Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1918 — Page 8

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

PARR Tom Murphy sold a hog this week for $83.00. Dave Yeoman has returned from his southern trip. Jack Murphy is a salesman since leaving the store business. Mrs. S. A. Brusnahan is still improving from her recent sick spell. J. F. Pettet and family of Walker visited S. A. Brusnahan Sunday. The hum of oats seeders are heard again from all points of the compass. Mrs. Walter English was here from Lafayette a few days visiting home folks. The I. O. O. F. lodge is building a very fine hall, in fact, it will be the best in Parr. E. E. Harshbarger is still on the sick list, and while at play Wednesday his son Lewis broke his finger. J. E. Alter was in Parr Wednesday. He has been copying the ground hog and the Ford, and has not been in Parr for six weeks or more. The Squire Dingee Pickle Co. foreman is here taking contracts for next year. He is paying 50c for large pickles and sl-00 for small ones. The price is higher than ever before here. LEE Mrs. Mary Jacks was shopping in Indianapolis Thursday. Miss Mabie Hoult is helping Mrs. Anna Rishling with her housework. Miss Bostick of Monon visited our school teacher, Miss Vernice Gray, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. True Wood worth of Rensselaer visited her brother, O. A. Jacks, Tuesday. Mrs. Hoult spent a few days this Week at Brookston with her brother, who is very low. Mrs. J. F. Eldridge, Mrs. G. A. Jacks, Mrs. F. L. Overton and Mrs. J. H. Culp visited the school Tuesday afternoon. Frank Overton and family spent Sunday at Rensselaer with his brother Bert, who has been in very poor health but is improving now. George Holeman and wife of Monticello went to the Mayo Brothers’ hospital at Rochester, Minn., last Saturday for the benefit of the former’s health, but the doctors there pronounced his trouble cancer, for which no relief could be given.

PINE GROVE Creola Torbett spent Sunday with Neva Garriott of near Aix. Sunday school at independence at 2:30 p. m. All are invited. Mrs. Roy Torbet and Lottie Nichols were Newland callers Monday. Mrs. John Dale and Creola Torbet were shopping in Rensseflaer Thursday. Bluford Torbet and Everett McCleary delivered hogs at Rensselaer Wednesday. Pauline Torbett spent Saturday and Sundav with Miss Grace Knapp of near Wheatfield. Mr. and Mrs. Newt Price and daughter Grayce spent Sunday with their son Ed. and family. Mrs. Jud Zook and children spent Wednesday with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Hayes, and family. Mrs. Lizzie Cooper of Kniman Is visiting her sons, Eddie and Simon, and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bluford Torbet and daughter Ruth spent Sunday with Mrs. Sarah McCleary and son Everett. The young ladles of the Brushwood church will give a pageant at that place Sunday evening, March 24. Everybody welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Commodore Snow and daughter Esther spent Saturday 'and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hurley and family of near Wheatfield. Mr. and Mrs. Andv Ropp and Mr. and Mrs. Odle and children attended the funeral of Mrs. Ropp*s sister-in-law, Mrs. James Donnelly, at Rensselaer Sunday. POSSUM RUN Some fine weather we are having now. Mrs. George Davisson is visiting friends in Rensselaer. Lester Davis is spending a few days with his grandparents. T. J. Parker called on Clyde Davisson Sunday afternoon. James Davis of Laura commenced work for Mr. Monday. Everett Parker took dinner with Jimmie and Hlarry Britt Sunday.

Mrs. Jasper spent Tuesday with Mrs. Brouhard and daughter Alice. Charley Parker and James Davis were Gifford goers Sunday morning. Miss Goldie Hurley spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks. Mrs. Brouhard and daughter spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs.’. Jasper Cover. T. J. Parker and sons and Lyde Ward attended the Myers sale •at Wheatfield Tuesday. Mrs. Simon Cooper and children spent Tuesday AVith Mrs. William Hurley and children. Mr. Hahn has the contract for hauling the school children for the remainder of the term. Mrs. Grant Davisson was taken to the hospital Tuesday and was operated on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. David Hahn and daughter Ada called on Mrs. Lyde Ward Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Jud Zook and children and her father spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Cover. Mrs. Jud Zook and children and Mrs. Guy Zook and children spent Thursday with Mrs. Jasper Cover. Mrs. T. J. Parker and daughters and Mrs. Merrill called on Mrs. James Davis Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lyde Ward and children and Mrs. Merrill took dinner with Mrs. T. J. Parker and daughters Tuesday. ~fair oaks Health is still good with us this week. C. A. Gundy and son Ray visited home folkfe over Sunday. Cottage prayer meeting was held at Leslie Warne’s Wednesday eve. Mrs. A. M. Bringle returned home Monday evening from' several days’ visit with her son and family at Remington. Cal Burroughs is papering and otherwise fixing up Enos Moffitt’s property and —will—occupy same—in the near future. Clyde Gunyon of Parr is loading his dredge at Pembroke preparatory to shipping it to Wisconsin where he has a contract of ditching. The weather has been remarkably good the past few days and some farmers began sowing oats the first of the week, and if the weather holds favorable there will be a lot sown this week. District Superintendent McKenzie was here and preached a splendid sermon Sunday at 3 P- m., and afterwards there was a business meeting with the official board, with the result that Rev. C. E. Downey was made pastor at this point. Ex-Editor Schanlaub of the Morocco Courier has wintered through in pretty fair shape, although he had quite a hard skirmish with the

DON’T FAIL TO EAT YOUR DINNER WITH THE LADIES AT THE COURT HOUSE ON SATURDAY HOME MADE FOOD YOU KNOW. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY AND COME. EVERYBODY WILL BE HERE TO BOOST. IT WILL BE A DAY LONG TO BE REMEMB ER E D I N RENSSELAER. EVERY THING ONE CAN IMAGINE WILL BE ON AUCTIONLOTS O F SURPRISES AWAIT YOU. IF YOU FAIL TO COME YOU’LL MISS A REAL TIME.

grip, but he is feeling like a yearling colt now and will double up his ambitions and do his mite to help defeat the kaiser, the greatest enemy of mankind the world has ever known, and put down tyranny. Jake Spitzer and family returned last week from Gary, where he had been working the past year. They will occupy the Abe Bringle property recently vacated by Charles Jacks, who imoved back to Rensselaer and opened up the F. M. Haskell barber shop. John Warne came up Tuesday with his motor truck and moved him down to Rensselaer. The awful war with Kaiser Bill is on and we must help to defeat him. So let everybody that possibly can buy a Liberty bond and those that can’t do that buy a War Savings stamp and those that can’t do that buy a Thrift stamp. The Thrift stamp is 25c and the War Savings stamp $4.14. It takes money to buy the necessary requirements, so rally to the standard, “My Country ’Tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty.” What beautiful words those are and with our mite and the help of our Father we will be able to continue to sing that beautiful song, “Land where our fathers died.” Just think of it, where they fought, suffered and died for our liberty and freedom.

AUCTION DAY BOOTHS

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All the booths will be in the Airdome except the tea room, which will be in the Red Cross shop, and “Hit the Kaiser," whidh will be in the court yard. Tn addition: Visitors to our city will have a chance to reverse the usual order of things in picking the pockets of two charming young ladies. Watch for them. Don't forget the show at the Star in the evening. 9 a- un. to 11 m. One patriotic reel will be shown. Secure your tickets from one of the many young ladies who will solicit you. Mrs. York and Mrs. Hansson, assisted by a bevy of delightful young ladies, will look after the comfort of the dancers in the evening at the armory. Let everybodys come and help make it one great big successful day. Eat your dinner with the ladies at the court house. Get in line and boost. Look over your belongings and spare something for each booth, a little from every one will make one grand display. Bring especially old clothing for men, women, boys, girls and babies, too. Everything in the booths will be sold singly until some time in the afternoon, when all remaining will be sold at auction. The ladies will have an auctioneer of their own. ’The 10c dance, which will be conducted by the Red Cross on Saturday evening will be an old-fash-ioned hop. Square dances, waltzes, etc., will be mingled with the latest contortions known to our modern set. Refreshments will be seiYed by a special committee. Old and young. All come.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Grant Davisson of Barkley township underwent a major operation Wednesday and at this writing is doing nicely. Dr. Peter Clark of Chicago performed the operation. Mrs. 'Hale Grant underwent a minor operation Wednesday. Mrs. C. A. Hopkins of Parr and Mrs. Nelson Fairchild of Keener township entered the hospital Wednesday for medical treatment. William Locke of Remington, who was so badly injured last Saturday when an automobile in which he was riding turned over and he was caught under the car, underwent’ an operation Sunday and is now getting along nicely. Mrs. George May returned to her home at Remington Wednesday. William McElfresh expects to go to his home today. Sadie Fairchild, who underwent a severe operation about three weeks ago, expects to return to her home at Demotte tomorrow. Mrs. Rebecca Robinson’s condition remains about the same. Mrs. Faye Clark and baby will leave the hospital tomorrow.

GLEANED from the EXCHANCES

Michael E. Foley of Indianapolis, Democrat, has been elected chairman of the Indiana state council of defense, to succeed Will H. Hays, Republican, resigned, and Isaac D. Straps of Ligonier was made secretary. Richard Morris, the colored driver of the automobile which etruck and killed Lowell Wiles, the 12-year-old son of L. A. Wiles, formerly of Goodland, at Indianapolis on Jana-

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ary 20 last, was placed on u— i u the criminal court in Indianapol e Wednesday on the charge of ma slaughter. —While the liquor dealers and the friends of “booze” believe that the supreme court will declare the state-wide prohibition law unconstitutional in Indiana, a decision of the higher court will not be had, for two or three months at least, and despite the injunction suits brought in some counties to prevent the law being put in fore?, the attorney-general holds that it will be operative in every section of the state on April 2 and saloons must close until the supreme court rules on the question.

PUBLIC SALE OF STOCK The undersigned, having rented his farm and is quitting farming, will sell at public auction at his residence, 7 miles north of RensselI aer, at Aix, commencing at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1918 1 3-year-old mare, wt 1000; 5 milch cows, will be fresh soon; 2 coming 3-year-old heifers; 4 coming yearling steers. Also 1 walking cultivator, and some other articles. Terms — A credit of 8 months will be given on sums over $lO, bankable note, 6 pct interest from date if paid when due, if not so paid 8 pct interest from date. 2 pct discount for cash when entitled to credit. PAUL WEGING. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk.

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STATE NEWS ITEMS

The Doings of Hoosierdom Reported by Wire. GOODRICH’S LIFE IN PERIL Anonymous Letter Threatens the Executive Unless He Takes Steps to Prevent Bryan Opening Prohibition Fight In Indiana. Indianapolis, March 22. —The life of Gov. James P. Goodrich was threatened in an unsigned communication which was turned over to the United States department of justice for investigation. The letter warned the governor that he would meet with violence unless he took steps immediately to stop William Jennings Bryan from speaking at the National Dry federation meeting here April 2 to inaugurate a national prohibition fight. Lafayette Man Killed at Front. Lafayette, March 22.—According to a telegram received here by Mrs. Sarah Gibson from the war department, her son, George Williams, has been killed in action in France. Williams was twenty years old and a member of Battery C, First Indiana field artillery, a part, of the Rainbow division. Williams served on the Mexican border two years ago and sailed for France last September. His father, George Williams, lives in Danville, 111. Trap Gets Horse. Lawrenceburg, March 22. —Floyd W. Gainer, a well-known farmer and stock raiser, living near SpUtrock, has been missing com from his crib. He set a trap with his shotgun attached. Hear-

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ing tne report of the discharged gun early in the morning he went to his barnyard and discovered one of his young blooded horses dead near the corn crib. Vandals Damage School*. Shelbyville, March 22—Two Addison township school buildings, located near Shelbyville were entered by vandals and damaged to the extent of S2OO. Ink was splashed about on the walls and blackboards, and many school books were destroyed. Ink was poured over the top of the desks of the teachers. Saloonkeeper Is Sentenced. Gary. March 22.—Frank Escudero, a saloonkeeper, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for extorting $250 from two foreigners by threatening them with jail and posing as a government officer. He caused the arrest of the men because they had failed to register for military conscription. Fort Wayne Controller Quit*. Fort Wayne, March 22.—C. E. Ellenwood has resigned as controller. Tn his resignation to the mayor, Mr. Ellenwood says it is Impossible for him to continue in the position because he believed that additional help was Imperatively needed for the proper conduct of the office. Suffers Broken Arm. Huntington. March 22. —Mrs. W. W. McHenry of Markle suffered a broken arm and Mrs. Wilbur Broyles of Marion suffered severe bruises in an automobile accident, near Markle. A baby in the arms of another woman was not awakened, although the car almost turned over. Fight Dry Law. Laporte, March 22.—Two hundred saloonkeepers of Laporte county, through their attorneys, filed action In the courts here In an effort to prevent the enforcement of the dry law which goes Into effect April 2. Similar action, It‘is said, will be taken in Porter county.

Jaws Are Fractured. Princeton, March 22. —Guy Beard, a railroad employee of Huntington, was brought to the hospital here suffering fractures of both jaws and with his nose and one leg broken. An automobile overturned at Huntingburg. Others In the car were not seriously injured. Foley Heads Defense Council; Indianapolis. March 22. —Michael E. Foley of Indianapolis was elected chairman of the Indiana state council of defense on recommendation of Governor Goodrich. Isaac D. Straus of Ligonier was elected secretary of the council. School Superintendent Re-Elected. Newcastle, March 22.- —E. J. Lewelyn was re-elected superintendent of the Newcastle city school for three years. Mr. Lewelyn came to Newcastle a year ago from North Vernon, succeeding Superintendent Lawrence. Slashes Throat With Razor. Fort Wayne, March 22. —George Parker attempted to commit suicide when he slashed his throat with a razor. He is not expected to live. Parker registered at a hotel as coming from Kalamazoo, Mich. Medical Corps Captain to Camp Grant. Washington, March 22. —[Special.] Captain Walter P. Bliss, medical reserve corps, has been transferred from Fort Riley, Kan., to the base hospital at Camp Grant, Rockford, 111. To Organize War Councils. Laporte, March 22. —Bishop AleTdlng of this Catholic diocese has sent out a call to the members of parishes to organize war councils. Only full-fledged Americans will be admitted to join.

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TAKEN AT HER WORD.

He had just proposed. she was very much elated, and intended to say “Yes” eventually. But she thought she would have a little amusement by keeping him in suspense for a few minutes. So she said, In a sad voice: 'Tin afraid I can be nothing but a sister to you.” “Well, that’s all right,” he said gayly. “I thought that, since I have been going with you for a year now, It was only fair that I should give you an opportunity to marry me if you cared to. But since you don’t, I might as well confess that I’d father be a. brother than a husband myself.”

Dickie the Diplomat.

They had been married two days, “Dickie, dear, which would you rather lose, me or my money?” said the girl. “You, dearest.” “Oh, Dickie!” “But I would. Because, you see, dear, if I lost you, I would have the money to offer a large reward to get you back again.” “You darling boy!”

ENJOYABLE

“Did you have a good time at thebanquet?” “Great. We had a good story-teller at our table, and so we didn’t haveto listen to any of the speeches."

Discontent.

Every wish unsatisfied Leaves human nature sore. Every wish that’s gratified Gives rise to several morn.

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