Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 September 1917 — Page 8

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GOSSIP by OUR CORRESPONDENTS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT INTEREST YOU

WHEATFIELD The schools in these parts began last Monday. j Remember the Farmers’ club i meeting at Kniman Thursday eve-j wing September 20. C. M. Dewey is going to erect another cement stave silo on his j farm this fall; size 14x49. and Mrs. Lawrence McDaniels attended a birthday anniversary dinner in Walker township Sunday, j Mr. and Mrs. Hickam, Mrs. 1 Charles Woodard and Mr. Frost •were callers at the 'Hewett home Sunday. The Wheatfield stock show executive committee will hold a meeting at the Wheatfield town hall next Saturday evening to arrange for the show. All who are interested' in this show are invited to come. Rev. Father Daniel, pastor of the j Rensselaer Catholic church, and; two friends were in these parts last Friday. On their trip up here they j accidentally ran into a wagon that they were •passing, which did con-, Siderable damage to their ear. They : came up to fish, hut we did not! hear how many they caught or bought. ! The frost that we had a few days ago did considerable damage to" our corn. Some furthers estimate that it will reduce the corn crop about 50 per cent, in places, especially where the corn was planted "a little late. The gardens, too. suffered greatly. All this in the face of the fact that the weatherman had set the date of the first frost in October. "The Wheatfield Farmers’ club will hold another meeting at the Wheatfield school house Friday evening, September 21. The county agricultural agent will give a talk on the selection of seed corn, Mr. Smith of Walker township will give a talk on the growing—of wheat. Others will give short talks on timely topics. The Wheatfield stock ehow will be discussed, too. Singing by the ladies’ quartet. All come. Of late years we see editors taking their annual vacations like the kings and princes of old. This vacation idea is just a revival of a custom that prevailed in the editorial circle of a few thousand years ago. As the custom among the leribes came into vogue on a tidal wave of instant popularity, so it died quicker than Jonah’s The first editor to take a vacation was Sheledorpe, who was City editor of the Jerusalem daily. According to tradition, he met a Chaldean lady at a reception given by King Hezekiah and he got so

SQUARE PLAN, LARGE LIVING ROOM

Design 1050. by Glenn L. Saxton, Architect, Minneapolis, Minn.

PERSPECTIVE VIEW—FROM A PHOTOGRAPH.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

a NOTABLE feature of this building plan is the large living room with Jm fireplace at one end, bookcases on either side and two windows above. There are four windows in the front of the living room, allowing an abundance of light to enter. Three chambers on the second floor, a „ rpjp, bath. Off the sewing room is a balcony which can be used m a ill ipintr porch if desired. Size 28 feet wide and 28 feet deep. First story te 9 feet, second story 8 and basement 7 feet high. The finish is oak, with t|f l toon in the rnain rooms and pine to paint in the kitchen, bedrooms and Isflrr mn Cert to build about s3,6t>o, exclusive of heating and plumbing. t >. nr of $1 the publisher of this paper will furnish Saxton’s plan fcNfc ~Am erteao Dwellings,” which contains over 300 designs, costing to build to | &JOOO; also a book of interiors, $1 per copy.

entangled in the meshes of infatuation that he lost his appetite and began to wilt like the grass of the field, until the editor-in-chief, seehis plight, told him to go and spend a few days on the banks of the Dead sea. All would have went well if he hadn’t written the last weekly letter to. his paper in which he told about catching a sixty-pound fish and drinking water by the barrel.

NEWS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL

There are 236 students enrolled in high school this year. The class enrollments are as follows: Seniors, 42 g juniors, 4.8; sophomores, 64; freshmen, 70; post graduates, 3; specials, 9. This makes the largest number ever enrolled in the Rensselaer high school. The class elections were held Friday. The following officers were elected: Senior class —President, Charles Halleck; vice-president. Lawrence McLain; secretary, Thelma Tilton; treasurer, Paul Arnott; sergeant at arms, North Johnson; historian, Thelma Tilton; member of student council, Paul Beam. Junior class—President, John Dunlap; vice-president, Ada Robinson; secretary, Frances Folger; treasurer, Leland Collins; historian. Sarah O’Neal; member of student council, Jeannette Crooks. Sophomore clas- s President, Linn Parkinson; vice-president, Harold Nowelb; secretary, Helen Warner; treasurer, Harold Halleck; historian, Gladys Carr; member' of student council, Ruth McKenzie. Freshman class —President, John Stockton; vice-president, Ruth Clark; secretary, Gladys Shaw; treasurer, Thomas Thompson; historian, Jack Larsli; member of student council, John Streaker. jMiss Nina Martindale begun Monday as an assistant in the English department.

TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

Jerome John Robart et ux to Lottie A Schreiber, August 25, ne, 16-31-6, part ny, nw, 15-31-6, 180 acres, Walker, sl. Violet Harris^-by auditor Jasper county to Charles Harris, September 15, lots 1,2, block 21, Stratton’s addition, Remington, $56. T. T. D. Herman H Churchill et ux to Charles B Steward, August 7, lots 22, 23, block 16, Weston's addition, Rensselaer, $550. Joseph A Norman et ux to Delbert F. Atkinson, July 28, se, ey 2 sw. 4-30-7, 240 acres, Union, $2 5,000.

Christian Science Christian Science services at 11 a. m. Sunday in the auditorium of the public library. Public cordially invited. tl

SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

OAK IS A NORTHERN TREE

of That Species to Be Found In Africa, Nor in South America or Australasia. The oak family has been mentioned ns a northern type of trees that has sent extensions southward, as, with several hundred species known, there are none In Africa south of the Mediterranean region, nor in southern South American or Australasia. A remarkable variety of forms in Mexico has been revealed by the recent studies reported by Prof. William Trelease to the National Academy of Scivisions of American oaks, Professor Trelease finds three —Leucobalanus, the white oaks, Erythrobalanus, the red or black oaks, and Protobalanus, a probably "more ancient type with intermediate characteristics; and the total of American species Includes 170 of white oaks, 179 of red, and only 4 of Protobalanus. With a total of 248 species, Mexico has 121 of white oaks, 125 of rod, and 2 of Protobalanus. The 71 species In the United States Include 43 of white oaks, 26 of red, and 2 of Protobalanus, and Central America has 20 species of white and 35 of red oaks; but South America has only 4 specie.?* of red oaks; and a single species of white oaks is all that Is known in the West Indies. About 150 species of American oaks have been traced in Cretaceous and Tertiary fossils. Professor Trelease thinks the American oaks now existing —diverse ns they are—-may lmve till descended from a single late Tertiary type, and that they have developed without direct connection with European oaks.

FOOLISH IDEA ABOUT EGGS

Many Have Mistaken Notion That the White Ones Are So Much .Su- __ S»S» a \' perior to the Brown. Because an egg lias a white shell, it Is no better than an egg with a brown shell. The popular impression to. the contrary is a childish notion costlfig the housewife many a penny. It is a good time to get this foolish idea out of our heads. The white egg may he more attractive to look upon than its brown sister or brother, hut that is all. It is not more nutritious. And just because It is a fad the grocer gets a higher price for it—from 10 to 15 cents a dozen, as a rule. If eggs were used for decorative pur 2 ' poses, there might he some excuse for the greater popularity of the white ones. But on any oilier ground, no. So. wjjrn vonr grocer offers you “white tegWrim eggs at to cents a (Tozen, and In the next basket are brown ones, just as fresh, take the latter. And then, , again, the chances are that the “white leghorn” eggs were never laid by white leghorn hens. There are not enough white leghorn liens in the country, however industrious they may he, to produce half the eggs credited to them. The grocer may have his little joke, perhaps. But when it comes to eggs, you needn’t let him have it at your expenses. Remember that eggs are just eggs.—New York Globe,

Ointment ad Diet for Rheumatism. For acute articular rheumatism the following treatment is recommended by a writer in the Medical Adviser, quoted by the Medical Record: An ointment 'made of four drams each of iehthyol, methyl salicylate and oil of turpentine, mixed with four ounces of lanolin, is applied to the affected joints and covered with cotton and oiled silk. The patient is put to bed in flannel nightclothes and between blankets for absolute rest. His diet must be liquid, preferably milk, together with fruit juices and plenty of water. Elimination through bowels, skin and kidneys must be attended to carefully. At the beginning of the treatment a dose of calomel and bicarbonate of soda is given jind followed after fQtjr hours by Rochelle salts or a seidlitz powder. Rhubarb and soda may be given to advantage until the tongue is clean. Throughout convalescence the patient must abstain from all animal foods and alcohol.

Mountains That Move.

The results of geodetic studies by British scientists in the Himalayas and the Tibetan mountains indicate an apparent creeping of these gigantic mountain ranges, the greatest on the globe sidewise toward the south, with u consequent crumpling up of the Siwalik hills. For a long time it lias been known, that there exist certain anomalies in the density of the earth under and adjacent to the Himalayas, but this suggestion of a creeping motion is novel. The surveys that still are in progress may eventually disclose : the real facts, but the operations on the Tibetan side are rendered difficult" by the fact that Tibet is not yet wholly accessible to the scientists.

Neglected Plunder.

The lady of many portable possessions was moving from town to the seashore for the summer. A cab had been thought big enough to convey her and the cabman sat there, passing from one stage of dtsgust to another still deeper, while his vehicle, inside and out, was piled high with a miscellaneous assortment of cherished belongings. At last the task of loadfhg came to an end. “Is that all?” inquired the cabman with polite incredulity. “sTes,” was the reply. The cabman looked surprised. “Seems a pity,” he ejaculated, “to leave the doorstep.”

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

Crushed and Jammed by the biggest mob of eager bargain hunters Jasper county has ever seen all intent on obtaining the wonderful bargains to be had at William Traub’s Creditors’ Sale now going on at full blast in Rensselaer, Indiana. Never again will you have the opportunity of clothing yourself and family at less than the cost of production. There are still thousands of BARGAINS to be had. Follow the crowds into William T raub’s Store Odd Fellows’ Bldg. Rensselaer, Ind. Watch the Sign

COURT NEWS

Not very much of importance is being done in the circuit court thus far. In the case of Stauffenberg vs. Makeever et al,' where an injunction was asked in the opening up of a new road, the court denied to enjoin and it is understood the case will be appealed. Yesterday the May ditch case was being heard. This ditch is in Carpenter township, and Attorney Guy and a large number of Remington people were over attending the hearing. v

Third Week Third Monday—State vs. Frank Reach e; Bell vs. Oliver, suit on judgment; Smith vs. Oliver, on judgment; Blackburn vs. Oliver, on judgment; McNeil & Higgins Co. vs. Leslie (Fisher, on account. Third Tuesday—State vs. Ivan V. .Lilian; state vs. Baker. Third Wednesday—Hathaway vs. Johnson, account; Cooper Rubber Co. vs. Schroer, account. Third Thursday—Rumsey & Co. vs. Garland T. Morrow, contract; Charles B. Franklin vs. Missouri Business Men’s Accident and Health asociation, damages; Brandt & Lear vs. Short. Third Friday—E. S. Welsh vs. Charles Halleck, account; Grassmere Land. Co. vs. Joseph Hickman, on check; First National bank of Medaryville vs. Julius Klinger et al, foreclosure; Central Petroleum Co. vs. August Goebp. account. Fourth Week Fourth Monday—Steve Nicolit vs. Michael Jungles, conversion (two cases); Howell vs. Wood, disallowed claim; Gertrude Niemenbeverdriet vs. Arthur Hopkins, on note. Fourth Tuesday—Thomas J. Mallatt vs. Francis E. Goff, account: State Bank of Rensselaer vs. Jacob A. Hensler. on note (two cases ). i Fourth Wednesday—J. G. Evans vs. A. A. Blair et al, foreclosure; .Tames L. Smith vs. estate of Mary Smith. Fourth Thursday—William H. Wells vs.. George H. Gifford, executor, contest will; Lafayette Loan & Trust Co. vs. George H. Gifford, executor, contest will.

When you want a real good lead pencil— something better than you can get elsewhere —try the pencils for sale In the fancy stationery department at The Democrat office.

Just a q Little Smile

In the Library. Newly Rich Hostess —You see, I went to the best bookseller in town and ordered all the gems of literature for our library. Caustic Guest —You ought to have sent for a jeweler when you got them. N. R. H. —Why should I send for a jeweler for books? C. G.—Because most of them, I notice, are uncut gems. Placing Him. “Would you say that Glithers, the capitalist, is an honest manU* I wouldn’t say he’s-an honest man and I wouldn’t say he’s a dishonest man.” “What sort of fellow is he, then?” “One of those persons for whose benefit legal technicalities were invented.” Impossible. “Did you hear what Jinx did?” “No, what?” “Went down into the kitchen for a lunch, and in the dim light he ate a bar of laundry soap in mistake for a stewed carrot, and never knew the difference until morning.” “I don’t believe it. No carrot ever tasted that good.” Setting Them Right. “This writer says the so-called Hawaiian music being played everywhere in this country is nothing of the sort.” ‘Tm glad to hear yon say so,” replied the patron of vaudeville. *Tve always had a kind of admiration for the Hawailans which I was rapidly losing.” Do you use the want ad. columns of The Democrat? If not. try an ad.

Wednesday, sept, io, id it

NOWHERE.

“Just one little word would make me 50 happy.” “Yes; but where will' you find a jroman who will stop with one word?” Set to Music. Graphophones will soothe the hens; In this experts all concur. So we see them in their pens, Set to music, as It were. The Hard Part. The Sporting Reporter—l suppose it’s hard to get the descriptions of the women’s gown correct? The Society Reporter —No; the hardest part is to write the descriptions so that each person will consider herself the best-dressed woman present. A 50-50 Proposition. “So she has agreed to be yours?” “That was not exactly the way she expressed it.” “No?” “She said she would be as much mine as I would be hefs.” Knew the Symptoms. “George, dear,” said the young wife, “yon are growing handsomer every day.” " “Yes, darling,” replied the wise George, “It’s a habit I seem to have just before your birthday arrives.” None That Old. First Lawyer —How about old Bilyun’s will? Second Lawyer—Oh! he left $15,000 to every unmarried woman of over forty years In the country. First Lawyer—There’ll be no takers. One Guess. John Cornhusk—Whadda say yer hoy’s a-doin’ up ter the city? Cy Taters —B’gosh, he’s a conductor. Josh Cornhusk —Street car, orchesl*ry or eolyum?