Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 January 1911 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Meeting of Fortnightly Chib. The Fortnightly club met Wednesday, January 18th, at the home of Mrs. O. P. Tabor. The following program was rendered: “The Land of the Rising Sun.” Roll Call.—Japanese Proverbs. Hints and Echoes of Japanese Inner Life.—Mrs. Gumm.

Characteristics of Japanese Women —Mrs. Kelley. > , Japanese Story.—Mrs. Broadie. An Oriental atmosphere pervaded the entire afternoon; Japanese decorations about the rooms; the members of the club in loose flowing, many colored kimonas; refreshments suggestive of the menus served in the "Land of the Rising Sun”; the c!u*» members seated upon cushions, and dainty Japanese fans for .souvenirs a? the occasion. The special-guests were Mrs. Frank Peck, Mrs. Ira Grant and Miss Hartley. ’

Mrs. Jones, who has been quite ill, is convalescing. Mrs. Mary Dextra has been visiting in Harvey, 111., since last Friday. Miss O’Dell was the guest of Miss Heuring in Kentland last Sunday. Miss Hartley was the hous* guest of Mrs. C. A. Balcom during the past week. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Industrial Society met with Mrs. Chas. Goss Thursday. Mrs. Kruzan was hostess to the North Side Sew Club Wednesday of last week. The Study Club held informal session Monday evening at the home of Miss Johnston. The Sew and Sew Club meets Friday afternoon, Jan. 27th, with Mrs. W. E. Johnston. A peanut social was given by the Epworth League Monday evening at the home of Miss Helen Peck. Mrs. Johnston, of Decatur, 111., s visiting her husband’s relatives, rhe C. B. and W. E. Johnston families. Mrs. Jones Green and son re turned to their home in New York City Tuesday. Miss Elise accompanied her as far as Logansport. A few of Mr. and Mrs. Williams’ neighbors dropped in for a social evening Saturday, with an abundance of luncheon and good cheer. The reception in honor of Rev. Bull and wife, which was postponed, is to be held Friday, January 27th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Townsend.

Mrs. Eva Locke Dodge is making rapid recovery from an deration for gall stones which took place last week in the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. Her husband was able to leave her Sunday. Chas. Griffin died of pneumonia at his home in Goodland Sunday afternoon. The funeral service was held in Goodland Wednesday morning, the body being brought to Remington on the 11:18 train for burial. Mrs. S. Withrow died Friday evening at her home in Fowler, the funeral services being held Monday at the residence and burial In Fowler, Rev. Postill officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Gilbert and C. A. Balcom attended, being old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Tyler were surprised by a party of forty-six friends and neighbors under the leadership of Mrs. Geo. Woods, Mrs. Dudley Tyler, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Jas. Woods, Friday evening. The inclement weather kept many away from the gathering which proved a success in every detail. A two-course luncheon was served, and two large rugs presented with the best wishes of th*:, many friends of these young people, who early in February leave for a new farm home in Pierpont, S. Dak.