Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 89, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1918 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1018

The WEEK'S DOINGS

Beef by quarter or in small quantities.—C. H. LEAVEL, phone 647. Livingston Ross and Alfred Thompson were Chicago goers Friday. Mrs. Frank Ham went to Hoopeston, Illinois, Saturday for a visit with relatives. John Nowels went to Kouts Friday for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Luers. Lemuel Hammerton, formerly of Rensselaer but now of Indianapolis, spent Saturday here. Joseph Graham came over from Recnington Saturday and from here went to St. Louis, Missouri. B. F. Fendig and J. J. Mohtgomery were in Chicago Monday and yesterday on business. Mrs. Ruby Zillhart left for Camp Taylor, Kentucky, Friday to visit her husband, who is in training there.

If yon have the misfortune to lose any Block, don’t forget to call Padgitt, phone 65 residence, or 80 factory.—Advt. if-10

We are paying the highest market price for good milling rye, also good buckwheat.-—IROQUOIS ROLLER MILLS, phone 456. f-9 We have a complete record of your car and serial number, so let us fill out and send in your license application. We take care of the whole matter for only 25c.—MAIN GARAGE. > f-1 Mrs. Childers returned to her home at Conrad Saturday alfter spending a few days with friends here. She was accompanied home by her daughter, Mrs. Carl Wickstruni, and baby.

Among the Chicago goers Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stockton and little son, Mrs. Russell Van Hook and daughter Lucile, Mesdames J. N. Leatherman and J. H. Chapman and David McConnahay.

When you have Backache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear. Try Sanol it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 35c bottle of Sanol will convince yOn. Get it at the drug store. —Advt. ts

Dr. C. M. Rice of Roselawn is still at West Baden, where he has been taking treatment for rheuimatism since last November.. He does not improve very much. Some days hfe is better and then becomes worse again. Mrs. F. B. Ham have received a letter from their son Clifford, stating ,that he was now stationed at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri. Clifford enlisted in the aviation service and is a ground man in that branch. Have you secured your motor license for 1918 T If not, better delay it no longer. Miss Mabel Nowels, notary public at The Democrat office, has all the necessary application blanks and will fill out and send in the application for you without expense to you aside from the fee to the secretary of state and 25 cents notary fee.

160 ACRE FARM at Public Auction As the undersigned is going to leave Jasper county he will offer at public sale the 160 acre farm on which he resides at 10 a. m., on, Friday, February 15,1918 Said farm is located 9 miles north and *l% miles west of Rensselaer, just north off the “four-way” bridge on the Jackson Highway. Farm is all in cultivation, is well tiled and has good outlet for drainage. The improvements consist of a good six-room house, good barn 40x60 with cement floor throughout, double crib and granary 26x30, tool shed 13X40, crib 8x26, 90 ton silo, chicken house, smoke house, sheds, etc. Terms— >2,ooo on day of sale, purchaser assuming a mortgage of >2,000 bearing 6 per cent interest and due in three years; one—third of balance on March 1, 1919, ope-third on March 1, 1920, and remainder on March 1, 1921. These terms can be modified to suit purchaser. The personal property consisting; of horses, cattle, hogs, farm tools, etc., will be sold on the same day. FRED PHILLIPS, And. JQ H N We FAYLOR

Carey L. Carr of Newton township was in Chicago on business Monday. Mrs. Frank Hanley of Chicago is visiting Judge and Mrs. C. W. Hanley. Mrs. Harry Watson went to Chicago Sunday for a few' days’ visit with relatives. I have sales for every day in February except three Saturdays. —w. a. Mccurtain. Annabelle Wartena went to East Chicago Saturday for a visit with her brother, Robert Wartena. Miss Linda Langwiith of Davenport, lowa,, is spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bringle. . Patrick Kirk of Des Moines, lowa, came Saturday for a visit with his brother, Eugene Kirk, of Barkley township’. Yesterday’s markets: Corn, $1; oats, 80c; wheat, $2; rye, SI.BO. The prices a year ago were: Corn, 92c; oats, 51c; wheat, $1.55; rye, $1.15. I

Mrs. Frank Turner and children went to Tefft Monday to join Mr. Turner, who is employed in cutting wood on the B. Forsythe lands near that place. Dan Lesh of near Flora came Monday for a few days visit with relatives and to attend the J. V. Lesh and Dr. A. R. Kresler sale, which was held yesterday. Abe Martin says: “Ther’s a whole lot of difference between criticism an’ fault findin’. If th’ Ben Davis is such a wonderful apple why don't it do business in its own name?”

Sanol eczema prescription is a famous old remedy for all forms of eczema and skin diseases. Sanol is a guaranteed remedy. Get a 35c large trial bottle at the drug store. —Advt. ts THE COMMUNITY AUTOMOBILE SUPPLY COMPANY of Rensselaer, Indiana, will sell you a guaranteed tire for $1 profit each. Any size. Also gasoline at 1 cent per gallon profit.—Advt. ts

A letter was received the first of the week by Mr. and Mrs. John R. Phillips of McCoysburg from their son, Harvey, who is a member of the U. S. navy, telling of his safe arrival at a French port. The letter was dated January 7.

Do you get up at night? Sanol is surely the best for all kidney or bladder troubles. Sanol gives relief in 24 hours from all backache and Madder troubles. Sanol is a guaranteed- remedy. 35c and >I.OO a bottle at the drug store. —Advt. ts Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morlan received another letter from their daughter, Mrs. Jay Nowels, the last of the week, saying that she and Mrs. John Nowels would leave Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Monday and expected to reach Rensselaer last evening. She had written earlier in the week that they had decided to remain in Hattiesburg, and this change in plans would indicate that Lieutenant Nowels, with other members of the forces at Hattiesburg, are likely to be transferred soon.

Mrs. E. L. Bruce of southeast of town, went to Crawfordsville Saturday to visit her son Harley and family.

Womans friend is a large trial bottle of Sanol prescription. Fine for black heads, eczema and 3.H rough skin and clear complexion. A real skin tonic. Get a 35c trial bottle at the drug store.—Advt. ts

Harvey Davisson returned home. Sunday from Gloster, Mississippi, where he had gone a couple oil' weeks ago accompanied by John Q. Lewis and Mrs. John I. Gwin on a land prospecting trip. Mrs. Gwin will remain in the South until spring and Mr. Lewis may decide to locate there permanently. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Honan have received wbrd from their son Edward that he had been accepted for service in ground work of the aviation section and is in Co. I, signal co'rps division at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This is Edward’s fourth attempt to join Uncle Sam’s forces, he having failed to pass the examination in the other sections in which he tried to enlist. Tom Huston, who has been ower near Goodland since the middle of December, came over Saturday for a few days' stay. He has been stopping over on the Sage farm north of Goodland and says there is a great deal of corn yet to husk in that locality. The roads have not been broken out very well over there and their rural route carrier has not been over the route for the past three weeks.

If the groundhog was able to dig through the ice and snow Saturday to take a squint at the weather there was not a thing to interfere with him seeing his shadow from sunup to sundown, as Old Sol shone brightly the entire day. This is certainly one time when we hope there is nothing in this old adage and that the six weeks more winter presaged by sunshine on groundhog day will fail to materialize. Former champion heavy-weight pugilist John L. Sullivan, who won a reputation through downing Paddy Ryan nearly forty years ago, died suddenly from heart disease at his home near Abington, Massachusetts, Saturday afternoon, aged fifty-nine years. Sullivan made over $2,000.000 in the ring and spent $1,000,000 of this in drink, both for himself and friends, and gave a great deal of money away. He quit booze in 1905 and it is said never took a drop since that time, but made a fight against its use in lectures in various places over the country, it is not believed that he left very much of an estate.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT COAL PRICES

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having been stolen off them, and the railroad company is responsible for shortages if one is a mind to go after it. So far as the delivery in small lots is concerned, it admitted that this is an added iterin to some extent, but it has been the custom to take two or three lots at one time in making these smaller deliveries, and- there are scores olf deliveries in half-ton and ton lots and more. Another thing, the fuel administrator —on the representations of the dealers —allowed 35 cents per ton for binning, when as a matter of fact 10 cents was the price paid .shovelers for scooping the coal from the car to the bin. Since the publication of this allowance, however, the shovelers demanded an increase in price and now get 15 cents, we are told. There was also allowed 25 cents per ton for shortage and 50 cents per ton for delivery. As practically no coal has been binned since this schedule went into effect, should not the 35 cents per ton for binning be rebated to the consumer? The price fixed for Indiana minerun, such as perhaps 90 per cent Or more of this coal received here has been since the fuel administrator’s prices went into effect, was $5.50 per ton after allowing 35 for binning—which was not done —therefore, how has the $6 price Tor minerun. come about? Every man in business is entitled to a legitimate profit, bu£ inlthe coal business from producer down, it seems, advantage has been taken of a condition brought about by the mine operators and railroads last summer, and the .public, as usual is the goat. The gentleman who came to The Democrat with his figures last week, admits that he doesn’t know all about the other fellow’s business, nor even all about the coal business, but does know considerable about the latter from personal knowledge and Information gained from dealers themselves, and he naturally resents being called a liar or an imbicile for giving a little of this information to the publie.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

an interesting part of the history of the centers of Egypt. Next comes the portrayal of the middle French period, where all the arts are mellow with age, and the lyrics and ballads have a native color compelllngly beautiful. The third part of the program has to do with American songs from 1830 to 1860, which palpitate with the heart history of our own people and breathe the sorrows and joys, the humor and the melody of intrinsic Americanism. This program was created and the company produced in the Stage Crafts’ Workshop by Katherine S. Brown for the Redpath bureau. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6

while as already pointed out, the American army has taken over the sector that lies nearest to German ground and the German capital. The American sector probably lies between Nancy and St. Die. Indications of the presence of American troops in this region was first given when the German army headquarters announced, November 3, that “North American soldiers” had been captured in a trench raid, the total American casualties being three killed, five wounded, and twelve prisoners, on the Rhine-Marne canal, which joins the River Meurthe between Nancy and Luneville. This strip between Nancy and St. Die, perhaps fifty miles in length, offers an opportunity for a stroke at some of the important of Germany’s lines of communication, but since September, 1914, it has been the scene of comparatively little fighting. This was due, no doubt, to the fact that German strategy had shifted the center of the war in the west to Belgium and northern France, and that it was consequently of the first importance to push back the German lines in those regions. The occupation of Belgium, too, gave the Germans possession of communication lines running to the Westphalian munition district and Prussia, which were olf greater value for the reinforcement of the bulk of their lines than those leading toward Lorraine. Nevertheless, despite the difficult country and the importance of the German northern position, the American lines are still a starting point from which could be aimed an attack at the great German frontier fortress of Metz and other points of considerable strategic value. Berlin, February 4.—(Via London) —Wilhelm Dittmann, the radical socialist deputy, who was tried by an extraordinary coiirtmartial on the charge of inciting to high treason, resistance to public authority and transgression of the prohibition against participating in the direction of the general strike, was today sentenced to five years confinement in a fortress. From the meagre accounts of the economic situation in Germany reaching neutral countries —and they are meagre to a degree—the general strike that prevailed throughout the empire last week has virtually been ended.

THE LOTUS COMPANY.

With harp and vocal solos and beautiful costuming, three historic periods of different nationalities are presented in the program of the Lotus Company. Variety, charm and brilliance mark the program throughout. Some of the most fascinating musical echoes from early Egypt are presented;

THE LOTUS COMPANY.

MEN OF ALL PARTS NOW AT THE FRONT

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TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE

Andrew M. Anderson et ux, by Sheriff of Jasper county, to Harry C. Chetham, February 2, n% se 13-31-6, 80 acres, Walker, $4,200. Andrew M. Anderson et ux, by Sheriff of Jasper county to Harry C. Chetham, February 2, s% se 13-31,-6, 80 acres, Walker, $4,000. Christian Hans Jensen to Louis M. Jensen, June 11, Its 3,4, blk 3, Wheatfield, Graham’s add., SI,OOO.

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DOGS DESTROY MANY SHEEP

State Council of Defense Seeks to Eliminate This Evil. Indianapolis, February 5. —The stimulation of sheep production in Indiana, through a comprehensive plan for distributing breeding ewes and eliminating the menace of the stray dog in the industry. occupied the attention of the State Council of Defense at its meeting lasl week. The council endorsed the activity of sheep growers, the extension division of Purdue university and interested business men, who have taken the initiative in the campaign to increase sheep in Indiana for their value both as to food production and their wool A committee including Frank Wampler, .1. L. Reach, Will Irwin, William llolten Dye and Jesse Andrews, the last two active in the sheep industry but not members of the council, were appointed to co-ordinate the increased sheep movement and encourage the efforts of Indiana farmers and patriotic organizations that have given thought to the proposition. W. S. Mercer of Peru, state senator for Miami county, and Jesse Andrews of West Point, Indiana, asked the council, specifically, to assist in removing the stray dogs, which, they declared, had killed 9,000 sheep in Indiana last year, valued all SGB,OOO, and bearing 70,000 pounds of wool. The $68,000 represents the sums paid to farmers by township trustees, which was the equivalent of the assessed value of the sheep and probably represents less than one-half of the actual market value of the sheep destroyed. (It is the law that adjustments be made upon the assessed valuation.) Mr. Andrews recommended that the state council ask legislation by the United States congress that will make 1 the removal of these “destructive dogs’’ certain without reference to local political or personal interests. Every county council of defense in the state will be requested by the state council to suggest that groups of men in the army IfTom their community be asked to designate a correspondent for the purpose of writing letters regularly, to be answered in behalf of the community by a correspondent to be designated by the defense council. This suggestion was made by George Ade as a means, he said, of keeping the home people in touch with many boys who have no one to write to, and who might otherwise be neglected.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Daniel Boardwell, who resides in the east part of town, was taken to the hospital Friday evening suffering from pneumonia. Mrs. Charles Paxton of near Surrey entered the hospital Monday for medical treatment.

BOX SOCIAL AT CANADA SCHOOL

There will be a box social at the Canada school house in Barkley tp., on Thursday evening, February 8. Everybody cordially invited. Ladies please bring boxes. — LUCY RUTLEDGE, Teacher. Only in Japan has the value of wrestling been universally recognized; and the result is that the average Japanese physique is unrivaled for power, agility and the interna] health that so largely depends on the vitality and balanced development of the inner muscles of the lower part of the body. Rice grown directly from seed grains 1,000 years old will be served the emperor of Japan when he .attends the maneuvers of the Japanese army in Shiga perfecture. The ancient rjee grains were found inside a wooden image olf Vaisravana, in a little Buddhist temple in the village of Iwanie.

PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public sale at his residence, % mile) east of Lee, known as the old Lin-; ville farm, commencing at 11 o’clock | a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, ’lB the following property: 35 Head of Cattle- 1 Jersey cow. 5 years old, be fresh by day of sale; 1 half-Jersey cow, 6 years old, be fresh by day of sale; 1 large brindle cow, 6 years old,Afresh Feb. 12; 1 red inuley cow, 4 years old, fresh about middle of February; 1 red muley cow, 6 years old, be fresh by day of sale; 1 big brindle cow, 7 years old, fresh latter part of February; 1 black cow, 4 years old, fresh in February; 1 white cow, 5 years old, fresh about middle of February; 1 cow with calf by side; 1 brindle cow, coming 3 years old, fresh in February; 1 black cow, 3 years old, giving good flow of milk; 1 spotted cow, 10 years old, giving good flow of milk; 1 black cow, 4 years old, fresh in March; 5 good stock cows; 1 Hereford bull, 15 months old, a good one; 1 yearling Shorthorn bull, weight about 1600 lbs.; 10 head spring calves; 3 yearling heifers. 6 Head of Horses—.l bay mare, coming 9 years old, wt iloo, broke I to all harness, lady broke and genI tie; 1 yearling colt, good one; 1

Si. Augustine’s Annual Bazaar for benefit New Church Fund Fancy articles for sale, also Cafeteria Lunch. Wednesday and Thursday Ev'gs February 6 and 7 Menu Both Evenings Cream Chicken Baked Beans Potato Salad Victory Bread or Ginger Bread Pickles ButterOat Meal Cookies Coffee Wood heated hall, in Parochial school building. Comfort guaranteed. Everyone cordially invited. COMMITTEE. good driving mare, wt 800, broke in all harness and good under saddle; 1 half-Shetland pony, coming 6 years old, good riding pony; any boy riding to school should come and see this pony; 1 black colt, coming 3 years old; 1 bay mare, 6 years old, wt 1500, sound and good worker. 25 Head of Hogs—2 full-blooded Duroc sows, bring pigs in April; black sow, bring pigs in April; 1 white sow, bred;; 1 sow, have pigs in April; 2 gilts; 18 head good stock hogs, from, 60 to 125 pounds. Implements— 1 Ford, model 15 touring car, in good mechanical condition; 1 wagon with triple box; 1 wagon with hay ladder and straw rack; 1 new Janesville corn planter with fertilizer attachment, sama as a new planter; 1 I. H. C. riding cultivator; 1 Dutch Uncle cultivator; 1 disc harrow, good as new; 1 walking breaking plow; 1 doublesdiovel plow; 1 2-section harrow; 1 top buggy; 1 cutter; 2 sets work harness; 1 set single harness; collars and bridles; other articles too numerous to mention. Terms — 10 months credit will be given on all sums over $10, notes to draw 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not paid when due to draw 8 per cent from date; 2 per cent discount for cash. Sums of $10 and under cash. F. L. OVERTON. A. L. Clark, Auctioneer. C. C. Middlestadt, Clerk. Hot lunch by Lee Ladies’ Aid.

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 294, residence 141-Whlte. —M. J. KUBOSKE, Prop.

THE JASPER REDUCTION COMPANY Incorporated under the laws off Indiana, have purchased the Reduction Plant In Rensselaer, formerly conducted by the B. & L. Co. We operate under a * state license which guarantees the sanitary handling of dead animals according to state requirements. A. L. ?A*DGITT is the local manager, and can be reached by phones—residence 65, factory 80. Prompt service promised. R.n...ia.r JASPER REDUCTION COMPANY lndlana

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