Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 July 1918 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1918

THE UNIVERSAL CAR In busy cities or the country road, the Ford is a favorite among motor cars. There are strong reasons why half the buyers of America demand Ford cars. They have proved their worth under the most trying conditions in all parts of the world. People buy Ford cars because they know what they have done and will do. They have become one of the everyday necessities. Will you not place your order for one at once? Touring Car, $450; Roadster. $435; Sedan, $695; Coupelet, $560; Truck, S6OO, all f. o. b. Detroit. Central Garage Company Dealers Phone 319 RENSSELAER, INDIANA

The WEEK'S DOINGS

W. R. Brown went to Huntington Saturday to visit his sons,- Clint and Everett Town. ' ■ * Otha Spriggs of Moody and Waiter King of Rensselaer were Lafayette goers Saturday. Misses Hansel Fox and Wilhemina Traub went to Chicago Saturday for a visit with relatives. John Keefe of IndianapoP.s was looking after his real estate interests in Milroy township Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hillis of Michigantown, Indiana, same Saturday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Strain. Mrs. Clarence Bowman of Newland went to Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, the last of the week to visit her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Nelson and ’children of Rush Run, Ohio, came last week and are visiting relatives and friends here. Yesterday’s local markets: Corn, $1; oats, 71c; wheat, $2; rye, $1.25. The prices a year ago were: Corn, $1.62; oats, 62c; Mr. Hayner, • piano tuner from Chicago, is now in thb city. Patronage respectfully solicited. Leave orders at Clarke’s jewelry store.— Advt. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hardman rt, ceived a letter from their son Frank Saturday, who is now seeing service in France. Frank is in charge of a Vunch of army trucks. Kentland has also called off her proposed Fourth of July celebration, so everybody had better show their patriotism by putting in a good day’s work at their regular occupation.

Hanoi eczema prescription is a famous old remedy for all forms of eczema and skin diseases. Sanol is a guaranteed remedy. Get a 50c large trial bottle at the drug store. •—Advt. ts

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Overton at Mendota, Illinois, June 27. Mrs. Overton was formerly Miss Marion Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Reed, of Barkley Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bissenden received a card the last of the week stating that their son Arthur had arrived in France. Thomas. Knox has also received word that his s\i John had likewise arrived safely ‘‘over there.”

NOTICE TO FARMERS! Owing to the shortage of help on the farm and harvest coming on, and as we are urged to use all the daylight in tending the crops, we will keep the Poultry House open on Wednesday and Saturday nights from 7 till IO o’clock, starting this week, June 19 By so doing it will make it so that our customers may have access to the service we are able to render them in handling, their eggs and cream. Our motto is to do unto others as we would be done by, so if we have put any hardship on any one by closing our doors at 6 o’clock we will try to correct it and do our bit to help win the war. \ E. E. BOGAN CO. C. E. GRAY, Mgr. REMINGTON, INDIANA

Car washing at Kuboske’s garage. Dr. Besser of Remington was a business visitor in the city Monday afternoon. Mrs. C. L. Steiner went to Chicago Monday where her son will undergo an operation. Mrs. F. E. Babcock returned last evening from a few days’ visit with her mother' in Goodland. Frank Alter of Chicago spent from Sunday till yesterday here with his parents," Mr. and Mrs. John Q.* Alter. Mr. and Mrs. James Wiseman of Virgie received a card Monday announcing the safe arrival of their son Earl in France. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sheets and three children of Chicago came Saturday for a short visit with the former’s mother, Mrs. James Emmie, and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Peters and children of Lafayette spent Sunday with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Peters of southeast of town, returning to their home Monday. Mrs. John Farney and daughters and Miss Susie Zehr, who had been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Zehr at Wolcott, returned to their homes at Elgin, Illinois, Saturday. Corporal Delos Dean came up from Camp Taylor, Kentucky, Saturday morning and visited until Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs C. J. Dean, and other relatives and friends.

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 50c bottle of Sanol will convince you. Get it at the drug store. —Advt. ts

Misses Doris Gifford and Essie Helmick of Wheatfield and Harola and Ethel Burroughs of Fair Oaks furnished the music for the MilroyHanging Grove comanepcement exercises held Saturday night at the Milroy church. The funeral of Mrs. John Eilts of Union township, who died last Thursday, w!as held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, services being conducted by Rev. J. B. Fleming, and burial made in Weston cemetery. Fowler Tribune: Mrs. Carrie Clark went Sunday to spend the week witA her daughter, Mrs. Bert Amsler, at Rensselaer..... Everything now indicates that Benton county will raise the biggest wheat crop that it has ever produced. With this experience it is fair to say that more wheat will bp raised in this county hereafter.

Miss Jane Parkinson was a Lafayette goer Monday. W» C. Babcock was in Indianapolis on business Monday. Paul Beam of Chicago spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beam. Dr. F. A. Turfler is attending lanational convention of osteopaths at Boston this week. Oats haye been knocked down quite badly in some places by the recent rains and wind. ~ Mrs. H. R. Kurrie entertained six young ladies at a 10 o’clock luncheon Friday in honor of Miss Marie Kurrie of Paoli, Indiana, who visiting at the Kurrie home. Among the Chicago goers Monday were Misses Mabel Atwood and H. Brunt, Mrs. Isaac Wiltshire. Dr. Rose Remmek, Mre. L. R. Eisenberg and Dr. I. M. Washburn. Daniel Robinson, who is employed in East Chicago, spent Sunday with his family here. He also visited i s mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson, at McCoysburg, who is in a very critical condition.

ffomans friend is a large trial bottle of Sanol prescription. Fine for black heads, eczema and all rough skin and dear complexion. A real skin tonic. Get a 50c trial bottle at the drug store. —Advt. ts

More rain with quite a bit of wind came Sunday morning, the rain continuing at intervals during most of the day. Monday and yesterday the weather was fine and quite a little warmer yesterday. Nate Welsh and Ben Bullis came down from the Great Lakes Training station Saturday evening and spent Sunday with home folks in Jordan township. Howard York and Gaylord Long were also home Sunday. J. D. Martindale, who has been carrier on route 4 for the past few years, has received the appointment to fill the vacancy in the position of clerk in the Rensselaer post office and began his duties Monday. Hale Grant is temporarily acting as carrier on route 4. If you have not already subscribed for War Savings Stomps you should “come across’’ at once and help out the committees. You are not asked to “give” this money, merely loan it at a good rate of interest to your government to help win the war. Subscribe liberally. W. M. Banta of Arlington Heights. Illinois, came Saturday for a visit with relatives and old friends. Mr. Banta is a nephew of Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson of McCoysburg, who is critically ill, and the late Mrs. Rebecca Robinson, and some years ago was a resident cf this count.’.

Mrs. Martha Dickinson of Gas City came Monday to visit relatives and old friends at Fair Oaks for a few days. They are to have a picnic and family reunion in the grove at Fair Oaks tomorrow, her brother,. Uncle John Casey, of the National Military home at Marion, who is here on a pass, says. Mrs. C. H. Porter received a telegram Monday from her husband, stating that he and Charlie Horsewood had arrived O. K. with their two cars of stock and effects at Harrison, Montana, that morning, having been eleven days on the way. Mrs. Horsewood also received a telegram Monday from Jier husband to the same effect. Frank Welsh and son Merve of Jordan township went to Monticello Saturday and purchased a young Durham bull of the White Sultan strain, of Tom O’Connor. Mr. O’Connor has one of the best herds of Durham cattle in the country, eight of which are imported. He has one of the best Durham cows, Mr. Welsh says, that he ever saw. * Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sage of Goodland, and the former’s mother, Mrs. John Fenwick of .Remington, stopped over in Rensselaer for a Short time Saturday while on their way home from a visit with Arthur Sage at Fort Wayne. They tnatfs the trip'via auto, going by Logansport, Peru, Wabash and- Huntington, and Mr. Sage said that practically all of the corn through that territory was laid flat to the ground by the recent frost. They returned via Rochester and Winamac and. while the frost damage was evident all along the way, it was apparently not nearly so great as that the Wabash river section.

CASTO RIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Always beam the Signaturt cf * wf/X

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

An armload of old newspapers tv a nickel at The Democrat office.

See Charles Pefley for all kinds of nursery stock for fall planting. Every tree guaranteed to grow or replaced free of charge. Phone 475. ts Mr. and Mrs. George Worden of Remington received a card yesterday stating that their son, Thomas G. Worden, had arrived safely overseas. Mrs. John Morgan, who was called here to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Robinson. last week, returned to her home- at Elwood Monday.

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. 50c and SI.OO a bottle at the drug store. —Advt. ts

Walter Leach, now located at Long Island, New York, spent a short furlodgh here with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Eldridge of Barkley township, leaving for New York Monday. His father, Joseph W. Leach, of Geddes, South Dakota, «came Sunday morning to see his son before he left for the East, as he will probably go “over seas” soon.

REGISTRANTS MUST BE PATIENT

trants in Class 1 in his division have been called to service. Major Robert C. Baltzell, state conscription agent, said Friday he had no information regarding when the new registrants would receive 'their physical examinations. A

COURT HOUSE NEWS IN BRIEF

thereon, even th-»ugh it may be necessary to tarry the matter up to the President. It is unjust and unfair that they have been thus treated, and the ma .’er should not be allowed to centime it there is any remedy ther’jf-eA This board is supposed to be non .»san aud it is only a matter of fairness that both political parties be represented thereon.

At the regular meeting of the county commissioners Monday the business of the term whs completed at Monday’s session: The Rochester Bridge Co. was allowed $3,815, balance on Hebron grade. Charles Scott, superintendent of the T. M. Callahan stone road, was directed to file final report on or before first day of August term. Charles Stalbaum was allowed SSOO on the F. J. Slight stone road. I. W. Moneyhun & Son .were allowed $2,338.40 and $l9B, respectively, on the W. L. Wood gravel roads in Union township. Viewers reported favorably on the petition of Joseph Kosta for highway improvement in Union township, and cause was continued for supplementary report. Expense account allowed as set out in report. Drainage commissioners report favorably on the Mary Bartoo et al ditch and same was established and assessments confirmed. E D. Nesbitt appointed superintendent of construction. Ditch petition of A. <. Sargant et al was referred to County Surveyor Nesbitt and Drainage Commissioner B. F. Alter. CO. Spencer appointed third commissioner, to meet at office of John Greve in Demotte on July 9 and report at August term.

Royal L. Bussell was appointed justice of the peace in Hanging Grove township to succeed his father, Charles W.' Bussell, who has moved to Hammond. Bond filed and approved. Fees collected for the quarter ending June 30, were reported as follows: Clerk. $332.25: sheriff, $133.42: recorder, $380.50; auditor, $42Tnteres* on public funds in the various county depositories for the month of June was reported for the following amounts: The Trust & Savings Bank. Rensselaer, $217.16; First National Bank, Rensselaer, $197.28: State Bank, Rensselaer, $196.19; State Bank. Remington, $162.85; Bank of Wheatfield, $67 x 23.

MONEY TO LOAN * on LIVE STOCK . and CROPS WALLACE & BAUGH Lififitti, Indiana F. B. Han is no longer our agent, and for the time being Sre will have no agent in Rensselaer. Any one wishing to borrow money write or phone us.

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CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

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phill in a light spring wagon, when, they took the train for Chicago for a few' days’ visit. There was no railroad through Rensselaer at that get to Chicago one had to go to Francesville to take the train, going by way of Michigan City. On their return from the city Mr. and Mrs. VanAtta went to housekeeping in the old Hammond property across from the Comer house on Cullen, street, the'groom being engaged in the harness busiEfees with fits father, which trade he followed for many years. They resided in Rensselaer un|til 1871, when they tmoved to Valparaiso, where they lived for ten years, then moved back to this city where they have since resided. Among those present at the wedding fifty years ago were Mrs. Robert Yoman of this city and Mrs. Ira Yeoman of Remington, cousins of the bride, and both were present at the anniversary Sunday; Mrs. John Sayler of Washington and Mrs. Hdttle Ferguson of Chicago, sisters of Mrs. VanAtta, were also present at the wedding but were unable to attend the a’nniversary. To this union was born two children, Grace VanAtta Large, who died some twelve years ago, and Robert M. VanAtta of Marion, superior court judge of Grant and Delaware couinties. Mr. and Mrs. John Coen, parents of Mrs. VanAtta, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary In the same house where the VanAttas now reside twenty-two years ago.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEEK

-Washington, June 29. —Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday, issued by the weatlher bureau today, are: North and Middle Atlantic states: Fair, normal temperature by Monday. Probably a shower period about Friday. South Atlantic and east gulf states: Generally fair; temperatures about normal. West gulf states: Generali fair except showers imiddle of the week; more moderate temperature by Wednesday. Ohio valley and Tennessee: Showers first of the week and again about end of week. Norinal temperature. 1 ; Great Lakes region: Generally fair with cool weather until about Thursday, then showers with rising temperature. Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys: Fair and moderately cooler in the north portion, Showers in south part first of the week and again end of week. Temperatures below normal.

HUNS FEAR YANKEE SOLDIERS

Cause Back of Deternkination to Obtain Peface Before Winter. Paris, July 2.- —German prisoners are virtually unanimous in confirming the fear felt of the Americans by the German higih command. According to the declarations of officers this is the principal reason for determination of Germany to seek at all costs to impose peace on the allies before next winter. The prisoners make no secret of their astonishment at the spirit and versatility of the American soldiers.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Miss Marjorie Morlan had her tonsils removed Monday. Mrs. Sarah Timm of Medaryville, who was so badly burned some time ago, is still in quite a critical condition. Charles Fleming of near Mt. Ayr and Al. McCurtain of near Parr, who underwent operations some, time ago, are both able to sit up.

BUSINESS HOUSES TO CLOSE TOMORROW Th eDemocrat is instructed Um, the Merchants’ Association to say that the business houses of Rensselaer will be closed tomorrow, July 4, all day.—Advt.

LATE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 30 Jo Mr. and Mrs. Louis. Bachman of Pleasant Ridge,„ a daughter. Only three of the original thirteen states ratified the Constitution unanimously: Delaware (the first to accept the Constitution), New Jersey and Georgia.

We Offer Highest Prices for Your Produce BUTTERFAT 45 EGGS 32 CENTS Bring Us Your Poultry i Rensselaer Creamery & Produce Co. "Highest Pricee" "Beet Service"

Pictures Worthwhile Seeing Princess and Gayety Theatres TUESDAY, JULY 2 Edith Storey In "The Captain of the E. H. Troop” and Comedy 10c and 15c. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 , Both House's MACK SBNNETT COMEDY SCREEN TELEGRAM BRAY CARTOON auid Feature 6 Reels i 100 and 15c. < I THURSDAY, JULY 4 July.. 4th Specials AT THE PRINCESS -j Nance O’Nell in “Mrs. Balfame” Also . | J Charlie Chaplin i 10 1 “Behind the Screen” 7 reels 100 and 15c. AT THE GAYETY Geo. M. Cohan “Seven Keys to Baldpate” Six Acta 10 and 15c FRIDAY, JULY 5 Big Double Features Norma Talmadge In “The Secret of the Storm Country” 6 acts Mary Pickford in A Romance of the Redwoods 12 reels in all 10c and 20c S' Allen M. Robertson Theatre Co. C. B. VIANT, Managing Director.

SEND IN YOUR BOY’S ADDRESS

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Clayton, Willie Potts, Ad. Clayton, Ford E. McColly, Allen Fendig, Solomon Fendig, Oscar Leach and Rosa Benjamin. It wpuld be of much advantage to our boys who are “over there” in finding one another If we could publish the company, regiment, etc., fn which they are located, and The Democrat asks the parents of these boys to either send or phone in their addresses that we may add sanne to those which we> already have, which follow: ' Herman Ames, 150th Field Expeditionary, A. E. F. Supply Co. William Dorris Crooks, U. S. Naval Base No. 18, Lieut. C. E. Johnson, 6 Haymarket, S. W. 1., London, England. Vern C. Davisson and Samuel O. Duvall, 8. 8. U. 629 Convois Autos, Par B. E. M., Paris. Serg. Frederick H. Hamilton, A Battery, Second Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade, B. E. F., France. Frank Hardman, Base Section No. 1, A. E. F. Harry Hayes, Rainbow Division. Solomon Fendig, 25 Engrs., Co. 8., A. E. F. K. T. Rhoades, 601 Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop, 52 Army Artillery Park, A. E. F. Paul H. Worland, M. D., 16th P. A., A. E. F. John Worland, Co. 7, Second M. M. Reg., S. C., A. E. F. Omar O. Osborne, Co. E, 108 Engrs., A. E. F. Harvey Phillips, U. 8. Navy Aviation Forces, in France. Edward Peregrine, Bat. E, 150th F. A., A. E. F. Elvin Bussell, 108 Engrs., Co. C, A. E. F. Llovd Johnson, Q. M. A. Second Class, U. S.'N. Expeditionary Forces. John Knox, Sup. Co. 312, Q. M. C„ A. E. F. .... . - - = . Ross Benjamin, U. 8. Postal Service, France. Corp. Oscar R. Leach, Ist French Motor Bat., A. E. F. Serg. Richard Beck, Base Hospital No. 32, A. E. F. Carrol 1 W. Leatherman, Base Sec. No. 1, Depot 2, A. P. O. No. 701, A. E. F., Nantes, France. Ralph Sparks, (White county, former teacher in the Barkley township schools), 73 C, 6 Reg. U. S. M. C. Joseph F. Meehan, 760759 Bandsman 54 th Batt., British Expeditionary Forces, France. _ Corp. Stanilus S. Brusnahan, 18th Prov. Ord, Supply Co., O. D. N. A.» A. The poorest paying job for women in Japan is that of elementary school teachers.

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