Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 January 1911 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Death of Father of Mrs. LookabilL Mr. and Mrs. Lookabill received word early Thursday morning that her father, Mr. Orebangh, had died at his home in Watseka, 111., suddenly at 5 A. M. of heart failure. They left on the first train. Mir. Orebaugh had spent the Christmas season here with his daughter. The circumstance is doubly sad coming just at this time, as they are about to remove to their new pastorate. The sympathy of the community is with these good people in their sorrow. 4

Meeting of Fortnightly Club. Mrs. Belle Greene was hostess to the Fortnightly Club Wednesday after - noon, January 4th. The following program was given: WOMAN’S DAY. Roll Call—World famous women. “Woman in the Progress of Civilization” —Mrs. Howard. Mrs. Browning’s “The Cry of the Children” —Mrs. Gray. . Discussion, “What -r is Woman’s Sacred Sphere?”—One minute talk from each member. - Mrs. Yeoman, Mrs. F. Peck and Mis* Marquis were Mrs. Greene’s invited gdests. Delicious refreshments followed the work of the afternoon. The next session will be at the home of Mrs. O. P. Tabor, January 18th.

Christian Pastor Closing Work Here. Mr. H. Randel Lookabill is volimtarity closing his work here as pastor of the Christian church, having signified to the trustees in November that he did not desire to be a candidate for re-election. He has accepted a flattering call to Milford, Iroquois county, 111., to have charge of a $16,000 church, which will be dedicated in about two months. Milford has a population of some 2,000; is a live field in a prosperous section, and is to be congratulated upon having secured an indefatigable worker. Mr. Lookabill and wife have made many warm friends here, who v - wish them well in their new church home. He was president of the Remington Study Club during the season of 190910 and because of his more extensive Work in astronomy, was a delightful leader and instructor in the text, “The Friendly Stars,” and being the fortunate possessor of a magnificent lense, he aroused much enthusiasm among the club members and in the town generally Mr. Lookabill will undertake his new work at once.

The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. W. E Peck. It being the regular reception day a number of invited guests were, present. A splendid program was given and most excellent refreshments served by the hostess. Keith Spencer returned to Indiana University at Bloomington last Monday. Guy Little returned to Oxford, Ohio, the first of the week. Mrs. Homer Hardy, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Tabor, returned to Huntington Saturday noon. Mrs. Tabor will visit in Wabash before he: return home.

A reception will be given by the ladies of the Presbyterian church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Townsent Friday evening, January 13th, in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Bull.

A New Year Wedding. Ruth Julian, daughter of Elias Julian, of Gilboa township, and James Haselby, of Logansport,, were married New Years day at high noon, at the home of the bride, the Rev. Laura B. Cline saying the ceremony in the presence of thirty-flve relatives and friends. The wedding march was rendered by Amy Camden, a cousin ot the bride. The bridal gown was a delicate gray end white carnations were carried. An elaborate two course dinner followed congratulations. Many beautiful and useful presents were displayed. Outof town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ellingsworth, of Kentland; Mr. and Mrs. A Edmons, of Fowler; Mr. Firman Griffith, of Detroit; Mr. Frank Haselby, of Fowler; Harriet Julian, of Sheldon, Ill.; Mr. Chas. Roush, of Onward, and Miss Lizzie Clute, of Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Haselby will be at home February 16th, at Rushville, Ind., spending the honeymoon here with relatives and friends.

The Sew and Sew Club held a very pleasant session with Miss Alice Jones Friday afternoon. Several out of town guests were present: Mrs. Minler, of Kokomo; Miss Kline, of Leßoy, 111., and Mrs. Wade Greene, of New York City. The club meets on January 13th with Mrs. W. E. Peck, the president, for the transaction of the quarter’s business.

Will Smalley returned to Purdue Sunday. <■ Tom Smalley left for Milwaukee Tuesday. Milt Julian is still quite sick with Inflammatory rheumatism. The North Side Sew Club met with Miss Bessie Hitchcock Wednesday. Miss Catherine Hartman returned to Earlham college Monday noon. The week of prayer is being observed in the proteetant churches. Mrs. Houser, of Indianapolis, is expected for a short visit this week. Lowell Townsend returned to his work st Northwestern Wednesday. Miss Bertha Primmer made a week end visit with her mother st Chalmers. Mrs. Frank Kelly and eon Ralph

returned home Monday evening from Frankfort. Gladys and Mildred McGlynn spent the holiday vacation with relatives in Rensselaer. , Adrian Foster visited Arion Griffin in Monticello from Thursday to Sunday evening. Nina Washburn returned Sunday from a week end visit with her grandparents near Kentland, Mrs. George Chappell returned Wednesday from a two weeks’ visit in Anderson and South Bend. Miss O’Dell returned Monday evening from spending the vacation in Indianapolis and Greencastle. The Presbyterian Aid Society will hold an all day market in Miss Harper’s store, Saturday, Jan. 7. Miss Hudson, who has been the holiday guest of Miss Greene, returned Monday to her home in St. Louis. Wellington Morris and Cass Dobbins returned to Chicago Tuesday morning of holiday week, via Rensselaer. Miss Bessie Haner reached Remington Monday morning, having spent the vacation in Sturgis, Lima and Kalamazoo. Mrs. Will Puckett and children, of Wheeling, ind., have been spending the holiday week with relatives and friends. H. W. son of James Gilbert, will soon open a garage in our town, as announced by an ad in the Remington Press. Bernard and Max Hargreaves returned Thursday evening from a visit with relatives in Clifton and Chebanse, 111. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Welch and baby returned to their home Wednesday, after spending Christmas with their brother, Mr. Fern Lough. A watch party was held at Milt Julian’s New Years eye. Twenty-five guests were present and with games and refreshments ushered Jn 1911. Mrs. Pearl Jones Greene and son, of New York City, arrived Wednesday for an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Jones. Mrs. Frank Howard returned Saturday noon from a visit with relatives at Council Bluffs, lowa, Platte, S. Dak., add Culbertson and Benkleman, Neb.

On Christmas day, at one o’clock, Miss Cellah D. Jarvis, of Warren, Ind., and Mr. Jesse L. Anderson were united in marriage. They will be at home in Remington. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Malsbary, of Remington, are the guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Horner, over the holidays.—Medaryville Advertiser. Mrs. Prank Kelly’s father, Mr. Burderson, of Frankfort, died Wednesday night. He had Buffered from paralysis for some time and being over 80 years of age, his death was not unexpected. * Fred Burger returned from Texas Wednesday of last week, by way of Chicago, where he was met by his wife. They visited in Chicago until Friday. Mr Burger went to Huntington to spend New -Years with his sister Blanche. Catherine Hartman was hostess at a midday dinner Saturday, December Si. Covers were laid for Miss Lotta Hudson, Miss Katherine Oreene, Miss Francis Yeoman. Miss Bessie Hitchcock. Mrs. Ona Bellows, and Mrs. Lot- - ... .-. ... „ J ! John Wesley returned from his vacation visit to Barbersvills, Ky., ac

companied by his younger brother, Wednesday. The two' lads are spending the winter with their brother, Supt. Wesley, and will both enter the public school here. A klmona watch party was given by the Misses Warnock New Years eve in honor of their sisteri, Mrs. Bishop, of lowa. The guests were Miss Hudson, Mies Greene, Miss Francis Yeoman, Miss Wilda Greene, Miss Hitchcock, Miss Ethel Smalley and the Misses Hartman. Miss Francis Yeoman entertained at six o’clock dinner Tuesday of holiday week. Covers were laid for the following guests: Miss Lotta Hudson, of St Louis, Miss Katherine Greene, Mrs. Bishop, of Council Bluffs, lowa, Miss £&ura Warnock, Mrs. Lee Rush and the Misses Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Geary, nee Stella Washburn, visited their brother, James Washburn, and family Sunday, on their return from their bridal trip to Chicago, having been married Wednesday of holiday week. They will be at home on the Washburn home farm, south of Kentland. Mr. Geary is superintendent of the Earl Park schools, but will retire to a rustic life at the end of the school year, having taught for twenty-five years.