Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 October 1919 — Page 6

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NEWS from the COUNTY

FRANCESVILLE (From the Tribune) Curtis Hudgens, late of the 309th Engineers expeditionary force, has taken a position at Roachdale as a meat cutter. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Starke of Colrldge, Neb., have been here this week visiting the 'Hubbell and Byers families. Mrs. Stairke was formerly Miss Clare Hubbell. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Todd of Elwood and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Ricks of Huntington spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Ricks, west of town. Roy Heltzel of near Lee will move to Pennsylvania next spiring. He has purchased 200 acres of land 80 miles from Pittsburg and is very impressed with his investment. Miss Feme Ale has resigned as deputy county clerk and will shortly become assistant in the management of Warren T. McCray’s candidacy for governor on the Republican ticket. Miss Ale will sever her connection with the clerk’s office the latter part of this week and will go to Brook a week from

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Monday to begin her new work, part of which will be done at Brook, part at Kentland and pare at Indianapolis. Frank Muir, aged 70 years, died at his home in Richmond, Ind., Tuesday of last week. The cause of his death was apoplexy, the attack having stricken him on the previous Sunday. Mr. Muir was the father of Mrs. H. W. Bledsoe of this place, Mrs. Lenore Holdqirttnan of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Samuel Pearson of Montana. The funeral was held Thursday and burial was'made at Richmond. Mr. Muir, who was a retired business man, was quite well known here, having visited Francesville upon several occasions. Death came suddenly to Mrs. Wm. Doll at her home in Francesville last Thursday evening. She had been an invalid for a long while, but had been up and around most of the time until Thursday afternoon, when she became suddenly worse and the end came quickly. Mirs. Doll’s maiden name was Sophia Long; she was the, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Low, now deceased. She was born in Germany Dec. 12, 1865. On Feb. 22, 1895, she was united in marriage to William Doll, to which union three children were born—George R., Clarence C. and Ralph B-, the latter died in 1913. Besides the membetre of the family she leaves a sister, Mrs. John Lynch of this place; two halfbrothers, Henry and William Long; two half-sisters, Mrs. John Combs of Montana and Mrs. Jennie Winkley of Monon, besides many other relatives and friends. She was a member cf the Christian church, fto.m which place the funeral was held Sunday morning, Rev. J. S. Van Orman officiating. Burial was made in the Fosteir cemetery. BROOK (From the Reporter) Mrs. S. C. Spoor went to Goodland Tuesday to visit with friends. Leonard Harris of Chicago Heights, 111., was a guest at the Perry Gaines home Sunday. Frank Rich came Wednesday. He had been in Rochester, Minm., consulting the Mayo brothers in regard to his health. • Tilman Prouty, wife and daughter of near Rensselaer were here Sunday visiting with Mrs. Prouty’s sister, Mirs. Neely Wilson, and family. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brown of Belshaw and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Brown of Rushville, Ind., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mirs. Stearman. Wm. Ulyat, who sold his • place near Mt. Ayr recently for $225, purchased a quarter section near Akron, Ind., the last of the week for $125 per acre. Elmer Collier of Colorado, brother of Dr, Collier, and Mr. and

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

Mrs. John Miller and daughter of Canon City, Colo., were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Collier Sunday. Mr. and Mts. John Lyons have been moving this week to the home of Mrs. Lyons’s mother, Mrs. Esson. They will remain here until their new home is built next summer. Attorney Frank Davis arrived from Peru Saturday. The judge had been taking his outing on the farm this summer and looks like it had agreed with him splendidly. He will resume his practice here once more. Mr. anld Mts. Robertson and daughter of Cedar Rapids are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Agate. Mrs. Robertson is a niece of Mrs. Agate. They motored through from lowa. They report fine prospects for a corn crop all along the route from lowa. Mr. and Mrs. Severn of Banks, Ore., came the last of the week to visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chapin. Mrs. Severn was known here in years gone by as Miss Nettie Chapin, a sister of A. J. Chapin. Mr. and Mrs. Severn have been in Oregon for over 20 years and will visit with relatives here and around Goodland for gome time and then with relatives at Francesville, before returning to the west. Mr" and Mrs. Howard Myers had somewhat of a family reunion last Saturday and Sunday. Archie McMullen and his daughter, Mrs. Rudd, arrived Thursday and* Saturday evening Mrs. Dorsey of Chatsworth, Mrs. Bullard of Pontiac and Miss Josephine McMullen of Forest, all daughters of Mr. McMullen, and bis grandson, John Dorsey, arrived at the Myers home. Sunday evening the party left for thefir homes in Illinois.

Every farmer who owns his farm ought to have printed stationery with his name and the name of his postoffice properly given. The printed heading might also give the names of whatever crops he specializes in or his specialities in stock. Neatly printed stationery gives you a personality and a Standing with any person or firm to whom 1 you write and Insures the proper reading of your name and address. ts

_ fl If you need •’wZ some come You can still buy a good rub-ber-tipped lead pencil for a nickel in The Democrat’s fancy stationery and office supply department.

RED CROSS HUNTS FOR MISSING MEN

THE Home Service sections of the American Red Cross in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky are helping to locate soldiers who have disappeared since their discharge from military service. One is Sergt Russell Irving Vilee. discharged June 17 from service with the Motor Transport Corp 818. Private Harry E. Ross, Co. H, 26th Infantry, First Division, A. E. F., was wounded while serving at Soissons July 19, 1918. Since that time only indefinite reports have reached his mother, Mrs. Clark D. Ross, 4042 Third St., Des Moines, la. Private Joseph Burch Walker of Monteagle, Tenn., is believed to be mentally disabled as the result of gas. He was with Co. I, 138th Infantry, and was discharged from Camp Dodge in June. Private George Nelson, C. E. F., has been missing since February 1, 1919. He is suffering a lapse in memory following shell shock. Any of these men may be in the Lake Division, ignorant of names and addresses. The Red Cross has been of valuable assistance to the army in finding missing men.

VOLUNTEER

Be one of the million workers in the country who will help to enroll Red Cross Members in the Third Roll Call Noverber 2-11. The Red Cross needs >15,000,000 to complete war relief obligations overseas. The Lake Division’s share is >1,880,090. The Red Cross needs new members for <920 to carry on Red Cross service for Americana Your chapter needs you. * VOLUNTEER.

SENATOR JOHNSON IS WARNED

Republican Colleagues Inform Him They Will Fight Treaty Amendment Washington, Sept. 26. —Senator Hiram Johnson was notified by Republican colleagues In the senate that if he moved to take up his amendment to the German peace treaty giving the United States an equality with the six votes which might be cast by Great Britain and its colonies in the League of Nations council, at lea< eight Republican votes would be cast against it. The California senator has Taken the situation under advisement.

FOUNDER OF W. C. T. U. DIES

Mrs. Harriet C. McCabe, Aged 92, Passes Away at Home. Delaware, 0., Sept. 26. —Credited with being the founder and writer of the first constitution of the Woman’s Christian Temperance union, Mrs. Harriet C. McCabe, aged ninety-two, died at her home here from the infirmities of age.

Robbers Enter Bank; Get Nothing.

Bloomington, 111,, Sept. 26.—Robbers broke into the bank at Anchor, 111., but failed to open the vault and did not make a haul.

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PUBLIC SALE. As I am going to move to-Michi-gan, I will offer at public auction at the James Walter farm 2 miles north and % mile west of Rensselaer on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, same to commence at 10 a. m., new time, the following property: 5 Head of Horses — Bladk horse, 11 years old, weight 1,400; black horse, 7 years old, weight 1,200, good general purpose horse broke to all harness; one bay horse, 3 years old; black mare, 3 years old; 1 horse colt, 2 years old. 24 Head of Cattle— B head of good dairy cows; cow, 8 years old, fresh in July; spotted cow with calf by side, 3 years old;-red cow, 3 years old, with calf by side; red cow, 7 years old, will be fresh in January; red cow, 3 years old, will be fresh in February; red cow, 5 years old, will be fresh in January; red cow, 3 years old, Will be fresh in January; white-faced heifer, 2 years old, will be fresh in spring; 4 heifers, coming 2 years old, pasture bred; 9 head of calves, 7 steers, 2 heifers, Shorthorn bull, coming 3 years old, a good one. 12 Head of Hog*— 3 brood sows, will farrow soon; 9 head of shotes, weight about 90 pounds each. Farm Implements— Wagon, with box; truck wagon, triple box, good as new; new’Deering binder, 7-foot; McCormick mower; Emerson Sulky plow; John Deere Sulky plow; cutaway disc, good as new; wood-frame three-section harrow; three-section steel harrow; 3 Avery riding cultivators, with gopher attachment; walking plow; Hayes corn planter, with eighty rods of wire; buggy and harness, in good shape. Many other articles too numerous to mention. Three stands of bees. Term* — A credit of 11 months will be given on all sums exceeding $lO, notes to draw 6 per cent from date if paid when due, if not so paid to draw 8 per cent from date of sale. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. Sums of $lO and under cash in hand. SAMUEL HOLMES, Auctioneer, Fred A. Phillips.’ Clerk, C. G. Spitler. Hot lunch on grounds. BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence, on stone road, 2% miles west of Tefft and 3 imiles; east of Wheatfield,

commencing at 11:30 a. m., on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7,. 1019, 3 Head of Horses— Consisting of 1 black horse 5 years old; 1 grey mare 6 years old; 1 gelding 2 years old. 43 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 10 cows with calves by side; 8 good cows; 4 cows giving good flow of milk; 5 head of yearlings; 2 2-year-olds; 5 3-year-old belters; 2 3-year-old steers, good ones; 1 good 3-year-old Hereford bull. These cattle are nearly all Hereford stock. 10 Head of Hogs— l Spotted Poland China boar. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 1 gopher; 1 walking plow; 1 disc; 1 good Mogul tractor, 10x20, in perfect condition; 1 Oliver 3-bottom, in good condition; 1 set good double harness. Terms—A credit *of 12 months will be given on sums over 310. notes to bear 6% Interest from date if paid at maturity; if not so paid, 8% interest will be charged from date. 2% off for cash when entitled to credit. WILLIAM JEFFERS. • Wm. Martin and Horace M. Clark, Aucts.; H. M. Marble, Clerk. Lunch served.

BIQ PUBLIC SALE As we are quitting farming, we wllj offer at public sale at the residence of John Duvall, miles west of Rensselaer, on the cemetery road, commencing at 10 a. m. sharp, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, /1919, 6 Head of Horses and Mules—Consisting of 1 horse 5 years old, wt. 1300; 1 mare 7 years old, wt 1350; 4 mules, from weanling to 3 and 4 years old, the latter pair will weigh 2400, no better In Jasper county. 16 Head of Cattle— Consisting of 1 Holstein cow, fresh in December; 2 Jersey cows, fresh in January; 1 Jersey heifer, fresh in December; 2 two-year-old red heifers, pasture bred; 1 black heifer, 2 years old, pasture bred; 5 red cows, young and good milkers, two fresh last of October; 2 early spring calves, one bull, one heifer; 1 White-face spring calf; 2 full-blood Jersey heifer calves, these calves are out of my best cows. 41 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 1 spotted Poland China boar, fullblood and a fine individual; 6 spotted Poland China brood sows, every one of which has, won in a show ring; 24 spotted Poland China shotes, males and females, any of them out one; 10 Duroc shotes, extra good ones, wt. about 100 pounds each. 1 Ford Touring Car. 10 acres of Corn in field. 5 Bourbon Red Turkeys—4 hens, 1 gobbler. Implements, Wagons, Etc—Consisting of 1 traction engine, shredder, tank wagon and tank, all in running order; 1 mowing machine; 1 disc; 1 milky plow; 3 walking plows; 1 Tower gopher: 1 harrow; riding and walking cultivators; 1 corn planter; 1 Birdsell wagon, with double box and spring seat; 1 iron wheel wagon with rack; 1 galvanized water tank; 1 DeLaval cream separator, a good one; 1 large size Favorite baseburner, good as new; some household furniture, and numerous other articles. Terms—A credit of 10 months Will be given on Bums over sl6, bankable note bearing 6% Interest from date if paid when due, if not paid when due 8% interest from date; 2% off for cash on sums over SlO. No property to be removed until terms are complied with. JOHN DUVALL, OMAR MORLAN. Fred Phillips, Auct. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch on ground.

FARM TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION The Heilscher heirs will offer for sale at PUBLIC AUCTION At KNIMAN on TUESDAY, OCT. 7 beginning at 12:30 p. m. Their 116 acre farm which joins the town of Kniman, Jasper county, Ind., on the west and south. This is all good black level land, all under cultivation except three acres of timber, good drainage and is a good reliable crop producer. This farm is on the proposed state highway between Rensselaer and Crown Point. William Heilscher of Kniman or W. A. McCurtain of R. F. D. 2, Fair Oaks, would be pleased to show any prospective buyer over this farm. Terms will be arranged on date of sale. HEILSCHER HEIRS By William Heilscher. , *■. • W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1»1»-

BIG PUBLIC SALE The undersigned having rented his farm and will move away, will offer at public sale at said farm, miles south and % mile east of Demotte, commencing at 1 a. m., sharp, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1919, 0 Head of Horace— Consisting of 1 bay gelding, 12 years old; 1 bay mare 9 years old; 1 bay gelding 4 years old; 1 sorrel gelding 9 years old that any lady can drive; 1 gray gelding; 1 sorrel driving colt 3 years old.' 10 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 milk cow, fresh in November; 6 good milk cows, fresh in March, giving good flow of milk now, This is an extra good bunch of milk cows; 3 spring calves. 21 Head of Hogs— Consisting of 15 head of shoates; 5 hogs, weighin, rrom 200 to soo i 0..: i highgrade Big Type Poland China boar. 10 Hives of Bees— Good strong swarms In patent hives heavy with honey. Grain — 250 bushels of 90-day corn in shock; will be sold 20 shocks at a time. 300 bushels oats In bin. About 20 cords of good dry stove VFOOGe 8 dozen White Leghorn hens, Ferris strain. Farm Implements— Consisting of 1 Osborne corn binder; 1 8-foot cut Deering grain binder; 1 John Deere corn with fertilizer attachment; 1 David Bradley 7-foot disc; 1 David Bradley sulky plow; 1 10-foot- McCormick rake; 2 riding cultivators; 1 grain box wagon, and other tools and Implements too numerous to mention. Terms—A credit of 10 months will be given on sums over $lO, notes to bear 6% from date if paid when due, if not eo paid 8% interest will be charged from date; 2% off for cash where entitled to credit. EARL SCHWANKE. W. A. McCurtain, Auct John Bunnlng, Clerk.

PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will offer at public auction at his farm 12 miles north and 1 % miles east of Rensselaer and 2% miles east and two miles south of Kniman, commencing at 11 a. m., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, the following described property: S Horses— 'Sorrel mare, 6 years old, wt. 1,350; bay horse, 8 years old, wt. 1450; black mare, 10 years old, wt. 1350;-gray mare, 10 years old, wt. 1200; black horse, 8 years old; wt. 1000. ' 10 Head Cattle— Red cow, 7 years old, fresh March 1; red cow, 6 years old, fresh April 4; 4 year old cow, fresh in April; white-faced heifer, 2 years pld; 3 springs calves, 2 heifers and ohe bull; 2 coming 2 year old steers; cow, 3 years old, bred; 3 year old heifer with calf by side; black cow. 6 years old, a good one, fresh November 12; coming 2 year old heifer. 12 Head Hogs— B shoats, wt. 75 lbs.; brood sow, wt. 250; 3 shoats, wt. 125. 5 Dozen hens. 30 turkeys, 26 young and 4 old hens. 5 tons wild hay. Stack of straw. 15 acres corn in shock. Farm Implements— W agon, good as new; spring wagon; top buggy; hay rack; mowing machine; wheat drill, good as new, with fertilizer attachment ; 2 walking plows; sulky plow, good as new; riding cultivator; new disc; 2-section harrow; 3 sets harness, one set new; set single harness; cream separator; 140-egg incubator; kerosene stove; heating stove; onion drill; will Bow any kind of seed. Term* —$10 and under, cash in fiand; no discount. 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 when due, if not so paid, 8 per cent will be charged. 2 ner cent off for eash on sums over $lO. FRANK BALANSKY. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane, Clerk.