Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1902 — Page 2

. ™-4 racket store 99c I -X" HOLIDAY GOODS It is a Strain £> is a strain for you to look for bargains in other retail stores, where they are few and far between. It is easy for voir- here where the t ' l 111 Bargains are so plentiful that wherever you turn they are looking at you. We handle goods you pay one. two three and „ h;„h '. ' - ; as five dollars for and sell the same for 99 cents and less. Our Holiday Stock is the most complete and up to date stock thlt wts ever brought into Rensselaer, You can come very near finding what you want and without very much trouble to yourself and without paying any fancy prices for the same You wit miss if you are not one of the many customers here through this month; when you get to see what your neighbors purchased for qq cents and less vn,'. will kick yourselves for the next month because you paid three and four times as much for the same goods somewhere else. Be wise once in vour life and do not let anil ° n 'f t '° nS keeP >OU trad '" e ** ' he S '™ 6 ° ld r ' aCe ' L °° k ar ° Und ' Be “ P ‘° tHe timCS ' Get y ° Ur ey6S ° pen ' Y ° U may find out th * t a change ° f pastors might

A Few Bargains Will Not Come A Miss. We are selling.... \ I " • . Rovs’ Overcoats Boys’ Suits... ****** m mm’ em, wvy y V Cadies’ Capes, fur tfollaretts, Boas, mu$ f Waists from 4 years up to 16 years QQ/% from 7 years to 16 years of DO#* and lots of other goods too and of age for only—just think.. .. .. age—regular $2.25 suits for numerous to mention, for only SIC l ess

(ffi) V* ne S^ ® vers hoes and Rubbers for Men, Women and Children, also Shoes of all Remember we Have Nothing in the Whole Store Over 99 Cents. """ •“* t;.“ir, SaSi® - ■ Parties wishing oan come and make their selections now or at any time thev wish, and have the same laid own* , ~ . , , It would be better for you and us if you would do as stated above, as we are so limited for space and vou would i!f y i! ng j ?. mal f? p ° Blt °® Bame and P a y the balance when they get the goods, the same amount of floor space of any store in the state. The largest variety of goods and Fhe lowest prices for the same class 1? b ° ® pleaß ° re^ or r ou to buy now. The largest stook for putting it plain but nevertheless it is * fact which proves itself by our many 7 patrons from different parts of the state whioh w?1l h °j? e . 7-i! h< L' Bta . te ~ we Wlll ” ot except one. That is knooking the catalogue houaea in the head by eelliug the same gooda for the*aame money or better gooda for lean money l Yon till lea'm hTttae thlt'th^flq’oTt”'El IT* 8 “* wh ° l t esle - "j 8 toraera eatiefied. Sere yoor bill. WithU eale-Ly are ** THE 00 CENT RACKET SSORE. Washington Street. RENSSELAER, IND _ RANSFORD & FRANK. Proprietors.

THE REPUBLICAN Official Paper of Jasper County. ■ac- 1 to Republican .founding on the corner of *.js \ ugtoa and Weston Streets. AND FRIDAY BY GEORGE E. MARSHALL CDITOR AND POBLISHEE. r*rm« of Soboeription. One Year $1.50 ix_Months 75 Three Months 50 "Friday, Deoember 12. 1902.

Fair Oaks.

Misses Jessie and Iva Moffitt ware in Chicago the latter part of last week. Chas. McCullough, of Ancona, 111; was the guest of Blanch Dodge a few days last week. Miss Rilla Cox has returned home after an extended visit at Lafajette. Ike Kight and Chas, Gandy with their wives, and a number of others from here attended the Fat Stook Show at Chioago last week A. McCoy reoeived three car of sheep from the State Yards at Chioago last Thursday. Uncle Mack ■ays these are about the finest lot he ever seen. fl. A. Slqgser and wife spent the put week with her sister near Roohuter, Ind. Peter Zea had a good oow killed on the O. & B, I, north of town on Saturday of last week. He valued her at S4O. Mr*. Sam Richey u the proud possessor of a fine} new steel range bought at Rensselaer last week, J Oar oh arches will anile in a Christmas entertainment to be held at the It. E. Oburoh, Wedeeeday'evening, Deo. 24th; A geod program _ u being prepared. Everybody [invitea to oome, / » f i Dr. Proudly has just placed a new

gasoline are light of the latest pattern iti hisdrag store. 1 The Thanksgiving Supper and Bazar given by the ladies of the M, E. Church was well atteuded and a decided success in every wav, The receipts were about S3O, to apply on the church debt. t Harness Baker and wife were at Chicago last , Sunday to see Dr. Powers, with whom she has been treating the past month for a chronic trouble, and with very satisfactory results so far.

J. C. Porter of Rensselaer, representing the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co; was in town Monday, looking after the Company’s interest. A. Moore, a former Monon Section foreman of this place, but who was transferred to Lafayette about two years ago, has lately been given another ohaDge, and is now foreman of the seotion at Brookston and has moved his family there. On Friday of last week, Dec. sth. was the 14th birthday of Miss Helen Zea. In honor of the event a party was given to about 25 of her friends in the evening. A social good time was enjoyed by all at various games, music and refreshments until a late hour, when' all dispersed wishing Helen many more happy birthdays. Mr. Jaok T, Kight and Miss Pearl Dodge, both of this plage, were married at ifontioello, on^ednesdayof last weok. Deo. 3rd. 1902, by Oapt. Q. W. Payne at his resi. denoe. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaao Kight the well-to-do and highly esteemed General Merohant of this place, and is a promising young man The bruit* is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Rodney H. Dodge, also of J?air Ooks and is one of oar most popular and obarming yoang ladies. After spending a few days honeymoon at Uyfayette and other plaoes they retained here last Monday. A host of friend, inolndingyoor correspondent wish the bride end groom mo oh joy ami bappineea through lifo’e

path. They expect to go to housekeeping in the near future. : Alio* Dewitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Dewitt, died Last Monday at 2 a. m. at the home of her pa ents in this place, after about ten days sickness with obstruction of the bowels. Her age was about 20 years. The deceased had previously been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robinson; at Rensselaer where she was taken sick and brought home on Wednesday of last week The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o clock at the Christain Church, reglious services beiog conducted by Rev. Hall, of Rensselaer and was largely attended Interment in Fair Oaks cemetery. Arohie D, Nelson, a * brother of Mesdames Fannie Cottingham and Amey Richey, of this plaoe who has been living at Riverside Calif; for nearly three years past, has just returned to his old home near Brookston for a brief visit. On Taesday Deo. 23rd he will be married to Miss Maud E. Hay, of near Wellington Ills, the wedding to take plaoe at the home of the bride’s parents. They expeot to reside at Wellington, where Mr. Nelson will ® n g»g® in blaolnmithing. he having learned the trabe while in California.

MONEY TO LOAN. A special fund to loan on farms at a low rate rate of interest without commission. Also money to loan on oity property, second mortage personal and ohattel security. Money on hand no delay. A complete set of abstract books. Call or write. Jamks H. Chapman. Makeever’s Bank Building, Rensselaer, Indiana. Ben Har Flour it manufactured from a eeleot hard spring wheat It is without exception one of the aigheat patents now being shipped nto yonr market Royal Milling Co. Minneapolis, Min For sale by J. A, MoFariand. 20 barrels of pare oandy for the Christmas trade at John Egor’s.

PUBLIC SALE {——, . , _ . 55=3 SB -= - - —--■■■=-.= =■■ -- j TUESDAY DEC. 16 ibe undersigned will offer at Public Sale at his farm three miles west of Rensselaer, lad., and five miles east of Mt. Ayr, on the old Benjamin farm beginning at 10 o’clook A. M. the following property. 40 Head of Short Horn Cattle! * irrrrjTw tlli > 1 i 1 . Consisting of 12 Steers coming 2 years old, 1 Steer coming 3 yrs old, 7 heifers coming 2 yrs old, 3 milk cows. 1 grade Short Horn Bull 2 y rs old and 16 head of Spring Calves, steers and heifers of the good kind. FIVE HORSES. One Shire Mare 9 years old, weight 1500 pounds; One Bay Team of Heavy Work Horses; One Black Team of Heavy Work Horses, Ten Poland China Brood Sows. ■ FARM nACHINERY. One Buckeye com planter with fertilizer attachments, one Osborne com binder, one broadcast seeder and numerous other articles. TERMS OF SALETen month’s credit without interest will be given if paid when dne, if not paid when due 8 per oent will be oharged from date of sale, purchaser giving bankable note. 6 per oent discount for cash where credit.ia dne. Sams of $5 and under, cash in hand. No property removed until term* of aale are complied with. ALBERT HARMON. Hot Lonoh on the Grounds. S. Phillips & Bon Auctioneers. 0. G. Bpi tier, Clerk.