Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1902 — Page 6

THINGS IN GENERAL!

Daily Happenings Around the Prairie City. TIMELY TOPICS TERSELY TOLD! Kews Items Caught on the Run and Served While Warm Without Trimmings or Embellishment. Local and Personal Notes Col. Powell, the tall man, was in town again Tuesday. A fall line of the finest candies at J. H. Cox’s news stand. The public sale season has opened. Get your sale bills of the Journal. Try our package coffee, 3 pounds lor 26c. Laßue Bros. Mrs. Elizabeth Purcupile is visiting in Logansport. We keep a full line of Kennedy’s eakes. Laßue Bros. Leave your orders for daily papers and magazines with J. H. Cox. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips are attending the fat stock show at Chicago. A large line of fall and winter caps at half price at Laßue Bros.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ora Fay, of Aix, Sunday. We pay the highest market price for produce. Laßue Bros. Mrs. 0. A. Hill, of Valparaiso, is the •guest of her mother, Mrs. J. L. Green. Try a sack of Occident flour, no better made, only 93c at Laßue Bros. Prof. W. O. Hiatt has been confined to his bed with pneumonia: this week. All calico only 4c yard at Laßue Bros. Mrs. Emma Gray, of Peru, visited her father, James C. Thrawls, Sunday. 21 pounds best granulated sugar for fl.oo at Laßue Bros. we are closing out at less than cost. Laßue Bros. George Barcus left on Tuesday on a business trip to New Orleans. Miss Grace Jacks left on Monday for an extended visit at Morris, HI. 21 pounds best granulated sugar for fl.oo at Laßue Bros. We have the best teas in Rensselaer or 60c a pound. Laßue Bros. Joe Hammond and family, of Wheatfield, eat Thanksgiving turkey in Rensselaer. All calicos, over 100 patterns to select from, only 4c a yard at Laßue Bros. This paper and The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean $1.40 for one year. “Special deal.” Why pay $1.15 and $1.20 for flour when you can buy just as good for 93c at Laßue Bros. Arthur Smith, of Chicago Heights, was the guest of Miss Frieda Kohler Sunday.. ¥ We haye'fl complete line of the W B corsets. Best made.

Laßue Bros. Fred Brown and family, of Glencoe, 111., visited relatives here last Friday and Saturday. We will sell you any hat in the house at a great reduction in price. Laßue Bros. W. S. Parks departed Monday for an extended visit with his father at Redlands, Cal. Why pay 25c for patterns when you «an buy the New Idea for lOc. Laßue Bros. John Jones, the busman, answers all cal’s day or night. Your patronage solicited.

A. Wallace, of Chicago, was the guest of Mies Maude Irwin the first of the week. We carry the Monarch canned goods, the finest in the market. Laßue Bros. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stewart, of Chicago, have been visiting their cousin, Mrs. H, L. Brown. Buy your blankets, comforts, etc., now while stock is complete. Laßue Bros. Miss Belle Gilkey, of Chicago, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. G. K. Hollingsworth.

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Pains in the Back Are symptoms of a weak, torpid or stagnant condition of the kidneys or liver, and are a warning it is extremely hazardous to neglect, so important is a healthy action of these organs. They are commonly attended by loss of energy, lack of courage, and sometimes by gloomy foreboding and despondency. “I had pains m my back, could not sleep and when I got up In the morning felt worse than the night before. I began taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla and now I can sleep and get up feeling rested and able to do my work. I attribute my cure entirely to Hood’s Sarsaparilla.” Mas. J. N. Pkbby, care H. S. Copeland, Pike Road, Ala. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Cure kidney and liver troubles, relieve the back, and build up the whole system.

We have a fine line of home made comforts, cheaper than you can make them. Call and see. Laßue Bros. Advertised Letters:—Mart Read, Miss Sophia Studer (2), Philip Kerns, Silus Carpenter. Try Chase and Sanborn coffees. They are the beat. Sold only by LaRue Bros. Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell, of Remington, were the guests of Prof, and Mrs. W. H. Sanders last week. See our line of dress goods; all the new things at the lowest prices. Laßue Bros. Call on John Jones, the busman when you want to make the train. All calls promptly attended to. Phone 267. The material for drilling another oil well at the Kankakee river arrived this week. The well will be drilled one-half mile west of Thayer. Miss Boyce Laily, of Michigan City, well known in Rensselaer, was married to W. J. Loordan, at Michigan City, last Friday. See or telephone Joe Jackson, the busman, when you want to go any place. Prompt attention given to all calls. Day or night. Lester W. Schriener and Mary of Barkley township, were married by Rev. Levi Byrd, of Aix, last Wednesday. Frank Herald, of Chicago, and Charles Park, of Tiffin, O, were the guests of Misses Helen and Lena Tutenr Thanksgiving. J. H. Sayler, of west of town, haw rented his farm and will move to Rensselaer, occupying the Milt Chipman property on Elm street. Onr fall and winter goods are all in now and we have the largest and most complete stock in town.

Larue Bros. J. C. Frazee, of Barkley township, has bought a 4Ktm of 80 acres in Miami county and will move there in the spring. Wanted: Manager for new branch of our business hpre in Rensselaer. Address at once, with reterences, Alfred Morris, Wholesaler, Cincinnati, Ohio. The steam pipe supplying the court house with heat burst last Wednesday night and the building was without heat all day Thursday and part of Friday. It excites the wonder of the world, a magic remedy, liquid electricity, that drives away suffering and disease. Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c. B. F. Fendig.

Lock & Wellington, of Remington, and Ben L. Smith and H. M. Shuster, of Carpenter township, are exhibiting some fine hogs at the Fat Stock Show at Chicago. B. S. Fendig shipped over $5,000 worth of poultry to New York for the Thanksgiving market. The Christmas buying will begin next week and good prices are promised. Yes, the Journal prints sale bills and has the best equipped office in Jasper county for doing this class of work. Get our prices before placing your work.

Great tonic, braces body and brain, drives away all impurities from your Bystem. Makes you weil. Keeps you well. Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c. B. F. Fendig. We have a few overcoats left, which All goods guaranteed to give satisfaction or money returned. We make a specialty of delivering goods promptly. Laßue Bros. The only game played this year by the old foot ball team was on Thanksgiving day. Notwithstanding their lack tff practice, Battle Ground was defeated by a score of 36 to 0.

I’ll brave the storms of Chilkoot Pass, I'll crosß the plains of frozen glass, I’ll leave my wife and cross the sea, Rather than be without Rocky Mountain Tea. „ B. F. Fendig. G. H. Maines, who recently purchased the Robert Randle property, will become a resident of Rensselaer next week. He has rented his farm to Fritz Zard. We, have jnst added 2000 New Idea patterns to our stoek and have any pattern yon may want in stock. best pattern on the market and only

10c for choice.

I Mrs. M. O. Burk is visiting relatives in Crawfordsville. Mrs. W. J. Miller, of Battle Creek, Mich., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Woodworth. Miss Helen Wasson is filling Prof. Hiatt’s place in the public schools daring the latter’s sickness. Mrs. A. J. Patton, ofGoodland, died Sunday. Her cousin, Mrs. George Barcus, of Rensselaer, attended the funeral. Elmer J. Wilcox, the mail route agent, will shortly move to Cincinnati. His run is between Cincinnati and Chicago and his change of residence is made in order to be at home more. . Elton Lutz, son of Mrs. Laura Lutz, died suddenly at his home in Hanging Grove township last Wednesday of heart disease. The remains were taken to Will county, 111., for burial. Wanted—A married man, middle aged preferred, with no children, to work on the farm by the year, and board from one to four hands. Inquire of 0. P. Moody, Pleasant Grove, Ind. The marriage of Erhardt Wuertner, Jr., and Miss Amy Belle Francis, of Newton township, took place Thanksgiving at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. T. B. Markin, of Mt. Ayr.

Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Warren were at Chattanooga, Tenn., last week. Mr. Warren went to look after material for the K. of P. building and Mrs. Warren went to keep him out of mischief and to see the sights. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yeoman celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Friday. About fifty of their neighbors and friends gathered at their home with well filled baskets and treated them to a pleasant surprise. Henry Moessig and Miss Hulda Koupkee were married at the home of the bride’s father, John Konpkee, of Gillam township, last Sunday noon, Squire Bussell, of Hanging Grove township, officiating. A large number of guests were present. For some reason the “A Wise Tramp" company sassed to appear at the opera house Mondky evening and the admission was reftmded. The next attraction is Dempsey’s Comedians, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. R. W. Marshall’s law office fs in the county building, formerly used for the circuit clerk’s office, opposite east side of the court house. Mr. Marshall will give the benefits of hfer long experience and practice In the law, to any and everybody having legal business to transact.

Mr. Thomas Ears Chestnut and’ Miss Adb May Gay were married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Gay, at four o’clock last Sundky afternoon* Squire J. M. TroxeH officating. The groom is l the son of Thomas Chestnut, of north of town, and a most estimable young man.

The ease against J. Y. Wallicft for shooting a young man near Monticello wile waß presumably paying too much attention to Walliek’s wife, has at last been disposed of. At the first trial WalHek was sentenced to jail’ for six months and given a heavy fine. A new trial was granted and at the present term of qpurt the case was dismissed.

You wilt save many doctor bills by keeping Bailey’s Laxative Tablets on hand and taking them freely for con stipation, biliousness, liver troubles, fever and indigestion.. Very pleasant, effective and natural in action. They invigorate torpid intestines and rowse up the liver. Price 10 and 25c at A. F. Long’s. The Jasper Connty Teachers’ Association held a very interesting session in Rensselaer last Friday and Saturday. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Estel E. Pierson; vice president, E. E. Fraaee; secretary, Blanche Antrim; executive committee, M. R. Marshall, L. H. Hamilton, K. E. Pierson, Robert Mannon, Fred Tyler, Emma Tullis. If yon feel ill and need a pill Why not purchase the best? DeWitt’s Early Risers Are little surprisers, Take one—they do the rest. W. H„ Howell, Houston, writes — I have used Little Early Riser Pills in my fkmily for constipation, sick headache, etc. To their use lam indebted for the health of my family. A. F. Long.

Dizzy? Then your liver isn’t acting well. You suffer from biliousness, constipation. Ayer’s Pills act directly on the liver. For 60 years they have been the Standard Family 1 Pill. Small doses cure. Aiuffituu. Want your moustache or beard a beautiful brown or rich black 7 Then use BUCKINGHAM’S DYEX'.'&r. crt. or Dwuooibts, ow w. p. wall A 00., Wamwua,^

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The Markets.

POULTRY, ETC. Chickens, spring 9c Hens BJc Ducks 9c Geese, full feathered 7c Turkeys, young fat lie Eggs, j ...... 21c Butter 15c Hides .. 5 to 6c GRAIN. Wheat 60c Com 35c Rye 40c Oats, mixed 24c Oats, white % ... 27c

Wanted.

500 bushels of good corn, also 500 bushels of good oats. Will pay above the market price. Inquire at Rensselaer Feed Store.

A. L. BRANCH

Robert Randle departed for Mexico, Mo., Sunday. His family will follow in a few days. 0. J. Dean departed for Bozeman, Mon., Tuesday, to visit his sister-in-law, who has been sick for some time. Wm. Kenton will shortly move to South Dakota, near Mitchell, where he has purchased a section of land. Miss Nellie Grant, daughter of Frank Grant, of west of town, had her arm broken Sunday by being thrown from a buggy during a runaway. It is thought the business room of the Odd Fellows’ building will be ready for occupancy week after next, and Rowels & Parker are now in Chicago buying their stock of dry goods. Isaac R. Ladd, cashier of the East Chicago national bank, died Monday of black smallpox. This is the first death from smallpox in Lake county, although there are a number of cases in Hammond and vicinity.

The Chicago Bargain Store’s bids were the lowest on poor farm supplies for groceries, clothing, boots and shoes and dry goods for the quarter ending March 31, 1903. The W. R. C. No. 39' has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Ada Horton; S. V., Jennie Clark; J. V., Kate Cofvert; Treasurer, Nina Srwin; Chaplain, Louefla Childers;: C., Caroline McCord;; G. f Inez Nichols; Dept. Del., Leuella Childers.

The Bruner & Merry and the Hhtleck telephone exchangee have jjwfr issued a new directory, and the extent of their system as shown by the card is quite a surprise tomany. TheRensselaer exchange it*- connected with 86 phones, the Mt. Ayr exchange with 88, DeMette with 20, Rose Lawn with 16, Kouts with 15, P&rr with 5 Thayer and' Water Valley with 20, Wheatfleld with 13, San Pierre with 10, Fair Oaks with 10, and Remington 3. The line ieconnected with 88 toll stations.

A peculiar career, and one which aptly illustrate* the old adage that “truth is often ■ stranger than fiction” is that of Mise "Marie Tower, the handsome leading lady of “Dempsey’tf Comedians,” wire forsook the glimmer of Chicago society through the love of art and only after a lot of persuasion on the part of Mr. Dempsey and Manager Henderson did they secure her promise to appear witn Dempsey’s Comedians for the remainder of£his season only. Miss Tower will appear at each performance during the engagement of the above company here, which begins on Monday, December 8-, and continues for three nights. Popular pricea-will prevail during the engagement and none should fail to see this talented yonng lady.

A Matter of Importance to AH.

A. R. Orton has just published a new photo-lithograph map of Jasper county which contains a description and names of owners of all land in the county, showing also each township in distinct colors, together with alls roads, school houses, etc. As this id information which is of practical value to all, especially to land owners;; and as the price is much less than such maps are usually sold for; and' as owing to the labor and expense of getting up such a map, another will probably not be published for some years, every one interested should have one. The map is full mounted on cloth, and scale two inches to the mile. A knowledge of one’s own county is of the first importance. The price is $3.00. Address A. R. Orton, Monticello, Ind.

Kodol Dyspepsia Ottre.

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Christmas ’ * n cac ‘ l P oun d package cr V I *! SH from now until Christmas will be found a free game, amusing and instructive-50 different kinds. Get Lion Coffee and a Free Ganna at Yojir Grocers.

f Stop Paying Rent. J * WHAT’S the use of paying rent when you can own a home of your own paid for with the # money now given your landlord. We will * build you a modern residence complete and * you can pay for same in small monthly pay- ’Jf Ep ments and in a few years be the owner of your -fa own property. Isn’t this worth serious consideration ? Think the matter over and call on # us for full particulars. We do all kinds of * Contracting and Cement work at lowest prices. * * Let us figure on your next job. # | RUSH & WARREN. J

F 7 IF YOS’IE HOT rMTICULAR It don’t emit much figure where you buy Lumber. | BUT IF IB ARE PARTICULARwant the best going—at the best price —then get our price before buying. DONNELLY LUMBER CO.

Commissioners' Court.

The commissioners’ court has been in session this week and had not adjourned at the time of going to press. Granville Moody et al, petition for ditch. B. J. Gifford files-remonstrance. Wallace Shead,- Harvey Wood and Thomas Crockett appointed reviewers. S. B. Moffitt et al, petition for diteb. Auditor directed to Certify proceedings to auditor of Newton county. Robert Parker et al, petition for ditch. Cause continued for publication and mailing of notices, i In matter of cleaning Marble lateral to the Wheatfleld ditch. Matter was continued for serviee on new parties. The county officers reported fees collected for the quarter as follows: Clerk, $454.40; recorder, $516.20; auditor, $72.75. A. McCoy et al, petition, for ditch. Benj. Harris, Frank Parker and Felix French appointed viewers. In matter of Huffman ditch. Surveyor authorized to issue certificates to cover costs and contractors authorized to complete ditch.

Marriage Licenses.

Jacob Sommerß and Sarah Augsburger.

Catholic Church Fair.

The congregation of St. Augustine’s Catholic church will hold a church fair beginning Tuesday, Dec. 9th, and lasting until the next Saturday evening. It will be held in some business room in town, if such can be secured, if not, then at the. new parochial school building. Among the features will be several popularity contests, namely: George Strickfaden vs. Will Donnelly; prize, a gold watch. For the yonng men, Charley Macklenberg vs. John Kolhoff; prize not yet selected. For the ladies, Mrs. Henry Hildebrand vs. Mrs. Ellen Robinson; prize a fine piece of furniture.

NOTICE OF DITCH LETTING. NOTICE ts hereby given, that, at my office, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1902, at One O’clock. P. M., I will open sealed bids filed prior thereto, and proceed to lot the contract for the construction of an open ditch, known as the deepening, extending and otherwise Improving Union, Lakin and Scott Cooper Ditches. No. 403. Beginning lwenty(2o)feet south of the north west corner of the east half of section twelve (12), In township thirty-one (31) north, range seven (7) west, running thence in a general southerly direction to its outlet in the Iroquois River near the center of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section twenty-three (23), t .wnshlp thirty (30) north, range seven (7) west. Also a lateral, commencing at the northeastcornerof the northwest quarter of north west quarter of section two (2), township (30) north, range seven (7) west, and running thence In a general southerly direction to ite outlet in Main Ditch at stake 310 in the southeast quarter of northeast quarter of section fourteen (14), township thirty (30)north, range seven (7); west. Said work will he let In parcels as follows: Ist. That portion of Main Ditch lying above the southerly side of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad grade, containing 35,183 yds, estimated at 8 cents per yd, whichcan be made with teams and scrapers. 2nd. That portion of lateral ditch between station “O” and station “100”, consisting merely in cleaning one old ditch. Total estimate $179.50. 3rd. That portion of Main Ditch below grade of Chicago and Eastern Illinois. Railroad and that portion of lateral below station “lOO”. which 3rd parcel will be dredge work, and contains 106,853 cubic yards of excavtlon estimated at $9,643.85. All to be done according to specifications onfile In the County Auditor’s office. Each bid must he accompanied by a bond In double the amount of bid. By order of the Board of Commissioners, Wm. C. Babcock, Auditor of Jasper County, Ind. Dec.-4-11.

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