Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1908 — Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Harry Shirey, for some time a resident of Rensselaer" and alternating as assistant day agent and night operator at the Monon depot, has received an appointment as agent at Westville, and W. A. Davenport has again been made the night agent with an increase of salary. Hurley Beam is assisting his father with the day work. Will K. Martin, ! .bf Washington, D. C., who was here to vote at the recent election, followed his return there by taking the civil service examination for proof 'reader in the government printing office in which he has been employed for many years. On Nov. 14th he received notice that he had successfully passed the examination and on Nov. 30th he was appointed to a position in the proof room, which carries with it an increase in pay. Mr. Martin is a brother-in-law of Mrs. C. Spitler and his acquaintances here will be well pleased at the news of his promotion.

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The quarantine has been raised from the home of Ed Kirk, where a mild case of diphtheria was discovered in its early stages some ten days ago. The home was fumigated Tuesday by the family physician and the last chance of a spread of the disease thereby stamped out No other cases have been discovered in or near Rensselaer and the cases in Walker township have also all recovered. The prompt action of the doctors is unquestionably responsible for the breaking up of the disease and the prevention of its spread. Over at Delphi the Herald reports a dozen cases of scarlet fever and the schools and all public meeting places have been closed.

THURSDAY

One lot fherflk suits, 50 cents on the $ while they last. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

Dr. J. T. Martin, of Mt. Ayr, took the 9:55 train here thiq morning for Chicago to attend the stock show. A great room making sale to make room for a mammoth holiday stock. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. A game of box ball after the days’ work will make you feel better. Try one at the new alleys. A sweater sale. The newest coat style at lowest prices. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. Prizes each night at the box ball alley. |1 prize Saturday night for the most games.

A car load of holiday goods, including candies, now due. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE.

Bargains in all kinds of winter clothing and cloaks at thq G. E. Murray Co. ’ Many beautiful and useful articles will be offered at the Christian church bazaar, Dec. 4th and sth. Ladles’ cloaks and suits at reduced prices to close. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. Visit the bazaar by the ladies of the Christian church, Dec. 4th and sth. Place it will be held will be announced later.

J. C. Carmichael has opened a harness shop in the White building, next door to Knapp’s Livery Barn, and would be glad to see his old customers. * dwDec.s.

We have on track a car of fancy ripe Wisconsin, sand grown potatoes, the kind that cook flakey and white. JOHN EGER Monticello is selling lots in a new factory suburb. Wednesday morning fourteen lots were sold in a short time. The commercial club is also given a per cent of receipts at the electric theatres, and Wednesday reported $36 derived in this manner.

George Morgan returned last Saturday from Kirkpatrick, Montgomery county, where he has been working since the 14th of September at elevator construction. He was only home once during that time, and missed his vote on election day.

One Dose for Coughs Children cough at night? Give them Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Often a single dose at bedtime will completely control the cough. Good for any one with a cold or cough. Good for easy cases, hard cases; good for acute cases, chronic cases. Ask your doctor to tell you, honestly and frankly, just what he thinks of this old standard remedy. No alcohol in this cough medicine. /. C. AyvCo. Lou*U,Ma*. laxative for boys and gMs than Ayer’s Pills. Ask your doctor about than. He knows.