Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1918 — Page 4

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remington (From the Press)

REMINGTON R. R- TIME TABLE M*. ns East bound 7:38 a.m. Ma. 331 West bound 9:01 a.m. Mo. 840 East bound 6:09 p.m. Mo. 819 West bound 6:38 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Bell were Sunday guests of his mother at Goodland. G. I. Thomas is out on the street again after having a spell o»f stomacfh trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Roush spent Sunday in Goodland the guests of his 'parents. J. s. Zimmerman was In Kentland Monday to attend the funeral X>f his aunt, Mrs. Wilt. Mrs. J. A. Washburn and daughter Grace returned Monday from a several days’ visit with friends at Paxton, Illinois. Will Payne returned to his home In New York City this Thursday after a day or two spent with his mother and daughter, Mrs. John Shuey. Mrs. Charles Shine of Paxton, Illinois is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. Debo, who has been quite sick for several days, but is reported better. Mrs. Clark Johnson and daughter Ethel went to Chicago Sunday in response to a message announcing the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Copeland. Frank Timmons, who has been in the South the past winter, principally in Alabama, is again among us. He is looking well and enjoyed the mild climate of the Southland Immensely. Miss Minnie Alter, the nurse, has enlisted in the Red Cross service, been accepted and expects to go into service about March 1. She will not likely leave this country at once, but will be at one of the army hospitals.

BROOK (From the Repoitjer) Elmer Pierson is in bed with a case of pneumonia. W. S. Kemper of Rodney, Michigan, is the guest of his brother, R. W. Kemper. Herb- Sampson cante down from Chicago on Tuesday for a few days (Visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Robertson of Morocco were down on Monday to Bee about the new movie theater in the Masonic building. James Shaeffer was in Rensselaer the last of the week closing up a deal for another farm of 220 acres adjoining his Jasper county farm. Lieutenant Dorsey Merchant is not making any improvement and his people are trying to have him eent home to see if the change will not help him. Mrs. Ben Price and children, who have been visiting the Horraer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snyder, returned to their home at Stone Bluff Qn Monday. Willard Pruett and family have moved back from Phillips, Wisconsin, and will move on a farm one and one-half miles west of Roselawn, as soon as they can get possession. Jacob D. Rich left on Saturday to attend to business’matters at Frankfort, Indianapolis and Monticello. He expects to be gone several days. He is one of the committee who act On the election of officers of the Sterling Fire Insurance company Of Indianapolis, Indiana. Down in congress every once in awhile some one rises to have medals or badges struck for the boys Who are exempted. This is a small place but we don’t believe there are enough cowboys on the “101 Ranch” to surround the boys here and rope and tie them until one of those badges could be branded on them, let alone tied on. There ar© a lot of boys who want to go but can’t.

GOODLAND (From the Herald) Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Yochem, February 13, a boy. Mrs. Jack Cain spent Sunday with her sisters, the Misses Alexander. John Neary, who formerly lived here, is seriously ill at his home In Fowler. Mrs. John Poole went to Chicago last Saturday for a visit with her daughter. W. A. Harrington, who has been Suffering with rheumatism of the neck, is better. Miss Fanny Shults* was called to

The Jasper Reduction Company incorporated under the laws of 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. Padgitt is the local manager, and can be reached by phones—residence 65, factory 80- Prompt service promised. JASPER REDUCTION COMPANY Rensselaer. - - - - Indiana

Elmira, New York, on account of the illness of her sister. Mrs. S. K. Verrill went to dialmere Tuesday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Nagel, and family. Mrs. William McMillen of Brook returned- home last Saturday alfter a visit with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Adamson. We understand W. H. Dowell has purchased the D. R. Harper property on east Union street and will move in soon. Clifford Antcliff has been employed at the postoffice to take the place of A. J. Bullis, who moves on a farm March 1. Mrs. Ed. Stambaugh, Wes and Kenneth Stambaugh went to Stockwell, Indiana, to attend the funeral of the nine-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ott Squires Saturday. The K. of P. lodge has 'purchased a Service Flag which to date bears six stars for these members: Lee Rothrock, C. C. Bassett, G. G. Rothrock, Millard Lewis, Harry O’Neal and William Koch. William L. Wood of Parr, who represented Bpnton, Newton and Jasper counties in the lower house of the Indiana general assembly last year, announces that he will be a candidate for re-election. Hugh Spaulding and 'his (brother-in-law, Henry Fox, both of Lochiel, were taken to St. Vincent’s hospital at Indianapolis, where both underwent operations on Monday. They are reported getting along fine.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) R. IT. Hathaway w#s a Remington visitor Monday. S. P. Haskell went to Mt. Ayr Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. E. E. Stacker. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dixon went to Clinton, Illinois, Wednesday evening to visit relatives. Miss Elizabeth Schott went to Francesville Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. Fred Frank. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Davis went to Lafayette Wednesday to visit their son, Louis H. Davis and wife. Mrs. Wm. Banes of Remington spent the day, Wednesday, with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Banes of this place. . Mrs. Samuel May of Remington visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Cal Starkey from Saturday until Tuesday. Thomas Soucie of St. Anne, Illinois, who has been visiting his brother-in-law, Joe Em on cl, west of town, returned home Monday. R. A. Kendall of near Denver, was the guest from Monday evening until Tuesday morning of his brother E. R. Kendall, southeast of Wolcott. Miss Inez Brown went to Danville, Illinois, Thursday to visit her aunt and other friends, her father, Melvin Brown accompanied her as far as Lafayette. Ed Churchill went to Indianapolis Monday to box and crate the household effects of the late Rev. Kenrich, preparatory to Mrs. Kenrich and 'family moving here. E. Robinson and Miss Mildred Robinson of Farnia, Illinois, were the guests from Saturday evening until Monday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miles. Charles Ross, who has been spending a fifteen days furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ross, south of town, left Wednesday evening to join his company at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. Eben WynekoOp of Pocahontas, lowa, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Wyneskoop Monday and Tuesday of this week. Eben came to Chicago in charge of a car load of hogs, and took this occasion for a short visit with his parents. Mrs. Stanton Spencer went to Logansport Monday and accompanied her sister, Mrs. Fred Braugh to Wolcott. Mrs. Braugh has been in St. Joseph’s hospital for several weeks, but has so far recovered as to be able to come home with her sister and will remain with her until sufficiently recovered to go to her home in Monticello. Dr. Sluyter was called to the home of Clarence Houston, northeast of Wolcott, Saturday morning, every member of the family being ill, and supposing they had been poisoned from eating mush and milk the night before. Upon the arrival of the doctor it was discovered the family had come near being overcome with escaping gas from the coal stove. Neighbors had come in and opened the house and all were feeling Setter.

MEDARYVILLE (From the Journal) Mrs. Lily Leonard of Sheridan is here visiting her brother, Cell 'Chamberlain this week. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Westerhouse who moved to Niles, Michigan last fall, returned here last’ week.

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Clifford Brown returned today from Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss, on a ten days furlough tar a visit with his mother and other Relatives. Frank Nicolas, who went to France last fall as a carpenter in the . employ of the United States government,, returned today. He was thirty-two days on the return trip. ' . , Rev. F. F. Hargrave received word Tuesday morning that his sister, Miss Hargrave, was ill at her Jhome in Greencastle. He left at once to visit her and Wednesday evening sent back word that she was a little improved. She was suffering from erysipelas of the face. Mrs. Eva Remm, wife of Carl Remm, died Wednesday, February 20, 1918, of tuberculosis. She was born July 29, 1 877 and died at the age of 40 years, 6 months and 20 days. The husband and nine children survive her, six by a former marriage to George Finch and three by her second marriage. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 1:30 at Independence church, Rev. Sebring officiating, burial at the Independence graveyard. Henry Ballard, one of our oldest citizens, died Tuesday, February 19, 1918 of dropsy and heart trouble. Hfe was born May 2, 1837 and died February 19, 1918, aged 80 years, 7 months and 17 days. Mr. Ballard left his occupation as a wagonmaker to serve in the army during the civil war, joining as a private in Co. B. Ist Army Volunteers, he was Biter transferred to the Bth Ohio, where he served with honor and' distinction. Mr. Ballard at the time of his death was constable of White Post township, which place he had filled for the past several years. Surviving him Hank of this place, and MrS. Al Blake of Fair Oaks, his wife having preceded him in death, since which time he made his home with his son Hank and family. The funeral was held today (Thursday) at 2 o’clock at the home, Rev. Sebring officiating. Burial in local cemetery . Probably the reason why lightning never strikes twice in the -same place is because the place isn’t there after the first strike.

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JOINT PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at- 'public auction at the B. T. Sf n^ am farm, 4 miles south and 2 miles east of Rensselaer, and 8 miles north and 2 miles east of Remington, beginning at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 S 3 Head of Horses and Mules— Black grade Belgian stallion, wt 1600, 6 yrs, sound; black mare, •* yrs, wt 1400, sound; black mare, 9 yrs, wt 1300, sound; gray mare, 9 10 years, wt 1300; gray mare, 9 yrs, wt 1250; bay mare, 10 yrs, wt 1 400, sound and in foal to Makeever jack; browff mare,. 12 yrs, wt 1 200; light bay gelding, 3 yrs, wt 1400; black mare, 3 yrs, wt 1 250; bay mare, 2 yrs, wt 1100; bay gelding, 2 yrs, wt 1109; black gelding, 2 yrs, wt 1000; black mare, coming yearling colt; pair mare mules, 3 and 4 yrs; 3 pairs mules, mares and horses, coming 2 yrs, large enough to work; pair mules, mare and horse, coming yearling. These are all good sized and large boned mlules. 30 Head Cattle — Red cow, 4 yrs, fresh in April; red cow, 7 yrs, with calf at side; white faced cow, 6 yrs, fresh by day of sale; 2 cows, 8 yrs, good grade Shorthorns, 1 fresh by day of sale, other soon after; brindle Jersey cow, 4 yrs, extra good cream cow; 3 coming 3-year-old heifers; these cows are extra good cream cows; 6 coming 2-year-old hefifers; 4 coming 2-year-old steers; 3 coming yearling heifers; 6 steers, coming yearlings. 20 Head Hogs— Brood sow, wt about 300, due to farrow In early March; 19 head of shoats, wt about 100 each, good thrifty stock. Farm Implements— -Wagon, 3-in tire, triple bed; 8-ft Deering binder, in good repair; Milwaukee corn harvester, good as new; 5-ft Deering mower; 12-ft Deering hay rake; steel land roller; 1-horse disc drill; 3-section wood frame harrow, 15-ft; 7-ft cutaway disc; 16-in Janesville sulky plow; low-down seeder with grass seeder attached; 16-in walking plow; John Deere corn planter with fertilizer attachment and 80 rds wire; I. H. C. 1% h. p. gasoline engine with good pump jack; 2 riding cultivators, Hayes, hammock seats; hand corn sheller; 10-in feed grinder, new; 3 portable hog houses; 3 sets good leather harness in splendid condition; other items not here mentioned. 5 Tons Good Oats Straw. Terms— lo months credit will be given on sums over $lO, notes to draw 6 pct interest if paid when due, if not so paid to draw 8 pct from date; 2 per cent off for cash on sums over $10; sums under $lO cash; no property to be removed until terms have been complied with. B. T. LANHAM, J. U. ILIFF. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. Edward Lane, Clerk. Hot lunch served on grounds.

BIG PUBLIC SALE Having sold my farm I will offer at public sale at my residence, 1 mile east and 1% miles south of Gifford, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, ’lB 4 Head of Horses—Consisting of 1 gray mare, 8 years old, weight 1100; 1 black horse, 9 years old, weight 1100; 1 black mare, 3 years old, weight 1000; 1 black colt, 2 years old, weight 900. 2 Head of Cpiys—Consisting of 1 red Durham cow, 5 years old, giving a good sp w of milk; 1 White Face heifer, 2 years old, will be Afresh the of April. ( 5!

2 shoatg weighing 100 pounds each. 3 Dozen Hens. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 road wagon, 1 buggy, 1 Bradley sulky plow, 14 .inch; 2 walking plows, 14 inch; 2 cultivators, 1 Janesville corn planter with fertilizer attachment, 1 2-section wood frame harrow, 1 mowing machine, 1 disc, 1 hay rake, 3 sets of work harness, 1 set of buggy harness, 128 rods woven wire, 4 foot high; 2 spools barbed wire, some new lumber, about 50 cedar posts, and a set of jack screws. Hay and Grain—loo bushels of seed oats, 10 tons good timothy hay, and some corn fodder. Household Goods — 1 washing machine, 1 range stove, 1 sewing machine, 1 dining room table, 1 center stand, 1 set of chairs, 1 bedstead. Terms — 11 months credit will be given on sums over $ 10,~ bankable note, 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due, 8 per cent if not paid when due; 3 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. No property to be removed until settled for. OSCAR RUSSELL. John G. Culp, Auctioneer. R. D. Thompson, Clerk. Hot lunch on the grounds. CLOSING OUT PUBLIC SALE We will offer at public sale at our residence on the H. O. Harris farm, 1 mile south and 1% miles east of Mt. Ayr and 6 miles west of Rensselaer, the following described property, commencing promptly at 10 o’clock a. m., on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918 19 Horses and Colts — Consisting of 1 gray gelding, 9 years old, wt 1450; 1 black mare, 5 years old, wt 1400; 1 bay mare, 4 years old, wt 1300; 1 gray mare, 5 years old, wt 1350; 1 gray mare, 6 years old, wt 1300, in foal to jack; 1 gray mare, 9 years old, wt 1300; 1 black gelding, 4 years old, wt 1250; 1 brown mare, 9 years old, wt 1200; 1 bay gelding, 4 years old, wt 1500; 1 bay mare, 4 years old, wt 1500; 1 black mare, 9 years old, wt 1500; 1 black gelding, 4 years old, wt 1300; 1 bay mare, 7 years old, wt 1200; 1 black gelding, 3 years old, wt 1100; 1 black mare, 1 year old, wt 1000; 4 coming yearling colts. 25 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 roan cow, 4 years old, with calf by side; 1 spotted cow, 3 years old, giving milk; 1 red cow, 4 yesrs old, giving milk; 1 black cow, 3 years

* old, giving milk; 1 black cow, 3 years old, fresh soon; 1 red cow, 3 years old, fresh soon; 1 red cow, 3 years old, fresh soon; 1 red cow, 6 years old, giving milk; 1 red heifer. 2 years old, fresh soon; 1 red cow, 4 years old, giving milk; 1 .black cow, 2 years old, fresh soon; 1 red and white cow, 6 years old, fresh by day of sale; 1 black and white cow, 3 years old, fresh soon, extra good one; 6 coming yearling calves; 5 fall calves; 1 three-quarters Shorthorn bull, 2 years old. 35 Head of Hogs—4 pure-bred Duroc brood sows, bred to pure-bred boar; 2 brobd sows, bred; 6 gilts, bred; 23 shoats, weight about 60 pounds each. Farm Implements—Consisting of 4 wide tire wagons with boxes, and 1 narrow tire wagon; 2 hay ladders; 2 scoop boards; 1 Osborn binder, 8 foot cut, in good running order; 1 Deering binder, 7 foot cut, good as new; 2 Oliver gang plows, good as new; 1 Emerson gang plow; 1 Emerson sulky; 2 walking plows; 2 solid yheel discs, 7 and 8 foot; 1 cutaway disc, 8 foot; 7 riding cultivators with gopher attachments; 1 Tower gopher; 1 walking cultivator; 2 May eb corn planters, new, With 160 rods wire and fertilizer attachments; 1 Deering mower, nearly new; 2 15foot flexible harrows; 1 15-tfioot lever harrow; 2 new broadcast seeders; 1 Kentucky wheat drill, 13 foot; 1 iron roller; 1 Dane feed grinder; 1 hay rake; 1 hay derrick; 2 hay gatherers; 1 Chatham fanning mill with corn grader attachment; 1 manure spreader; 1 straw spreader; 1 set blacksmith tools; 1 pump jack; 2 mud boats; 2 pairs dump boards; 9 sets double work harness; 1 harness dipping tank with 15 gallons of oil.

Hay and Grain— ls tons of good timothy hay; 600 bushels of good seed oats, and other articles too numerous to mention. L, Terms—slo and under cash; 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 notes to bear 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 have been complied with. J. W. PHARES, N. SELBY. Fred A. Phillips and W. A. McCurtain, Aucts. E. P. Lane, Clerk. •Hot lunch by Ladiess’ Aid of Parr.

SIXTH ANNUAL SALE at the MARBLE RANCH Wheatfield, Ind. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918 335—HEAD OF STOCK—33S 40 Horses and Mules ranging in age from 5 to 10 years and weighing from 1100 to 1600. Some extra good heavy mares and some in foal in this consignment. 115 Head of Cattle— 2s head of high grade quality Angus steers; 25 head off heifers, mostly Angus, balance cows and heifers, some fresh now. These are a lot of money-mak-ing cattle for some one. / ’ 67 Sheep —6s head of high grade Shropshire ewes, 2 bucks. 50 Head of Hogs—4 shoats, good

feeding kind; 10 brood bows, bred to Duroc boar; -1 Duroc boar. You know how the Marble ranch sales are conducted. Everything goes regardless of price. ’ This sale will be held in a large tent to provide shelter in case of bad weather. Buyers coming on the N. Y. C. or C. A E. I. railway trains will be furnished free conveyance to and from trains. TERMS OF SALE—A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO on approved security at 6 per cent interest, if paid when due; if not so paid 8 per cent will be charged from date of sale. A discount of 2 per cent will be allowed on sums over $lO for cash. All sums of $lO and under cash in hand. No property to be removed until settled for. Hot lunch served. H. W. MARBLE. Fred Phillips, Frank Strickland and Smith Bros., Auctioneers. POSTPONED PUBLIC SALE The undersigned is going to quit farming and move to Montana, and will offer at public sale at his residence, 1 mile west and 3% miles south of Roselawn, 4 miles west and 1% miles north of Fair Oaks, known as the Clay Harris ranch, commencing at 10 a. m., rain or shine, on SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1918 11 Head Horses and Mules— Consisting of 1 black hojse, 10 years old, wt 1400; 1 bay mare, 11 years old, wt 1450; 1 bay mare, 8 years old, wt 1200; 1 black gelding, 5 years old, wt 1350; 1 sorrel gelding, 5 years old, wt 1300; 1 bay mare, 13 years old, wt 1150; 1 gray mare, 9 years old, wt 1400; 1 brown gelding, 4 years old, wt 1250; 1 roan filly, 2 years old, wt 1150; 1 pair mules, wt 2400; 1 suckling colt. 26 Head of Cattle — Consisting of 12 milch cows, 11 will be fresh in spring, 1 heifer with calf by side; 2 yearling heifers, will be fresh soon; 9 spring calves; 1 red bull, 2 years old; 1 black bull, 1 year old; 1 yearling steer. 39 Head of Shoats— Weighing from 50 to 150 pounds; Poland China brood sow, wt 350 pounds. About 8 or 10 bu. Good Seed corn; 13 tons of good'timothy hay or more; 5 dozen chickens. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 3 wagons, 1 a Birdsell, good as new; top buggy; road cart; Kingman klondyke; gang plow; 5 sulky plows. 2 Olivers, good as new, 1 Janesville, good as new; 2 Tower gophers, good as new; 2 cultivators; 2 steel harrows; 18-foot flexible harrow; 7-foot Champion binder in good condition; endgate seeder; McCormick mower; 12-foot weeder; Hayes corn planter, good as new; Deere corn planter; Case corn planter; corn shelter; 2 discs, 1 7-foot and 1 S-foot; 84foot roller; hay rack; No. 16 Nisco manure spreader, new; some team harness and collars: range stove; heating stove; chairs; 1 piano, and other articles. Terms— ll months credit on sums over $lO, bankable note, 6 pct interest from date if paid when due, 8 pct if not paid when due; 2 pct off for cash when entitled to credit. No property to be removed until settled for.

PARMER WISEMAN. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. JOINT PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public auction at J. J. Lawler’s- Hanging Grove farm, miles east of Rensselaer and 1% miles north of McCoysburg, commencing at 10 a. m., sharp, on MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1918 4 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 team black horses, 11 and 12 yrs old, wt 1500 each; 1 brown mare 15 years old, wt about 1300; 1 bay mare 12 years old. 22 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 4 good milch cows with calf by side; 12 milch cows, will be fresh in March and April, all these cows are from 2to 4 ears old . steers ing 2 years old, wt 900 each; 3 steer calves; 1 heifer calf. 10 Brood Sows— Consisting of 4 Poland China and 6 O. I. C-, will have pigs the latter part of March and Ist of April. Implements, Etc.— Consisting of 1 8-foot binder; 2 cultivators; 1 walking plow; 1 set work harness; 1 160-gal, oil tank, and cider mill. Terms—lo months credit on sums over $lO, with 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due, otherwise 8 per cent will be charged; 2 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit MOOSMILLER BROS. SIMON COOK WASH LOWMAN Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk Hot lunch on ground. COMMUNITY SAIA: AT PARR A community public sale will be held at Parr, Indiana, commencing at 10 a. m„ on TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1918, at which a large amount of personal property will be offered for sale, including the following: 10 or more head of cattle, some of which are good milch cows. One 2-year-old heifer. ■ One 4-year-old Jersey cow, fresh by day of sale. One pure-bred Shorthorn bull calf. One 2-year-old bay colt One 7-year-old bay horse, sound. One dun mule, sound and a good worker, wt 1100. One 8-year-old brown mare, sound, wt 1600. One 4-year-old horse, sound, wt 1200. *. 2 horses. One 8-year-old jack, sound, and a

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One 3-year-old bay horse, sound. Four good brood sows, bred. One set chain harness. One 1-horse com cutter. Fifty chickens. Several pairs of geese and ducks. One 2-yard self-dump wagon. One Studebaker carriage, good as new. Top buggy. Blacksmith bellows. Three-section harrow. Corn planter with fertilizer attachment and 80 rods wire. Johnson binder. Sulky plow. Gang plow. Also a number of 'farm implements, some potatoes, beans, etc. Anyone having poultry of any kind for sale will be assured a good price by bringing it to this sale, and anyone having 'property of any kind which they wish to dispose of at this sale can communicate with Lakin & Murphy at Parr. TERMS —A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO, with 6 pct interest from date if paid when due and 8 pct interest if not paid when due. 2 pct discount for cash when entitled to credit. w. A. McCURTAIN, Auctioneer.. C. G. SPITLER, Clerk.

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned, being compelled to farm on a smaller scale this year has too much stock and implements, therefore will offer at public sate at his residence, 314 miles directly north of Rensselaer, on Jackson highway, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1918 12 Head Horses and Colts — Consisting of 1 span of coming 6-year-old Norman mares, well matched, both bred to Croiuch’s Belgian roan horse, safe in foal, service fee paid, wt 2850; 1 black mare, coming 5 yrs old, bred to Norman horse, service fee paid, wt 1490; 1 gray mare,, coming 5 yrs old, wt 1160; 1 light bay mare, coming 3 yrs old, a good one, wt about 1200; 1 span mare mules, coming 2 and 3 yrs old, full sisters and have the making of a. fine team; 3 coming 2-year-old horsecolts; 2 weanling colts; 1 bay general purpose horse, 6 yrs old, sound;, and broke to all harness. 17 Head Cattle— Consisting of 1 white cow, 2 yrs old, calf by side, a good one; 1 white faced cow, 7 yrs old, fresh January 1, a good milker and bred to pure-bred (Hereford bull; 1 red heifer, coming 3 yrs old, bred to full-blood Shorthorn bull; 1 roan heifer, 2 yrs old, bred to pure-bred bull, a good one, calf by side; 1 red cow, 5 yrs old, bred to Shorthorn bull, fresh last of March; 5 coming 3-year-old heifers, all bred to Shorthorn bull; Jersey cow, 4 yrs old, giving milk, bred to Hereford bull; 1 coming 3-year-old black heifer, bred to Hereford bnii; 5 coming 2-year-old heifers, bred ta Shorthorn bull; 1 yearling steer. Some of these heifers will be fresh by day of sale. 4 Fat Hogs— Wt about 250 lbs. each. Some Hay in Stack. Low-wheel Wagon with good ha? rack.

Quite a lot of farm implements, etc. Terms— lo months credit on sums over $lO, with 6 pct interest from date if paid when due, otherwise 8 pct will be charged; 2 pct off for cash jvhen entitled to credit v SAM LOWERY. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch by Ladies’ Aid of Aix. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned, having purchased a small farm near Wheatfield, wilt sell at public sale % mile south and % mile east of Wheatfield, pn. the farm known as the Jf>hn Biggs farm, commencing at 10 a. m., on. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1918,' 11 Head Horses and Mules-—Con-sisting of 1 team mules, 5 yrs old, wt 2200; 1 bay horse, 4 yrs old, yrt 1200; 1 bay horse, 3 yrs old, wt 1050; 1 brown horse, 3 yrs old, wt 1000; 1 brown mare, wt 1400; 1 gray mare, wt 1500; 1 brown horse, wt 1600; 1 black horse, wt 1600; 11 brown mare, Wt 1250. 25 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 12 cows, some of which will be fresh by day, of sale and the rest in early spring; 2 coming 2-yeaf-old heifers, will be fresh soon; 1 Aberdeen Angus bull, 2 yrs old; 10 head coming yearling calves. 50 Chester White Hog&—Consisting of 24 brood sows and gilts. bred to registered Chester White boar; 20 head of hogs weighing from 150 to 250; 1 sow with 5 small pigs; 1 Chester White boar. Grain— 3so bushels Big 4 seed oats, 300 bushels corn, several bushels Yellow Dent seed corn. Implements, Etc.— Consisting of I grain binder; 3 sulky plows; 4 riding cultivators; 2 farm wagons, complete, wide tire; 3 sets brass mounted breechen harness; 1 set silver mounted breechen harness. Household Goods 2 heating stoves, 1 washing machine, 1 bed, 1 sausage grinder, and many other articles. Terms— -10 months credit on sums over 10, bankable note, 6 pct interest from date if paid when due, 8 pct if not paid when due; 2 pct off for cash where entitled to credit. No property to be removed until settled for D. W. MYERS. H. M. Clark and W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneers. H. W. Marble, Clerk. „ JiQt lunch op gromidf. /