Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1919 — Page 5

SATURDAY, MAY 17, I®l®.

CAR • • We are experienced, and know how to give service to the owners of Ford cars. We have the same methods, machinery and skill that they have in the Ford factory, and we use the same Parts made by the Ford Motor Company. Ford owners are doubly guaranteed by us as to the reliability of our service on Ford cars. Don’t try to do it yourself; bring your car here. Incidentally we are getting a few Ford cars and are able to make fairly good deliveries. • Touring Car, |525; Runabout, >500; One - Ton Truck Chassis, $550; Coupe, 1750; Sedan, 8875. These prices f. o. b. Detroit. Central Garage Co. Phone 319 Rensselaer, Ind.

The WEEK'S DOINGS

F. M. Parker has purchased a new Oldsmobile of the local agency. Yesterday’s local prices on eggs and butterfat: Eggs, 40c; butterfat, 58c. There will be a dance at Kniman Saturday night in the Meyers hall. —LEE MEYERS, Mgr. Miss Ellen Walters of South Raub came Thursday for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Stewart Learning. Among the Lafayette goers Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bott, Don Wright, Mrs. Philip Heuson. and Miss Evaline Midhaels. Miss Pauline Hordeman returned to Chicago Tuesday after spending a few days here with her mother, Mrs. Barbara Hordeman, and family. Elza Grow has let the contract for a fine new two-story bungalow to be erected on his lot just south of the John W. Sage residence on Van Rensselaer street Delos Thompson, accompanied by B. N. Fendig, drove to Chicago (Wednesday. Benhart returned by rail Wednesday night and / Mr. Thompson drove back Thursday.

Mrs. J. C. Jones of Belle Vernon, Pa., while on her way home from a visit in Kansas, stopped off here this week and is visiting her brother, George D. Mustard, and family for a few days. “Uncle” John Stively passed his 9 6th milestone Wednesday, and for a man of his extreme age is enjoying very good health. He gets about quite well, and on Tuesday planted some sweet corn in their garden. Mrs. M. A. Mills, wife of Exsenator Mills, and daughter of Osceola, Neb., stopped off hero Wednesday for a visit with the Mrs. J. W. Williams and the Stockton families and other relatives and friends. They are on their way to Philadelphia to visit Mrs. Mills’ son Thomas, who is in the government employ. From there they expect Ito go to New York city for a visit with relatives before returning home. Mr. Milk; Is a cousin of Mrs. Almira M. Stockton and Mrs. J. W. Williaaiß and made his home for a number of years here with the John Makeever family.

SINCE Many People were unable to obtain tickets for the High School play—kMs on MM which is being given in the High School Auditorium May 15th and 16th it has been decided to give the play also on Saturday night, May 17th A ! Tickets may be obtained at the High School office, or by calling Phone No. 221.—Advt.

Mrs. Mary Meyer-Healy was a Chicago goer Wednesday. M. J. Kuboske went to Chicago Thursday and drove home another Dort touring car. Asa Snow has been discharged from the army service and reached home this week. K. T. Rhoades, who recently returned home from overseas, reached home yesterday. Get your shoes repaired at the Progressive Shop, first door south of fire house. —G. W. KNAUR. m2B Among the Chicago goers Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. B. Forsthye Mrs. Stella Ketchum and Charles Rishling. A free lead pencil given with every 5-cent writing tablet —'both ruled and unruled —as long as the supply lasts. —The Democrat. Paul W. Strecker left Wednesday for Detroit, Mich., where he will again be employed in the Ford plant, a position which he gave up on entering the U. 8. service. Thomas Cox, who had been with the Canadian army in the war aone for the past year or more, arrived in Rensselaer the first of the week. Tom, like all the other returned soldiers we have seen, Is looking fine.

‘Leo Krueger, who recently returned from overseas, arrived in Rensselaer Thursday morning, having received his discharge at Camp Taylor. Private Krueger is a son of Mr. and Mrs August Krueger of Union township. C. A. Ross and family moved this week from the W. I. Spitler bungalow on Cullen street into the Mattie Hemphill house on Warner street. Mrs. W. I. Spitler has again taken up her residence in her house vacated by Mr. Ross. Mrs. A. S. Nowels and son Russell of Columbia City drove over via auto and are visiting the former’s mother, Mrs. J. M. Wasson, this week. Thursday they drove to Hammond and Chicago to visit relatives there. Lieut. No weds only recently received his discharge from the U. S. service ■William Mustard of Goodland visited here this week with his aunt, Mrs. Sylvester Gray. Mr. Mustard was but recently discharged from the army. He served in the 105th engineers, with the English and Australians on the western front and saw much service in France and Belgium. His division, the 30th, with the 27th division, New York national guard, participated in the smashing of the noted Hindenburg line, which was one of of the great achievements of the war.

Mr. and Mrs. A. Halleck received a telegram from their daughter, Mrs. Gwin Thomas, from Baltimore, Md., Thursday, stating that she and her husband were on their way to Indiana and expecten to ireach Monticello, the home of the latter’s parents, yesterday. Lieut. Thomas, it will be remembered, was severely wounded while lit action in the war zone and only gets about now with the aid of crutches. He has been granted a 30-day sick leave, after which- he will return to the Walter Reed hospital at Washington, D. d„ for a third operation for the grafting of a bone in his right leg, in the hope that he may regain use of the same. They will also visit Mrs. Thomas’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Halleck, in this city while on leave.

THE TWICh.-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

E. E. Malone was In Monticello on business Thursday. Mrs. J. M. Wasson went to Hammond Thursday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jesse E. Wilson. Yesterday's local markets: Corn, |I.S3; oats, 64c; rye, >1.37. No quotation on wheat. The prices one year ago were: Corn, |1; oats, 68c; wheat, 32; rye, >1.75. Livingston Ross arrived In Rensselaer yesterday morning from Camp Sherman, 0., where he received his discharge and where he had been stationed since being inducted into the service last fall. A new supply of both pen and and pencil writing tablets, ■ lead pencils, indelible pencils, typewriter ribbons and box papers Just received m The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department. Dr. M. D. Gwin and wife arrived home Thursday evening from Camp Dix, where he received his discharge from the service. Dr. Gwin spent several months in the war zone, being located in a hospital at Vischy, France, most of the time. We have had a little warmer weather for the past few days and the farmers were very busy up to yesterday in plowing, disking and planting. Two heavy showers at an early hour yesterday morning, however, put a temporary stop to this work. Harrison Armstrong and Charles Jensen, two niore soldier boys, arrived in Rensselaer Wednesday morning on the early train from Camp Taylor. Private Armstrong continued on to his home at Kniman and Private Jensen to his home at Thayer.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hopkins and 4-year-old son, George Hopkins, of Superior, Neb., came Thursday evening for a few weeks’ vls’t with relatives. They started out 10 drive through, but encountered rain and bad roads and had to come via rail, after having driven only about 40 miles. J. A. Knowlton writes from Mitchell, S. D., in renewing ids subscription to The Democrat, and says: “We are having plenty of rain. Small grain looks good but ground is too wet to plow. Some corn planted. Help is not ao acarce, but is very high In price—* from |6O to >BO a month." Letters remaining uncalled for in the Rensselaer postoffice for the week ended May 12: Miss Louise Lucas, Ida Norris, Modern Progressive Company, John L. Peterson, Earl Williams, Granville Willbanks, Mrs. Anna McCartney, William Hurn, John Kerstetter, John R. Rodgers, Frank Gerlemann, Very R. Gillany. If not called for the above letters will be sent to the deadletter office May 26.

John R. Vanatta received word the first of the week of the death of his only sister, Mrs. Martha Vanatta Hatton, of Los Angeles, Calif., on April 27, following a short illness from heart trouble. Mrs. Hatton was about 75 years of age and is survived by two daughters. Miss Jennie Hatton of Los Angeles and Miss Minnie Rathfon of Chicago. Mr. Vanatta is now the only surviving members of the- Vanatta family. It has not been decided definitely as yet just when the “Home Coming” celebration for the returned soldiers will be held in Jasper county, but there seems to be some sentiment toward having it in connection with a big 4th of July celebration.. No doubt the matter will be definitely decided in a very short time now. The matter is in the hands of the Jasper County Betterment association, and it is understood that the directors are not in favor of combining it with a celebration on July 4th. Mr. Carl Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wood, and Miss Madeline C. Kellner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kellner, both of this city, were married Wednesday morning at St. Augustine’s Catholic church in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the two families. A family dinner was served at the Kellner home at the noon hour in honor of the newlyweds, after which they went to their own home, in the Zern Wright house on south McKinley avenue which they had already furnished. The Democrat unites with the many friends of this popular couple In extending hearty congratulations.

CASTO RIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Al ways bears the i

Miss Elisnbeth King, who Is attending the Columbia school In Chicago, c»me down Thursday evening and yesterday atternoon went to Lafayette to attend a fraternity house party. She will return to “her school work in Chicago Monday.

THE JITNEY STILL JITS

Recent articles on the war tax just levied on soft drinks, confections, etc., have given rise to some misunderstanding, and the Wm. Wrigley, Jr., company issues a statement that the 3% tax on chewing gum does NOT affect the retail dealer or the consumer. Mr. Wrigley explains that the manufacturers stand this tax, and there should be NQ CHANGE In the price charged you for your package of Wrigley’s Spearmint, Doublemint or Juicy Fruit. In other words, the Jitney still Jits. Thanks, Mr. Wrigley.

RENSSELAER ROOFING CO. Will cover your buildings with any kind of asphalt fire-proof roofing or shingles. Gravel roofs laid or patched. Tin roofs painted. Our roofing Is cheaper than cedar shingles and lasts longer. Laid over shingles or over tight sheeting. With our prices you don’t have to put off fixing your leaky or wornout roofs until fall. Contracting for laying cement blocks or brick chimneys. Office on Cullen street, first door north of McFarland’s grocery; iPhone 62. . m3l

1 Bofw 1 Presbyterian Rev. J. Budman Fleming, minister. —Where Did Yow Get Your Life Standards? The Salvation Army, the subject for Sunday morning. The evening service will be at the Christian church where Pastor Barbib will preach the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the high school; Bible school at 9:30. Step Inside the church and look around. ■ I St. John’s Lutheran Confirmation exercises will take place Sunday, services beginning at 10:30 a. m. Confirmation Is a renewal of the solemn covenant made at holy baptism with God. The class will be examined la the chief parts of Christian doctrine in the presence of the congregation. Bible class and singing at 8 p. m. A hearty Invitation is extended to you to attend these services.—Rev. H. F. Krohn, pastor. Methodist 9:30, Sunday school; 10:45, morning worship and sermon. The pastor will preach on the theme “In Tune With the Infinite”; 7, Bpworth League, topic: “Institute Jewels—Fellowship, Training and Inspiration.”' This is institute night. The leader is Miss Beatrice Tilton. There will be a union baccalaureate service at the Christian church at 8 o’clock. The Rev. W. T. Barbre will preach the sermon.

COURT NEWS

(Continued from Wednesday issue) John F. Judy vs. Bert DeVries et al. Judgment for plaintiff for $94?.40 and costs, and mortgage foreclosed. Judgment subject to a mortgage of Aetna Life Insurance Co. for S7OO. Causes No. 9024, Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. vs. O. H. McKay, and 9038, same vs. O. H. McKay & Son, are consolidated. Matter of petition of Amelia Heilscher Makus to change name. Cause dismissed by court at plaintiff’s cost for want of prosecution. George E. Morrow vS. Oliver P. Starbuck et al. Court allows S2OO to attorney and commissioner for services rendered in said cause. Cases set for trial in the Newton circuit court of interest to Jasper county readers of The Democrat, most of these cases having been taken to Newton on change of venue: State vs. John Christensen, assault and battery; trial set for May 28. State vs. Herman J. Kupper, assault and battery; trial set for June 4. State vs. Edward Cavendish, assault and battery; trial set for June 4. State vs. Ed Oliver, grand larceny; trial set for June 5. State vs. Herman J. Kupper, petit larceny; trial set for June 5. State vs. Ed Oliver, conspiracy; trial set for June 5. Clemens Uptmor vs. Jacob Marquess, replevin; trial set for May 26. Amzie S. Laßue vs. Edward Sternberg, on contract; set for trial

May 27. i"*'' Herman Messman vs. Warren T. McCray, to quiet title; set for trial May 30.

W. C. Snyder vs. Everett Halstead, suit on note; trial set for May 27. Economy Stock Powder Co. vs. Elmer E. Pullins, suit on note; set for trial June 2. ,

Obituary

Thomas Benton McDonald Thomas Benton McDonald was born in Johnson county, Ind., December 4, 1853, and died at his home east of Pleasant Ridge May 10, 1919, at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was the fourth child born to William H. and Mary J. McDonald. He came with his parents to Jasper county in 1862, where he spent the Remainder of his life. He was a man of great industry and kindness. He leaves to mourn his loss four brothers and five sisters: Harrison, Carey and Jaeob M. McDonald of Lacross, Ind.; Orlando McDonald of Monticello; James M. McDonald of Green, la.; Mrs. Melissa Morlan of near Rensselaer; Mrs. Lonfamie Ott of Barkley . township, and Misses Alice, Minnie and Florence McDonald, who resided with him. His father, mother and one sister, Mrs. Sadie Shields, have preceded him in death.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish through this means to express to our friends our thanks for their kindness and assistance following the death of our father and brother, Elhanen Potts; also for the beautiful floral offerings.— THE CHILDREN and MRS. J. NICHOLS.

ORGANIZE FOR BETTER HERDS

Farmers Forming Associations for Purpose of Introducing Bulla of Merit of Single Breed. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) The co-operative bull association is an effective organization for freeing a community from th# exasperating experience of the scrub bull that roams at large. There Is-scarcely a breeder who has not experienced keen disappointment and financial loss through unrestrained scrub bulls. In the territory covered by a co-operative bull

A Purebred Jersey.

association in one state only one scrub bull was found where, prior to the organization of the association, there had been 30 scrub bulls. The 80 scrubs have been replaced with five registered bulls. The organization of farmers into an association for the purpose of introducing bulls of merit of a single breed and the elimination of the scrub bull signifies that a definite plan for community herd improvement has been agreed upon. There is at present a widespread in-, terest on the part of individual farmers in herd Improvement through the use of better sires. The winter season affords an opportune time to discuss the subject with one’s neighbors and to perfect the organization of such an association. Farmers’ Bulletin 993, "Co-operative Bull Associations.” which may be secured through application to the United States department of agriculture, gives information these associations and practical methods of forming one.

TO PRODUCE BETTER HEIFERS

Carefully Select From Herd Profitable Producing Cows and Use Purebred 81 re. Proper feeding of balanced rations, elimination of unprofitable animals in the. herd and increasing production by

Big Day at Remington Wednesday, May 21 Afternoon and Night Given by Remington Businessmen’s Association Free Attractions of All Kinds Band Concert Afternoon and Night. Free Vaudeville Performances. Auto Obstacle Race, “Barrel the Ball.” Many other attractions. Cash Paid to Winners. EVERYBODY WELCOME / .

] BSS Bit Saturday,May 17 Louis B. Mayor presents Anita Stewart VIRTUOUS WIVES’ Adapted from the Novel by Owen Johnson A “First National" Attraction Directed by Qeo. Loans Tucker THE CAST Amy Forrertm - Anita Stewart Andrew Fonder (Amp Hu.band) Conway Tnnrle Mr. Delabrarte Mr». DeWolf Hopper Mr. Delabrarre - Edwin Arden Monte Bracken - - William Boyd Mr.. Teake, Sr. - Virginia Norden Mr.. Teake. Jr. - - Lucille Clayton Kitty Lightbody - - Gwen William. A Story of Now York Society Ute Also Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew In ROMANCE AND RINGS Children - 15 Cents Adults - - 25 Cents This Includes the War Tax

usb of purebred dairy srres to produto better dairy heifers are the three important things that will decrease the cost and Increase the production of dairy products, says the dairy husbandry extension man at lowa State college. The easiest and most practical way of obtaining cows of better dairy qualities is to select carefully from the herd those cows which are found bj record to be profitable producers and use on these a purebred dairy Tj If the profitable cows are selectthen the dairyman will be able to make a profit while he 18 building up a dairy herd. It pays to select and breed better animals because it means more pay foi the amount of labor and feed uaod and also an increased production of a food which is absolutely essential.

INDICATIONS OF GOOD COW

Best Dairy Animal Has Large Middle Body, Strong Constitution and ~ Perfect Health. The best dairy cow has a large middle body, a strong constitution and perfect health. A large udder and good seized teats, large milk wells and prominent veins are Indications of a good milker. There are many other points to be taken into consideration when breeding for results, but in addition to milk tests, if the cow is well-bodied and built for a milker, as may bn judged from a common sense view, that ought to be sufficient evidence of dairy value.

MANY YANKEES LEAVE BREST

Thirty Thousand Amsrlcan Troops Sall From French Port In Day. Brest, May 16.—The complete Thin-ty-thlrd (Illinois National Guard) division is on Its way to America. Troops of this division and 12AM men of the Eighty-ninth division left here on the Leviathan, Agamemnon America and Imperator—in all 80,OM men. Among the passengers on the LeviA than are Henry P. Davison, chairman of the Red Cross war council, and Ref> resentatives Julius Kahn of California and Richard Olney of Massachusetts.

An armload of old papers for 5c at The Democrat office.

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