Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1920 — Page 6

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* •■* ' • . Ddubeßrothers 9USIMESS EAR * s That the lightness of the Business Car is united to great strength is proven by the splendid service it is rendering everywhere under widely varying conditions. The lightness of the car keeps the gas and oil costs down, and its sound construction renders repairs infrequent. ♦ • • • r J W. I. HOOVER & SON ’ ; Phone 214 RENSSELAER, INDIANA • • •y i- r» IT H * I a j J

The WEEK'S DOINGS

GIFFORD John Bicknell of Rensselaer spent Tuesday evening with Nate Keene. Charles Hall and wife spent Sunday with Charles Jones and family. Miss Elsie Haniford is spending this week with friends at Newtown. Miss Essie Comer and Denver Potts were Rensselaer goers Saturday evening. E. M. Hibbs and daughter Frances of Tefft spent Sunday with the Dave Spriggs family. Miss Bessie Spriggs, who is working for Mrs. Kent Parkison, spent Thanksgiving at home. Miss Ruth Kepner of Rensselaer spent the latter part of the week with Miss Opal Hankins. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Putts of Remington and Dick Davisson of Goodland spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Nate Keene. Mrs. Frank Antrim and children and Mrs. Pearl Lang of Monon spent the latter part of the week with Robert Steel and family. LEE A birthday dinner was given last Sunday for Morris Jacks. Elmer Gilmore and family took Sunday dinner with his sister. Oscar Jacks, who is working in Lafayette, was home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman of Francesville visited here Sunday at Harry Rishling’s. Mrs. Grant Hoover and two sons of Attica were at H. C. Anderson’s Wednesday for a few hours. Glenn Culp and wife have rented the J. W. Miller property and have gone to housekeeping in same. Mrs. Artie Clark and children and Joseph Stewart and wife took Sunday dinner at H. C. Anderson’s. There was a large crowd present at the Epworth League meeting last Sunday evening. Music was furnished by the Lee orchestra. George Culp and family and Mrs.

RATS and mica—that'« RAT-SNAP, the old reliable rodent destroyer. Comes In cakes —no mixing with other food. Your money back If It falls. 350 size (1 cake) enough for Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar. 65c size (2 cakes) for Chicken House, coops or small buildings. $1 25 size (5 cakes) enough for all farm and out-bulldlngs. storage buildings, or factory buildings. Sold and Guaranteed by B. F. C. W. EGER and G. E. MURRAY CO.

C. A. Holeman and John, Jr., and Estel Osborne and families ate Sunday dinner at J. L. Osborne’s. Last Saturday night a miscellaneous shower was given at J. H. Culp’s for their son, Glenn, and wife. Many useful and valuable present were received.. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to about forty guests.

WOLCOTT (From the Enterprise) _ J Kossie Clinebell went to Chicago Tuesday morning to spend Thanksgiving with friends. Jethro Mattox of Kentland was the guest Monday of his cousin, P. L. Mattox, and family. Miss Cecelia Cooley of Raub spent the week-end here as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Welsch. Mrs. W. H. Gerberlch went to El Paso, 111., Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. A. H. Wolk. Mr. and Mrs. George Spangle of near Rensselaer were the guests Sunday of Mrs, Spangle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn. Mrs. William Winger and daughter, Bertha, went to Fairbury, 111., Tuesday for a short visit with Mr. Winger’s sister, Mrs. Julius Reiman. Oswald Sieger and James Huebner of Toledo, 0., came Wednesday for a few days’ visit with William Fisher and family of north of Wolcott. Professor and Mrs. Charles H. Wolf went to Indianapolis Saturday for a week’s vacation and visit with Mrs. Wolf’s brother, Otto Wolf, and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dissoway and little son of Sheldon came Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Dissoway’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark. Mrs. Artie Jones and sons, Harold and Ryland, left Tuesday evening for Benjamin, Texas, where they will spend the winter with Mrs. Jones’ father, George F. Nelson, and other relatives. Miss Mable Grugle of south of Wolcott and Miss Iva Blankenship of north bf Wolcott, who are attending the academy at Cicero, Ind., visited with their parents here from Thursday evening until Monday morning. Oliver Doctor, who is engaged in dredging and for some timb has been working near Merkle, Ind., came home Sunday for a few days’ visit, after which he will go south, where he will be engaged in dredging during the winter. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Pugh, Ed Churchill and family and Mrs. May Kenrlch and children drove to Battle Ground Sunday and visited the ladies’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins. The occasion was the golden wedding o anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. M. Snick went to Cerro Gordo, 111., Saturday to attend the wedding of their niece, Miss R. Ebey Walllck, which was solemnized Sunday. Mr. Snick returned home Monday, %Irs. Snick remaining for

THE TWICE-A-WEEK DEMOCRAT

a visit with her sister, Mrs. Cyrus Walllck. Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Welsch went to Fowler Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with the doctor’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Welsch. They will also visit Mrs. Welsch’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Holston, at Ambia and will return home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Sentman and daughter, Eunice, and baby, Mary Eleene, of Covington, who were on their way to Plymouth to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Sentman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mattox, stopped off here Tuesday and spent the night with Mrs. Sentman’s brother, P. L. Mattox, and family. After a two weeks’ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William V. Spencer, Miss Gail Spencer returned to Washington, D. C., where she has been employed the past two years as a stenographer with the United States shipping board. On her return trip. Miss Spencer will visit at Kokomo, Dayton and Cincinnati. Marvin Berdell Wright, the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wright, died at the home of his parents north of Wolcott Sunday. Deceased was taken ill Tuesday, November 2, with stomach and bowel trouble and while everything possible was done for him it was of no av» and he passed away Sunday morning. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon and burial was made in the Wolcott cemetery.

MT. AYR (From the Tribune.) Mrs. Eli Miller is suffering from tonsllitis this week. Miss Addie Harris was down from

BEST EVIDENCES 2 The plump, rosy cheek, I a well-nourished body, are the best evidences of strength and vigor. scon’s EMULSION is used in tens of thou2 sands of homes every g day. It improves g I a PP et * te » P ro ' I I II JJ motes growth and I I sustains strength. • | Scott &Bowne, Bloomfield.N.J. 20-66 B

Tefft to spend the week end with her folks. Leslie Clark and Harry Kreelur of Rensselaer were business callers here Friday. Attorney T. B. Cunninghsm of Kentland was a business visitor here Monday. Hurshel Blate had bis father and mother and also some other company from Francesville Sunday. Miss Cecil Miller was home from South Bend tor Thanksgiving. She was accompanied by her friend, Curtis Brugh. Mra. F. A. Standish and daughter, Mis. Lester Waling, visited another daughter at Fair Oaks the latter part of the. week. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Stucker visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Brown, who live south of McCoysburg. Sunday. Messrs George and Lloyd Hopkins and their wives spent Sunday with George's sister, Mrs. Minnie Crisler, of north of Rensselaer. The Thanksgiving dance at the hall wub very largely attended. The young folks also had a pleasant Invitation dance Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilstead of Canton, 111., visited several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Phares. Mr. Wilstead is an uncle of Mrs. Phares. Archie Lee and cousin, Arthur Lee, of Rensselaer stopped here a while Monday morning as they were enroute to Brook to do some electrical work. Mrs.’ Spangler and Mrs. Jones, who visited at the Lloyd Hopkins home last week, were from Jonesboro instead of Rensselaer, as was reported in our last week's issue. Bert Rich and family were down from Chicago last Sunday and spent the day with C. H. Tucker. Mr. Rich reports business activities slacking up perceptably in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Steele, who will make their home at Monticello, are here visiting with their niece, Mrs. Joseph Witcher. Mr. and Mrs. Steele have just returned from Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Ellen Mahanny of Chicago Is visiting with Mrs. Jane Makeever, F. M. Makeever and D. S. Makeever and other relatives here. Mrs. Mahanny was Miss Ellen Makeever. being one of Mat Makeever’s daughters. Miss Bernard went to her home at Peru Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with her folks. Miss Renwick and Miss Bridwell also went to their respective homes for the turkey holiday, Miss Renwick going to Monticello and Miss Bridwell to Forrest. L. A. Brunton was quite seriously injured Saturday when a board that he was nailing up in the top of his cribs broke, letting him fall on the automobile below. The hood was off and Mr. Bruhton went head-first into the engine. It was thought for a time that he was dead, but he came to and is getting better as rapidly as can be expected.

County Agricultural News

Department of Farm Welfare Conducted by County Afent

Marion Township Meeting* The Marion township federation Tuesday evening, November 30, for a business session. Some forty members were in attendance. The most important business was that of adopting the constituion and by-laws for the township. The question of the office of the secretary-treasurer being held by the president of the county organization was brought up. It was decided that the best interests could be served by selecting both a treasurer and a secretary. On the resignation of the secretarytreasurer, Mr. Sage was elected treasurer and Edward Lane secretary. Keener Township Meeting. The Keener township federation meeting was held December 1, at which many important matters were brought up and voted upon. There was a large number of members in attendance and they showed a great deal of interest in co-operating for the best interests of agriculture. Jordan Township Meeting. The Jordan township federation meeting, which was to have been held Friday evening, had to be postponed on account of sickness in that township. Corn and Poultry Show. The corn and poultry show will be held the second week in January and it is hoped that many exhibits will be on- display at this show. There is no reason why the farmers of Jasper county cannot make one of the largest shows of this kind ever held in Jasper county. The following are the awards of the prizes to be given at the show for corn and for the boys' and girls’ clubs: Corn Show. Ten ears, 1 yellow, first prize, $3.00; second prize, $2.00; third prize, SI.OO. Ten ears, white, first prize, $3.00’ second prize, $2.00; third prize, SI.OO. Single ear, yellow, first prize, $1.00; second prize, 75c; third prize, 50c. jingle ear, white, first prize, $1.00; second prize, 75c; third prize, 50c. Sweepstakes, $3.00. Ribbons to all winners of prizes. Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Potatoes, half bushel exhibit, first prize, $3.00; second prize, $2.00; third prize, $1.00; best essay, $2.00. Corn club, 10-ear exhibit, first prize, $10.00; second prize, $0.00; third prize, $8.00; fourth prize, $6.00; fifth prize, $4.00; sixth prize, $3.00; best ear, $2.00; best essay, $2.00. Poultry club, one cockerel and four pullets, first prize, $10.00; second prize, $8.00; third prize, $7.00; fourth prize, $5.00; fifth prize, $4.00; sixth prize, $3.00; seventh prize, $3.00; eighth prize, $2.00; ninth prize, $2.00; • best cockerel, $3.00; best pullet, $3.00; best essay, $2.00. Canning club, any display, first prize, $8.00; second frize, $6.00; third

prise. fourth prise, >4.00; fifth prise. >3 00; beat aaaay, >2OO. Culinary art, any display, first prise, M 00; second prise, >4.00; third prise, *3 eO; fourth prise, >160; fifth prise. >1.00; best essay, >2 00 Ribbons to all winners of prises

PUBLIC SALE The undersigned la moving away and will sail at public auction at bls present residence on the Ed Ritter farm, 9 miles north, 1 mile east and 1-4 mile north of Rensselaer, commencing at 11 a. m on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1920, 8 Head of Horace—Consisting of 1 matched grey team 5 and 6 years old, mare and horse, wL 1250; 1 matched teap bay mares, 3 and 4 years old, wt. 1800 each; 1 grey mare 11 years old, wt 1500; 1 black mare coming 3 years old; 1 driving mare 10 years old; 1 bay gelding 8 years old. wt 1000. 11 Head of Cattle—Consisting of 1 white-faced cow 6 years old, calf by side; 1 black cow 4 years old, fresh by day of sale; 1 black cow and 1 spotted cow, 3 and 4 years old, fresh soon; 1 black and white cow 6 years old, fresh by day of sale; 1 red cow 3 years old; 4 steers 3 years old. 21 Head of Hogs—Consisting of 1 brood sow; 1 good male hog; 19 bead of Duroc shotes, eligible to register. 10 Head of Sheep—All ewes. Implements, Wagons, Etc.—Consisting of 8 ft. Deering binder; Deering corn binder; Deering mower; John Deere manure spreader; Janesville gang plow; Studebaker wagon; I wagon and rack; 2 riding-cultivators; 1 Tower gopher; 1 Little Boy riding cultivator; 1-4 interest in Papac ensilage cutter; new corn planter with fertiliser attachment; 1 endgate seeder; 1 low down seeder; 1 3-section barrow; 1 Keystone disc; 3 walking plows; 1 hay rake. (These tools are all nearly new.) 150 tons ensilage; 10 tons of hay in mow; 800 bushels oats; about 25 cords stove wood; 1. good heating stove; 1 12x14 linoleum; 1 nearly new "Saxon Six’* auto in fine condition, and numerous other smaller articles. Terms—lo months credit on sums over >lO, approved notes, without Interest if paid when due, but if not paid when due, to bear 8 per cent from date; 2 per cent discount for cash where entitled to credit OTTO RITTER. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch by Ladies' Aid.

PUBLIC SALE As I am to quit farming, I will offer at public auction at my farm, 7 miles north and 1 mile west of Rensselaer; 2*£ miles east of Parr, at 1:30 o’clock p. m., the following articles, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1920, 3 Head of Horses —Consisting of 1 bay horse six years old, weight 1200; mare 4 years old, weight 1000; sorrel colt 2 years old, weight 1000. 5 Head of Cattle —Consisting of red

FarmatAuciion OLD COLLINS HOG FARM On December 7,1920 AT. 10:30 A. M. The Collins Hog Farm, located four and one-half miles northwest of South Bend, Ind., on improved road, will be offered to the highest bidder. Sale to be on the premises. CHARACTER OF SOlL—There are two hundred and one (201) acres in this farm, all of which is a good clay sandy loam and under cultivation. BUILDINGS—Good eight (8) room house, x with cellar, concrete garage, 12x20 feet; good barn, hip -roof, 40x100 feet, built for stock purposes; double corn crib, 16 feet long; hog barn, 30x100 feet with alley way; thirty farrowing (individual) hog houses with individual pens in front; tool and implement shed about 20x40 feet; good farm scales in scale house; feed house; seed house; other farm buildings, making farm complete; all fences in good condition; all buildings painted and in good condition. WATER—Two wells, one with wind mill, one at barn with gas engine. FRUIT— orchard and other fruit trees and bushes. NATURAL ADVANTAGES —Located near South Bend, Indiana, three miles from corporation and about ninety miles from Chicago. South Bend furnishes one of the best produce markets to be found, and a most excellent shipping point, having five steam railroads and three electric lines besides some of the best Improved highways In the world. In good climate and In most beautiful surrounding country. TITLE —Complete abstract of title brought down to date showing merchantable title in seller. Transfer made by warranty deed. TERMS—Terms of sale are: Fifteen per cent of the selling price payable In cash on date of sale; 15 per cent due and payable on or before March 1, 1921; 20 per cent due and payable on or before three years after date of sale; and the balance due and payable on or before five years after date of sale. All deferred payments are to be secured by Hen upon land, or other approved securities, and to bear Interest at 6 per cent payable semi-annually. The Above Farm With All Improvements Is Worth Fifty Thousand (50,000) Dollars. NOBLE B. TEAL, Owner Decatur, Illinois I. J. GLOSSER, Auctioneer, Decatur, Illinois.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 1830

WU I am experienced Ui the Auction business, having conducted some ot. the largest sales tn the county with success. I am a judge of values and will make an honest effort to get the high dollar. Write or wire for terms and dates at my expense. J. R. BRANDENBURG Phone 108-H, Freneosvllle, or 941-G, Ronaaolaor P. O. McCoyeburg, R-1

Polled cow with calf at side, 7 years old; red cow with calf at side. 7 years old; red cow 6 years old, will be fresh tn spring; red heifer will be fresh In February; roan Polled Shorthorn bull 4 years old, papers furnished on date of sale. 14 Head of Shoate —Ranging from 60 to 125 pounds. 500 Bushels of Com In Crib. Implements—Carriage, sulky plow, mowing machine, set of work bar ness. 12-ft. rake, C. B. Q. corn planter, wheat drill; all are in good running order; buggy pole and two pairs of fills; Ford touring car, 1918 model, in good running order. Terms —-10 months credit on sums over >lO, approved notes, without interest if paid when due. but if not paid when due. to bear 8 per cent from date; 2 per cent discount for cash where entitled to credit EVERETT BURNS. W. A. McCurtain, Auctioneer. E. P. Lane. Clerk. dl-8

o w. a. Mccurtain , AUCTIONEER Rensselaer, Ind. A real, live, livestock Auctioneer. Eight years’ successful experience. Have a wide acquaintance among the buyers. It pleases me to please everybody. Terms—l Par Cent Call Rensselaer, 467-Green, for dates.