Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 February 1919 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

four corners Mr. and Mrs. Simon Fendig have received a letter from their son Allen, now in Germany, and he states “all is well.” Postmaster Knapp of Wheatfield and Jack Smith, rural route carrier out of the above place, are recovering from an attack of influenza. Warren Fisher Is now getting the benefit of his Christmas box, sent to him while in France and which followed him home. Contents were In good condition. Lieut. Pat Maloney gave a talk last Tuesday night at the Catholic church at North Judson. The mothers gave a free supper for all the boys in uniform. A good time was reported. Burl Asher, son of C. Asher, who has been discharged from the service and has been visiting his people in Kankakee township, left Saturday for his home in Livingston, Montana. ♦ John Cooper’s sale near Lacross Saturday proved a success and . but for prices on horses everything well. John will now move back to Kankakee township and_ cast his lot with the political minority. Ford McColly is home on a few days’ furlough. Ford has seen some of the hardships of war, having been gassed, shell-shocked, and of the 27,000 in his division only 8,000 came through unscathed. Bro. Bowie should take out the scare notice as to Trustee Duggleby’s coat and mittens, as he has them about worn out. Put in its place "Watch this space, it will be filled some time before harvest.” Marble is havnig a hard task to locate his auctioneer. He does not know . whether he lives at Grown Point, Kouts or elsewhere according to the sale bills. Another-reason for ordering sale bills at The Democrat office.

O. M. Turner, our new road superintendent, went over the northend of the stone roads Saturday and drained off the wafex - in the low places. From this on the heavy hauling over these roads will be discontinued and transgressors prosecuted. Trustee Duggleby’s family was all poisoned Saturday and a few of the family were in a critical condition for several hours. The cause, If known, has been kept a secret, but it is thought to have ‘ been from canned goods, cooked and eaten at the noon meal.

Luther Albin and family are having their share of sickness. Luther ’has been sick for some time, likewise Mrs. Albin, and Friday their son was taken down with scarlet felrer while attending the Tefft school. One of George Turner’s boys is also down with the disease. Corp. L. E. Noland of Douglas, Alaska, who was stationed at Camp Grant, Illinois, has received his discharge and visited his sister, Mrs. F. W. Fisher, Friday and Saturday. Fr<jm there he went to Indianapolis to visit a brother and sister, and from there he will start for Alaska Thursday.

Yes, Bro. John; the peace conference has spread to Kankakee township and now if you will continue to stand each morning facing the east with your hand over your heart, the rising sun shining full upon your beautiful mug, and repeat these beautiful lines: The wise will let their anger cool At least before it’s night, But in the bosom of a fool It burns till morning light. Do this and the glow of brotherly love will continue to shine forth and the scowl reminds one of an angry bull with a dozen warbles under his skin will have disappeared and love will be supreme.

DIVE STOCK SALE The undersigned will offer atpublic sale at his residence, 6 miles west of Rensselaer and 2 3-4 miles southeast of Mt. Ayr, commencing at 10 a. m., on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, *l9 8 Head of Horses and Mules— Consisting of i Percheron bay mare 4 years old, wt. 1600; 1 bay mare 4 years old, wt. about 1300; 1 pair mules, 3 and 4 years old. wt. about 2400, full brother and sister; 4 coming 2-year-old mule colts. ... 59 Head of Cattle— Consisting of, ■' ■ I