Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1917 — Page 6

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

Department of Farm Welfare Conducted by County Agent Stewart Learning.

Lime Gives Results John Guss of Union, township states that he purchased a carload a few years ago for his farm and finds that it is giving excellent results. “Drainage first,” said Mr. Guss, “and then plenty of lime and manure for the improvement of Jasper county soils.” William Fitzgerald reports that he has just unloaded his fourth car of limestone. R. H. Morehouse of Wheatfield writes that 'he has used 200 tons and expects to put on more as rapidly as he can get around to it. Henry Hunsicker, John F. Davis, L. A. Salisbury and W, B. Walter are among those expecting to use lime this winter. More Hogs Badly Needed There are 10 per cent less hogs on the farms of the United States than there were a year ago. There never has been a time when pork and lard have been needed as badly aa the present, and it is possible that the shortage will become more acute as the war progresses. The government is urging the farmers to increase pork production 20 per cent. If this is to be done, more sows must be bred this fall. It is up to the farmer who kept ten brood sows last year to keep twelve this year. Good prices are assured to all who will respond to the call of pork production.

The Soft Corn Problem John Zimmer, well-known and extensive farmer of Newton township, in commenting on the soft corn problem said: “AU our corn will have to be sorted this fall. Years ago we had partitions in our w’agons and threw the solid ears in one end of the wagon and the soft corn in the other. I believe we will have to revive this arrangement this year." Farmers’ Clubs The Kniman Farmers’ club will hold its regular meeting next Thursday evening, November 15. The program is as follows: “The Opening and Advancement

ClosingOutSale Shorthorn Cattle % Grades Having decided to close but our herd of breeding and stock cattle, we will offer at public auction at D. F. Maish’s Fair Oaks farms, 3% miles northeast of Fair Oaks, 2>4 miles southwest of Virgie, and 4% miles north of Parr, commencing promptly at 12:30 p. m., on Thursday, November 15, ’l7 42 Head off Cattle 17 head of cows, most of which are 3 and 4 years old. 1 large red cow registered; 2 fine light roan cows, full-blood Shorthorn, but not registered; some heavy in calf; some giving milk, and a few still nursing calves. A fine lot of business cows. 3 Bulls—l registered Polled Durham herd bull, 4 years old, “Scarlet Victor (11274), bred by W. W. Rose & Son of Rossville, Indiana, a fine individual and a good breeder as the stock will show on day of sale; 1 registered 2-year-old bull, and 1 registered yearling bull, by “Scarlet Victor.’’ and both out of our large dark red registered Shorthorn cow. 4 2-year-old steers; 2 2-year-old heifers: 5 yearling steers; 4 yearling heifers; 7 spring calves of both sex. These are not show cattle, but a good lot of well-bred cattle that are reliable breeders and good feeders and stock cattle in pasture condition, that are in shape to go on and make money for the buyers. The breeding is from the best herds of Clinton and Boone counties. ' • We will also offer our registered Duroc herd boar, a good one, from the Amos Alter herd. A good individual and a sure breeder. All stock will be offered in lots to suit buyers. Remember a closing out sale is a bargain sale. You Can’t Afford to Miss Tliis Sale You are invited to attend this sale whether you buy or not. Morning trains on the Monon will be met at Fair Oaks, and persons attending sale taken to and from farm free of charge. > Persons coming from the east on the C. & E. I. will stop at Moffitt, which is near the place of sale. Lunch will be served on the grounds by the Fair Oaks M. E. Ladies’ Aid. TERMS-—A credit of 6 to 12 months' time will be given, pur? chaser" giving bankable note bearing 6 per cent interest from date, 8 per cent interest if not paid at maturity; 2 per cent off for cash. D. F. Maish Clyde Garriott I Col. W. A. McCurtain and CoL r. W- Strickland, auctioneers. I E. P. Lane, clerk.

of Jasper"’...... John O’Connor ‘The Use of the Manure Spreader” R. A. Conn Music will be furnished by the Glee club An extension speaker may be present. j The regular meeting of the Newton Farmers' club will be held at the Blue Grass school Tuesday evening, November 20. J. C. Beavers, soil specialist from Purdue, will speak on “Liming and Soil Improvement.” This is a popular subject at this time and a good attendance is expected. Home Canning Safe Recently the government sent out warnings that a propaganda of German origin is being carried out in this country to discourage the use of “cold packed” fruits and vegetables. It has been found that newspaper clippings giving the impression that these products are' poisonous are being sent to the women of this as well as other counties with the request that the clippings be read and sent on to friends.

Government officials wish wide publicity given to the fact that these statements are based upon false conclusions and they give every assurance that cold pack products, canned according to directions. are perfectly safe for consumption. The greatest blow to conservation that might be struck could be dealt by German sympathizers who could give the impression, now that all cellars are full of cold pack products, that these are not only worthless but positively poisonous. Premiums for Club Workers Martin Sauser of the Boys’ and Girls’ club committee has just completed a list of premiums for the winners in the county corn, pig, poultry, bread-making and cakemaking clubs. Each member who finishes will receive some award and those making highest scores will receive special prizes. A committee will meet at the office of Trustee Burdette Porter at Rem-

ington this Saturday to arrange for special prizes for contestants from Carpenter township. Soy Bean Variety Test I. F. Meader of Union township conducted a test of five different varieties of soy beans for the Better Farming association this summer. Owing to the frost of September 9, which killed the plants, only the chestnut ripened enough for seed. Mr. Meader concludes from this season’s experience that the Sable is best for seed, with the H’ollybrook hjs second choice for hay? the Chestnut made the best showing with Hollybrook second. The Ito Sau and No. 36847 came at the foot of the list.

To meet the demand for information relative to soil improvement and the use of agricultural lime, the Better Farming association is arranging for a series of meetings in the different farmers’ clubs which will be addressed by representatives of the soils department at Purdue upon these subjects. Prof. J. C. Beavers has been secured to deliver the first of these series of lectures. Mr. Beavers will address the Kniman Farmers’ club at the regular meeting Thursday evening, November 15, and the Newton Farmers’ club on the evening of November 20. Mr. Beavers has left a good im>pression upon every occasion that he has visited the county and it is expected that he will supply much helpful information upon these very timely subjects.

WHEATFIELD IS ONCE MORE “WET”

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The Rochester Bridge Co. was allowed $2,087 each, contract price, on three new bridges in Union township. Walter V. Porter was allowed $491 dnd $249, respectively, for repairs on two bridges in Marion township. The bond of Fred Popp as superintendent of construction of the Judson L. Adams stone road was presented and approved. Contractors A. E. Herriman & .were allowed $720 on the John J. Borntrager stone road. Contractor W. V. Porter was allowed $2,400 on the D. H. Yeoman stone road, $712 on the Carey L. Carr stone road and $304 on the James Lane stone road, all in Newton township. Contractor H. E. Gifford was allowed $560 on the William Folger stone road, $624 on the F. L. Hoover stone road and $1,056 on the Granville Moody stone road. Johnson & Salrin, contractors, were allowed $74 4 on the W. H. Gratner stone road, S2BO on the G. B. Parkinson stone road, and $2,399, balance, on the Joseph Hallagan stone road. Contractor A. S. Keene was allowed $960 on the George Nanninga stone road and $3 68 on the W. O. Rowles stone road. c

Contractor George Stalbaum allowed $720 on the F. J. Slight stone road. Contractors I. W. Moneyhun & Son allowed $3,260 on the W. L. Wood stone road system in Union township. Evans & Vanatta, contractors, asked for and were granted an extention until July 1, 1918,. on the H. W. Jackson stone road and the Fred Tyler stone road. John R. Parkinson resigned as superintendent of the John F. Payne stone road and Albert P. Walter was appointed superintendent in his stead. The petition for location of highway by Peter Swart et al was dismissed at petitioners’ costs. Contract for the B. W. Ellsworth ' stone road was awarded to A. S. Keene, trustee of Wheatfield township, at SII,BOO. B. W. Ellsworth i was appointed superintendent of construction and P. R. Blue was allowed an attorney fee t»f SIOO. John R. Phillips stone road— Supplementary report filed and approved. Road ordered established. M. Leopold allowed SIOO attorney fee. Contract for the B. Forsythe stone road was awarded to A. H. McCoy at $1 3,885. B. Forsythe was appointed superintendent of construction and E. M. Laßue was allowed an attorney fee of SIOO. Resignation of C. J. Hobbs as drainage commissioner was accepted and B. Frank Alter.of Rensselaer was appointed in his stead. H. F. King, superintendetat of the King-Lawler ditch, filed final report, showing charges of SB,269.79 and credits of $8,001.61, leaving a balance of $268.18. Report approved, superintendent allowed $lO for making report, auditor $25.50 costs, W. F. Osborne $89.35 and balance of $143.58 ordered distributed as provided by law.

Auditor directed to notify Devere Yeoman, superintendent of E. P. Lane ditch, to file final report for December term, W. F. Osborne ordered to make final report on James Newcome ditch for December term. Final report on Win. McAleer ditch filed in June, 1915, approved and cause dropped. County treasurer reported sale of bonds in Ernest Scipio ditch to Edward O’Gara of Lafayette at par, $3,083.38. Firman Thompson ditch—Cause continued to first day of December term. Simon Thompson ditch—Assessment of James B. McCann reduced from $132 to SIOO. Ordered established. E. D. Nesbitt appointed superintendent. E. M. Laßue allowed SSO attorney fee.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

60 acres. On Main road, half mile from pike and mile from station, school and church; IS on R. F. D. and telephone line. This farm is all black land, in cultivation except eight acres In timber adjoining buildings. The outlet for drainage is good. There is a new five-room bungalow with nice porch, barn for four horses, six cows, grain and hay; hog house, chicken house, all new; 4 a good well and young orchard. Price $75. Terms, $1,500 down and long time on remainder. 83 acres. On main road, near two stations and in good neighborhood. 35 acres in cultivation and now in good crops, remainder pasture and timber. There is a large barn, three-room' house,, a young orchard and good well. There is 15,000 feet of lumber on the farm that goes with the place. Price $45. Owner will sell on terms of S6O 0 down and long time on remainder. Or he will take good property or live stock as first payment. 120 acres. This farm lies eight miles from this city and in good neighborhood, two miles from station. All black land, except 15 acres, 10 acres timber. The buildings are common, consisting of four-room- house, barn and well. This is a bargain at $55. There is a loan on this farm of $3,003. due in three years. 53 acres. Near pike and station, all in cultivation and all tiled and good clay subsoil. There is a sixroom house, barn, well and seven acres in alfalfa; in Barklej township. Price $65. Terms. 75 acres. This nice little home lies on the Jackson highway four miles out from this city. It is in a closely settled community and in one of our best neighborhoods. It is all good grain land, all in cultivation and well tiled. There is a neat five-room 1 house, a nice barn and other outbuildings, good well and windmill, lots of fruit and nice shade. Price $125; terms, $2,000 down and suitable time on remainder. 160 acres. This farm lies on pike road, two miles from station, school across the road, has R. F. D. and telephone. There is a ten-inch tile that heads at line of this farm, giving fine outlet for drainage. 130 acres is in cultivation and remainder pasture; the pasture has some timber on it; 140 acres of this farm is level and deep black loam soil, remainder little rolling and lighter soil. There is neat five-room house and substantial and roomy barn, plenty of fruit, a good well and other outbuildings. The fencing is mostly new. Price SBS. Will sell on payment of $2,000 down and suitable time on remainder. 40 acres. This tract of land lies on public road and mile from pike. There are no improvements except fence. There is about 25 acres in nice black prairie land that has never been broken and has been used for pasture; the remainder isi in timber. There is some saw timber on it, enough for frame for i house :ind barn. Owner of this land will sell on terms of S3OO down and long time on remainder. Or if purchaser will build good house and barn they can have good time on all the purchase price. This is a chance for one having limited means to get a nice home. Price $4 5. This land lies four miles from good town with elevator and high school. 31 acres. This is a splendid tract of land and is beautifully situated. It is all good heavy loam soil, fine for all kinds of grain and grasses and splendid for truck. It is all in cultivation and is all in oats this year, which has been sown to timothy. There is a pike road along the west side and there is a

Harry Magee ditch —Cause docketed and continued for objections. Same action in Arthur Kresler ditch. David Q. Hart ditch —-No remonstrances on file. -Ordered established, W. L. Wood appointed superintendent John A. Dunlap allowed S4O attorney fee. — I I OUIL X - Charles PI. Martin AUCTIONEER Sales made anywhere. Years of experience. A judge of values. An honest effort made to sell for the high dollar. | For terms and dates Phone 77, • Morocco, Ind., or call on John A. I Dunlap, Rensselaer, Indiana j

FARMS FOR SALE

GEORGE F. MEYERS

couple of acres of a nice rise facing the pike, making a nice place for buildings. There are no improvements on it except fence. On the south line there is a dredge ditch that gives fine outlet for drainage. It is 80 rods from village and station and school. Price $75. Terms, SI,OOO down and long time on remainder. Or if purchaser will build neat house and barn it can be arranged to give good terms on the entire amount. 80 acres. This farm lies on public road and less than mile from pike, and is on R. F. D. and telephone line. There is a dredge ditch that touches one corner of the farm that gives ’ fine outlet for drainage. There is a new fourroom house and small new barn and good well. This is all black land except a few acres and has 60 acres in cultivation and 20 in pasture, which has some nice young timber. Owner will sell on easy terms. Price $67.50. Owner might take some clear property or live stock.

100 acres. This farm lies eight miles out from this city and on main road, fourth mile from pike. Has telephone, R. F. D. and near church and school. This farm has 85 acres of good black loam land adapted to all kinds of grain and 15 acres a little rolling. Part of this land is in pasture and has nice bluegrass. There are a few patches of light timber in the pasture. The farm has good outlet for drainage and is near large ditch. There is a good five-room house and a number of serviceable outbuildings, a good well, windmill, tank and good bearing orchard and lots of small fruit. Owner will sell at $65 and on terms of $2,500 down. Owner might take part in clear property. Owner lives on this farm. 100 acres. This farm' lies six miles from this city and is well located, being on the Jackson highway. It is on R. F. D. and telephone line. 75 acres is in cultivation, which is well tiled and has large tile outlet on the farm and is good grain land. The remainder is in pasture and has some timber on it but mostly small and scattering and well set to bluegrass. There is a three-room house, large new barn and good well. Price SBS. This farm has a loan on it for $6,500 that is in easy payments and has long time to run. Owner lives on this farm. Will sell on easy terms. 75 acres. This is a splendid piece of land and a good home. It lies in well improved neighborhood, on R. F. D., telephone line, pike and fourth mile to country store, two-room school house and church. The land is tiled and all i in cultivation and all good grain \ land. There is a good two-story' eight-room house, good new harn j and a number of out-buildmgs, fruit, good well and wind mill. This farm lies six miles from this • city and is occupied by the owner.; Price $125. Terms, $2,000 down. 240 acres. This farm is a good one and lies on main road that isj to be piked and one mile from pike, now built that leads to all parts of the country. This farm has been used as a stock and grain farm. It is level and all in cultivation or bluegrass pasture ready for the plow, except three groves, in all about 30 acres. It is all good grain land and 160 acres in deep black soil and remainder is lighter soil but productive. It has good drainage, having large ditch through it. There is a good sevenroom house, good horse barn, two good cattle sheds, double crib, granary, work shop, milk house and several more outbuildings. There are three wells, two windmills.

Curtis M. Dewey ditch —Bond of R. A. Mannon, superintendent, filed and approved. C. B. Steward presented report as delegate of State Board of Charities and correction meeting at Laporte. Grant Davisson as trustee of Barkley township was granted permission to extend additional poor relief to Reuben Snyder of $185.52. Requisition for poor farm supplies approved and notice ordered given for receiving bids. Interest on county funds for the month of October was reported by the various depositories as follows: First National bank, Rensselaer, $181.11; Trust & Savings bank, Rensselaer, $117.82; State bank, Rensselaer, $122.09; State bank, Remington, $129.25; Bank of Wheatfield, $41.49. OUT OF THE GLOOM Many a Gloomy Countenance in Rensselaer Now Lightens with Happiness. A bad oacK- makes you gloomy. Can’t be happy with continual backache. The aches and pains 04 a bad back Are frequently due to weak kidneys. Doan’s Kidney Pills are recommended for weak kidneys. So Rensselaer citizens testify. Mrs. J. J. Norgor, Matheson Ave., Rensselaer, says: “We have used Doan’s Kidney Pills in the family\for a long time and they have kept us in good health. I used to suffer from frequent attacks of kidney disorder. My back got stiff and lame and ached so steadily that it tired me out., When I tried to wash, the leaning over caused almost unbearable sharp twinges in my back. Doan’s Kid-

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tanks and good beartag orchard The fencing is good. Owner of this farm lives on it and his age and health is cause for selling. He offers it at the low price at $5T.»®. Terms. $3,040 down and saitable time on remainder, l. 100 acres. This farm lies on main road which is to be piked and is two miles from station. It is all black land in cultivation except ten acres pasture and timber. It is now mostly in corn, has 15 acres of wheat and some oats. It has fine outlet for drainage, having a good graded road on west side and a new dredge diteh on the south and east line. There is a. five-room house, good sired barn, crib, work shop, chicken house, well house and good well. Thebuildings are in good condition and. not old. Owner lives on this farm, and has good reasons for SellingPrice $75. Terms on half. 7 8 acres. This is a good farm and all in cultivation except a fewacres in grove. It is level to gently rolling and has creek runningthrough it which furnishes good drainage. It is well tiled and is a. heavy loam soil. It has good fiveroom house, good roomy barn and a number of outbuildings, a good well and lots of fruit. Thra farm is in well settled neighborhood and near school and chorda Price $95. 80 acres. This farm lies three miles from this city and is one of' the best farms in the county. It Is all deep black loam son and splendid grain land. It is slightly rolling to make it drain nice and is well tiled and has two large outlet tile through It There is splendid six-room house, good barn, double crihs and several other outbuildings, good well, cement walks, large orchard. Price $lB5.

46 acres. On pika, in Barkley township, nine miles out; 3$ acres fine timber and 1® acres in cultivation. Price $65. Tfrng. SSOO down and long ti-mo qq remainder. This is good land and in good location. 80 acres. This farm is in Jordan township and is writ located, and all in cultivation; has sometile and all good land except about six acres sandy. There is a set of improvements of five-room house, good barn and other outbuildings, good well and splendid orchard. Owner will sell at the low price of $65 and on favora&le terms. 100 acres. This farm lies onmain road, R. F. D. and telephone line, mile from station. It is all black prairie land, in cultivation, except two acres in umber. It 13' fenced into four fields with new fence and has good outlet for drainage. There is 16 acres sown in wheat, which goes with the farm. There is a two-story house of four rooms, barn, silo and other outbuildings, and good well. Price $75. Will, sell on terms of sl,66<J down and good time on remainder; or will take property or live stock as part payment. 160 acres. This tract of land lies on the Jackson highway, two miles from town, with high school, bank and stores. It has 3® acres in cultivation and remainder is in. timber pasture. There is a small house and barn. Oner will sell at the low price of $35 and will take livestock or property as first payment or for aIL Have a party who owns a splendid residence of seven rooms, larga lot, in Remington. Ind., that wants to trade for property in Rensselaer. Prefer smaller property aad will give time on difference. 320 acres. Well unproved farm in Fulton county, worth $l6O. Owner will take half in smaller farm and give long time on other half.

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