Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1918 — Page 5

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1918

1,716,000,000 Pounds of Flour Saved if each of our 22,000,000 families use this recipe instead of white bread. One loaf saves 11,000,000 pounds; three loaves a week for a year means 1,716,000,000 pounds saved I Enough to Feed the Entire Allied Army > Corn Bread with Rye Flour 1 cup corn meal 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup rye flour 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 5 teaspoons Royal Baking Powder 2 tablespoons shortening Barley flour or oat flour may be used instead of rye flour with equally good results. Sift dry ingredients into bowl; add milk, beaten egg and melted shortening. Stir welL Put into greased pan, allow to stand in warm place 20 to 25 minutes and bake in moderate oven 40 to 45 minutes. Our new Red, White and Blue booklet, “Best War Time Recipes,” containing many other recipes for making delicious and wholesome wheat saving foods, mailed free—address ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., Dept. H, 135 William St., New York FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR

The WEEK'S DOINGS

Mrs. Charles Porter spent Wednesday in Chicago. Miss Ruby Briney went to Attica Wednesday for a visit with relatives. Clifford Bever went to Fowler Wednesday where he has secured employment in a bakery. W. I. Hoover and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Babcock were among the Indianapolis goers Wednesday.

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Bmil Hanley of Camp Shelby, Mississippi, is here to spend a short furlough with his parents, Judge and Mrs. C. W. Hanley. Mrs. M. H. Bearse, who has been visiting Mrs. Leroy Anderson of this city, returned to her home at Sioux City, lowa, Wednesday. The fire company was called out Wednesday shortly before noon to the home of Mrs. Ora T. Ross on Park avenue. A spark from the chimney had set fire to the roof. The blaze was soon extinguished and very little damage done.

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 hottie of Sanol will convince you. Get it at the drug store. —Advt. ts

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Don’t Be a Miser— Be a Saver The difference between miser and saver is that between folly and wisdom. This bank wants to help you to wisdom by helping you to SAVE. ' . Systematic, intelligent saving is one of the main foundations of CHARACTER. just now you have inducements for saving that you never had before. An account with us will start you on the road. WE PAY 4 PER CENT ON TIME.DEPOSITS THE TRUST & SAVINGS BANK RENSSELAER, IND.

Come to the Yellow Front for lunch during shopping week. —Adv. Mrs. H. R. Kurrie of Chicago came Thursday for a few days visit with relatives. Miss Maurine Tuteur went to Chicago Thursday for a few days' visit with Mr. ( and Mrs. Fred Rhoades. Benton Review: Gus Pratt, Shirley Gunnels, Myrtle Newby and Larol Stanfield were Rensselaer visitors Saturday evening. James Warner and Delos York went to Chicago the first of the week where they will be employed by the Western Electric company. Mr. and Mrs. K. Zillhart and daughter, Miss Pauline, of Barkley township, left Tuesday for Chicago where they will imake their future home. Mrs. William Winks returned to her home in Indianapolis Jhe first of the week after a visit with Mrs. William Jordan of Barkley township. \

Mrs. Lowell Bowman and son Robert and Mrs. J. W. Turley of Remington took the train here Tuesday for Lowell, where they will visit relatives. Gas, 22c; tires, 50c profit; standard makes only. Cash discount on everything else we sell. Maxwell and Ford livery at all hours. We never close. —THE MAIN GARAGE. m-16

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

James H. Chapman went to Chicago Thursday afternoon to attend a conference of Liberty loan chairmen of the Seventh federal district. The conference was held at the LaSalle hotel and was presided over by Governor MacDougal of the Federal Reserve board. J. J. Montgomery returned Wednesday night from his trip to Washington, Philadelphia and New York on war conference business. Ts Jack learned just when the great offensive would start on the western front or whether the Japs would invade Siberia, and numerous other great war questions, he is noncommittal, and Rensselaer and Jasper county must still remain in the dark on these absorbing problems.

Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wright went to Indianapolis Thursday on business. Mrs. Evaline Randle went to South Bend Wednesday, her sister, Mrs. Charles Coen, of that place having died there Tuesday. Yesterday's markets: Corn, $1.05; oats, 89c; wheat. $2; rye, $2.25. The prices a year ago "were: Corn, $1; oats, 38c; wheat, $1.80; rye, $1.30. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bringle drove over to Remington yesterday where the former expected to appoint a “sub” to look after the gardening of vacant lots in that town.

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 bladder troubles. Sanol is a guaranteed remedy. 35c and SI.OO a bottle at the drug store. —Advt. ts

The annual spelling contest of the Jordan township schools was held at the Blake school February 21. This was a very interesting affair. Bessie Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed and a pupil of Union school, was declared the winner. S. U. Dobbins, former sheriff of White county and who some years ago conducted the Nowels House in Rensselaer for a time, died at his home in Reynolds last Saturday after an extended illness. He is survived by an invalid wife, four sons and four daughters. His age was sixty-one years. For many years he resided at Wolcott. Thomas Cox has received notice from the British counsel in Chicago —Tom has never taken out his full naturalization papers—that .he must either volunteer his services within the next three months or he would be subject to draft in the American army. There are four classes in which he can enlist in the English service, or can offer his services, at least. Mr. Cox is forty-five years of age and served in the British army before coining to America.

One of those lightning" changes in temperature peculiar to the month of March occurred Wednesday, and the mercury dropped from 73 on Tuesday evening to below the freezing point twenty-four hours later. A snow squall carne-mp late Wednesday afternoon and Jrn inch or more of “the beautiful’’ covered the ground. This all disappeared Thursday, which was a bright, pleasant day, although cooler than we had been having. Yesterday was another bright, beautiful day and the mercury at 2 p. m. registered 52 in the shade. George K. Michael, a former resident of Jordan township but now of near Monte Vista, Colorado, sends copies of the Monte Vista Journal to his mother, Mrs. Laura Michael of this city, containing an account of the H. O. G. stock show and£ agricultural short course held there the week of February 16, and also a Red Cross drive held in connection with the show. Numerous articles, stock, etc., were donated to the Red Cross by members of the association and put up and sold to the highest bidder, the proceeds going to the local chapter. A bull donated was sold for $5,010, a ram for $4,150, and one dozen eggs sold for S4O. The total receipts for the benefit osf the Red Cross during the show week amounted to $14,075.71.

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

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

Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Yeorhan and Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. Beam each received letters this week from their sons, Lieut. Devere Yeoman and Lieut. Hurley Beam, respectively, who are with the American forces in France. Mrs. A. IH. Davison of Chicago is here for a. few days’ visit with her parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Rhoads. Her husband, who is a veterinary, is employed by the government and is (being sent to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they will be located for the present. E. "S. Rhoads, the grocer, received a letter yesterday morning from one of the Chicago wholesale fruit houses he buys goods from, saying that they regretted their inability to ship goods ordered because the railroad company refused to accept any shipments of freight to this city, but if he desired anything by express to advise them. This applies, as we understand, to perishable goods only. Philip Zoercher of Indianapolis, former reporter of the supreme court and a gentleman quite well known to Democrats of Jasper county, he having made a series of speeches here during the last state campaign, has been appointed by Governor Goodrich as Democratic member of the state tax board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James A, Houck, also of Indianapolis. The term for which Mr. Zoercher is appointed expires January 8, 1919.

Preparations are being made for holding an Easter dance in the armory for the benefit of the Rod Cross. Admission to the hall will be 50 cents, and singing and other entertainment will be intersperse! between the dances for those who do not care to dance. The mausic will be donated and refreshments sold, and the entire receipts above the actual expenses incurred will be turned over to the local chapter of the Red Cross, which is in need of funds to carry on its work. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hardman received a short letter Thursday from their son, Lieut. Frank Hardman, who is with the American forces in France. The letter was dated February 17, and said he was leaving that day for another point and would have command of all motor trucks there. This was his first assignment, and he said he was glad to get busy, as he had been doing nothing to speak of since he arrived in France. Would write more later.

Frank Welsh and G. H. McLain Democratic and Republican county ( chairmen, respectively attended the state meeting of Democratic and Republican leaders and workers held at Indianapolis Tuesday afternoon in the interests Qf the third Liberty' loan drive. Loyal support of both 1 the big political parties in Indiana, was pledged to the success of the drive. The meeting was largely attended and Democratic State, Chairman Greathouse said, in his speech: “This meeting means that patriotism is to be the big plank in the platform of both parties this, year.’’ And this sentiment was seconded and applauded by everybody. Governor Goodrich and Republican Chairman Hayes, and others, made short speeches before the meeting.

RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE

At a meeting of the Home Economics club Saturday, March 2, a committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Mrs. William Traub. The following resolutions were passed: Whereas, an all-wise Providence has seen fit to remove from our midst this noble, strong and helpful member, we feel it our duty to extend to her relatives and friends our heartfelt condolence at this sad time. Her sunny disposition and kind nature endeared her to us all and our loss will be keenly felt. Resolved, that the sympathy of this club be extended to her relatives and friends In this bereavement and while we mingle our sorrow with their’s, we would also join them in keeping bright her many virtues. Resolved, that this sincere testimonial of our sympathetic sorrow be sent to her husband - and mother MRS. L. A. HARMON, MRS. E. P. LANE, Committee.

COUNTY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE

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exchanges than perhaps through any other source, and the matter •was referred to Mose Leopold, chairman of the legal committee", to investigate the work bging done by the post Offices and to learn whether there would be any conflict. > The matter of organizing township councils of defense—or subcounty councils of defense in each township, rather —was referred to County Superintendent Sterrett with instructions to confer with the township trustees and arrange for organization meetings as soon as the roads became suitable for such work, and it was the desire that these meetings be arranged for separate nights so that the county chairman and other members of the county council of defense who desired to do so might attend.

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

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on September 4, 1915, and separated September 16, 1916, when defendant wholly, without cause abandoned plaintiff and she returned to the home of her parents in Rensselaer, where she has since resided and where she and her infant child now remain. Cruel and inhuman treatment, failure to provide, failure to pay the $lO per month agreed upon in November, 1916, for her support, together with nurse and medical attendance during confinement, is also charged by the plaintiff. Defendant is alleged to be a non-resident of the state of Indiana. No. 8905. Emily Jane Harris et al vs Abraham Halleck et al. Action for construction Of will of the jate Benjamin Harris, deceased. No. 8906. Charles J. Smith et al vs Stewart Craig et al. Action to quiet title. No. 8907. Clara Walker vs Harry Walker. Action for divorce. The parties were married October 18, 1916, the complaint alleges, and separated only last Wednesday. March 6, when plaintiff left the home of defendant “never to return.” Cruel and inhuman treatment and that defendant is insanely jealous of plaintiff, is charged. Plaintiff asks for restoration of maiden n*am4 of Clara Grimm and SI,OOO alimony. Proceedings of the board of county commissioners at regular February term: Everett Halstead, petition for drain. Cause dropped. Mark Knapp, petition for drain. Final report filed showing completion of ditch, all costs paid and a balance of $67.05 on hand, which sum J. F. Osborne asks for his services and expenses. Same is allowed, superintendent discharged and cause dropped. Arthur R. Kresler, petition for drain. Report filed, cause continued for objections and expense ac-

B. N. FENDIG’S SHOE STORE Opera House Block Offers these extra specials during the week of MARCH 9 to 16, inclusive 40 pair Women’s Tan English Walking Shoes OH Oft $7.50 and SB.OO values at - - 00. JU 50 pair Youth’s Shoes, button or lace, sizes 00 Est . 11 to 2at ----- OA.JU 50 pair Boys’ Shoes, button or lace, sizes 0 Q ft ft 2% to 5% at - - - - OJ.UU lOOpair Men’s Shoes, button or lace, $5 0 4 ft ft values at - OH-.UU Many other lots priced extremely low in order to move them duriug this week. Our entire assortment of spring footwear is here and is so priced that it will pay you to make a trip to Rensselaer to get the benefit of our early selections. Let Us Solve Your Footwear Problems We Want to Pay Your Fare That We May Become Acquainted B.N. FENDIG, The Shoe Fitter Rensselaer, Indiana SAVE FOOD—Help Buy Yarn for Red Cross We Refund Farts According to Schedule During This Week.

New Princess Theatre Matinee 2:15 Night 7:o® Always the Best in Photoplays FRIDAY* MARCH 8 Extra Special | Neil Shipman and Wm. Duncan r in “God’s Country and the Woman” 8 Acts 15c and 25c Special Music SATURDAY, MARCH 9 J Artcraft Presents Wm. S. Hart in “The Narrow Trail” 100 and 15c. Special Program All Next Week—the Big Trade Week Allen M. Robertson Theatre Co. c. B. VIANT, Managing Director

count allowed as set out in report and ordered paid. Frank, M. Reed petition for drain. Supt. W. F. Osborne files final report, showing completion of ditch and costs paid. Report approved and cause dropped. Firman Thompson petition for drain. Set for hearing first day of April term at 1 p. m. Mary Bartoo petition for drain. George Iliff appointed third commissioner. Cause referred to county surveyor and drainage commissioner, to meet March 9 and report first day of April term. Contract for supplies for county farm let to G. E. Murray Co. for dry goods at $74.91; John Eger groceries, $264.20; Eigelsbach & Son meats—roast at 20c pound, steak at 25c pound. Auditor directed to give E. N. Loy notice to vacate office building. Bonds of Charles Meadel and James P. Lucas, assistant superintendents of highways, examined and approved. Contract awarded Somers & Cornwell for urinals for men’s toilet in court house at $223. The receipts at the county farm for the quarter ending February 28 were $1,556.40, and the expendi-" tures $2,221.49, making the net deficit for the quarter $ 665.09. The number of inmates was given at 15 -—lO males, 5 females. Interest on county funds for the month of February was reported as follows: First National bank, Rensselaer, $118.20; Trust & Savings bank. Rensselaer, $115.61; State bank, Rensselaer, $132.15; State bank. Remington, $115.64; Bank of Wheatfield, $31.45.

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