Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 December 1918 — Page 2

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LETTERS FROM OUR SOLDIERS

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in the famous side-door Pullmans that we soldiers travel in, I saw many beautiful sights, I saw many of the old-fashioned Dutch windmills still in service, also saw many old Chateaus that were very famous in history. I have passed through some of_the largest cities of France, but have not seen anything that comes any way near to our own. I am now billeted in a small French village, living in a large stone barn. It is somewhat different than the ordinary army camp, but I like it fine. This is a beautiful piace for scenery. One can go out for a walk to the Hills and see some of the nicest views ot the surrounding valleys imaginable. There are some large hills here that had been the old battle grounds of Caesar, and here one can see the old stone trenches where they used to fight. There is a large hill here with a tunnel leading from the very top to a little village down in the valley, and the people would travel through this tunnel to the top of the hill where they had caves in the rock for defense. It is a very interesting piece of work, and it is quiite a treat to get to see it all. There is also an old Chateau in our vicinity that was built in 1500. Here are stored various trophies of olden days, including the wardrobes and belongings of the rulers in olden times. This Chateau is enclosed by a high stone wall. There are seven springs flowing on the grounds with fish ponds ( and many pieces of ancient sculp-,

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ture. It is a very beautiful place and valued highly by the French people, although the inhabitants 'have moved out. They have several aged men taking care of the property. The people here have very good roads and it is a pleasure to travel through the country even if it is in trucks. I have visited all the large towns here and am anxious to see more again, which I think will be but a matter of a few days. We are very busy now, as you can see by what is going on over here, and expect to make a clean sweep before long. I have not been fortunate enough to meet many of the boys from Jasper county. I met George Mack, formerly of Rensselaer. He is- attached to the 315th Am’n. Train and getting along fine. Guy Minor of Tefft is also in the same company, and I see them quite often. Everybody is feeling -fine, in spite of all the hardships. We have plenty of clothing and do not mind the disagreeable fa’l weather. It rains here neariy every day, and the mud is plentiful. We are getting mail quite regular now and we feel more at home than ever, although we 'have not forsaken the U. S. A. News is rather scarce over here, so I will close, hoping to receive some of the home papers soon. With best regards, I remain, WAG. JOHN FENZEL, 315 Trench Mortar Battery, American Expd. Forces, France. (The address we have been sending papers is same as above.— Editor.)

Nephew of Mrs. Russell VanHook

Wounded and Gassed. The following letter was received by Mrs. Russell Van Hook from her nephew', Perrin C. Miller, who was wounded and gassed at St. Mthiel. Young Miller was a $1 a year man at Washington, but volunteered in the Marine service last April: November 17, 1918. Dear Aunt Alia: —I have -made up my mind to get at least one letter off to you while I am in France. I do not recall if I have written- you, before—events have followed on another pell mell, which have prevented much writing and have confused my memory as to what I have previously written. I am sure we are all grateful that peace is here again and I trust that it has come to stay. The continuous strain of war is worse than the actual fighting itself. In my comparatively short service in France I was in two big offensives, the battle of St. Mihiel and the battle of Argonne. The latter was by far the worse of the two. We were there attached to the French army corps on the Champagne front; exposed on three sides by a salient which we had forced into the German lines, we were shelled generously and continuously. I received a slight scalp wound from a splinter from a 150-mm H. E. shell. Within fifteen minutes at least 100 shells fell within 1000 yards of me and

five of them within 100 feet. I’ll never be able to figure out how I came out alive. It would seem like a paradox to you if I stated that one fears less when on the 'front In the most danger, but it Is nevertheless true. I thought the odds were ten to one against me, and the greater the odds the less hope you have for yourself naturally; and the less hope you have for yourself the lees you give a damn, paradoxially. Usually the sound of the shell coming is the most demoralizing factor, but in this case there were so many shells coming from so many direc» tions, one close on the tall of the other, and my ears were so deafened that I was spared this usual suspense. Part of the time we were carrying a man on a stretcher and it made it impossible for us to hug the . groujQjd- I wish you could see the craters they made and the volcanoes of dirt they threw up. I had been exposed to Intense shell fire many times before but I had never had to walk through it, __ But, here I am, safe and sound, and the war apparently over. 1 shall leavb here shortly, but as to. where I shall go it is only a wild guess. It is certain that if 1 go back to my regiment I shall find very few that I know, for they have fallen in action, my lieutenant and gunnery sargeant among them. I may stay to France, go to Germany, return to the United States or go on board a man o’ war with a marine detachment. My love to you all. PERRIN. Base Hospital 202, A. P. O. 797, France.

Vern Davisson Writes Since Armistice Was Signed. Mr. and Mrs. iTarvey Davisson received the first letter Wednesdayfrom their son Vern since the armistice was signed, in which he says: On the Front, Nov. 11, 1918. Dear Pa and Ma:— Received your letter dated October 14th. Glad to hear from you. I see you had a dandy trip to the Rio Grande; that’s fine. Well, the war is over, and there was sure some big demonstration pulled off all along the front, cannons, rifles, star-shells and everything imaginable, but our troops are still following the retreating Germans, and will for thirty miles inside of Germany. They are leaving everything behindj guns and all. I never was so happy before in my life. Do not know when I will get home, perhaps in two or three months. The message was flashed from the Eifel tower in Paris at 5:00 o’clock this morning to the U. S. I guess big celebrations are taking place over there now. It is simply wonderful to come home without a scratch on me. I have been cited again for some work rescuing some Belgian civilians from death in a little town on the line a few days ago, which will add another star to my war cross. It was mighty dangerous work, but I got out O. K. and that’s enough. Germany is so desperate that the U. S. will have to feed here until she can take care of herself. I sure would like to be in Paris today to see the big celebrations, but there is plenty of it going on at the front. The civilians came out of their cellars and migled right between the two armies of allies and boche. The last gun was fired at 10:30 today, It does not seem possible that all of ths machinery could be stopped so suddenly. “SUPREME NEWS.” Hope to see you all soon. Your loving son,

V. C. DAVISSON.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS ITEMS

FAIR OAKS Cal Burroughs and family took dinner with Bark Crawford’s Sunday. Mrs. Harry Young left last week to visit relatives in the southern part of the state. The high school pupils are making good use of the gymnasium at all times nowadays. FranK Yeoman and family of ’Wanna, drove down Sunday and took dinner with Abe Bringle’s. Little Ruby Winslow is recovering from a case of the mumps. There are no mow cases at present. Mark Brown, who had been working for Firman Thompson, west of Parr for the past three years, moved last week out on the IHllis ranch. Wrs. Ella Gilmore was taken siclK the first of the week with whaCthe doctor pronounced hardening of the arteries. He advised her to go to Colorado at once. Charles Knapp of Colfax township, Newton county, who had been in military training at Camp Taylor, received his discha'rge and returned home the first of the week. • Our local nimrods have been very active the past few days capturing the fur-bearing animals, such as oppossum, skunk, mink, muskrat and raccoon. The former seems to be quite plentiful. Mr. Miles of west of town got a telegram Monday from the war department, notifying them that their son, Garvin, had been missing from service since October. They are very much disturbed about him. We were visited by a very heavy, downpour of rain Monday which continued >at intervals until about noon Tuesday. There was more water fell tharr-at any time since last spring. The Kent dredge ditch was full to overflowing. Mrs. J. R. Snow and little son, who have been visiting friends and relatives in Fair Oaks for

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some time, left Tuesday evening for Chicago, where they will visit until the last of the week, when they will leave for their home in North Dakota. ■Principal Campbell’s little daughter fell Monday evening while she had a spoon in her mouth, and injured 'her throat. They had the 7:10 south bound fast train stop and took her to Rensselaer to the hospital. She probably will recover in a short time. Mr. Bordell of Retasselaer and Mrs. Lavina Martin of this place, were married in Rensselaer the latter part of the week. They were given an old time charivari that night. We are informed that they moved her household effects to Mt. Ayr and that they will take charge of the hotel at that place. Meeting for men only, at M. E. church, Sunday evening. Two questions of moral and local interest will be open for general discussion. F. R. Erwin will introduce and discuss question number one. Principal Campbell will to' troduce and discuss question number two. If you ere interested to Fair Oaks and community you are expected to be present.

Simon Fendig has his Xmas goods on display and they are good to look at. Rain all day Monday and Tuesday with the roads across country next to impassable. Geo. Miller is taking the rest cure for a large boil on the front part of the apex of his spinal column. The “flu” victims are numerous -—-it would take longer to name the ones sick than those who have escaped the epidemic.

A number from this section attended the Chicago stock show last week. The attendance was not up to the average. The farmers are all through husking cofn and are anxiously awaiting a skift of snow, and then away With dog and gun. Kankakee township schools are closed again on account of the “flu”, which is gathering them all in the final drive, we Strawberry plants in bloom and berries half grown are conditions found in our garden this, December 12—can you beat it? Lee E. Glazebrook and wife spent Sunday with F. W. Fisher and family. Sunday Mr. Glazebrook will pass his 70th milestone. The Wheatfield schools are * running again but for how long we can't say,- for one of the pupils went home Monday from the school with a well developed case of the “flu.’’ No letters have been received at the time this is being written from* the boys overseas since the armistice has been signed, and parents and friends are getting anxious for some word from overthere. It would seem that Holland is willing to' go to a great amount of expense and trouble to guard the Kaiser, thug and cut-throat. Too much interest to be shown by a neutral country. Turn him over to north Jasper let the natives answer for him. John Coooper of Lacross is superintending the building of a house, barn and other outbuildings on the land he purchased from the Maguire estate in Kankakee township and which, when completed, will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Cooper* as a permanent hohie. M. D. Falvey of San Pierre has closed out his stock of merchandise and will take life easy. He surely deserves and is entitled to it. After many years in business life of square and successful deal\ ing, he retires respected and withthe good wishes of all who were fortunate enough to come in contact with Mr. Falvey and fils'family. The death of Mrs. F. H. Keplinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knapp, of south of Wheatfield, came as a shock to her many friends. Her husband is now in France. She was one of Jasper county’s successful teachers and highly respected. She died Wednesday morning, being sick but a few days. She was teaching this year in Starke county. Her death was caused from influenza.

BIG PUBLIC SALE Having decided to disposse of my surplus stock, I will offer at public sale on the Martindale farm, 4 miles northwest of Rensselaer, and 4 miles east of Mt. Ayr on the Rqnsselaer and Mt. Ayr road, commencing at 10:30 a. m., on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, ’lB the following property, towit: 12 Head of Horses and Mules—--1 Percheron stallion 6 years old, wt. 1800, Gabon Jr.; 1 black mare 5 years old, lady broke, wt. 1200; 1 bay mare 9 years old, wt. 1100, lady broke; 1 bay colt coming 3 years old, wt. 1000; 3 coming 3-year-old mules, wt. 950 each; 6 spring colts. 25 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 black cow 6 years old, fresh in 30 days; 1 black cow 5 years old, fresh in spring; 1 red cow 4 years old. fresh in Majrch; 1 roan cow 4 years old, fresh in March; 1 Jersey cow 4 years old, fresh in April, extra good milker; 1 2-year-old Hereford heifer; 5 spring

calves. 7 Registered Hereford Cows— Polled Ruby, Horned 593579, Polled (8443); Dorothy Dix 593,961 (10632) Polled Dolores 593,571 (8435); Pride’s Queen 593584 (8683); Miss Mary 593564; Miss Primm 593565; Miss Andovor 593562. 4 Registered Polled Hereford Bulls— Quality 483376 (4405) 4 years old, wt. 1800; Quality Ladd 704936 (14843) 1 year old, extra • good calf. 2 spring bull calves— Ambler Quality 727541; Anchor Boy 701394. 40 Head Big Type Spotted Poland China Hogs— ls registered

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spring gilts, wt. 200 lbs. tach; 6 registered boars, 4 mo. old, 100 lbs. each; 5 yearling grade sows, wt. 300 lbs. each; 14 grade shoats, from 50 to 100 lbs. each. This is a choice selection of sows, and bred to a registered Spotted boar. Farm Machinery, Etc.— l McCormick binder; 1 bain hay loader, good as new; 1 hay gatherer; 1 low-down 20 th Century manure spreader; 1 McConmdck mower; 1 J. I. Case corn planter; 1 3-sectioni harrow; 1 Studebaker carriage, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms— All sums of $lO and under cash in hand; on sums over $lO a credit of 12 months will be given, purchaser giving note with approved security with 6 per cent interest If paid at maturity; If not paid at maturity 8 per cent Interest from date; 2 per cent discount for cash where entitled to credit. No property to be removed until terms are complied with. Sale will be held under a large tent and will not be delayed on account of weather. ARTHUR WATSON. Harvey Williams, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk. Lunch by War Mothers. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will offer at public auction at his residence 1% miles south, 1 mile west, % mile south and % mile west of Denriotte; 5 miles east and 2 miles north and % mile west of Roselawn; 5 miles east, mile north and mile west of Thayer, commencing at 10 a. m., on MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1918 8 Head of JHorses —Consisting of 1 bay mare 12 years old, wt. 1200; 1 bay mare 13 years old, wt.

1200; 1 dark bay horse, wt. 1000; 2 colts coming 3 years old; 2 sprftig colts. 11 Head of Cattle —Consisting of 1 red and white cow, will be w fresh in January: 1 gray cow, will be fresh in April; 1 red cow, will be fresh in July; 1 red cow, will be fresh in August; 1 black and white cow, pasture bred; 5 spring calves, in good Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 2 Oliver gang plows, in good shape; 1' Bradley sulky plow, 16-inoh; 1 Moline walking plow: 1 3-section harrow; -1 disc, 8-foot, good as new; 2 riding cultivators; 1 broadcast seeder; 1 Deering grain binder, in good shape; 1 Deering corn binder; 1 Weber wagon with 40-inch bed, a good one; 2 sets of work harness in gpod shape; sotm'e extra collars; 1 stock tank, good ag new; 1 hay rack. Terms:—l2 months credit given on sums over $lO, notes bearing 6 per cent interest from date if paid when due; if not so paid, 8 per cent from date. Under $lO cash in hand. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. DICK PETERSON. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. H>. E. DeKock, Clerk. TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE Wm. B. Yeoman, com., to Chauncey A. Huntington, December »2, fractional nw nw 5-28-7, Sw se 32-29-7, 103 81 acres, Newton, $10,381. John D. Ellis et ux to Alfred A. Hoover, November 7, It 1, bl 24, pt outlot 23, y Rensselaer, $3,000. Isaac Shannon et ux to Theodore Bollier, December 2, s% se nw ne 9-27-6, 120 acres, Carpen--4-27-6, nw ne 9-27-6, Carpenter, .11. _____ To enable automobiles to run over deep sand or mud, light perforated and cleated steel rims that cam replace the tires on wheels have been invented.

w. a. Mccurtain AUCTIONEER. A Real Live Livestock Auctioneer. Six years successful expert* ence. Have a wide acquaintance among the buyers. It pleases me to please everybody. Terms 1 per cent. Call Rensselaer 924-D for dates. Write Fair Oaks, R-2. The following dates have been taken: Monday, December 23, southwest of Demotte. General sale. Wednesday, January 8, James W. Gilmore. General sale. Tuesday, January 7, George Heil, 9 miles north of Rensselaer. General sale. Feb. 7—C. Steple 1% miles northwest of Demotte. General sale. February 18, John R. Lewis of Barkley tp, Hampshire hog sale. February 24* Jesse Austin, at Wheatfield, Hampshire nog sal*. . PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM A toilet preparation of tnerit. Helps to eradicate dandruff. Forßeetorin* Color and lEglBgK Beauty to Gray or Faded Hair, too- and *LOO at Drurpleta

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14,

General Auctioneer I am- experienced In the auction business, having conducted -some of the larceet sales In thu county with success. I am a judge of values and i ill make ah honest effort to got the high dollar. Write or wire for terms and dates at my expense. J. R. Brandenburg Phone 106-H, FranceevUJe, M.

MONEY TO LOAN *7’ ' ' - < - 1 - on LIVE STOCK. and CROPS WALLAGE & BAUGH Lafayette, Indiana F. B. Ham is no longer our agent, and for the time being we will have no agent in Rensselaer. Any one wishing to borrow money write or phone us.

Keep Smiling and Bidding for Harvey Williams Auctioneer Remington, - Indiana Lisi your sale early with me as I sell nearly every day in the gale season. Large tent furnished to customers. Write or phone at my expense.

ini m Sale Mi inie I have for sale farms large and small, all well located on or near improved roads, close to good markets, convenient to schools and churches. The prices are right and the terms reasonable. Can taue trade on some of these lands. The cheapest thing on the market today is land that will pay for itself in one, two and three crops. Every thrifty tenant, or other persdn desiring an investment, who can raise SI,OOO or more by fall, can own a good farm. Let ime know the kind and size of farm you want, and I will show you the lands and arrange the terms to suit you. If you have a farm for sale, list it with me at once. PHILIP X BLVE Wheatfield, - Indiana

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