Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1907 — Page 2

kENSSELAEK REPUBLICAN. corner of Washington and WesVor •*tnv*w, Rensselaer, Indiana. . L Issued kvkpv FRIDAY BY ' * GEORGE E. MARSHALL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. MARSHALL A HEALEY, PUBLISHERS.

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\V. H. Whittaker, superintendent oi ;he Indiana Reformattfry. basal o completed preparations for a daily paper at that institution, which shall furnish the inmates all of t he best uews.e/ the day without s nationalism, or undue prdrnineuce to tiie shady side of life. A new cylinder press has been put in a d all that is needed now are a fe s compositors. The paper will be four column wide—eleven by fifteen inches. The name now in use for the weekly, The Reflector, will be retained.

To feel strong, have good ap.petiteand digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy life use Burdock Bitters the great system tonic and builder, Small farm to rent. For name of ow.:er enquire at this office. Fix ah bread and cakes daily at Grant & Rowen. For Sale: A good five room house across the river. Lot 75 by 150 feet, young orchard, good garden spot. Enquire of J. E. Bislosky. The G. E. Murray Co. is showing a long line of swell new patterns in laces and embroideries. The sale is now on. Grant & Rowen, successors to J. F. McColly & Son, the depot grocers, now handle bread and cakes from the Little Gem Bakery. Woman loves a clear, rosy complexion. Burdocß Blood Bitters purified }he blood, clears the skins, restores rnldy, sound health* ———— ■ ■■■■■■—■ i Wanted work of any kiDd around town by young man. Enquire at Aaron Claspell’s residence on Front st., or his shop on Callen st. Gilbert Albin. Ctffee Demonstrator at McFarland’s] Every afternoon daring the week beginning Feb. 4th a young lady demonstrator representing the Ferndell line of coffees will serve coffee at J. A. McFa» l»» l’s grocery, free to all and all are ivited. It is proposed to demouatrate that the Ferndell is the best coffee sold in Rensselaer.

Public Entrance to Armory. Where uot otherwise stated and for all ordinary occasions the entrance to the Armory will be thru the rear or west door. The front hall and stairway are private and loitering therein will be prosecuted by the agents of the building. Geobqe H. Heaxey, Mugr. Armory. Brood Sow Sale. J. A. Teter will hold a Duroc Jersey brood sow sale, at Remiugton, in Lock's heated Sale Barn, on Monday, Feb. 11. 40 high class animals, prize winners and daughters of prize winuers and giaad daughters of prize winners, of the best breeding kuowu to the Duroc Jersey breed. FIRE. I have bought the Northwestern Underwriter’s Insurance Company of Milwaukee, Wis., of Mr. U. M. Baughman. This is the company that is the direct cause of your getting cheap insurance. The nice part about it is there is no one that can say anything against its financial standing. It is as good as the best. If you have u policy expiring or need any insurance, see me before yon have it. W rite. I will surely eave you some money. Office in the I. O. O. F. building. J. F. Bruner. Wanted, a respectable middleaged woman for a housekeeper, by widower with three children. A steady position for right party. Gall or write, J. M. Crowder, McCoysborg, Ind. w3tp ■ i ; , led Cedir Skiagles. Jut received, one car. 375,000 red cedar shingles at the Ettunelaer Lumber Go.

KEPOBT OF THE CONDITION OP-' THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK »i RoasseUer in the State of Indian*, at the close of buaineaa, January 28th 1907. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts ...... .... ...f 801,*80.fi7 .Overdraftssecured and un-ecufed.'. 4.785.93 U. 8. Bonds to secure circulation... 7,M>60 Bonds, securtt es etc 39,400.00 Hank ing House, lurntture end ilitures B.oOii.uO Due from National Banks (not reserve asrenj*). 2,244.<|0 One from Stave Banks and Bankers. 185.34 | u« lioui approver! reserve ageuts 55.&1.51 Checks and othe cash Items 2.254.2 S N -t«s of other Natl.mat Baflk- . l.oOO.W) ■ fraction*! i>a|ier currency. nickles add tents 107.64 1 L twfui money in bank. viz. S|>PCle .... sl2.t*W i egal tender notes 10,212 r 28.042.00 ! Red-mption fund with U. 8. Treasurer j (i per cent of circulation' 375.60 i Total".?-.. $ 444,129 61 LIABILITIES. Capital Sfocw Paid tu ... .to.WW.rt) ; Surplus Kiliiid . 20,d0r*4»; ; Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid ... .... 1,7*4 6s National l’.a'uk nutcs ou.ti.taiid.Djf .. 7,sot nn_ Individual I>et»"UhTsunjeet'DrtiHck“27s,2l2-2s DeHVatiiJ TCeftTflcateS of deposit . . 49,032 to Time certificates-of deposftt ... .. 70,000.45 Total I-,.. .? 454.129.61 STATE OF INDIANA. I OOONTT Of JASi'Elt. ( I, Emmet L. Holiingsw.irtp, r ashler of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. EMMET L. HOLLINGSWORTH. Cashier. Correct—attest: John ML Wasson i GeorgeE. Murray [Directors. Emmet L. Hollingsworth ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31st day t>f January, 1907, Edward P. Honan, Notary Public.

For Sale. Thoro bred, prize winuiug Barred Plymouth Reck cockerels and pul lets. Eggs in season 81.50 for fifteen. G. H, Clarke, Rensselaer, Iud # Public Sale ! As I am going to South Dakota, I will sell all my personal property, without reserve, on the Peter May farm 3 miles East and 1 mile North of Rensselaer, 1 mile West and 1 mile North of Pleasant Ridge, commencing at 10 a. m., on Thursday, Feb. 14, 1907, the following personal property: 7 HORSES AND COLTS-Consisting of 1 Black Horse about ten years old, wt. 1260; 1 Bay Mare about twelve years old, wt. 1250; ■ * - r*jCStlcr w a IMF! "" - 1 1 Bay Mare thirteen years old. wt. 1250, In foal to Shire Stallion; 1 Black Mare five years old, wt. 1260, a good one; 1 Roan Horse coming three years old, wt. 1200, a good one; 2 Spring Colts, horses. — 12 HEAD OF BOGS-AU Poland Chinas, consisting of 5 Brood Sows, all bred and good ones: 7 three-months-old Pigs. 3 HEAD OF GOOD MILCH COWS-One to be fresh Feb. 3. one fresh March 6, one fresh March 20. IMPLEMENTS. WAGONS, Etc.-Couslstlng of 1 Binder, 1 Mower, 1 Hay Rake, 1 Hay SmJm ~h 1 Cart, 1 steel three-section Harrow, 1 Riding Gopher, the best made, 1 Brown Riding Cultivator, good as new, 3 Farm Wagons, one a new Studebaker with wide tire, two narrow tire, one high wheel, one low wheel. 2 Buggies, 1 set of Gravel Beds, and many other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 10 mouths will be given on sums over $lO, with usual conditions. 6 per cent, off for cash where entitled to credit. P. C. PURSLEY. A. J. Harmon, Auet. E. P. Houan. Clerk. Hot Luuch on the grounds.

Public Sale! The undersigned, having rented their farm and decided to quit farming, w ill offer at Public Sale at said farm, 5 miles South and 1 mile West of Rensselaer, in Jordan tp„ commencing at lO a. m„ on Tuesday, Feb, 12, 1907, the follow ing property. 6 HEAD OF HORSES—Consisting of 1 Brown Mare, six years old, wt. 1250. in foal; 1 Gray Mare four 1350; Sorre SPi, H o rs» thirteen' ■ I I HI r*». i m. ’ L r e e . . >’ - l I■i ’ ' wt i Gelding, draft, three-year-old, wt. 1330; I draft Filly coming two-year-old, wt, 1000. 8 HEAD OF CATTLE—Consisting of 3 two-year-old feeding Steer*; 4 yearling Steer*; 1 two-year-old Heifer, with Calf. 20 HEAD OF HOGSConsisting ~f --host* JH- Skil&fciufey weighing from Vito I<C pound* each. FARM IMPLEMENTS, Etc.-Consisting of 1 DUk: 1 Riding Plow; 2 Walking Plow*; I Riding Cultivators; 1 Riding Gopher; 1 three-section Steel Harrow; 1 B,»Vfeye Mower; 1 one-horse Hay Rake; 1 Brown Corn Planter, with 80 rod* of wire; 1 Harrow Cart; 1 low-down Seeder: 3 set* of Work Harness; 1 set double Driving Herns**; I set of Single Driving Harness; S Saddles; 1 Sickle Grinder; 3 Ferta Wagons, one e 4-inch tire low steel wagon, and numerous other article*. A credit *4 U month* trill be given on sum* over K, with usual condition*, 5 per cent, off for oaah where entitled to credit. r . B. A L. WELSH. A.J. Harmon, Ant. -■=-*——- *— * C. G. Spitler. Clerk. Hot Lunch on ground.

PubUcSale Having bought a farm iu Michigan and am going to move to same, 1 will sell at Public Sale at my residence 1 mile east of Pleasant Ridge 4 miles east of Rensselaer, on Thursday, Efib. 7 The following propertyjto wit. „ 6 Head Of Horses Consisting of 1 black Norman ; mare 8 years old, wt 1600, iu loal I by Norman horse; 1 black Norman ; mare 4 years old, w t 1 500, in foalf j by fcjhire horse; 1 bay mare 9 years old, wt 1.200, with youug cult; 1 gray horse 7 years old, wt 1,650; 1 black horse 1L years old, wt 1.600: 27 Head of Cattle. Consisting of 7 good j' ing milk', all fresh iu soring; 1 puie bred Jersey giving milk: 1 twoyear old Polled Angus Bull; 8 yearling steers, 9 calves, S steers, 1 heifer. 7 Lead of Good Hogs Consisting of 1 ’ IjffffPß Mi roe sow wt 1 6 shouts averaging mESmmm 125 lbs each. Farming Implements, Etc. 1 Plauo binder, 2 John Deer 14 inch gang plows, 2 disc harrows, 1 three-section wood frame harrow, 1 3-sectiqu steel harrow, 1 2-section steel harrow, 2 John Deere walk ing breaking plows 15 inch,, John Deere corn planter with 160 rods wire, 2 Deere riding cultivators, Avery riding cultivator, surface cultivator, walking cultivator, 12 foot hay rake, set hay ladders, 2 road scrapers, two wagons, 3 sets harness one set nearly new, kitchen cabinet with high top, cupboard, gasoline stove with oven, 20 cords stove wood, 10 cords pole wood. Terms: 11 months credit without interest on approved security or 6 per cent off for cash on sums over 85. Sums under 85 cash, It not paid when due 8 per cent from date. Carry Lowman. Fred Phillips, Auct C. G. Spitler, Clerk. C. Grant, Hot Lunch.

Big Public Sale! ; . • \ ————— The undersigned. having rented his farm, will offer at Publio Sale at his residence 6 miles South and 3 miles East of Rensselher, 5H miles North and 3 mites East of Kerning* ton,sH miles North and 3 miles West of Wolcott, commencing at 10 a. m , Wednesday, Feb. Ij, 1907, the following property: • 12 HEAD O* HORSES AND MULES-Cou-sisting of 1 English Shire Stallion, six years old, wt. 1550, named ‘Cleveland;’ 1 Brown Mare, twelve years old, Wt. 1400. in li!:u .-ounug ■ three years old, wt. mL »W 1100; 1 Sorrel Mare (A seven years old. wt. 1000; 1 Driving Mare three years old, wt. 900; 1 Bay Horse Colt coming two years old, wt. 800; 1 White Pony six years old, wt. 600; 1 span of Sorrel Mules aged nine and ten years, wt. 2300 ; 3 yearling Mules. 92 HEAD OF CATTLE-CousUtlng of 22 head of two-year-old steers; 1 Hereford Bull; 1 Shorthorn Bull: 5 Cows giving Milk; 50 head of Cows aud Heifers; 13 •'' - vhHf FARMING IMPLEMENTSConsisting of 1 McCormick Binder, 1 McCormick Mower, 1 Champion Mower, 1 McCormick Corn Binder, 2 Thompson Gang Plows, 4 Walking Plows, 1 Sulky Plow, 2 Riding Cultivators. 3 Walking Cultivators, 1 Clod Roller, 4 Farm Wagons (one a 3-in. tire, 2 narrow tire, 1 4-in. iron wheel wagon), 1 Spring Wagon, 1 Feed Grinder, l Feed Cutter, 1 Broadcast Seeder, 1 End-Gate Seeder, 2 three-section Harrows, 2 Disks, 1 hand Sbeller, 2 Hay Ladders. 1 Hay Rake. 1 Feed Cooker, 1 Tank Heater, 2 Road Scrapers, 1 Fanning Mill. 2 Bob-Sleds, 2 Gopher Attachments, 7 sets Work Harness, 1 set Double Driving Harness, 1 Platform Scale, and numerous other articles. A credit of 11 mouths will be given on suras over $5.00. with usual conditions, 5 per ceut off for cash w here entitled to credit. JOE SESSIUS Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot lunch on the grounds by Jim Buiiis.

RENSSELAER FEED STORE Headquarters For Coal, Wood and Feed. Special Bargains Virginia Smoklesa - $4.50] Indiana Block - • • 4.00 A beautiful calender (Iven away with every coat order Art. Branch

Stock and Grain Farms Newton County Ind 2,800 ACRES . . , . ... .. ...... ■ ■■ - __ —— y '..'.--a.—~-N-_;2±r- " T ?“ * * A ~~ Lying 3 1-2 miles north of florocco, Divided into 9 farms and 9 sets of buildings. : _ c ■ •’ V This is the best lancUn'northern Newton county; soil black sandy laom with clay sub-soil, is thoroly underdrained with tile. All the farms are well fenced. A stone road runs thru the land. The Chicago, Indiana & Southern R. R. also runs thru the land, and the town of Enos is located near the center of the‘ tract. C. &E.I.R. R. runs close to the land but not thru it. The Salisbury dredge ditch runs thru the land, making an]excellent outlet for the tile the same. This land is situated 62 miles southwest of Chicago. Morocco is 3 % miles south, and Elmer,’on the C. &E. 1., is miles'west of the land. This land will be sold in a body for $35 PER ACRE, CASH, Or will be subdivided into farms to suit buyers at from ' ’ "0, $35 TO $45 PER ACRE, Write or call upon • • William Cummings, Agent. Fred :i£SL‘ ° o ' Kentlind, Chicago, 111. OWWEP«

I 960 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE II This body of land lies in Jasper County, Indiana, 60 miles I from the great city of Chicago, only 3-1 mile from railroad, 2 | and 1-2 miles from location of the new Lafayette & Chicago Interurban Railway and lies in one body not divided by highways but has public roads on four sides. Upwards of 800 acres of this tract is smooth, clean prairie I land with a heavy black loam soil from three to ten feet deep. Remainder of this tract is timber land skirting the outward edges along the roads, making splendid building places. I This was swamp land and by the location of a large ditch through this land, now under process of construction, the sur- [ v * fade water has all been drained off and when this ditch is com- A. Ipleted it will give it a thorough outlet for drainage. This tract lies in good neighborhood of improved farms, schools and churches. I This land will be sold in tracts of 320 acres or more. " We have decided to close out this land and in order to make it sell quick we have placed it on the market at the low | price of $33 per acre. I— For plats and further information call or write, G. F. Meyers, Owner, I Rensselaer, Indiana. |