Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1919 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, DEO. 10, 191 g.

Notice to Raisers of Live Stock BEING done with the farm work, we are now ready to buy your FAT I|OGS and Cattle. Will also buy your Canner Cows, Bulls, and Big Jaw Cattle; also Shoats. Always ready to pay the highest market price. Call 955-F vj 902-K when you have anything in this line to sell. Write or see us Lonersan Bros, R. R.-2, Rensselaer Ship from, Surrey, Rensselaer, Parr or Gifford every week.

HAPPENING IN OUR NEIGHBORING VILLAGES

MEDARYVILLE (From the Journal) Brooks Lanam, ■Cora and Bracken and Mrs. Ed Rohman attended the funeral of Mrs. Lewis Lanam at Colfax Monday. Mrs. Maude DePoy of Frankfort spent over Sunday here at the J. R. Linton home. Mrs. Meri Switzer of North Manchester visited here with Mr. and Mrs. Adam Smith this week. C. E. Robinson and wife went to Gary the first of the week to visit relatives. They also took in the stock show at Chicago. Mrs. William Reinhertz has been very sick during the past week, but it is thoiight her condition is slightly improved this morning. Mrs. Emma Potter and son came up from Kokomo last Friday and spent a few days here with John Jones and wife, returning to Kokomo Wednesday. Bell Turner and "Buck’’ Wayne captured a wolf last week near Records, west of White Post They tracked him into a tile. Bounty sanl pelt averaged about $25. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gore came down from Chicago and spent Sunday with Mrs. Margaret Gore- Mrs. Gore had the misfortune to mash one of hey fingers last week. Mrs. Alice Firebaugh returned Sunday from her trip to Mississippi •to the bedside of her father, whom "she left in an improved condition. She is again on duty at the postoffice. McKlndry Faris of Walla Walla, Wash., started on h is return trip home the first of the week after a week’s visit here with his mother and other relatives. Mr. Faris is United States immigration officer at Walla Walla. * Mrs. John Behms, who had been making a visit here for the past six weeks, left Tuesday for her home in Cadillac, Mich. Her sister, MrsChas. Schultz, of west of town accompanied her as far as Chicago, where they will visit. Mrs. Bass Arrowsmith came down from Michigan City Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Harley Severns which was held at Frances-

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ville Wednesday. Mrs. Grant Eldridge, Mrs. J. R. Linton and Mrs. Charles Topp were also In attendance from here. Charley Parker and wife arrived home Sunday from their visit to Ohio, Wabash and Kokomo, Ind. Mrs. Leo Cox and baby came with them Kokomo and will visit here. Mrs. J. B. Cameron visited from Sunday until Wednesday at Auburn and Ft- Wayne. Charley Smith, wife and daughter returned from Rochester, Minn., last week where Mr. Smith had been taking treatments at the Mayo hospital. Mr. Smith’s condition has not been serious at any time, but it may be necessary for him to return to the hospital in a few ■weeks Miss Emma Moose and William Vollmer were married last Saturday at Winamac by Rev. Brink. The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. William Vollmer, south of town, and one of the progressive young farmers of this community, । while the bride is the daughter of ■ Mr- and Mrs. Fred Modse of this I place and is one of the popular young ladies of the town. The couple is receiving best wishes of many friends this week. They will go to housekeeping 6n the farm just east of the Monon tracks on the White Post school house road.

BROOK (From the Reporter) Walter Koon left for Dyersville, la-, the first of the week. Lester Rich of Indianapolis was here Wednesday visiting his uncle, J. D. Rich. 'U Mr. and Mrs. PaVl Hanson were in Chicago Tuesday and Wednesday ol this week. Wm. Van Der Voort and family spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Marshall county. Mr. and Mrs. Prank Herath returned Monday from a week-end visit with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Frazier in Terre Haute. George Weishaar and daughters, Gertrude and Leitha, returned from Peru Sunday where they had the Thanksgiving holidays with Mr.

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and Mrs. Frank Weishaar. , Mr. and Mrs. Don Burley were here over Sunday visiting with friends. They have purchased a movie house at Kendallville and went there this week to take charge of it. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chapin had as guests Thanksgiving their daughter, Mrs. Warren Unger, and family and Charles Bullis and Miss Nellie Bullis, the two latter are cousins of Mr- Chapin. Mr. Bullis had been away over 36 years and his sister 26 from this section. Both were reared In Jasper county.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) O. E. Dart went to Chicago Tuesday to attend the fat stock exposition. Mrs. Jane Jones went to Remington Tuesday evening to visit her daughter, Mrs. Alice Burling. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wilson, at their home northeast of Wolcott, Saturday, Nov. 29, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wolfe and son Kenneth of Battle Ground were guests of Walter Allen and family Monday. Mr. and Mr’s. Emil Hess and daughter of Peoria visited their cousins, the Blume families here Sunday. Willis Deardorff has resigned his position as clerk at the depot, and Austin IH&11 of Marlon has taken liis place. Mrs. Frank Garvin and little daughter, who had been visiting her parents at Terre Haute, returned home Tuesday. Perfect Spencer spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Monon. While there he also visited his sister Veda and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen ot Lafayette were guests of William and Walter Allen and families from Thursday until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dorrapce Dibell of Gary spent Thanksgiving with thelt parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J- Dibell and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jackson, here. Homer Latta of Kokomo, wno. had been visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Sigman, and other relatives, returned home Monday. . Kent and Helen Dunlap of Elwood, who had been visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Parker, north of Wolcott, returned home Monday. Mrs. Dan Hanefin of Frankfort, who came to spend Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. Louis Jones, south of Wolcott, returned home Tuesday evening. H. G. Tyrrell of Idaville visited his brothers, Leo', Arthur and George Tyrrell, and his sisters, Ellen and Rose, south of Wolcott, from Sunday until Tuesday evening. Mrs. Isaac Parcels of Piper City, 111., who is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Ed Miller, ana ner cousin, Miss Edith Andrews, who is also visiting here, spent Monda/ with relatives in Monticello. The home of Mr. and Mrs., Robert W. Clark was the scene of a very pretty wedding Wednesday afternoon when their second daughter, Carrie Gertrude, became the bride of Mr. Fred S. Dlssosway of Sheldon, 111. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mattox and children of near Plymouth were the guests from Friday evening until Sunday morning of Mr., and Mrs. P. L. Mattox,. going from here to Remington to visit his brother, Ernest Mattox, and family. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Carl of Indianapolis came Thanksgiving mprning to spend Thanksgiving day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Carl, and to spend the week-end with other relatives, returning to Indianapolis Sunday morning. The marriage of Miss Jessie Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Miller, to George Elmer

Crosby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crosby, took place Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 26, at 2:30 o’clock at the home of the bride In Wolcott. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Streetmatter of Princeville, 111., are visiting his uncles and aunts, Mr- and Mrs. John Zehr, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Helderle, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Storts and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Farney. Mr. and Mrs. Streetmatter are on their honeymoon trip. Friends here have received announcements of the marriage of Miss Julia Beatrice VanVoorst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. vLi Voorst, to Mr. • Delbert B. <3m.mpton, Wednesday, Dec. 3, at ®e home of the bride near Chalmers. Mr. and Mrs. Crampton will reside on a farm near Chalmers and will be at home to their friends after Meh. 1. While driving a new car through from Flint, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Chester Watson had the pleasure of eating Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Will Dixon, near Detroit, formerly of Wolcott. They report Mr. Dixon living in one of the best farming districts in Michigan, and could not say enough for Michigan and Ohio roads, having passed -over some 200 miles of paved roads. FRANCESVILLE (From the Tribune) Ira Shafer of North Manchester and Miss Sylvia Shafer of Fowler wete guests of their parents here from Thursday until* Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Culy, northwest of town, returned Monday from a few days’ visit made with Mr. and Mrs. Otis Culy and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Molitor near Convoy, O. While they and Otis Culy were driving into one of the Ohio towns Saturday the wind blew the top off the machine and they barely escaped serious Injury. Mrs. H. L. Severns died very suddenly at their home In Chickaasha, Ala., last Friday evening at 6 o’clock. She had been in poor health for many months from cancer of the stomach and complicated troubles. Mrs. Severns was formerly Miss Julia Rice of this community. Her parents were the late Theodore Rice and her mother, Mrs. Ludia Rice, who is an Invalid at the Soldiers’ home at Lafayette. She was married to H. L. Severns of this place in 1901, to which union one daughter was born. She leaves her husband, daughter Georgia Hope; aged mother; brothers, Charles of Laporte, Frank of Francesville; sisters, Mrs. Hoyt Pierce and Mrs. Will Boren of Michigan. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church In Francesville yesterday morning, Rev. T. J. Reeder officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery east of town.

PUBLIC SALE. As I have bought a farm and expect to move on same in the spring, I wijl offer at public auction at my place on the Alex Merica farm, 10 miles east, 1% miles north of Rensselaer; 4 miles north of Lee; 4 miles west and 2% miles south of Francesville, Ind., commencing at 10:30 a. m. on THURSDAY, DEC. 11, 1919, the following personal property: 10 Head of Horses —Consisting of 1 pair of gray mules, 11 and 12 years old, weighing 2600; 1 pair of mules, coming 4 and 5 years, weighing 2200, sound, a handy pair for the farm; 1 mule, 2 years old last July, weighing 800; 1 black horse> coming 4 years old, weighing 1200, sound and lady broke; 1 bay horse, smooth mouth, weight 1400; 1 bay mare, 15 years old, weight 1200; 1 black mare, 12 years old, weight 1200. 10 Head of Cattle —1 red COW, 7 years old; 1 spotted cow, 5 years old; 1 brindle cow, 8 years old; 1 white face cow, 5 years old; 1 Jersey cow, 5 years old; 1 black cow, 6 years old. These cows will all be fresh in January. 1 red cow, 4 years old, fresh in December; 1 black cow, 6 years old, fresh March 1. These cows are ’all good size and good milk and cream cows. 2 black spring calves, 1 steer and 1 heifer. 23 Head of Hog.—l black sow, weight about 400, bred to fullblooded Poland China hog; 22 head of shoats, weighing 150 or 160 lbs. 20 Head of Ewe.—Bred. Some bay in Stack. Farm Implement.—One Indiana wagon, good as new; 1 Nesco manure spreader, bought last spring, good as new; 16-inch walking plow; 1 2-section iron harrow; 1 endgate seeder, single fan; 1 walking cultivator; 1 Milwaukee mower; 1 8wheel Keystone disc; 1 grindstone; 1 set horse clippers; 3 sets work harness; 1 set heavy breeching harness; 1 set light harness; 1 set of 1 8-4-inch trace harness; 2 sets of single buggy harness; some horse collars, and stable blankets and numerous other articles. Term.—A credit of 10 months will be given on all sums over $lO, purchaser giving bankable note with 6 per cent interest from date, if paid when due; if not so paid to draw 8 per cent interest from date. 2 per cent off for cash where entitled to credit. Sums of $lO and under, cash in hand. No property to be removed lintil terms of sale are complied with. IRA WILLIAMSON. Hepp & Son, Auctioneers. 'Ed Finnegan, Clerk.

PUBLIC SALE As I have rented my farm, I will sell at public auction at my farm, 3 miles west and 2 miles south of Remington; 5 miles east and 2 miles south of Goodland, commencing at‘lo:3o a. m., on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1919, the following described property: 3 Head of Horses—l gray mare 9 years old, wt. 1500; J. gray mare 8 years old, wt. 1300; 1 black horse 4 years old, w£ 1550. 80 Head of Cattle—l registered ■Hereford bull 4 years old, name— Brae Fairfax, No. 538289; 1 reg-

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istered Hereford cow 5 years old, calf by side; 1 registered Hereford cow 8 years old, papers furnished day of sale- 3 Hereford heifers; 1 yearling Shorthorn heifer; 1 roan cow '7 years old, giving milk; 1 red cow 3 years old, giving milk; 1 red cow 4 years old, with calf by side; 1 red cow 7 years old; 2 red heifers 2 years old; 2 red neifers 3 years bld; 1 red cow 8 years old. All these cows are brea to my registered bull; 3 yearling steers; 9 head of spring calves — Shorthorns and Herefords. 24 Head of Hogs—4 brood sows with 19 suckling pigs; 1 full blood yearling Duroc boar, not registered. Fann Implements— l wagon with triple box; 1 Iron wheel wagon with hay rack; 1 wagon with gravel box; 1 single buggy; 1 spader, 8foot, with tongue trucks; 1 cutaway disc, 8-foot, with trucks; 1 16-lnch sulky plow; 1 14-lnch walk-j ing plow; 1 2-row stalk cutter; 1| 8-foot corrugated roller; 1 riding ( cultivator; 1 Tower gopher; I uock, Island corn planter with 80 rods of wire; 1 Hoosier seeder; 1 11foot hay rake; 1 fanning mill; 1 McCormick mower; 1 Twentieth Century low down wide spread manure spreader; 1 16-foot feed rack, force pump; iron kettle; butchering table; ' hand corn shelter; sweep grinder; gas engine, 1H h. p.; set of dies and taps; drill with bits; anvil, grindstone; 2 sets heavy work harness; set single harness; collars and halters; scoops; forks, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms —A credit of 12 months will be given on sums over $lO, approved notes to bear 6 % Interest If paid at maturity, but If not so paid 8 % Interest will be charged from date; 2% oft for cash when entitled to credit. WILLIAM A. STITZ. Harvey Williams, Auct. John Phelps, Clerk. Hot lunch on grounds. PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned having bought a farm, will sell at public auction at his residence, 8 miles east and % mile south of Rensselaer; 1 mile northeast of McCiysburg; 4 miles northwest of Lee; 6 miles west and 4 miles south of Francesville,-on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, the following property: s 14 Head of Hor.e. —4 are full blooded and registered Percheron mares: Annabelle, 97886, gray, wt. 4600, foaled 5-24-13; Beatrice, 91162, greyish brown, wt. 1600, foaled 5-6-13; Fern, 123055, grey, wt. 1400,« foaled ' 3-16-15; Lilly, 123056, greyish brown, wt. 14Q0, foaled 6-24-15; sired by Granger 43549, who took first prize at Indianapolis as 4-year-old and sweepstakes over all breeds. These mares are well broke and nice workers. Black gelding, 3 years old, broke, wt. 1300; grey gelding, 3 years old, broke, weight 1300, a pwr o£ husky youngsters that will make

someone a great team; grey filly, 2 years old, wt. 1200; sorrel gelding, 2 years old, wt. 1200; grey gelding, 10 years old, wt. 1350; bay horse, 10 years old, wt. 1250; black mare, 11 years old, wt. 1250; 3 spring colts. 30 Head of Cattle —Jersey cow, 8 years old, fresh in March, a great cream and butter cow; brindle cow, 9 years old, a great milker, fresh about April Ist, giving milk; red cow, 8 years old, giving milk, fresh early in March; one part Jersey heifer, 2-year-old, pasture bred, calf in 1 spotted heifer, giving milk now, bred; red cow, 5 years old, fresh in few days; Jersey cow, 4 years old, giving milk now, pasture bred; black cow, coming 6 years old, fresh about January 15; black eow, 6 years old, fresh soon; Jersey cow, 8 years old, fresh in spring; two 2-year-old Shorthorn heifers, pasture bred; full blooded j Shorthorn bull, No. 589612, sired by Secret Count, No. 334085; coming 3-year-old Hereford bull, a good ’one; 2 coming 2-year-old Hereford steers; 12 head of heifer calves; 2 ' steer calves. 17 Head of good thrifty Duroc feeding shotM. 115 Shocks of Corn in field. About 30 buahela of oat» in bin. 12 bushels of corn in crib. Farm Implements—B-ft. Deering binder, in good shape; 5-ft. Deering mower; 10-ft. self-dump hay rake; hay gatherer; Hammock Seat cultivator; Tower gopher; Dutch Uncle cultivator; Moline corn planter with fertilizer attachment, good as new; Rock Island corn planter, with Case fertilizer attachment and 90 rods of wire; 14-inch Oliver gang with 2 sets of shears and heavy beam; lever harrow, bought new last soring; 2 2-section iron harrows; Keystone disc; 2 sulky plows; oats seeder, good as new; two-row corn cutter; Birdsell wagon with triple box; wide tire wagon; straw sling and pulley; set of heavy breeching harness; set of light work harness, and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—A credit of 11 months will be given on all sums over $lO, notes to bear 6 per cent interest if paid when due; if not so paid, 8 per cent from date. 2 per cent off far cash where entitled to credit. $lO and under, cash in hand. No property to be removed until terms of sale are complied with. F. G. RINGEISEN. Auctioneer, James R. Brandenburg. Clerk, C. G. Spitler. Hot lunch by McCoysburg Ladies’ Aid. Sale bills printed at The Democrat office while you wait H yo« some come

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