Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1908 — Page 5

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Oats, 42c “'New corn, 40c, Wheat, 80c, Rye, 60c, Butter, 17 to 20c, Eggs, 24 to 26c.

LOCAL

TUESDAY A. Rosenbaum and wife vent to Chicago this morning. Mrs. J. H. Holden went to Chi cago today for a few days’ visit. J. H. Montgomery went to Chi cago today to attend the electrical show. Rev. Bundy will preach at the M. P. church Sunday morning at 10:30 and Sunday night at 7:30 Mrs. Luther Greenwood an 1 son Russell, of Oxford, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. E Parkinson.* E. G Sternberg left today for northern Wiscbnsin. Mrs. Sternberg accompanying him as far as goRev. D. W. Sanders, of Columbia City, will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday and evening, everyone invited.

Will Wood worth of Belle Fourche, N. Dak., arrived here today, form Gibbons, Neb., where he has been visiting his sister, Mrs Ralph Sprague. Prof. S E. Sparling, of Wiscon«in University, arrived home yesterday, evening to be at the bedride of his father, Joseph Sparling, who is now in fast failing health, having Bright’s disease. Representive Crumpaker will introduce a bill in the House the first of the week to give the Monon Il vtroad Company the right to erect a railroad bridge over the Calumet river at Hammond.

Leu Leffler, was up from Craw fordville last week looking after some business affaire. He enjoyed a very prosperous Christinas trade in his new confectionary store in that city and believes he will beable to establish a good business* Several republicans went to La fayette last night to attend the republican district organizing con vention. In the evening *a of all republicans was held in Chairman Marsh til’s apartments in the Lahr House and the only candidate that developed for the Chairmanship was A. J. Hickey, a young lawyer with a pleasant smile and said by his home county boomers to be the real goods. The co a vention did not meetnntil 2 o’clock this afternoon.

The War Department is planning to conduct joint army and militia maneuvers at Ft. Benjamin Harrison again next fall. The final decision in the matter will depend on whether Congress makes an appropriation for expenses. As a preliminary step to asking Congress for the money that will be needed. Assistant Secretary of War Oliver, has written a letter to Governors asking hcfr.many national guardsmen they would contribute to joint maneuvers. It is the hope of the"department that within a few years a permanent maneuvering site will be| obtained at Et. Benjamin Harrisou. The Becre tary of Vvar in the annual report

to Congress, supports ofjhe recommendation of the QuartermasterGeneral that $750f000 be appropriated at this’ session for the purchase of the additional land needed for maneuvering purposes at the Indiana post.

WEDNESDAY Jack O’ Brien and Bryon Zimmerman are in Chicago today* William Augsburger and son are attending the farmers’ short course at Purdue Uni verity. Jas. Babcock has returned to his home at Bluffton after spending a few days in Rensselaer. Attorney Foltz returned from Kentland this morning. He has been there on business. A marriage license was issued to John Osborne and Marie Ott. They were married at the Indian School. Geo. Parkinson has returned to his work at Purdne, after missing abont a week of school on account of the grip. _ Aunt Jane Crisler, who made her home with her daughter Mrs. Will Wiahard in Big Rapids, Mich., died there yesterday, The city council has ordered the city clerk to have the water, of all water rental delinquents, shut Off if Ihe rental is not paid by Feb. Ist 1908.

Mrs. Ralph Fendig and niece Belle and Mrs. B. 8. Fendig and daughter Marion have gone to New Orleans to spend the remainder of the winter. Dr. Dick Fidler finished his course in St. Mary’s hospital at Milwaukee, Wis., and has been in practice for himself in that city since Dec. Ist. County Superintendent Lamson and Leon Lamson went to Purdue today to attend some of the lectures being delivered there in connection with the farmer's short course. Chas. Smith, for some time a printer in Rensselaer, is now working on the Western Star a newspaper published at Lebanon, Ohio. CoL Jones, former editor of the Monon News is also working on the same paper.

John Murray, living north of the railroad, fell thro a hay rack, yesterday while loading some hay on the Capt Wasson farm, and broke a rib on his left side and braised his lace painfully. He will be laid up for sometime.

Martin Freeland, residing in Newton tp., suffered the fracture of the radius bone, about fonr or five Inches above the left wrist, and also the dislocation of that wrist Monday evening. He was caring for the horses in the barn when one of them backed up and canght his arm against the wall of the bain. R. B. Venders mi th and wife, of Grant Park, Hl., are here foi a short visit with his sister, Mrs. Farm Wright, and he will attend the meeting of the Parker banh creditors Saturday. His aged mother, who had been living with another aged sister at Kentland, had something more than 11,1 OU on deposit in the bank. J. K. Smith, living one mile east and one mile north of McCoys burg, on the Jesse Gwin farm, has decided to quit farming and was tn town today arranging for a

public sale he will hold bn Wednes day, Jan. 29th. He has not yet decided wlecM be will move. The Republican is| printing his sale bills, and the sale will i>e advertised in succeeding issues of this paper. Yesterday morning the tramp, Mho liter in tLe day to badly frightened the telephone girls, stepped in Tom nie Grant’s store and bought a lunch, Mr. Grant gave him his permission to eat it in the back room and soon after the fellow went out Mr. Grant discovered that a good butcher knife had gone with him, as soon as he heard of the tramp’s escapade he called Sheriff O'Connor and identified his knife. The tramp had left a good spring overcoat with him but Mr. Grant is willing to trade back with him.

THURSDAY Miss Bessie Hardy has returned fram a short’stay in Chicago. The Ladies Aid Society, of the First Baptist church, will meet with Mrs. Joe Long Friday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. - J. C. Ewing and wife, of New Auburn, Minn , are here for a-shurt visit with the familes of Chas. Parker and W. I. Yates.

Dalphi is to have two new churches built during the coming year, both . Presbyterians and Christians having arranged to erect good edifice-*. < Mist, Tillie Malcbow is now very much improved from her recent severe attack of the rheumatism and is able to be up and around the house part of the time. Mrs. Alice Geesinger, of Auburn, was divorced from her husband at 1 o'clock Monday, and at 1:45 she was the legal wife of David Pierson* From the court room, following ihe granting of the divorce, they walked to the clerk’s office and bought the mair age license. The Womans Relief Corps of Rensselaer has recently added to its many noble and patriotic acts by presenting for use at the Jasper county cottagh at the soldiers home near Lafayette a fine * Bxl2 feet flag. It contains all the stars, including one for the recently ad mitted Oklahoma.

Will Whittaker, superintendent of the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville, hopes the governor will recommend in his message to the legislature the establishment of a separate institution for abnormal criminals who really are not responsible for their acts and for whom there is little hope of reform. Rev. Father John Bleckman, Sr., Tuesday sent out cards to the Clergy of the Fort Wayne diocese notifying them that the annual meeting of the boardot St. Joseph’s orphanage will be held at Lafayette on Wednesday, January 22, at 10 o’clock a. _m. Father Blockman has been, secretary of this board for a number of years.

It is now said that Curtis D. Meeker, of Monticello, will not ask to be renominated by the Republicans for representative, and that John Brown, of Monon, a well known and life long republican of good qualifications, will seek the nomination. Mr. Brown will doubtless receive considerable support in Jasper county, where he is favorably known. A large white oak stands in Lake township, near the Kankakee river, which for fifty successive seasons has been the nesting place of eagles. The tree has been struck by lightning four times, but without injury to the eagles or damage to the nest. 'The birds are of the species known as bald eagles, and daring ths nesting season they do not hesitate to attack anything which molests their breeding place, man or beast

The boom city of New Castle, where J. F. Osborne lived for several years and where he owns property, has been hit hard by the money stingenoy. Mr. Osborne recently went there expecting to remain all winter, and look after his property interests, bat he]found things so dull the he has returned here to remain until spring. ’As with all towns that have had the miraculous growth that New Castle ha*, and have increased taxes for

■ the purposes of making public im provements, the people who are paying for their property on in stallments are now forced in manv cases to forfeit their homes. It will take a long time for the city to recover from the slump. H. N. Hurd held his sale Tuesday. He reports a good crowd and gcod price* for his stuff, one mare bringing $l7B and another bringing $126, one jersey cow brought SSO and one spring calf brought s2l, 3 two year old heifers sold from 28 to $43. One brood sow, weighing about 300 pounds, brought $25, one Poland China hog brought $18.50. Two stacks of hay bi ought $22. His farm implements also brought good prices.

Christian Church Service. The subject of the Sunday morn ing sermon at the Christian church will be, “Is Man Worth Saving,” in the evening, “Christs First Sermon.” xs.ll are welcome. Wildberg now has the nicest line of boys suits in the city, price within reach of everybody. The finest line of boys and childrens suite and overcoats in the city, at big reduction prices on lot of Nittle fellows overcoats, were $4.50 now $2.50. \ Duvall & Landy. A few more pounds of dock and < geese feathers for sale. Call early if you wish any. B. S. Fendig. j j Right Prices For Good Meat, i Try the new butcher shop. Only the best stock butchered, meats properly cut and prices less than you are paying elsewhere. You can’t afford to miss us. Cash trade only solicited Deliveries promptly made. Snedeker & Nichols, Telephone 428. Highest prices paid for hides and tallow. New Gasoline Engine. I have secured the agency for the best gasoline engine that ever was manufactured. It is a selfigniting engine and-embodies in its perfect mechanism many principles before considered impossible in a gas engine. It works as well in rain and snowas in perfect weath er, and nevtr' gets out of fix. _ I will have one of these engines here to demonstrate shortly and want every farmer to see it work Watch for the date. W. H. Timmons. Rensselaer Public Library Lecture Course. The following is the program for the public library lecture course: Jan. 30,1908, Hon. George Alden. Feb. 17, 1908, Opie Reed. March 6, 1908, Father Kavanaugh. Box Social. There will be a box social at the Blackford school, in Barkley tp., Saturday evening, Jan. 18th. All are invited. Agnee Kahler. Teacher.

A Mild Laxative For Baby’s Bowels The infant or the child should not be given salts, purgative waters or harsh pills or tablets when the bowels are con- i stipated, and neither should any medi- 1 cine be used that contains a narcotic. It is well for mothers to remember ! that there is no better, gentler or more effective remedy for children’s stomach and bowel troubles than Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. Its purity and mildness make it especially adapted to young people’s use. It works gently but surely, and containing, as it does, many tonic ingredients, it not only cleans out the congested bowels, but tones the system and makes the child feel better in every way. „ Amo “< thousands who ere nsins Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Is Mrs. Spakilns, ot Mayfield, Ky., and she writes that she srlves It to her baby regularly and that she would not be without It. She has used it berselt tor a lons time and ought to know. Mothers win find thia an Invaluable remedy for old and young in constipation, dyspepsia, liver trouble, diarrhea, colic, worms, and the many other Ills that afflict the stomach and bowels. It Is guaranteed to do what we claim. *nd by lt» use a home cure at very little cost is easily brought about. Children are often troubled with skin diseases, are backward In school, lose weight and do noteswete sMMorptey. when all tturt f. realty the matter with them Is stomach trouble that Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin will correct, tin to *5 - It is a good Using tor the whole family to uae la stomach, Itver and bowel complaints. A9l cent bottle has often motored an satire family. FREE TEST MSKSwcaßtwsa Mrtnihuwnsta.aiiiakwaktai ■Skwmr Mm lilead *r Ffc yes Rase aty yet most rfheths laxatm Mr CMMNa. womea SaU oM Wkait hoas ors. THE m ot t/owFtrs STWP 00. 11l BaMbreM UMy, BartleelU, 81. Sold by A. F. Lon*.

Notice to Non-Residents. i. w The State of Indiana; V Jasper County i I In vacation before the; February Term, 1908. James W. Stevens William Gilliam es al J * a s° Now comes the plaintiff, bj Abraham Halleck his attorneys, and files b’s complaint herein together with an amdavit that the defendarts William Gilliam and Mr* Gilliam, his wife. Josiah Record and Lovinia Record his wile, Hiram„.. Allen and Mrs. Allen, his wife. Mary E. Huffman and Mr. Huffman, husbanl of said- Ma y E, : Huffman, John Ship and Mrs. Ship, his wife, j John J. Powell and Louisa Powell, h-s wife 1 James E. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, his wife, Mary Johnson and Mr. Johnson, her husband, Wesley Goldsberry and Mrs. Goldsberry, his wife. W. W. Goldsberry and Mrs. Goldsberry, his wife, William W:Goldsberry and Amanda Goldsberry, his wife,. Moses Cherrie and Mrs. Cherriehis wife, Ezekial Ginn and Mrs. Ginn hiswife, William Powell Sr., and Mrs Powell his wife, and John B. Bunuell, administrator of the estate of James F. Lamar, deceased, and all of the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of the above named defendants, and all of the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of said defendants are not residents of the State of Indiana as he is informed and verily believes and further affiant saith not. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendants, that unless they be and appear on the 19th day of the next term of the jAsper < lircui. Court, to be holden on the second Monday of Februaryigofc, at the Court House in Rensselaer, in said county and state, and answer or demur to said complaint, the sama will be heard and determined in their absence. s®ALunto set my hand and affixed the seal -r *^' / of said Court, at Rensselaer, this 4th day of January A. D. 1908. C. C. WARNER, Clerk. Jan to 17-24

PUBLIC SALE As I have rented my farm I will offer at t Public Sale on the Joe Parkinson farm 3 1-2 miles east of Rensselaer, and 1-2 mile west of Pleasant Ridge, on Tuesday, January 21, 1908, Beginning at IO a. m., the following described property: 13 Head of Horses. One bay horse, wt 1150; 1 roan horse, wt 1200; I bay mare, in foal, wt 1350; 1 bay mare, in foal 9 years old, wt 1300: I black mare in foal, 8 years old, wt 1150; 1 sorrel roadster, 6 years old; I team of black draft mares 2 and 3 years old r , wt 2500, I iron grey filly, coming 3 year* old. wt 1200; I light bay filly, coming 3 years old, wt 1175; I draft colt, t year old; 1 road colt, 1 year old, 1 i uckling colt. I Jersey cow, good butter and milk cow. 18 head of shoats. Farm Implements One International Harvester Co manure spreader, nearly new, be in working order day of sale; one Deering binder, 8 feet with trucks, cut only 75 acres; one John Deere corn planter with 130 rods of wire and fertilizer attachment; one John Deere gang plow, used two seasons; one Bradly sulky plow; 2 walking plows; 2 walking cultivators; one ■ Avery riding cultivator, one 6-ft McCormick

ANNUAL SALE Red Clover Herd Duroc Jerseys ■ - .1 -LLILJg 40 Head Choice Brood Sows AT Wolcott, Ind., in Robertson Sale Bam o N Friday, Jan. 24, 1908 Commencing at 1 o’clock p. m. sharp —i 1'" T " ll ,7r.T.‘== 16 head of yearliag]and two-year-old sows and 24 head of spring gilts, including State Fair winners and the get and produce ofChampion. Bred to Eastern Chief 63537, Ist at Wisconsin and Minnesota State Fair 1907 and Knoxal 48859 N., 18857 As, sired by Tip Top Notcher the World's Champion Boar. This offering has not]been stuffed and pampered, but has been fed with their future usefulness in view. Pedigrees furnished day of sale. Free Dinner at Hughes' Restaurant at 11:30. Come and spend the day with us and see the greatest lot of Brood Sows you have ever seen together. Your presence, bids and influence will be appreciated just the same, whether you want to bay or not TERMS:—A credit of nine months will be given on all sums, purchaser giving bankable note, without Interest if paid when due; if not paid when due 8 per cent per annum will be charged from date. 8 per cent per annum discount for cash. COL. TOM VDffIAGE, Hope, Ind. F COL. G. M. ISEMHOWER, Martinsville, lad. SAoctioneers. I. W. BUFFER, West Middleton, Ind. - C. W. BIDWELL Wolcott, Ind., Clerk. SEND FOR CATALOGUE W. R. WARNE, s indTana d

mowing machine, cut only 40 acres of grata; ' bnejjtfod wide tire wagon; one narrow tire wagon cfne mud boat one 2 section wood harrow, one 3-scction iron one hay rack 2 sets of work harness, one set single surrey harness, <ww» set of single boggy harness, one rick of straw, one wecder. one 2 seated surrey, one buggy, one John Deere full wheel disc, one broadcast, seeder and cart and many other articles. \ TERMS:— -sums of S 5 and ntoder cash tn nanu;-umx over *a a creditor 11 month* wilt bejfiven without interest paid when due; if n « paid when du*> 8 ler cent intcree-. from date. B rerwmt discount for oeh. No property to bi removed until terms am complied witlv HENRY AMSLER. | FRED PUT' LIPS, Auctioneer. I O. G SPITLER. Clerk. V'K--Hot Lunuh on the Ground. \ . i •..... 1 -.ra PUBLIC SALE The undersigned having decided to remove to Wisconsin will offer at Public Sale on what is kn jwn as the old Dave Nowels’ place, 4 miles north and I l-z miles west of Rensselaer, and one mile east of Surrey, in Mario* township, on Tuesday, January 28, 1908, beginning at ten a. in., the following described property, to-Avit: 15 Horses ..d M.k. 1400; one black mare, five yrs old, wt 130 Q, automobile broke, perfectly gentle and any woman can drive her; one pair brown horsey 3 years old, wt 2500; one bay horse, 5 yean old, weight 1500; one bay horse, 8 yrs old, wt 1400;. one grey mare, wt 1200; one black mare, wt 1500, in foal to Kenton’s jack; one brown mare. 11 yrs-old, wt 1300, lady broke, tn foal to Kenton’S draft horse; one to mare, 4 yrs old, wt 1250, automobile broke; - one pony, gentle for children; one span of coming 2yr old mules, wt 1650; one grey mule, coming 3 yrs old, wt 900; one mule, 8 months old. 12 Bed of Cattle £ one cow, 6 yrs old, fresh in February; one roan cow, 5 yrs old, fresh in February; one red cow, 4 yrs old, fresh in February; one red cow. 6 yrs old, fresh in February; one Jersey cow, 6 yrs old, fresh in the spring; one cow, 5 yrs old, fresh in the spring; one yearling Durham bull; 3 heifer calves and one spring calf. Tm above cows are all good dairy 36 Head es Hots - bred to a thoroughbred Duroc hog, and dne to farrow in April. These are all good sown. 25 stock hogs, weight 50 to too lbs. Farm Implements °“ e^ ro * d tire wagoe Qne narrow tire wagon and bed, one carriage, one Deere gang plow, one breaking plow, one threesection harrow, 2 Avery riding cultivators, one walking cultivator, one end-gate seeder, one end-gate seeder and grass seed attachment, one John Deere fertilizer attachment for corn planter, and numerous other articles TERMS—Sums of $5 and under cash in hand; sums over $5 a credit of If months will be given without interest if paid when due; if not paid when due 8 per cent interest from date 6 per cent discount for cash. No property to be removed until settled for. JOHN V. LESH Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. € G. Spitler, Clerk. Hot Lunch on the Ground.