Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 December 1908 — Page 4

GREAT REDUCTION _ ; . —^ Im.k On .. :: Ladies’ " :: Tailored ;; *• Suits *m { • • • * • While they last we will • • sell our Sample Line of + • Ladies’Tailored Suits at •• . a Reduction of :: 331 per ct. i ■* * Off Marked Price. .. • • This means a Tailored Suit at Much Less than *j* Manufacturers’ Prices. ** FENDIG’S FAIR

The Iroquois Ditch Case.

The Iroquois ditch case will prob-v-ably not be decided '"before next Tuesday or Wednesday. It had first heen Judge Hanley’s intention to give his decision next Monday, but G. A. Williams, who was the attorney for the petitioners, was about used iUP as a result of his labors in the Interest of his clients the past two or three weeks and thought a little rest would do him good and he has gone to Carthage, 111., to remain until next Tuesday or Wednesday and the decision will probably not be made public until his return. Both sides feel quite confident of victory and it is impossible to say .and would be imprudent to risk a guess on the outcome of the case.

Does your friend smoke? A box of good cigars from the Home Grocery -would be suitable.

. . •< Rochester Chafing Dish Three-Piece Carving Set .. # « Everybody, both Ladies and Gentlemen, over eighteen . years of age, is requested to call at our store any time Between Now and January Ist, 1909. On that date we will GIVE AWAY to the Lady having her name opposite the lucky number, a Beautiful Nickel - Plated Rochester Chafing Dish. And the lucky gentleman will receive a Handsome, Genuine StagHandled Three-Piece Carying Set, with Sterling Silver Ferrules. % i |S i Don’t Forget to Register. It Costs You Nothing. No one is compelled to purchase. tt E. D. Rhoades & Son U — A

PUBLIC SALE The undersigned, having decided to farm next year on a smaller scale, will offer at public auction, at his residence, 9 miles north of Rensselaer, on the gravel road, commencing at 10 a. m., on

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 190 S. 12 HORSES —One dun mare, 9 yrs old, wt 1500, in foal (purchaser to pay for colt); 1 dun mare coming 4 years old, wt 1100; 1 bay gelding coining 4 years old, wt 1400 bay gelding coming 4 years old, wt JlOO; 1 grey mare coming 5 years old, wt 1100; 1 black mare coming 3 years old, wt 1200; 1 roan gelding coming 3 years old, wt 1300; 1 grey mare coming 3 years old, wt 1200; 2 iron grey geldings coming 3 years old, wt each 1100; 1 bay mare coming 3 yea’s old, wt 1000; 1 dark bay mare coming 3 years old, wt 900, trotter. 13 CATTLE-—Consisting of 7 fine dairy cows, some with calf by side, others te be fresh soon; 3 coming 2year old half Jersey heifers, fresh in spring; 3 yearling steers. 14 HOGS—Consisting of shoats weighing 100 to 150 pounds each. 23 SHEEP —Consisting of ewes, l red to lamb about April Ist. IMPLEMENTS, WAGONS, ETC.—2 farm wagons, broad tire; 1 wagon, about as good as new; 1 good e ra planter, fertilizer attachment and 80 rods of wire; 1 good mowing niachine; 1 Hoover potato digger; 1 potato planter; 2 sets work harness, about as good as new; 1 riding cultivator; 1 walking cultivator; 1 disc; 1 breaking plow; , 1 weeder, 2-horse; 1 sleigh; 300 bushels good corn, and numerous other articles. TERMS—A credit of 12 months will be given on sums of over $5 with approved security, without interest if paid when due; if not paid when due, 8 per cent will be charged from date, of sale. A discount of 6 per cent will be given for cash on all sums over $5. All sums of $5 and under, cash in hand. No property to be removed until settled for. HARVEY DAVISSON. A. J. Harmon, Auctioneer. Ray Thompson, Clerk. Hot Lunch on Ground. One of President Roosevelt’s last official acts before releasing the reins of government will be to send a special message to congress on the Panama canal. After Taft returns from the Panama the two will meet and discuss any change of plans necessary and the president’s message will be based on the discussion.

Gave Free Wood a Belling.

Freeman Wood and bride arrived here Monday morning from MontiCello, where their wedding took place Sjmday evening at the Christian church. The MonticelTb Journal gives an account of the wedding, that the church was crowded with people who wanted to witness the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Wood went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Taylor, who were married only three weeks ago, and spent the day there, while they were completing the furnishing of their own home. At about 8 o’clock in the evening a great crowd of men and boys gathered at the home of Mr. Taylor and employed various methods of noise making, using cow | bells, rifles and shot guns. They kept | up a din for a half hour or more beI fore Free put in an appearance and made a nice little speech, stating that he would go down town and get some cigars and candy and meet them at his own home. The crowd then adjourned to his residence and later Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Wood came over and when Free got back from town with his arms full of cigar boxes and candy bags, the doors of the house were thrown open, the cigars and candy deposited on ti e center table and a moving procession started, the involuntary guests entering the dining room and going into the parlor and around the center table and out of the parlor door. About 200 were served, each wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wood a happy and prosperous life and he in return thanking them for calling and. Inviting them to come back. As Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were so recently married they were made a party to the charivari, and the entire affair was a very enjoyable one and the hosts and hostesses as well as the uninvited gusts seemed to enjoy it Rensselaer now has two very estimable colored couples, the husbands being industrious and thrifty and the wives being good looking and coming well recommended as excellent colored women. The increase in the alien population of the United States in the year ending September 30, last, was only 6,298. According to Secretary Straus, 724,112 foreigners came to this country in the years between October 1, 1907, and September 30, last, but during the same period 717,814 foreigners left our shores for their own coun- | tries.

THE WONDER WORKER I THROAT | DR. KING’S! lumps I INEW DISCOVERY! | FOR COUGHS AND COLDS | I PREVENTS PNEUMONIA I I had the most debilitating cough a mortal was ever afflicted tdth> and my friends expected that when I left my bed it Would surely be for my grave. Our doctor pronotinced tny case incurable, but thanks be to God, four bottles of Dr. King’* New Discovery cured me so completely that lam ■ all sound and well.—MßS. EVA UNCAPHER, Grovertown, Ind. ■ Price 50c and SI.OO ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED i Trial Bottle Free I ■bhhebhhhbubbhi sold and guaranteed by A. F. LONG

Fair Oaks Items.

Dr. M. B. Fife and wife are moving to Wheatfield this week. Emery Cox and family will occupy the house vacated by Dr. Fife. Jessie Garrid and wife have moved to the Egilston place. Frank Hooper has bought tie Gea r property and moved into it. We hear that a couple of Valparaiso students will visit home and friends here during the holidays. Mrs. Emery Cox, Mrs. Alva Brohard and Mrs. N. A. McKay have been on the sick list thi3 week. John and Susie Kessick started for Minninsota Sunday, where they will make their future home with their aunt. Several of our ’young people attended the pie social at the Meed school house Saturday night, and report it quite a success. Two or three of the Gundy children, of Rensselaer, are spending the holidays with relatives and friends here. Carrie McKay received a box of real holly and mistletoe as a Christmas gift from a friend in North Carolina. Felix Erwin has fitted out the Mallatt building as Christmas headquarters, where you will find almost anything Santa Claus would wish to present during the holidays. A sister of Mrs. A 1 Helsell is spending the holidays with them. Nancy Kessick will also remain there until after Christmas when she will accompanied her aunt back to Mifinesota. Protracted meeting begins at the M. E. church Christmas eve., and will probably continue a couple of weeks. These meetings are only held here once a year, so let everybody prepare to attend regularly and get the full benefit of them.

Burns Town

Fine winter weather still continues Alex Hurley is ditching for Michael Bums. Mrs. Elb was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Mrs. John Nichols visited with Charley Reed and family Sunday. Samuel Holmes helped Thos. Brown butcher Tuesday. William Folger is building an addition to his house this week. __ Walter Brown is working for Everett Greenlee this week. There was a large crowd at L. P. Shirer’s Bale Monday. Everything brought good prices. Mrs. Samuel Holmes and Miss Stella Bi*won made a flying trip over to Monon Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Jacks and family and Sarah Holme» visited with Samuel Holmes and family Sunday. Ivan Jasper, Ira Robinson and Alma and Emma Helengreen visited with Thomas Brown’s Sunday. Miss Mary Jacks attended the box social at union school house Sat- ] urday night, where Pearl Wasson teaches. Gladle Greenlee returned home Monday, after visiting a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. Mr. and Mro John Scott are visiting their daughter and other relatives in Illinois for a few days. Will Sutton is keeping house for them during their absence. Frank, Grover, Hollis, George, Stella and Lillie Brown went to Rensselaer Tuesday to purchase lots of fine things for the Christmas tree at Center school house Wednesday night.

Mt. Pleasant

Bertha Cooper spent Sunday with Ella Parker. Will Williams was trading in this vicinity Thursday. Charlie Miller visited Mr. and Mrs. Grant Erwin at Rensselaer Monday. Land buyers were looking at some farms in this vicinity last week. J Mrs. El da Stoers spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Elda Clouse. Charlie Miller is doing some clearing for Henry Hays this week. Steve Comer shipped a car of hogs Saturday. j John Comer spent several days in Chicago last week. i Wesley Price was delivering corn to Steve Comer Friday. Mrs. Edward Ritter returned from Illinois Saturday, after a two week’s visit with relatives. Charley Reed is improving his r:sidence this week. Will Smith is doing the plastering and cementing. Thomas Parker and Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith Sunday. Blanch Steel returned home Saturday, after a week’s stay with Mr. and Mrs. George Davisson. Mrs. Marie Price visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stoers. John Clouse visited Mrs. Maggie and Wm. Clouse and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker at Rensselaer Tues- ; day. 1 John Comer and Mr. and Mrs. Elda Stoers and little daughter spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse. ; Mr. and Mrs. George Davisson, Mr. I and Mrs. Clyde Davisson and little son, Jess Walker, Blanch Steel, Wm. Davisson and Tode Hill spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Clouse. JTA large gathering attended the musical and literary entertainment at Independence Friday night. Everybody enjoyed a good time. These entertainments will be given every other Friday night.

Don’t Be a Goat.

An Indianapolis dispatch says: “There is a movement on foot among democratic metnbers of the j legislature to get the republicans to | take the initiative in bringing about a repeal of the county local option law, if it is repealed at all. Some of the democratic members of the house are behind the scheme.’’ it is related by an ancient writer named Aesop that a fox once fell in a well. To extricate himself he invited a goat who peered curiously into the well to come down and take a drink. He said the water was the most delicious he ever tasted. The goat leaped down, and the fox, using the goat’s horns for a ladder, sprang out of his ugly predicament The goat then appealed to the fox to help him out, but the fox jeeringly replied, “If you had half as much brains as you have beard you would have looked before you leaped.” Moral: Republicans should not let their whiskers outgrow their gray matter during the coming session.— Monticello Herald.

Christmas Presents that Count

John D. Rockefeller has received a Christmas present of $4,000,000 as his share of the Standard Oil Company's dividend for the quarter ending with December. What a pleasure It would be to spend it for him. General manager, C. D. Emmons, of the Fort Wayne A Wabash Valley Traction Company enacted the role of Santa Claus by replacing the salaries, which were lowered during last year’s financial panic.

Public Sale. As I am going to quit farming I will offer at public auction at my residence, 9 miles east and 2 miles north of Rensselaer, 5% miles west and 1% miles south of France3Ville, 3 miles north and 1% miles east of McCoysburg, 2 miles south and 1% miles east of Pleasant Grove, commencing at 10 a. m., on THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1909. TEN HEAD OF HORSES: Consisting of 1 grey mare, 11 years old, wt 1400; 1 black mare, 12 old, wt 1450; 1 sorrel horse, 10 years old, wt 1300; 1 black mare, 6 years old, wt 1200; 1 grey team, 10 §nd 11 years old, wt 1100 and 1200, a good general purpose team and automobile broke; 1 grey mare, coming 3 years old, wt 1100; 1 bay pony, 6 years old, kind and gent’.e for boys to use; 1 black gelding, 10 years old, wt 1100. 13 HEAD OF CATTLE: Consisting of 6 milch cows, three now fresh, two to be fresh about date of sale, one Jersey cow giving milk, to be fresh in spring. (These are extra good milk cows.) 2 yearling steers, 4 calves coming one year old. 4 HEAD OF HOGS: Consisting of ewes and bred to lamb in good each, to farrow about April first. 14 SHEEP. All good Shropshire ewes and brde to lamb in good season. IMPLEMENTS, WAGONS, ETC., consisting of 1 good wide tire wagon, with box complete; 1 high wheeled narrow tire, with extra set of truck wheels; 1 top buggy; 1 Klondyke buggy body, good as new; 1 Deering binder, 8-foot cut with trucks; 1 International Manure spreader, nearly new; 1 John Deere corn planter, with fertilizer attachment and 80 rods of wire; 1 Oliver gang plow; one 16inch walking plow; 2 John Deere riding cultivators;/ 1 disc; 1 4-section flexible harrow; 1 slant tooth wood frame harrow; 1 hay rake; 1 endgate seeder; 1 harrow cart; 1 good hay ladder; 3 scoop boards; 1 good crosscut saw; 3 sets good work harness; 1 set horse clippers. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Consisting of 1 good cook stove; 1 United States cream separator, good as new; 1 barrel churn, nearly new; 1 bentwood churn, 2 5-gallon cream cans; milk palls, crocks and javs; 1 bedstead; 1 go-cart; 1 dining room extension table; 1 upholstered parlor set; 1 double barrel shotgun, and many other articles too numerous to mention. A credit of 12 months will be given on all sums over five dollars with the usual conditions; 6 per cent off for cash when entitled to credit H. N. MOULDS. Fred Phillips, Auctioneer. C. G. Spitler, Clerk. Lunch served by Ladies of Parker Church.

MEETING OF CEMETERY ASSOCIATION. The Mt Tabor cemetery association will hold its annual meeting at 1 o’clock, Saturday, Jan. 2, 190#, at the Blackford school house in Barkley township, for the election of officers and the transaction of other business. GEORGE DANIELS, Pres. sw3t J. W. HUMES, Secy. NOTICE OF ELECTION. There will be an election of three trustees of the First Baptist church on Wednesday, January 6th. at 7:60 p. m. JUDBON H. PERKINS, dl4-21-28 Church Clerk. Leave your dressed poultry orders with the new meat market', JOB PUTTS.