Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1917 — Page 2

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1 JASPER COUNR DEMOCRftT; F. E. BABCOCK, Publisher — 1 OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPER OF JASPER COUNTY Long Distance Telephones Office 315 Residence 311 Sintered aa Second-Class Mail Matter June 8, 1908, at the postofflce at Rensselaer, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Published Wednesday and Saturday. The Only All Home-Print Newspaper in Jasper County. advertising RATES Display 12%c Inch Display, special position. .15c Inch Readers, per line first insertion.. 6c Readers, per line add. iflser.... 3c Want Ads—l cent per word each Insertion; minimum 25c. Special price if run one dr more months. Cash must accompany order unless advertiser has open account. Card of Thanks—Not to exceed ten lines, 50 c. Cash with order. All accounts due and payable first of month following publication, except want ads and cards of thanks, which are cash with order. No advertisements accepted for the first page. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19, 1917.

THOSE “EXCESS" PROFITS

If congress has a real desire to equalize the burdens of taxation that are to pay for the war, that body will be compelled to approach the question in a different spirit from' that now manifest. If there is one truth that stands

NO NEED TO PAY SIOO OR MORE The MENDELSSOHN CHARGED FOR THE NAME. Built on the same scienti- M pression ithas the newest ~ urae without muffling the sound. Plays any make of record. See it. Hear it. No trouble to demonstrate. $42.50. $55.00. $60.00 LARSH & HOPKINS

CASTORift For Infants and Ch::ircn. Mathers Know That Genuine Castaiia Always / , Bears the /A [f Signature^ fv Jjv In W For Over Thirty YearCASIO! THE CCWTAUK. Cr»PATJT. ft- »r r

out more plainly than any other in this country, it is that capital and capitalists have been more favored than in any other constr? on the globe. The United States has more ( princely incomes than any other nation in the world. The profits from her industries are greater than those of any other country. ( It is the expressed purpose to tax these incomes and profits. As to the former, thev are contributing probably their share. It is with the latter that we have to deal. To the thoughtful person it would appear that congress should devise a just system of taxes on profits—not on “excess" profits. The profits on big business have been enormous for years, and there is really little “excess'* upon which to levy a tax. Take, merely as an example tL United States Steel corporation That concern is credited with at dividend in 191 Cof t27*,9(4,iW. It is extremely doubtful if their' profits will much exceed that figure in 1917, which would enable U. S. Steel to escape the excess tax entirely. The injustice of the entire scheme can be seen at a glance. • The tax burden will not be equit-; ably distributed so long as we persist in dealing with “excess'' pro- j fits. When we begin to consider ( ALL profits we will begin to make progress toward a correct solution of the taxing problem.

What with Liberty borjis. comfort kits, Y. M. C. A. fund. knitting and numerous other activities to be maintained, it would .seea 'the public has its hands pretty full ! just now. However, there is one 1 cause to which no one of as can ! afford to be indifferent. In every town and community throughout

the land frbm now until after CSiristmas, the little Red Cross Christmas Seals will be on sale. No lover of humanity can afford to neglect this noble charity. Not even war itself is the deadly enemy to the human race that the great white plague is. Its ravages extend around the earth, and no human being is exempt, The proceeds of the Red Cross Seals are devoted entirely to the rescue of the victims of this scourge: Who can tell that a dollar given to this cause may not be the means of • warding this plague from your own loved ones? If you would help the utterly hopeless of earth, rally to the support of the Red Cross fund. The hotel men over the country seem to have struck a snag in their attempts to explain their failure to observe meatless and wheatless days, by alleging that the traveling men would not “stand for it.” Now come the United Commercial Travelers indignantly deny the charge, maintaining that they are as ready as any other class of men to follow Mr. Hoover’s recommendations to the letter. It seems to be up to the eating house men. Dr. von Kuehlman, German foreign secretary is quoted as saying it was absurd to imagine that Germany would ester a peace conference with large claims. Bf Germany will stop to consider on whose soil she is waging her war she will conclude it is absurd to advance any claims. When she begins to fight on her own soil she might begin to think of claims—not before. The claims are all coming the other way. Luke McLuke says “the old-fash-ioned grandma used to wear a skirt that was four inches higher in front than it was in the rear, but the modern grandma wears a skirt that isn’t more than four inches below her knees all the way round.” Why, Luke, that’s just conservation. She just amputates the superflous ‘tail.’

PHILOSOPHY OF WALT MASON

I hope to live to see the day when all the swords are put away, and all the guns are pawned; such blissful hopes and dreams ire mine, as deftly I put down in brine my second series bond. I hope to wake some smiling morn and see the soldiers plowing corn, or hoeing navy beans, to see those sailors cease to slay whom we beheld the other day conducting submarines. When once I see the dove of peace cavorting o’er us, slick as grease, I’ll lay aside my lyre, and say, “Since I have lived to see the shadow of that horror flee, I’m ready to expire.’’ I’m old and have tobacco heart, and aches and pains in every part, and dandruff in my I am weary of the strife, and for a long, long lease of life I truly would not care. But I would hate to quit before they end the carnival of gore, the reign of gun and sword; I want to hang around until they’ve tied a can to Kaiser Bill, and peace has been restored. And on that bright and fateful day I hope to chant one ringing lay, one grand triumphant ode; then, if you wish. I’ll soak my lyre, and throw my oak leaves in the fire, and hit the boneyard road. ,

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS To conform with instructions from the United States Food* Administration, live stoclvirom this zone must be loaded rf to ' reach Chi- , i cago on train No. 74 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning. Agents will not accept live stock for shipment to Chicago except as above. —W. H. BEAM,! Agent.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC As I am in business for myself, will repair all makes of cars, take care- of all batteries and repair all electric systems, solder radiators, etc. If you are in trouble come In and I will straighten you out. Also handle the best storage battery in the country and other auto supplies. Garage opposite D. M. Worland's furniture store. Telephones —garage 2D4; residence 141-White. —M. J. KUBOSKE, Prop.

LETTERS FROM OUR READERS

Editor Democrat: — When one observes the great preparation being made for the observance of Christmas as the time of the Savior’s birth, may we not inquire how many know, or care to know, that the precious time ofour Savior's birth, for some wise purpose, seems to have been lost sight of by chronologists. But it may be set down as having most probably occurred a few 'Months before the death of Herod the Great, four years before the common Christian era in the year of Rome 750 and in .the year of the world

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4000. Learned men have, investigated this point hut with all their researches have not been able to fix precisely either the year or the day of his birth. The early Christians were divided on the subject, and, of course, it must be a matter of uncertainty to all succeeding generations. In view of this uncertainty not even the exact year, much less the exact month being known, how puerile appears the custom of the Romish and English, as well as other communions in holding the twenty-fifth day of December (new style) as the day olf Christ’s nativity and adorning their houses of worship with flowers and evergreens as a part of their religious devotion on that day. W. R- NO WEDS.

What You Can Find at Fendig’s Rexall Drug Store for Christmas.

Victrolas Victrola Records Victrola Albums Kodaks Kodak Albums Kodak Picture Frames Basket Balls Foot Balls Punching Bags Boxing Gloves WHITE IVORY— ToiLet Sets Manicure Sets Military Sets Picture Frames Brushes off All Kinds Big Line of Novelties LEATHER GOODS — Collar and Cuff Sets Manicure Sets Glove and Handkerchief Sets Pillow Tops Table Covers Music Roils Bill Books Purses Sewing Sets Address Books BOOKS— The New Ones Just Out Children’s Books Leather Books Real Gift Books Cartoon Books Margaret Hill McCarter Books Bibles ' Testaments Fountain Pens Safety Razors Old-Fashioned Shaving Sets Cigars in Small Boxes Cigar Sets Cigar Cases Cigar Humidors Perfumes Toilet Waters Talcum Powders in Cases Pennants Pillow Tops - Framed Pictures GAMES— Rook Flinch Pit Crokinole Dominoes and Others Letter Paper Correspondence Cards Framed Pictures Fancy Calendars Desk’ Calendars Calendar Pads Seals White Tissue Paper Holly Paper Christmas Post Cards Christmas Booklets Thermos Bottles All these articles and a thousand more bought at before the war prices and sold accordingly. Fendig’s Rexall Drug Store

1-2 Price Sale On a mammoth sample line of Ladies’ Collars, Infant’s Sweaters, Infant's Saques, Dresser Scarfs, Corset Covers, Breakfast Caps, Hand Strap Purses No Two Alike This means that you can give more valuable presents for less money The Busy Shopping Center Bert Jarrette Rensselaer Monon

■ NOTICE OF DITCH PETITION Notice is heyoby given that a ditch petition has been filed in the Commissioners’ court of Jasper county, Indiana, with the Auditor and that the petitioners in said petition have fixed on th© Btih day of January, 1918, as. the time for docketing said petition. Therefore, this notice is given to all the following named land owners and corporations of the filing of said petition and the day sot for docketing the same: - Mary Zimmer; Hhzel Blake; Charity L. Bice; Leonard Bice; Elizabeth Payne; Daniel Goodman; Richard G. Pierce, trustee; Frank Nesius; Grant Culp; Valentine Dziabus; Emil Besser; John Kellner; Albert Strum; Martha Rousch: Jacob A. Henslor; John Frey; Christopher Rousch; John Wagner, Jr.; Joseph Wagner; Burdett Porter, trustee of Carpenter township in Jasper county, Indiana; that your lands are described in said petition as affected by the proposed drainage. That said petition asks for the construction of an open ditch by means of a dry land dredge upon and along the following described route, to-wit: Commencing at a point on the south side of the public highway running east and west on the township line between Jordan and Carpenter townships about one hundred (100) rods east of the northwest corner of section five (5) in township twenty-seven (27) north, range six (6) west,, and in i the line of an old dredge ditch known as the Bartoo ditch, and running from thence in a northerly and northeasterly direction following the line of ran old open drain known as the Bartoo ditch across sections thirty-two (32) and twen-ty-nine (29) in township twentyeight (28) north, range six (6) west, in Jasper county, Indiana, to the Bice public ditch, and where the proposed drain will intersect with and empty into said Bice public ditch and have a good and sufficient outlet. / MARY BARTOO, G. H. FERGUSON, ELIZABETH E. FERGUSON, FRANK J. BARTOO, F. DeMUYNCK, MARIE DeMUYNCK, PHILIP KELLNER, JOHN LOCHRKE, HENRY SHIDE, C. H. KROPF, JOE KELLNER, BERTHA. KELLNER, LEONARD SHAFER, MATILDA SHAFER, JOHN G. ZIMMER, JOHN KOLHOFF, Trustee Jordan Township. Williams & Dean, Attorneys. Dec 12-19

NOTICE TO HEIRS. CREDITORS AND LEGATEES. In the Matter of the Estate of Mary E. Welsh, Deceased. In the Jasper Circuit Court. February Term, 1918. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Mary E. Welsh, deceased, and all persons interested in said estate, to appear in the Jasper circuit court on Monday, the 11th day- of February, 1918, being the day fixed and endorsed on the final settlement account of Carrie A. Welsh, administratrix of said decedent, and show cause if any, why such final account should not be approved; and the heirs of said decedent and all others interested, are also hereby notified to appear in said court, on said day, and make proof of their heirship, or claim to any part of said estate. CARRIE A. WELSH, Administratrix. Frank Foltz, Attorney for Estate. Dec. 12-19-2 G

BIG PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell at public auction at his farm, y 2 mile north of Virgie and 5 miles south and 1 mile east of Demotte, beginning at 10 a. m., on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28,. 1917 9 Head Horses and Mules- —Consisting of 1 bay horse, 5 years old, wt. 1100; 1 bay mare, 7 years old, wt. 1100; 1 gray mare, 9 years old, wt. 1200; team black colts, coming 3 years old; team mules, 5 and 6 years old, wt. 2200, a good pair; team mules, coming 3 years old. 38 Head of Cattle —Consisting of 8 head of cows, 3 will be fresh by day of sale, 2 will be fresh in February and 3 will be fresh in April; 9 coming yearling heifers; 2 coming yearling bulls; 19 coming 2year old steers. Cows are bred to a good Shorthorn bull. These are all good grade cattle. If the weather is bad sale will be held in barn. Terms—slo and under cash in hand; on sums over $lO a credit of 12 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security bearing 6 per cent interest from date if 'paid when due, if not so paid 8 per cent interest from date. 2 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. JOHN REED. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on the grounds. TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE Nina Maude Daugherty to Nancy C Daugherty, February 23, und 1-3 pt nw sw 29-29-6, Marion, $2. Nancy C Daugherty to Nina Maude'Daugherty, February 23, und 2-3 pt nw sw 29-29-6, Marion, $2. Nancy C Daugherty to Lucy A Daugherty, February 23 pt nw sw 29-29-6, Marion, $2. Abraham Halleck, comr., to James L. Smith et ux, December 7, w% nw 6-31-5, 80 acres, Walker, $4,000. William G. Caldwell et ux to Frank A. Bieknell, November 28, pt It 11, 12, bl 23, Rensselaer, I S9OO. Ora Fay et ux to Clyde Gunyon, December 17, out lot 2, Parr, $247. Thomas M. Callahian et ux to Samuel L Rees et ux, November 22, pt se sw 18 : 30-5, Barkley, SI,OOO. Subscribe for The Democrat.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19, 1917

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FOR SALE For Sale —Two-year-old bull, good breeder; 2 Bourbon Red young gobblers.—A. A. LOCKARD, Fair Oaks, Ind., R-2. d-19 For Sale—As executor of the last will of Elvira E. Bull, deceased, I have for sale, by order of the court, the Bull residence property on Franklin street in Rensselaer. Indiana. This is a good property and can be bought worth the money.— GEO. A. WILLIAMS, d-29 For Sale—At the Indian School, one registered Shorthorn bnll; color, white. A very good breeder. d-22 Wood For Sale—Anyone wanting wood at either Rensselaer or Fair Oaks, we can furnish them standing timber. Call J. E. WALTER, mgr. J. J. Lawler lands, phone 337. Butter Wrappers—Vegetable parchment butter wrappers In any quantity desired, either plain or printed, at The Democrat Office, ts Typewriter Ribbons —The Democrat carries in stock in its fancy stationery department the famous Nedich make of ribbons for nearly all the standard makes of typowriters. Price 65c each. Will be sent by mail prepaid to any address on receipt of price. ts For 1 Sale—6oo-acre farm t mile from Gloster, Miss., nice city of 2,000 population. Farm Is well improved. Located on Prentice highway, a macadam road being built from McComb to Natches and which intersects with the Jackson highway. Price S3O per acre.— HARVEY DAVISSON, phone 2i€ or 499. ts FOR RENT u For Rent—Good 6-room bouse. ' barn, 3 lots, som© fruit, $lO per month. Possession at once.—C. J. DEAN & SON, Phone 31 ts For Rent —The barber shop room in the Makeever House block is for rent. Inquire at once of JAY W. STOCKTON, Rensselaer, Ind. For Rent—9-room house, electric lights, city water, three blocks from court house. —DR. F. ATURFLER. ts

LOST Lost—Somewhere between Mt. Ayr and W. H. Wortley’s farm, crank for Overland car. Finder please notify me or Mrs. Harry Wortley at Mt. Ayr.—W. H. WORTLEY; phone 949-H, Rensselaer. d-22 WANTED ' - Wanted —Old false teeth. I .pay $2 to sl6 for complete or broken sents. —DR. WRIGHT, Hartford City, Indiana. j-1 Wanted—Married man to work on farm, to commence at once, to husk corn and work on farm; house furnished. Three miles west of Remington. DUDLEY TYLER. Remington, Ind. d-22 Wanted—Two furnished or untarnished heated rooms for light housekeeping. PHONE NO. 16, Rensselaer. d-2# Wanted, Wood Choppers—We bm a limited amount of wood to cut at McCoysburg, Rensselaer, Parr and Fair Oaks. See JAMES WALTER, or phone 33'7. ts MISCELLANEOUS Attention Farm Owners—The Walker Township National Farm Loan association can loan you money any place in Jasper county at 5 per cent on thirty-six years’ time. Meet us at Walker Center school house in Walker township the first Saturday night in each month, or call or write V. M. PEER, Sec.-Treas., Fair Oaks, Indiana, or WILLIAM STALBAUM, Pres., Tefft, Ind. ts Storage^—l hare two rooms for storage of light household or other goods in The Democrat building. Terms reasonable.—F. E. BABCOCK. Phone 315 ot 311.

FINANCIAL Money to Loan—s per cent fans loans. —JOHN A. DUNLAP. ts Mutual Insurance—Fire and Lightning. Also state cyclone. Inquire of M. I. ADAMS. Phone 533-L. ts Farm Loans—Money to loan «■ farm property in any sums up fie SIO,OOO.—E. P. HONAN. 5 Pet. FARM LOANS 5 Pet. See us for 5 per cent, money. No charge for abstract examination. Low rate of commission. Loans on city property.—CHAS. J. DEAN A SON. ts I flnl Hlfll lt6ont Delay, Lfl] I ||Q Without Commission. Uul jllu Without Chargee fee liOlirU or R ® cordl ** Mill TTSw— A new supply of parenment batterwrappers just received at The Democrat office and will be sold at the old price of 30 cents per It#.