Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 118, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1909 — Page 8

nor superb Disdain. But thsra was one young woman in the box party at the theater who took no part in the noisy chatter and Slggle. With her gaze fixed upon the stage bhe watched the progress of the play, indifferent to the gayety around her, except that her delicate, aristocratic, finely chlsled features bore a look of weariness, and a scronful smile curved her lips. At last, however, she turned her head slowly and looked at the other members of the party. Then she spoke to the elderly matron sitting by her side. “That girl in the blue kimona,” she said, “thinks she’s the whole custard!” —Chicago Tribune. , Not a Salesman. A house hunter, getting off a train at a suburban station, said to a boy: “My lad, I am looking for Mr. Smith son’s new block ,of semi-detached cot tages. How far are they from here?" “About twenty minutes’ walk,” the boy replied. “Twenty minutes,” exclaimed the house hunter. “Nonsense! The advertisement says five.’ “Well,” said the boy, “you can be lieve me or you con believe the advertisement; “but I ain’t tryin' to make no sale.” Changed His Diagnosis. Physician—From a hasty examine tion I am of the opinion that you are suffering from clergyman’s sore throat Patient —The devil you say! Physician (quickly)—But it is quite possible I am wrong—l will (look! again.

Correction. “Gee whiz! here’s the rain cornin’ down again and somebody’s stolen my umbrella.” "Somebody’s stolen what?” “Well, the umbrella I’ve been car rying for the last two weeks.” In Mortal Dread. "I fell out of the window of my flat yesterday.” “And you are on the fourth floor That was terrible.” ~~:t “Yes; I don’t know how to face tht janitor. I’m sure I’ve violated som< clause in my lease.” - One WgyDoctor —Did your husband follov my directions? Did he take the medicine I left him religiously? Patient’s Wife—l’m afraid not, doctor; he swore every time I gave him a dose. —Boston Transcript. * Our Baby. There’s a baby in our house, The cutest kid that goes; He’s always still as a mouse When playing with his toes. —Exchange. Why? Lecturer—No, my friends; there is nothing in this world but what has some useful function and ” Small Party—Hold on there. Doe* your wife belong to a woman’s club.— Toledo Blade. A Diagnosis. To her tongue it felt just like a pimple. Said the doctor, “It’s awfully simple To give you relief. But It’s my firm belief That it’B merely the back of your dimple.” —Lippincott’s. Bright Outlook. Diner —Dash it all, waiter , the corned beef is vile. I hope you are going to have something better tomorrow. Waiter—We are, sir. We’re goin to have corn-beef hash. —Chicago Journal.

His Part. Ethel —Let’s play house. Johnny—All right; you be ma away In the country and I’ll be pa.—New York Sun. Watery. "He carries water on both shoulders.V "Does, eh? 1 always heard he took it on the Ledger. Alleged Milk. Of all “white lies’’ the one white lie That most deserves the crown, Is that atrocious stuff we buy For “country milk’’ in tow n., —Philadelphia Press. Just So. "The paper states,” his wifey read, "A Dlrectoire gown she wore.” "Yes,” said the man, who’d seen the thing,, " Direct,’ but mostly ‘toire.’ ” —Cincinnati Enquirer.

Still He Didn’t Snore. On Sunday morning he sat in church, The strictest silence-keeping; But now and then a little lurch Betrayed that he was sleeping. —Birmingham Age-Herald. Teacher (catching Tommy Ashing on Sunday)—Do you know the wages of sin? Tommy— ls this a sin? Teacher—lt undoubtedly is. Tommy—l don't want any wages for this. I’m satisfied tordo it for fun. — Illustrated Bits. Surely. "Father, what is the curse of wealth?*’ ‘The way a naan has Ho work for It" Argentina's area under cultivation Is now 36/ 00.000 acres, comparing with 12,000,000^^1905.

THURSDAY’S LOCALS. Everet Leach returned to Hammond today. Firman Thompson went to Anderson today on a business trip.'' Capt. G. W. Payne went to Monticello today on a business trip. John O’Connor and daughter, Lottie, are down from Kniman today. „ Wanted—Dining room girl, and want her quick. Makeever Hotel. G. J. Jessen made a business visit to Chicago today. A. S. Laßue and Willis Lutz were business visitors at Monon today. Just opened, a barrel of fancy home made sorghum molasses, 65c a gallon. JOHN EGER. The Christian church rummage sale has been postponed for the present, but will be held at some future date. Call phone No. 273 and get prompt service. Good goods, full weight. The best coal, wood and feed in the city. C. P. Wright and E. V. Rawtford made a business trip to Indianapolis today. Harrison Timmons has been quite sick for the past week or ten days with remittent fever. Mrs. S. B. Holmes and son have returned from their visit with Mr. Holmes’ people In Tennessee. Mrs. A. Lingenfelter, of Kokomo, is visiting her husband, who works at the Rensselaer garage. Louis Genires took his departure from Rensselaer today, going to Chicago Heights, his former home, to again engage in the fruit business. Mrs. J. L. Brady went to Indianapolis today, having been called there by the slight illness of her mother and sister. Everybody votes for Maines & Hamilton. They can supply your every want in the wood, coal, and feed line. Phone 273. Mrs. John Hess and Miss Blanche Myers, of Lake Village, came today for a visit of a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Cal Cain. Fred L. Griffin, for many years editor of the Remington Press, and now engaged in the restaurant business at Monticelio, was here a short time today. The Republican included Capt. G. W. Payne in its list of voters of 80 years and over in Tuesday’s daily, but we were in error as he will not be 79 until December 25th. White Star and Acme flours are the best. You can get them at Rowles & Parker’s. Yes, that’s the place where you always find the best of everything. ROWLES & PARKER. In a football game between teams representing Kokomo and Noblesville, Ogle Seagraves was probably fatally injured. He was kicked in the back of the head. It is believed his skull is fractured. We have investigated White Star flour. We know what it is. If it hadn’t been the best we wouldn’t have bought it. Try a sack, only $1.38 a sack, every sack guaranteed. ROWLES & PARKER. Mrs. Chas. Balcom, wife of the Remington merchant, is now reported to be very low. She was operated on in July for the removal of cancers but only temporary relief resulted and it is now probable that she will live but a short time. N. H. Hurd did not go to St. Joe, Mo., as he had at first expected to do, but went to Chicago instead, where he has work as a steam and gas fitter, at which he was formerly employed. His family moved to Chicago this week, going there Tuesday.

As Dr. Laws and Dr. Washburn are opening a new set of books, the latter requests that all persons knowing themselves indebted to him for work done previous to October 1, 1909, call and settle by cash or note as soon as convenient. s Roy Grayson, who for the past three years has been in North Dakota, is visiting his mother and brothers here. He has been sick lately, having been confined in a hospital in Minnesota fop a time. He expects to return to the northwest after his visit here. His wife joined him here today. D. E. Hollister was able to be out today in a wheel chair, and after being pushed over to the elevator, was able to wheel himself back to his home. He Is feeling well for what he has undergone and is anxious for the time to come when he can return to work. After having been unconscious since early Saturday morning State Senator Carroll K. McCullough died Sunday at Anderson. He had been afflicted with cancer for some time and his health had been gradually failing following an outing at Burt Lake, Mich., about four months ago, The Methodist Protestant people yesterday bought the church bell of N. Littlefield that was formerly in the Freewill Baptist church, which Mr. Littlefield bought and remodeled into a fine residence this summer. The bell will be hung In the belfry of the M. P. church and announce the services there in the future. The church Is also being repainted and is undergoing other repairs.

Dr. Rose Remmek wishes to notify the-public that she has returned from Indianapolis and may be consulted at her office in the Harris building. See my stock of buggies while you are looking for one to buy. I have the quality, price and experience for your benefit. C. A. ROBERTS. The petition asking for a local, option election in Dekalb county was filed with Auditor Emory Shook Monday. On it were 2,617 names, or 38 per cent of the total vote. The commissioners will be asked to name Saturday, November 27, as the day for holding the local option election.

Frank Randle was here this morning for a short time. He is now traveling for Joseph Bros., of Indianapolis, who have a line of hosiery, neckwear, suspenders, etc. His family continue to reside at Clarks Hill. Frank sold his cream buying station at Morocco about October Ist. Mrs. James R. Baker and two little daughters, who have been visiting at the home of her father-in-law, John N. Baker, for the past three weeks, returned to Pontiac, 111., this morning, where they will make their future home. Her husband returned home about ten days ago.

Mrs. Eliza Renicker returned to North Manchester-today, after a visit here with her son, Fred Renicker, and family. She makes her home with he son, John, at North Manchester and reports that both John and Levi had good crops on their farms this year. Under date of Nov. 2d we are authorized to change the address of Dr. E. E. Wishard’s paper from Indianapolis to Noblesville, to which place himself and family and his mother, Mrs. Jennie L. Wishard, were moving on that day. Mrs. Wishard expects to return here next spring. Mrs. Annora Sayler, widow of Jacob Sayler, and mother of Mrs. Chas. Battleday, is now in very poor health and not expected to last a great while. She is 83 years of age and has never recovered from the broken limb sustained last winter. It is thought that ~he can not long survive. Wallace Murray and wife and son, Harry Murray, left this morning for Carnegie, Okla., where “Uncle” Wallace and wife will spend the winter with their son, Charley Murray, and their son-in-law, Sam English. Harry will be absent only about a week. Lou Robinson is carrying his mail route during his absence.

Joe Tinker, star shortstop of the Chicago Cubs, who is in Craig, Mont., on a hunting trip with Clark Griffith, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday announced he would make an effort to secure his transfer from Chicago to Cincinnati next season. Tinker is under contract to the Cubs for two years, and may have his troubles breaking the ties that bind. This was the day for signing pension vouchers and a number of veterans and their widows were out who rarely make visits to town. Thos. O. Chestnut, who has been in very poor health for several months, was down for the first time in several months, but he was unable to walk between his home and town and had to be transported both ways in a bus. it is a beautiful day, favoring the frail ones who do not often get out. Word 'was received here yesterday from the specialist in Chicago who operated on the eyes? of Mrs. J. H. Cox and Lucius Strong that both of the patients were getting along very nicely. Each had the bandages removed from their eyes for a short time the fourth day following the operations and the specialist says he can see no reason why the result will not be the complete restoration of their eyesight.

Fred T. Parish, of Indianapolis, took the train here today for his home after a visit with Chas. Dawson, near Mt. Ayr, and the* latter’s son near Morocco. Mr. Parish owns the farm on which the younger Dawson lives, but he will occupy it himself within the next few weeks. The elder Dawson farms the Burkland land south of Mt. Ayr, and thinks he has 185 acres of corn that will make about 60 bushels to the acre. After Mrs. May Schneider, of Philadelphia, had ..committed suicide Sunday by, drinking carbolic acid, a healthy baby girl was born in the hospital, where the woman had been taken. Mrs. Schneider, who was 18 years old, swallowed the poison in the room she occupied with her husband. She was quickly removed to a hospital, where she died shortly after her admission. After a hasty preparation the physicians performed a cesaran operation and succeeded in saving the life of the baby. J. D. Allman returned this morning from Indianapolis, where he and Mrs. Allman had been called by the serious condition of her brother, Lawrence Hawkins. Lawrence had a bad case of typhoid fever but seemed to be on the way to recovery until he suffered a relapse a few days ago, slnoe which time he has been in a quite critical condition. He is not out of danger yet, and the physicians in charge of bis case at the hospital are uncertain whether they will be able to pull him through or not. Lawrence lived at Remington, but for some years has lived in Indianapolis, where he Is now a partner in a large live stock firm doing business at the Indianapolis Btock yards.

Rowles & Parker Big Corner Department Store

YOU WILL HARDLY APPRECIATE the MEANof a big stock of Fine Clothing until you come in here and see one-the largest stock of fine goods moderately priced in Rensselaer. Style, high quality and great value our leading points. A Special Department for Clothing. It’s worth a good deal to you if you but knew it, to select your clothes and other things to wear in such a store.

In Our Shoe Department We make a specialty of selling good shoes and fitting the feet. W e have all the different widths —made in all the new shapes in all leathers, both button and lace. We can fit your feat and sell you the best shoes made, all at prices that mean a saving to you.

Rowles & Parker The Big Corner Department Store

EVERYMAN'S | COMFORT I ASSOCIATION ® “Everybody's Comfort Association is an organization of men who have a wholesome regard for the care of their feet, combined with a perfectly justifiable grip on their pocketThe Headquarters are at the Crossett Factory in Massachusetts. Branch Chapters have been established in the stores of \ good shoe dealers throughout CROSSETTSHOE "MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY" To be Initiated Into the seoret of true foot comfort apply to tho nearest Crossett dealer and give the pass-word. “Makes Life'. Walk Easy/* Member•hip eoata $4 to $6 according to taate. LEWIS A. CROSSETT, Ino., Maker* North Abingtoo ■ Mast.

You don’t take any chances with goods you buy here; if anything should be unsatisfying, we will gladly make it right; we guarantee satisfaction with every garment sold, or a new one in its place. / Kuppenheimer Fine Overcoats and Suits are a specialty here; and there are no other clothes made to compare with them in excellence of materials, in perfection of tailoring, correctness of fit, smartness of style, the best clothes we know, selected by us and made exclusively for us on our own s|/\ IIC choice of models At sls and $16.50,-"^ that amount of money ever paid for. You may look at $lB and S2O suits and overcoats in other stores, then compare ours at sls with them. That’s all. Values also at $lO and $12.50 that are worth sls. We say $lO and $12.50 because we take great pride in giving big value in both cashmere $|H 6 $|Q CH and worsted; all styles IU 06 IZiuU Our range of fabrics and snappy models in young men’s college styles is particularly large and various— s7.so to SIB.OO. The smart stuff college and high school fellows demand is here. We can suit and please you and save you money on this class of goods. We’ll dress your boys like little gentlemen—s2.so to $7 for overcoats, suits and reefers. A special line of suits in the very latest patterns of cashmeres and velours, at $3.50 and $4. Winter Underwear is just now a warm subject, and we’d like to show you our line of union and 2-piece suits. They are the best qualities, at prices that are right. Our great Hat Department daily tops a lot of well-dressed men. Stetson hats are great quality, $3.50 to $5.00. Our Tiger hat at $3.00 and Champion at $2.50 are the best values ever shown for that price. Other remarkable values at SI.OO, $1.50, and $2.00.