Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 136, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 December 1903 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

The average at* at which .a man merries in the United Steles is twenty-six end a half. The United States Senator seem to be an ex* oeptfon. They marry between sixty and eighty, at least this is trde of Platt, Stewart and Depew. At Noblesville the Monon last week won a $20,000 damage snit whioh was brought against it by Talbert C. Fear, of Eirklin. A few months ago Fear was injured by a piece of coal falling from a passing train, breaking his jaw. The ease was tried at Frankfort, resulting in a disagreement A change of venue whs then taken to Noblesville.

The big hat question has been edgaging public attention in Rochester for several weeks. It was made out to be an obstaole to bhuroh attendance. Some of the Writers claimed that men did not like to goto ohuich and he obscured from a view of the pulpit by a sea of large but lovely hats bedecked 3 with ribbons and feathers. Some good sister agrees to have the ladies oooupy the rear seats in ohuroh in future and the front pews will be reserved for the men. By this arrangement the big hat issue, yon see, is relegated to tbe rear,. It is now np to the men of Rochester to make good.

Free for the Asking.

Our booklet, *‘Tdd by a Doctor,” a discussion of the diseases of the digestive tract, and testimonials of hundreds who have been cured of constipation, dyspepsia and stomach troubles by the use of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. If interested write today to Pepsin Syrup Co., Montioello, 111.,.0r see A. F. Long, Pharmacist. dec

tv w are prepared to make any sixe farm loans on short notice. We have private and eastern funds to loan on personal or ohattel security. Call and see us before yon dose a deal elsewhere' Our term* will be satisfactory. •ts Ferguson & Wilson.

Farms..; For Sale or Rent v*\ • • . Farms for Sale or Renfc' for One Cbird of tbe Crop Prices of Farms quoted on application. _ t Benj. J. Gifford, y Kankakee, 111.

Public Sale. Tbe undersigned will offer at Public Sale at my residence 54 miles west of Rensselaer and 3 miles southeast of Mt Ayr, begin* niag at 10 a. m., sharp on WetefajDeceata- Mi, MS. 10 horses and males, one team English Shire Geldings, ooming four yean old weight 2800,1 mare Booking oolt, one 2 year old mnl e ode sacking male, both finemales. 7 head settle: Two milk cows, ooming fresh soon, 4 two-year-old Shorthorn heifen, 1 spring heifer oalf. 30 head of hogs from 25 pounds up to 300 pounds. Farm implements and ▼ehioles: One MoOormick Mower, nearly new; 1 hay rake; 1 2-seotion harrow. 1 disc harrow. 1 Barlow Planter, with 0. B. & Q. check rower; 1 grand Detour Cultivator; 1 Reliance Bulkey riding plow, almost new, 1 good endgate seeder, 1 long sled, 1 good wood-burning heating stove and various other articles. Terms of Bale: $5.00 and nnder oaah in hand. Over $5 00 12 months credit without interest if paid when due. If net paid when doe 8 per cent will be oharged from date of sale, pnrohaser giving bankable note. 6 per oent discount for cash where credit ib doe. No property removed until terms of sale are oomplied with. Hot Innoh by Quae Grant. %• WILBON SBAEFFEK. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Bp!tler, desk.