Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1918 — Page 4

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

REMINGTON (From the Press)

REMINGTON R. R. TIME TABLE Mo. 318 East bound 7:38 a.m. Mo 331 West bound 9:01a.m. Mo. 340 East bound 5:09 p.m. No. 319 West bound 5:33 p.m.

Born, on New Year's day, to Mr. and Mrs. Otis Heath, a daughter. Linley Rishling came home from Camp Taylor Tuesday for a short visit. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowman this Thursday morning. Little Maxine Lucas was brought home from the St. Elizabeth 'hospital at Lafayette Wednesday. Miss Gladys McGlynn, who is teaching in Dakota, is spending the holidays with home folks. John Sutton of Hutchinson, Kapsas, wias here last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ellen Westfall. Mrs. A- D. Washburn and family and Mrs. Grace Cox of Kentland were guests of the Washburn fam- % Friday. Miss Ethel Green, who has been Spending the Christmas vacation at home, returned to Wheatfield Tuesday afternoon. Ed. Lucas was severely cut in the face Wednesday while repairing his car. The cut required several stitches to close. Will Shaffer, Sam Bressner and Earl Burling are home from Camp Taylor on a short furlough. The lads came Saturday evening. Mrs. Lawrence Farber of Forest. Illinois, came Friday evening for a few days’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Linus Williams. Miss Blanche Garrens came from Indianapolis Saturday to spend a ■week at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mann. Mrs. Rainier and Marjorie Hascall, who are both at the Lafayette hospital, are reported doing well and both will be home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Cy Alvis of Mishawaka, are the proud possessors of a fine Christmas present in the form of a little daughter, named Irma Jean. Mrs. Alvis was formerly Miss Ethel Markin of this place. Word has been received here of the marriage of Miss Julia Walker and Mr. Chester James off Wabash on December 27. Mrs. James is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Jennie Walker, and spent most of her childhood in Remington. Mrs. V. M. Beal went to Crawfordsville Sunday to spend a couple of months-with her son, Charles G. Bea], and family. From there she will go to Monticello and Watseka, Illinois, to stay till spring with her daughters, Mrs. L. M. Raymond and Mrs. W, J, Dick. Ellen Hhrrls was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, September 11, 1835, and died Decepibcr 31, 1Q 1 7 ; she came with her parents

to Indiana in the spring of 1854, On February 19, 1857, she was married to Isaa<' Westfall. To this union seven children were born, six' of whom are living, one son having preceded livr to the better land in the year of 1877. Her husband preceded her sixteen years ago. She came with her husband to p. farm pear Remington in 1853, and lived there and in Remihgtofl until thffeC years ago, when She went to Kansas City tn I’feep house sos her son; Vhere she was at the time of herdeath. Aunt Elleh, ms she was familiarly knowil to us all, was 82 years, three months and 20- days old. A long and useful life is ended. She was a devoted companion, and a tender, loving mother. Her life was spent in willing service to those she loved. She leaves to mourn her loss, six children, 24 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, three sisters, one brother and a host of loving friends and relatives. The remains, accompanied by her son John, were brought to Remington Tuesday evening and taken to the home of Mr. sand Mrs. Muncie Stokes. The funeral services were held in the Christian church Wednesday, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. C. Thlarp, after which internment was made in Remington cemetery.

WOLCOTT. (The Enterprise.) Miss Della Hufty df Remington Epeat Wednesday with Mrs. King Gray. Mrs. George Stoudt of Remington spent the day, Thursday, with Mrs. Bert Cowgill. Mrs. Minta Hemphill and daughter Miss Icele, spent Monday with friends at Remington. Mrs. T. H. Covington and daughter Marie went to Goodland Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cady. Miss Eunice Banes spent Monday with her aunts, Mrs. William Rawlings and Mrs. William Banes at Remington. , Miss Nellie Knapp, who has been visiting JQhn May and family north of town, returned to her home in Wheatfield Monday. George Easterday and wife of Fort* Wayne are spending their holidays here with his mother, Mrs. E. S. Easterday. Bennie Troxel, who is with the troops at Hattiesburg, Miss., came home Tuesday to spend a ten days furlough with relatives, William and Ethel Doney of Rantoul, Illinois, who have beym visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Daggy, returned home Wednesday. Mrs I W Lowman went to Detroit and Deerfield, Michigan this week to make the transfer of the property they bought near

Misses Carrie and Ada Hahn, who have been visiting their sister, Mrs. Tobias Wood, went to Brook Monday to visit their sister, Mrs. Art Rowley. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sullivan of Cissna Park, Illinois, were the guests the forepart of the week of Mr. Sullivan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sullivan. Willie McCormick of Camp Taylor, Kentucky, came home Monday to spend a five-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant McCormick, south of Wolcott. Married, at the Parish House of the Sacred Heart church at Remington, Wednesday, December 26, Mr. Michael Mellen and Miss Nellie (Hanna. They will reside on a farm near Monon. Mrs. Ed Burch and daughter, Miss Edna Buck, of Remington, and Mrs. Marley Shoup df Otterbein. and Mrs. Martha A. Baker of Attica were the guests Monday of Mrs. P. V. Dobbins. Mrs. Roy, Ellis of Cooksville, Illinois, who had been visiting at the homes off her brothers-in-law, .John Hanna, southeast of Wolcott, and Wilder Ellis, near Seafield, returned home Wednesday. Misses Mary and Lois May and Robert May, who have been spending a week with Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Spencer and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. Shaull, retured to.their home in Rensselaer Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Williams of Oskaloosa, Wisconsin, who have been visiting Mrs. Williams*' sister, Mrs. Chester Besse, Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Besse, went to Kniman to visit the ladies’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connor. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright, Tuesday, January 1, a sop; to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hofstetter, Saturday, December 29, a son; to Mr. lyid’Mrs. Fred Lux, Thursday, January 3, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Darrow, Saturday,. December 29, a daughter. Fred Griftin returned Wednesday from a few days’ visit with his sister, Mrs. W. IL Hiendle, at Ottawa, Ohio. , Mr. Griffin's mother, Mrs. Lucy Griffin, and his brother, Henry . Griftin, of McMinnville, Tennessee,- were also there during his stay and lie enjoyed his visit very much. Frances Lucile Colford, the two-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J- Colford, who live on the L. 11. Wynekoop farm two and one-half miles south and two 'and one-half miles east of Wolcott, was found dead in bed Saturday morning. Coroner Hughes of Buffalo was notified, finding the cause of death due to accidental smothering. The remains were taken to Edinburg, Indiana, Sunday for burial.

GOODLAND (From the Herald) | Mrs. Frank Kennedy is a patiept at ths Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. F. C. Rich and son William took New Year’s dinner with relatives north of Reinrington. Lowell Rich of north of Remington visited here Wednesday with his lljither, F, C. Rich, Roy Watt of Montana came Tues-: day night for a visit here with his mother, Mrs. James Watt, Antone DeGroot came home from Cftfiip Taylor New Year’s for a few days' visit with his parents. Mrs. Pruett of Wellington, Illinois, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carl Tedford, and other relatives. Harold Vefrill. whtl lias been working at Watseka, Illinois, for a Rahkakee, Illinois, music firm, Visited his mother, Mrs. S. K. Verrill, this week. E. F. Rothrock has purchased the Charles Gautsche property, occupied by Ben Shelland, and will move to town after he holds his farm sale. A. L. Pickering has moved here from Winthrop and will occupy the Weidenbaker property. He is employed at the C. & E. I. depot as first trick operator. Mrs. Walker Remsburg returned to her home at Cloverdale, Indiana, New Year’s day after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Perkins. Elmer Monesmith loaded his car of household goods the latter part off the week and same was shipped to Star City, Indiana, where he will mtove on the Hawn farm near that place. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Jordan of Indianapolis came the first of the week for a visit with the latter's brother, J. L. Cooks, and family, and sister, Mrs. Woodburn, and daughter.

Mrs. Bert Thompson and two children of Knox and Mrs. Ralph McConnell and two children of Kewanna, who have been visiting here since the holidays, returned to their homes Thursday morning. Reese Rider, who has been stationed at Kelly Field in Texas, arrived Thursday for a few days’ visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleremont Rider. He is enroute to conjcentratio'n camp at Morrison, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Gray and two nephews of Rensselaer came over Monday to spend the day with John Mustard and family. William Mustard, who is stationed at Camp Taylor, accompanied them here, where he spent a four-day furlough. Miss Leona Dunkel returned home Tuesday evening after spending the holidays with her grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Huff, and aunt, Mrs. Joseph Rochon, and family of Chicago (Heights, Illinois. Her cousin, Miss Blanche, accompanied her home for a short visit. Kenneth Groom has accepted a position in the chemical department of the Gary steel mills. He will go to .Indianapolis soon to take the examination. Kenneth has made many friends here who will be glad

to learn of his opportunity to land such a good position. Wayne C. Gilman had an experience while on his trip east. It happened thiat he was a guest at the Monticello Hotel at Norfolk, Virginia, the night of the big fire, when two blocks of business buildings were burned, the hotel being among t'hem. He was fortunate in not being injured or losing any baggage, and holds as a souvenir the key, No. 225, to his room.

BROOK (From the Reporter) C. O. Liskey and wife visited Mr. and Mts. Fred Fultz of Chicago the first of the week. Vernon Ulrey of Andrews, Indiana, spent part of his holidays with his grandmother, Mrs. George Sawyer. Mrs. Sickafoose left for Ft. Wayne on Wednesday to spend a week with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Bell. Miss Edith Jones returned to Chicago on Wednesday after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Jones. Mrs. William Ulyat was brought home from the hospital at Rensselaer on Christmas day. She is slowly recovering from an operation performed while there. Lieutenant W. L. Strole and wife of Culver Military academy were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Hootman last week, and the latter had as their guests on New Year’s day, Miss Olive Gerrich of Goodland. Mr. and Mrs. James Little had the children and grandchildren home on Bunday. Will Little and ifamily of Mt. Ayr, Guy Little of Chnlmers, Percy Little and family and Roy Lawrence and family of Brook and Miss Perle Younger from Chalmers were present. Howard Myers was called to Eureka, Illinois on Wednesday on account of t’he death of his mother. She was living with her daughter at the time. Following the death of his wife’s mother and sister only a few weeks ago, this event adds another sad burden to the Myers household this winter, and they have the deep sympathy of their friends. Morris Lyons, son of Mr, and Mrs. John Lyons of Idaho, was here th© first of the week visiting his aunt, Mrs. John Pence and other relatives. He wears the uniform of Uncle Sam and. belongs to the Ambulance Corps at Fort Grant, Rockford. The young man (measures six feet and looks the fighting man.. He says the boys at Camp Grant are ready to go to France any time they are called and hope it will be soon.

MEDARYVILLE (From the Journal) Henry Ballard was a Fair Oaks passenger last Saturday to visit with his daughter, Mrs. Liza Blake. Miss Erma and Safer Selmer visited with their cousins at Hanna and Wanatah from Saturday until Wednesday. A. P. Tilton of Marion surprised his brother, W. H. H. Tilton, the first of this week by coming unannounced for a few days’ visit, Mr, and Mrs. Alva Fritz and children of Bement, Illinois, were here during the ’ holidays visiting with Mrs. Fritz’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Dove. Ora Coburn, a member of the. 309th engineers at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky, son of John Coburn, is home on a few days’ leave, visiting with his relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Whitaker of Niles, Michigan, who are spending the winter with their daughter. Mrs. Maude Kessinger, went Io Francesville New Year’s day to vis’t with Ab Whitaker and wife. Wallace Alexander and Isabella Rosentrater of Union Mills were here during the holidays visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sexton Alexander. Wallace Alexander, their cousin, returned with them for a few days’ visit. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Prevo of Caldwell, Idaho, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Littell of Danville, Illinois, who have been visiting relatives here, spent New Year’s day with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith of Monon. The ladies are sisters of E. L. Smith.

NOTICE ' The 21st Annual Meeting of the Policy Holders of the Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association of Benton, Jasper and White counties will be held at Remington, Indiana, January 19, 1918. FRANK E. FISHER, Pres. j-18 D. W. BIDDLE, Sec’y. Sale bills printed while you wait at The Democrat office.

■IE Silt MrtS BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned having sold his farm, will sell at public auction at his residence, 2 miles south and 2 miles west of Remington, beginning at 10:30 a. m. on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1918, the following described property: 7 Head of Horses— l brown horse, 4 years old, wt. 1400; 1 brown horse, 5 years old, wt. 1350; 1 bay mare, 2 years old, wt. 1100; 1 brown horse, 2 years old, wt. 1100; 1 bay yearling filly; 1 gray yearling filly; 1 bay driving yearling filly; my standard bred trotting mare, Mianey, foaled 1910, registered in American Trotting Register association, -certificate No. 98,196, broke to all harness; 1 black 2-year-old trotting colt, eligible to register. 17 Head of Cattle —Consisting of 1 red cow, 7 years old, fresh in

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BIG PUBLIC SALE As I have decided to quit farming and go West, I will offer at public auction at my residence, known as the Old Headquarters of Springer ranch, 13i£ miles north [and I|£ miles east of Rensselaer, 1 mile east and 1% miles south of Kniman, and 3 miles east of Virgie, commencing at 10:30 a. m., on THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1917 10 Head of Cattle- — Consisting of 5 milch cows, some giving good flow of milk, 1 to be fresh last part of January, and some in the spring; 1 fine steer; 1 heifer; 3 calves. 6 Head of Hogs. About 6 dozen chickens. 1 pair turkeys. 1 pair guineas. Ford Touring Car, 1914 Model, in good condition, 1 Surrey, good as new. 2 widetire wagons, 1 with triple bed, other nearly new; 1 sleigh. Farm Implements—Consisting of 1 disc; 1 sulky plow; 2 walking plows; 2 cultivators; 1 corn planter with fertilizer attachment; 1 mower; 2 good sots of double work harness; 2 single harness. Large stack of oats straw, well stacked; between 15 and 20 tons of hay; some corn in crib; about 1" 1/ushels potatoes; nice quantity of canned fruit. Household Goods—Consisting of 1 kitchen range; 1 oil stove; 1 heater, 1 sideboard, 10 dining room chairs; 2 rockers; 1 extension table; 1 secretary and bookcase combined; bedroom furniture and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms— slo and under, cash in hand; on sums over $lO a credit of 9 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due, if not paid when due, 8 per cent interest from date off sale; 4 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. J. J. FLIGINGER. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. H. W. Marble, Clerk. Hot lunch by Kniman Ladies’ Aid

February; 1 red* cow, 8 years old, fresh in February; 8 2-year-old heifers, fresh in March and April; 2 yearling heifers; 4 good spring steer calves; 1 thoroughbred Shorthorn bull. These are all good grade Shorthorn cattle. 17 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 6 Duroc gilts to farrow in March, bred to thoroughbred Duroc boar; 11 fall pigs. 5 Dozen Chickens. About 4 tons good timothy hay in barn. Harness—2 sets work harness; 1 set single buggy harness; some good leather halters and collars. Implements, Etc.—l farm wagon, 1 good two-seat carriage, 1 feed grinder, 1 Rock Island corn planter with 80 rods of wire, 1 Goodenough sulky plow. 1 20-ft. flexible harrow, 1 10-ft. Morgan spading disc, 1 2-row P. & O. gopher, 1 Tower single-row gopher, 1 feed rack, 1 good 18-barrel galvanized steel water tank; 1 Acme pulverizer, about 100 fence posts, hedge and red cedar; some galvanized chicken scoops and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —$ 10 and under cash in hand. On sums over 10 a credit of 12 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security, bearing 5 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due, 8 per cent interest from date. 3 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. JOHN R. O’CONNOR. Harvey Williams, Auctioneer. John W. Phelps, Clerk. Big Sip Hot Lunch. Sale in tent if weather is bad.

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned is quitting the farming business and will sell at public auction at the residence of William O. Gourley, 3-4 mile north and 1 3-4 miles east of Fair Oaks. 4 miles north and 1-4 mile west of Parr, 2 miles south and 2 1-4 miles west of Virgie, commencing at 10 a. m., on FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1918, 14 Head of. Horses—Consisting of 1 sorrel mare, wt. 1500; 1 black mare, wt. 1500; 1 bay horse, wt 1500; 1 black horse, lady broke, wt. 14 00; 1 bay horse, wt. 1200; 1 bay horse, wt. 1200; 1 bay mare, wt.-1200; 1 black horse, wt. 1200; I 4-year-old mare, wt. 1300; 1 4-year-old mare, wt. 120 d; 1 3-year-old sorrel mare; 1 2-year-old black gelding; 1 suckling mare colt. 24 Head of Cattle — Consisting of II cows, extra good ones, 3 now fresh, some others fresh soon, others pasture bred; 4 3-year-old steers; 3 2-year-old steers; 5 2-year-old heifers; 1 calf. 30 Head of Hogs—Consistings of I I■ ~ 26 shotes weighing from 90 to 140 pounds, and 4 brood sows. 1 Good Cattle Dog. Farm Implements—Consisting of 1 hay rake, 1 Deering cultivator, 1 Avery cultivator, 1„ Case cultivator, 1 Moline cultivator, 1 new disc, 1 4horse harrow, 1 walking plow, 14inch, 1 gang plow, 2 sulky plows, 1 manure spreader, 1 wheat drill, 1 "weeder, 1 Deering 8-foot binder, 1 low wagon with rack, 2 farm wagons, 1 carriage, 1 Deere and Manser planter with 80 rods wire, 1 fanning mill, 1 crosscut saw, 1 log-

chain, 1 woven wire stretcher, 1 barb-wire stretcher, 3 3-tined forks, I 4-tined fork, 2 stands of bees, 2 new beehives, 1 storm (front for buggy, 2 end-gate seeders, 1 1 wheelbarrow, 2 scoop shovels, 1 post augur,; 1 iron kettle, 1 DeLaval cream separator No. 12, 1 organ, a good one, 1 Fuller & Johnson 1% h. p. gas engine, 1 100-egg incubator, 1 200-egg Peerless incubator, 10 dozen full-blood White Wyandotte hens, some straw, 50 acres of corn in field, 1 set farm scales. Terms—slo and under cash in hand; on sums over $lO a credit of II months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due, 8 per cent interest from datte; 2 per cent off for cash when entitled *to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. GOURLEY & ERWIN. W. A. McCurtain and Malcolm Clark, Auctioneers. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch by Ladies’ Aid.

BIG PUBLIC SALE As I am going to Arizona, the undersigned will sell at public sale at his residence, 5 miles west of Monon, 3 miles south of Lee and 9 miles north of Wolcott, on the Sam Hughes farm, commencing at 10 o’clock on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1918 3Q Head of Stock 5 Head of Horses— l roan horse, 6 years old, wt 1100, a good one; 1 black mare, 3 years old, wt 1000, broke double; 1 black mare, 9 years old, wt 1200, in foal, a good worker: 1, bay horse, 10 years old, wt 1100, lady, broke, good in all harness; 1 gray mare, 12 years old, wt 1400, a noble work mare. 16 Head of Cattle— l black cow, 6 years old, with calve, a good milker; 1 red cow, 6 years old, a noble cow; 1 red cow, 5 years'Old, with calf by side; 1 black sow, 6 years old, a good milker; 1 red cow. 3 years old, a good one; 1 Shorthorn cow, 8 years old, a large cow; 1 Jersey cow, 6 years old, a first-class butter cow; 1 Jersey cow, 8 years old, giving good flow of milk: 1 cow, 5 years old, fresh in February; 1 cow, 6 years old, fresh in February: 2 yearling heifers; 4 calves. 9 Head of Hogs— -2 White brood sows. 7 young hogs, wt 125 lbs. Farm Tools— l 3-inch tire wagon with triple box. in good shape; 1 old wagon, 1 8-ft Osborn binder, a good one; 2 16-inch sulky plows; 1 3-section Janesville harrow, in good shape; 1 Hayes corn planter with fertilizer attachment, good as new: 1 7-ft disc with tongue truck; 1 top buggy, in good shape; 1 storm wagon, 2 cultivators, 1 Avery, 1 John Deere; 1 John Deere gopher, 1 14-inch walking plow;, 1 double shovel, 3 sets of harness, 1 set breechen harness, 1 set 1%-in tugs in good shape. 1 set chain harness, 1 set Single harness, 1 good saddle, 2 light spring wagons. One Ford Touring Gar, in Good Condition. Feed and Poultry— About 150 bu. good corn; 60 shocks fodder; some good oats straw to be fed on farm. 70 hens, including 2 dozen Plymouth Rock hens; 5 white ducks; 2 geese; 8 guineas. Household Goods— l good range stove, 1 wood heating stove, 1 coal heating stove, 1 good Blue Bell cream separator, 1 dining table, 2 cupboards, 1 good glass door cupboard, 4 dining room chairs, 1 kitchen cabinet. 1 congoleum dining room rug, dishes and kitchen ware; 1 good walnut case organ in good condition, 1 Morris chair, 4 good rocking chairs, 1 center stand, 2 dressers, 6 bedsteads and springs, 1 spring cot, 1 large mirror, 1 good washing machine, 200 quartsassorted canned ifruit, 5 gallons good sorghum and many other articles too numerous to mention. Hot lunch served by McCoysburg Ladies’ Aid society. Terms of Sale — $10 and under, cash; over $lO a credit of 11 months, at 6 per cent interest if paid when due, if not so paid, 8 per cent from date; 5 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. J. E. ROSS, Owner. E. L. Wright, Auctioneer. C. Middlestadt, Clerk.

BIG PUBLIC SALE Having dissolved partnership we will sell at public auction at what is known as the M. J. Kuboske farm, located 1 mile south and 3 miles east of Rensselaer, 1 mile south and 1 mile west of Pleasant Ridge, 3% miles due west of MCCoysburg, at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1918. 12 Head of Horses and Mules— Consisting of 1 black mare 8 years old, wt. 1050, sound, broke to all harness; 1 bay mare 3 years old, wt. 1050, sound, broke double; 1 gray mare coming 3 years old, wt. 1250, sound; 1 bay gelding coming 3 years old, wt. 1250, sound. This is an extra good pair. 1 bay gelding 3 years old, wt. 1200, sound and broke double; 1 bay mare 13 years old with foal; 1 span mules gray and black, 4 years old, wt. 2100, sound, well broke; 1 span of mules 12 years old, wt. 2100; 1 span black mules coming 3 years old, wt. 1800, sound. 29 Head of Cattle — Consisting of 8 milch cows: 1 White Face cow, 5 yeaH' old, fresh in March; 1 White Face cow, 5 years old, fresh in April; 1 red cow, 4 years old, fresh in April; 1 roan cow, 4 years old, fresh in March; 1 red cow 3 years old, fresh in April; 1 black cow 3 years old, fresh in April; 1 Jersey cow T years old fresh in February; 1 Jersey heifer 2 years old, fresh in May; 2 coming 3-year-old heifers, fresh in

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early spring; 3 coming 2-year old heifers, fresh in spring; 6 coming 2-year-old steers; 1 coming 2-year-old red bull; 9 head last spring calves, good ones. 11 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 7 brood sows, and 4 fihoats weighing about 175 pounds each. Implements, Wagons, Etc. —Consisting of 1 narrow tire wagon with triple box, 1 16-inch Case sulky plow, 2 riding cultivators, 1 corn planter and 160 rods wire, in good condition; 1 7-foot disc with trucks; 1 Osborn binder in good working order. Terms — Ten dollars and under cash in hand; on sums over $lO a credit of 11 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security bearing 6 per cent, interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due, 8 per cent, interest Ifrom date; 2 per cent, off for cash when entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied: with. _ J. P. WAGNER, M. J. KUBOSKE Fred A. Phillips, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on the grounds.

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public auction on the Dave Wesner farm, 3-4 mile east and 1-2 mile north of Kersey, Indiana, the following property, commencing at 10:30 a. m., on TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1918 7 Head of Horses —Consisting of 1 bay horse, 9 years old, wt 1150; 1 gray mare, 10 years old, wt 1200; 1 bay mare, 8 years old, wt 1200; 1 black solt, 3 years old, wt 1050; 1 dun mare, 12 years old, wt 1300; 1 yearling colt. One Good Milk Cow. 37 Head of Hogs—l O. I. C. boar; 10 brood sows, wt about 20 0 '' ' "■ f pounds, to farrow in April; 26 shoats, wt about 80 pounds each. Implements, Etc.— Consisting of 1 good top buggy, 1 light spring wagon, 1 Superior .disc grain drill, 1 Wood binder, 1 3-section wood harrow, 2 sulky plows, 1 walking plow, 2 good riding cultivators, 2 Studebaker wagons with boxes, 1 wagon and rack, 1 good John Deere corn planter, 1 hay rake, 1 endgate seeder, 3 sets double work harness, 1 set single harness, forks, hoes, 1 cook stove, 1 heating stove, and numerous other articles not mentioned. 1 Ford Automobile, 1914 Model. Terms — $10 and under cash in hand; on sums over $lO a credit of 10 months will be given, purchaser executing note with approved security bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due, 8 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. IRA CLARK. Horace M. Clark, Auctioneer. H. W. Marble, Clerk. Hot lunch on the grounds.

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned is going to quit farming and will offer at public sale at his residence on the Sol Guth farm, 7 miles southeast of Rensselaer, 2 (miles south o>f Crockett cemetery, 2.- miles miles n£u>t4r" of \V7sTcott, 1 mile Queen City school house, Commencing at 10 a. m., on FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1918 13 Head of Horses, Colts and Mules —Consisting of 1 span brown horse mules, 7 years old, weight 2500, well broke and good ones; 1 bay horse, 7 ydars old, wt 1200; 1 sorrel horse, 7 years old, wt 1100; 1 black horse, 7 years old, wt 1150; 1 brown mare, 9 years old, wt 1300; 1 bay mare, 10 years old, wt 1250;

1 dark brown mare, 8 years old, wt 1300; these three mares are all in foal and good ones; 1 bay driving horse, lady broke, wt 1000; 1 gray horse, 3 years old, wt 1100; 1 black mare, 2 years old, wt 1000; 1 gray mare’, 1% years old; 1 black mare colt, coming yearling. 8 Head of Cattle— s good millt cows, all good milkers and some of them are heavy springers; 3good heifer calves. 7 Head of Hogs—Weight about 175 lbs each; three young brood, sows in this lot. , Implements, Etc.— Consisting or 1 1 6-foot Deering binder with truck,. 1 new Champion mower, 1 new Champion 12-foot hay rake, 2 16inch sulky plows, 4 good riding cultivators, 1 20-foot revolving harrow, 1 good disc, 3 wagons with boxes,. 1 carriage, 1 top buggy, 1 Klondyke, 1 set hay ladders, 2 sets gravel boards, 1 iron kettle with stand, 3 sets work harness, 1 set double driving harness, 1 set single driving harness, 1 endgate seeder with box, 3 hives of bees, 2 scoop boards, ?oime good dry wood and a few pieces of househild fur-„ niture, besides many other articles too numerous to mention. This stuff is all . in good shape. Terms — $10 and under cash; on sums over $lO a credit of 11 months will be given, purchaser giving approved note bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due, if not paid when due notes to draw 8 per cent interest from date; 2 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit. No. property to be removed until settled for. • L. A. WARREN. E. L. Wright, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on, the grounds.