Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1908 — Burns Town [ARTICLE]

Burns Town

Philip Durant is up and around again. Reed, Rep: is the assessor of Barkley township Instead of Norman. Billie Williams called on Elmer and Walter Brown Sunday afernoon. Mrs. Chris Morgenegg and daughter Katie were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Ethel Holmes spent Sunday night with Willie Whitaker and wife, of Rensselaer. Mrs. George McElfre-h and children visited with Chris Morgnegg and family Sunday. Miss Mary Jacks spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Pullins and family. Wm. Whittaker, wife and son of Rensselaer visited with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holmes Sunday. J. H. Hoover was in this IscaU y Monday buying turkeys for B. 8. Fendig, paying 13 cents per pound. Frank, Grover, Holis and Stella and Lillie Brown called on Charles Greenlee and Fred Anderson Sunday. Walter, Frank and Grove’, Lillie and Stella Brown called on Samuel Holmes and family Thursday evening. Lost, strayed or stolen, last seen on the 3d of November. Branded with the letters W. J. B. Finder leave word at this office or te’ephone 510 C. > The friends and relatives of Miss Stella Brown gave ber a surprise Tuesday night Came in with well filled baskets and all enjoyed a goed time. Instead of being sweet sixt'en she is sweet twenty. Translated into twenty different languages, which embraces nearly every place where civilization is. known, Franz Molnar’s sensational book is the talk of the day; regardless of creed, sex or nationality, it has been perused by thousands and has been acknowledged by all a sensation. The dramatization of this great novel Is a superior article, which tells an interesting story of the supernatural character, “The Devil,” or the present day Mephistopheles, and Is one that will command the attention of all who appreciate things that are both elevating and instructive. Mr. E. Laurence Lee will appear in the title role, supported by an excellent company. An artistic performance can be assured. Ellis Theatre, Tuesday, Nov. 17th.