Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 October 1920 — Page 5

SATURDAY, OCTOBER », 1820.

STOVE PATTERNS - - ■I ' - «■■■■■——————-I. ■ LINOLEUM Cut to Stove Patterns in the following sizes: 3 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft., priced at $2.25 / 3 ty. .9 in. x 5 ft., priced at $2.75 4 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 2 in., priced at. .$3.00 We will also have a couple of patterns of Linoleum that we will cut to practically any size. W. J. WRIGHT RENSSELAER, INDIANA

LOCAL NEWS

Mr. and Mra. J. N. Leatherman went to Indlanapolfs Wednesday to attend a bankers’ convention. Mrs. R. E. Hippenhomer of Ft. Wayne was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Honan this week. Misses Ednft Robinson and Jane Parkison went to Indianapolis- Tuesday to attend a Red Cross meeting. Mrs. Mark Barnes returned to her home in Kokomo Tuesday after a visit here with the J. A. Larsh fam- . Among the Chicago goers Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Zern Wright, Dr. I. M. Washburn, C. E. Prior and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webber. Mrs. Emory Mills and children and Mrs. V- E- Mills went t 0 Fenton > Mich., Thursday for a visit with the former’s sister, Mrs. Josie Skidmore. Miss Elizabeth Spaulding of the Western Union office is spending a Cvaple of weeks vacation with relatives at Greencastle and Indianapolis. Miss Lulu Keister returned home the first of the week from a three weeks’ visit with her father, J. A. Keister, and family near Sugar Grove, Pa. * - v Word has been received here of the birth of a son of lsr. and Mrs. Leonard Gourley of Gary. Leonard Is a former Rensselaer boy and a graduate of our high school.

Mrs. Harley O. Shields, who had been visiting relatives here for the past three menths, went to Danville, 111., Thursday for a visit, after which she will leave for her home in Alberta, Can. Garfield Swartz of near Onargo, 111., accompanied by his brother, Dr. William Swartz,. of Texas, drove over Thursday and visited their halfbrother, Louis Swartz, and wife, and also with Mrs. Laura Harris.

SPECIALS 1 • ■ \ for our Cash and Carry Grocery Department Sugar, best granulated, per pounds . . .1510 Coffee, Peaberry,' per pound 350 Tea, good grade, leaf, per pound 40c Per Half-pound .. ,22c English Walnuts, excellent grade, per pound... .42c Lemons, per dozen 20c

B. D. McColly and W. V. Porter were Chicago goers Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Rishling went to Indianapolis Wednesday to attend the Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters. Mrs. G. W. Andrus of Hammond came Wednesday for a visit with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clara Andrus. Mrs. L. H. Hamilton expects to leave the latter part of this month for Los Angeles, Calif., to spend the winter with her eon Fred and wife. » - Dr. I. M. Washburn attended a meeting of the American Association of Railway Surgeons, held in Chicago, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Democrat yesterday printed the large bills for the Jasper County Stock Show and Fall Festival, which will be held in Rensselaer Oct. 21, 22 and 23. Mr. and Mrs. Carvalho and two children left Wednesday for their home at Newark, N. J., after an extended visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Amsler. Miss Jean Nelson of the John B. Rogers Producing company came to direct the presentation of "The Wishing Ring,” a musical comedy to be given under the auspices of the local charity board.

Mrs. J. E. Harrod of Indianapolis came Wednesday and accompanied Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Moody of Barkley township to South Bend to attend a golden wedding anniversary of''Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wolverton. There will be a meeting at the John Fenwick home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Oct. 10. “Enter ye in at the straight gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction.” Come and hear what the Bible says about it.—Advt. I The first installment of The Democrat’s new serial will appear next week. This is an excellent story and you should not miss reading the opening chapters. If you are not already a regular subscriber of The Democrat, subscribe now, so that you may get the beginning of this story. ; -

THE TWICE-A-WEEfc DEMOCRAT

E. 0. Forbes of near Wolcott was in town on business yesterday. Mre. Frahk Ham oF Lafayette spent several days here this week with friends. Capt J. L. Hagind went to Indianspoils Thursday to attend a reunion of -his civil war comrades. Charles Ulm of near Goodland took the train here Thursday for Denver, Colo., where he expects to be employed. . । . . .. i . | Democratic District Woman’s Chairman Mrs. J. I. Gwin made sev- ' eral speeches in White county the last of this week. Mrs. Anthony Charles of Minnesota came Thursday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. , Joseph Neslus, Sr., and other relatives. Rev. J. k. Jenkins left Thursday for his home at Manchester, Mich., after a couple of weeks visit here with Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins and other relatives. The funeral of Mrs. Frances Hopkins was held from the late residence on Park avenue Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock, services being conducted by Rev. E. W. Strecker, and burial made In Weston cemetery.

Frank Kresler has again become the owner of city bus line, having purchased same of Jay W. Stockton & Son and took possession WedI nesday. Mr. Kresler formerly owned this line but disposed of it several months ago to Miller & Son. Charles Beasley and family of Joliet, 111., accompanied by his father, A. Beasley, of Rensselaer, motored through to IndianapoHs Thursday to visit Attorney J. M. Milner and family, formerly of Remington. Mrs. Milner is a daughter of Mr. Beasley, Sr. The wholesale price of granulated sugar continues to show a gratifying reduction, and Is now only 11 1 cents per pound at refineries. Some of the larger city grocers are quot- ' ing it at retail at 13 cents per ' pound in 100-pound bags. It will I probably drop to 10 cents in the near future. Senator New of Indiana has for the present propped his activities in trying to keep his illegitimate son’s neck from the hangman’s noose for murder of a young girl in California । while he puts in a few weeks campaigning for the g. o. p. Mrs. New is also. speaking for the g. o. p. but is not saying anything about her distinguished husband’s early indiscretions. •

Among the Chicago visitors Thursday were Delos Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Firman Thompson, Granville Moody, Jr.; Ralph Sprague, Russel Van Hook, ’ Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bowsher, Mrs. H. H. Potter and daughter Mary, Ed Ranton and daughter Helen, D. S. Makeever, George Daugherty, Dr. W. L. Myer, R. A. Parkison and Misses Edith and Faustine West. The marriage of Ivan W. Snow of Barkley township and Lavina M. Stanton of Newland took place Wedinesday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. William T.“ Barbre. They were acIcompanled by the groom’s sister, Miss Elsie Snow. After the ceremony the young couple went to the 1 groom’s home where a dinner was given in their honor.

L. Alson was over from Remington Thursday and Instructed us to change the address of his Democrat from Pontiac, 111., back to Remington, he having returned to that city again. Mr. Alson underwent a very severe operation last January at Mayo Bros, hospital, Rochester, Minn., for cancer of the stomach, and has since been doing fairly well. He has been back there once for examination since he was operated on. The members of the Hitchlngs family held at the hbme of W. E. Hitchlngs Sunday, Oct. 3. At the noon hour a splendid dinner । was served to about 35 guests. The occasion was to honor Messrs, and Kiesdames Walter and Fred Hitchings of Santa Cruz, Calif., who have been visiting relatives in this community and were leaving Sunday for an extended tour to Maine and later to Florida, making the trip via auto. Among those from a distance present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. HitchIngs of Rensselaer, Miss May Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hitchlngs of McCoysburg, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Spitler pf Iroquois and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hitchlngs of Foresman. —Morocco Courier.

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Yesterday’s local egg and butterfat prices: Kggs, 55c;' butterfat, 60c. ’ Mr. and Mrs. John Stillman of near Goodland were visitors in the city Thursday. Dr. F. A. Turfier returned home yesterday morning from a professional trip to Cleveland, O. R. E. Hiltop and family and J. W. Smith of Martinton, 111., drove over yesterday to look after some business matters. 14 -i Mrs. J. E. Murphy and her father, John Carlin, wbnt to North Judson Thursday tor a visit with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Lakin. Harry Bell of Tulsa, Okla., came Wednesday evening to see his wife, who ‘has been very sick at the county hospital, but is now improving. and Mrs. J. E. Marsh of Des Moines, la., came Thursday for a visit with the latter’s sister, Mrs. N. Osborn, and family of west of town.

Paul Worland, who hae; been in Colorado for several months for the benefit of his health, returned home Wednesday and is looking and feeling fine. October is running September a close race on fine weather. Nights are a trifle cool, but not frosty, and the days all that could possibly be desired. Yesterday’s local grain prices: Corn, 80c; oats, 45c; wheat, >1.85; rye, >1.35. The prices one year ago were: Corn, >1.30; oats, 65c; wheat, >2.11; rye, >1.27. Mrs. Jennie Jessen went to Zlonville Tuesday for a visit with relatives. She will also visit at Lebanon, Thorntown and Petersburg before returning home.

A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Meyer of Gary. Mrs. Meyer was formerly Miss Grace Nowels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R- Nowels of this city. James Mullady and John Reed have rented the basement room of the K. of P. building and expect to open a pool and lunch room therein as soon as same can be gotten in 1 shape. Vern Nowels received a telegram Tuesday from his sister, Mrs. Lillian McGimpsy, of Longmont, Colo., telling of the sudden death of her son Alfred, aged 13 years. No partiqilars concerning his death had Wen received at-thls writing. Mrs. McGimpsy is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nowels of this city. Dr. H. L. Brown, who recently sold his residence property on north Van Rensselaer street to Homer Slgo of near Remington and will give possession of same the first week in November, has rented a part of the Mrs..Hettle Nichols home on McCoy avenue for the winter. Mr. Brown expects to build a fine new home next spring on one of his lots on Home avenue. Mrs. Charles Mann and daughter Mary Louise, who have been here for months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McFarland, went ,to Cincinnati Wednesday for a visit with friends, after which they will go to their new home’ at Biloxi, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland will spend the winter with their daughter at Biloxi, and will leave for that place shortly after election. y

Congressman W. R. (Leak) Wood of Lafayette• made one of his characteristic bitter partisan speeches here Wednesday night at the Princess theater, after the first show there —Mr. Wood being the second show. The only “argument” the opposition has in this campaign Is abuse of the ‘ president, and Wood is a pastmaster at that sort of talk. A glee club from Huntington was Imported for the occasion, it being feared that very few would turn out to hear Wood alone.

The dedication of the Virgie Christian church, held Sept. 19, was well attended and many friends of the church were present and contributed loyally to the same. Special thanks is hereby given to those of the towns of Rensselaer, Parr, Fair Oaks and Rosebud who helped put the quota over the top, also the people of the local town and community. It was a big day for the church and about S7OO was contributed. The church and members thereof appreciate the splendid work of Rev. Barbre, who did so much for the cause. —Advt. BUY A HOME in RENSSELAER The best coqnty seat town x ln northwestern Indiana. I have properties tor sale to suit any size purse. Call and let me show them to you.—C. W. DUVALL, phone 147. dls Want ads bring best results when placed in The Democrat.

NOTES FROM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Mary Catherine, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Culp, had her tonsils removed yesterday. Alice Galbraith of Parr and Mary Hammond of Wheatfield also had their tonsils removed yesterday. A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Teach underwent a minor operation yesterday. Mrs. Sylvester Adams returned to her home yesterday. Mrs. Chauncey Huntington and baby returned to their home Wednesday. Mrs. Harry Bell is improving.

COUNTY CONVENTION WOMEN’S CLUBS

A county convention of Women’s Clubs will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the Presbyterian church in Remington for the purpose of organising the county and promoting the general welfare of club work. All club members are cordially invited to attend. Lunch will be served at noon. Programs begins at 1 p. m. MRS. FRANK HOWARD, County Chairman of Federated Clubs. —Advt

MEETINGS AT PARR BAPTIST CHURCH Field Evangelist B. B. King of Ft. Wayne Menonite Mission Home will conduct meetings at the Parr Baptist church, beginning Oct. 12 and continuing until Oct. 24. Short Bible study, followed by sermon, every evening at 7:30 o'clock. Sunday school Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Bring your Bible and your friends. Everybody welcome. —Advt.

COVENANT MINUTES IN PARIS

Controversy With Senator Spanoar Closed, Says Tumulty. Washington, Oct. B.—lWesldent Wilson will make public official minutes of the peace conference session during which he is alleged by Senator Spencer to have pledged military and naval aid to Roumanla, and other small nations, only after the United States becomes a member of the League of Nations, It was announced. This statement was made following a conference between the President nnd Norman Davis, acting secretary of state. Secretary Tumulty Insists the notes are now In Paris and that so fgr as the White House is concerned the Incident Is closed. It was admitted by one official who saw the President that the representatives from Roumanla, Czecho-Slovakln and Jugo Slavia, who sat with the President at the peace Conference, may have understood Mr. Wilson to pledge America’s aid.

COX FALLS WITH PLATFORM

Candidate Has Narrow Escape From Injury In Kentucky. Bowling Green, Ky., Oct. 8.—Gov. James M. Cox, Democratic presidential candidate, had another narrow escape here when the stand on which he was speaking collapsed just as he .finished his speech. The governor was standing just on the edge of the part of the stand thnt collapsed. A number of women were caught In the jam and some of them wye badly shaken up but no one was seriously hurt., .One man had his wrist cut and another suffered a slight hurt on his hand.

The wives of many English fishermen keep a black cat in the house in the belief that doing so assures their husbands’ safety at sea. Democrat want ada get results.

NOW! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 -•- Hoopeston A.C. VS. I Rensselaer I Riverside Park I — -—— — J -t — r r Game Called at 2:30 I ADMISSION 50c PLUS TAX I

WHEN YOU HAVE ANY POULTRY to sell call Phones 461 or 39 and we will call and get it. . HIGHEST PRICES PAID Wallace & Herath

Illi 1 Presbyterian Ref. J. BudnAn Fleming, minister. "Seek ye flrat the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” There 1b much talk, just now, about a sag in religion but it Ie a sag In faith. Religion is the same tout the people who profess Christianity have lost the starch in their faith that holds them up. No church can fulfill its mission unless ita« members have seal enough to put first things first. Jesus did not say "Seek first your business or your pleasure,” but Ha did say, "Seek ye first the kingdom pf God.” 9:30 a. m., Sunday school; 10:45 and 7, public worship and sermon. These services are for you. Methodist The pastor has been returned to this church for another year, and will preach both morning and evening Sunday. The Sunday school will meet at z 9:30 promptly. Tha Epworth League devotional meeting will begin at 6:30. Let us begin tha new conference year with enw zeal. This should be the year In tha history of the church. It will be if every member of the church will manifest the proper Interest. - _ First Christian Rev. W. T. Barbre, pastor.—Bible school, 9:30 a. m.; morning worship, 10:45, sermon subjects “The Parable of the Sower.” This is the second of a series of sermons based on the Parables. Christian Endeavor, 6 Pm., subject, "Choice Verses of the Bible,” leader —Lillian Dahncke; evening service, 7 p. m., sermon subject: "The Price of a Savior.” AU are cordially Invited to these services. Baptist Sunday school, 2:30; preaching at 3:80 by Rev. Roy Barnett. There will be a special sermonette for tha children. Everybody welcome.

PUBLIC SALE DATES The Democrat has printed bills tor the tollowing public sales:' WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13 — Gerrit Walstra, on the Otis headquarters farm, 2 miles east of Roselawn. General sale, Including horses, cattle and farm implements. FRIDAY, OCT. 15—George X. Stover, 9 miles north and 3 miles west of Rensseladr. General sale, Including horses, 42 head of cattle hogs, some farm tools, timothy hay, etc. MONDAY, OCT. 18—F. L. Hoover, on the old William M. Hoover farm, 3 miles south and M mile west of Rensselaer. Geheral sale, including horses, cows, implements, household goods, etc. * ’ TUESDAY, OCT. 19.—Mart Reed, and Frank King, 11 miles north and 2 miles west of Renssefaer. General sale, Including horses, cattle, hogs, farm implements, etc.

CAR OF COAL ONTRACK We now have a carload of e«size cook stove coal. Get your or(der in *at once.— J. C. GWIN A ' CO., phone 6.

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