Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1920 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of Iho Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings In the Nearby Cities and Towns — Matters of Minor Mention From Many' Localities. KENTLAND MAN ELECTROCUTED Logansport, Aug. 12. —Carl J. HaseeL 28 years old, an employe of the city, was electrocuted this morning while attempting to locate some trouble near the top of an electric light wire pole. It is believed he came In contact with the primary wire carrying approximately 2,300 volts. The victim served 18 months overseas, sonie of which was spent in the front line trenches. He was recently married. The body will be taken to Kentland, his former home, for burial. EVERY JASPER COUNTY WOMAN Will be reading this program at some time during the month of August, and the great majority of thrtnklng women (whether members of the league or not) will give their most careful consideration to these vital topics, will keep in mind the necessity of allying themselves with a political party. If the league slogan be lost sight of it will fail in its supreme purpose. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Slogan: Enroll in a political party. Register Sept. 4, 1920, or Oct. 4, in your precinct between the hours of 8 a. m. and 9 p. m. Program for August, 1920 L Study of the Monroe Doctrine. 2. "The League of Nations’’ —discuwion—a paramount Issue of the approaching campaign. Attitude of both parties concerning this plank. Presented by three Democrats and three Republicans. Quizzes: (a) What Is party loyalty and what are its results,' good or bad? (b) Is prohibition a direct issue of this campaign? Are you wet? Dry? (c) Is any danger threatening our nation? What is it? (d) What great duty lies before the women of America? — (e) What woman is chairman o. each party: Nation, state, district, county, township, precinct? 3. Political current events. 4. Questions. The Marion township league will hold its third monthly meeting at the public library next , Tuesday, Aug. 17, at p. m. Our district, consisting of eight counties, with Mrs. Ora T. Ross as chairman, has first place in organization in Indiana, and Jasper county now has 12 active leagues. The pride we feel in all this should inspire us to greater efforts and enthusiasm in our own township. All women, old and young, are beginning to feel their responsibility In the affairs of our nation and their presence at the meetings Is evidence of their deep interest - Every woman of voting age In Marlon township is urged to enroll as a member of this league. Membership dues are 50 cents and those who have not already joined will be given the opportunity at this Tuesday meeting. In July 50 women were present; in August make It 250! —Advertisement.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL I have moved my real estate office to the G. E. Murray building, into rooms formerly occupied by Dr. Gwin. —GEO. F. MEYERS. si LIGHTNING ROD PROTECTION With many years’ experience in the lightning rod business I am prepared to rod your buildings in a scientific manner and at the lowest possible price.—F. A. BICKNELL, Rensselaer, Ind., phone 568. ts AT PUBLIC SALE SATURQAY, 'AUG. 14, 3 P. M. The undersigned will sell at public sale on the public square in Rensselaer on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 3 p. m., the following household goods: One Bxl2 rug; 1 Cottage sewing machine; 1 dining extension table; 6 dining room chairs; 3 rocking chairs; 1 good couch; bedroom suite with mattress and springs; bedstead with springs; base-burner; 1 wood heater; 1 wood cookstove; cooking utensils; 1 kitchen cabinet; 1 cupboard; fruit jars, and other articles. Terms, cash. MRS. RUTH MILES. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer.