber Shop. Phono 109

home, and the teachings of the scriptures. He has been a member of the Masonic order for over sixty years, and has been instrumental in doing much good through this order. ' He was a kind father, a loving husbahS and a good neighbor, and will be sadly missed by his children and a host of good friends. Christian Science Christian Science services at 11 a. m. every Sunday in the auditorium of the public library. Public cordially invited. ts DATES OF LYCEUM* COURSE Schildkret, orchestra, January ' Hagerman, lecturer, February 8. Rob Roys, quartet, March 5. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Wm. J. Moxley’s Daisy Brand Butterine all this week, 23c per lb. Guaranteed to please you or your money back.—ROWLES & PARKER. Use a Grabler Check Protector on the checks you issue and you need have no fear of the amount being raised. Nicely nickle-plated, simple and convenient. Only 20 cents each in The Democrat’s fancy stationery department. ts A Scotchman has invented a gyroscopic mounting for a telescope and a chair for a person using it that Is said to keep the glass in the direction in which originally pointed, irrespective of a vessel’s motion. Subscribe for The Democrat.