Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1908 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

do so, but also let her foot the bill. Such enterprises are promoted the purpose of advertising the city tn which they are held, and to stimulate the business of that city, a purely selfish' motive, but commendable if those benefitted pay the fiddler. This part of Indiana, just at present, however, would rather put its money in stone roads than in expositions. —Kentland Enterprise. It was Samuel Hartsell, a brother, and not Samuel, a nephew, of the late Dr. Hartsell, who was expected here yesterday. He and his daughter. Miss Catherine, arrived last even ng on the milk train, and will visit for an indefinite time, making their headquarters with Philip Blue, the administrator of Dr. Hartsell’s estate- Mr. Hartsell is somewhat oilier than his late brother, being 75 years old. He is, however, quite well preserved and a very active man. He has lived in Colorado for the past 48 years. During the long years that his brother resided in Rensselaer he never visited him and this isj in fact, the first time he has ever been in Rensselaer. He Is one of the heirs, by virtue of his relationship, of the doctor, who, it will be remembered, died intestate. Something more than a year before the death of Dr. Hartsell he was vfslt6d by a nephew, also Samuel Hartzell, who spelled the name with a “z” Instead of an “s”. He iia’d just returned at that time from Alaska. This nephew is another of the heirs. He is a subscriber to the Republican, receiving it at Kingwood, W. Va.

MONDAY.

A. Halleck made a business trip to Wheatfield today. John Poole made a business trip to Lake Village today. You can get a roast beef or pork dinner every day at McKay’s. Mrs. Ray Adams went to Roselawn this morning to spend the day. Try the $1.35 flour at Murray’s Guaranteed the best in every way. Headquarters for the best standard makes patent leather dress shoes. CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE. Silas Swain, the lightning rod man, accompanied John Bruner on his trip to Oklahoma. A game of box ball after the days’ work will make you feel better. Try one at the new alleys.

Born, Saturday evening, Dec. sth, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phillips, near the depot, a son, weighing 5 pounds.

Miss Anna M. Cowan, of Rushville, Ind., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. A. J. Miller.

You take no chance when you buy flour of the G. E. Murray Co. Every sack warranted. I will deliver your oysters and bread. Don’t be afraid to call phone 432, McKay. Mrs. Frank Bailey returned to Kankakee, 111., this morning, after a short visit here with Allen Swim and family. ? Mrs Kirtley Bishop returned to her home in Indianapolis today after a visit of a month with her sister, Mrs. Ed Ames, southwest of town.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Zink, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, left for their - home this morning after a visit of three weeks with their daughter, Mrs. J. C. Borntrager, southwest of this city.

Trustee Henry F. Feldman has been quite sick of typhoid fever at his home In Keener township. He was very low some two weeks ago, but Is now said to be improving.

The Industrial Society of the M. E. church will hold a 10 cent social of the home of Mrs. R. A. Parklson Tuesday afternoon, Dec. Bth. Everyone is Invited.

Matt Shields, the Monon conductor, is recovering from a long siege of typhoid fever. He is at his home In Lafayette, and it is said will not try to resume his run until about the first of February.

The Robert H. Milroy Circle, Ladles of the G. A. R., will bold their election of officers on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 11th. The Department President, Mrs. Wright, will be piesemt

Harry A. McElroy, the Bridgeport, Conn., poultry man, is here to see what he can purchase in the turkey line for the Christmas market. He usually buys a car load or such a matter from B. 8. Fendig.

Sunday was a very nice day and not very cold, but a decided fall In the temperature occurred in the evening and it grew colder almost all night and this morning the murcury bung near the xero mark again. It has not * wanned up much today, notwithstanding the fact that the sun has shone brightly most of the time.