Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 238, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 October 1912 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Clubs. The Study Club meets with Miss Callie Bonner Monday, Oct. 7th. The Sew and Sew Club has its annual business meeting Friday afternoon. The Fortnightlies held a very enjoyable session last Wednesday, Mrs Hitchcock hostess. Roll ResponseCurrent Events, paper ‘"the Ideal Public Schools” by Mrs. Lough, reading “Schools” by Mrs. Hascall. Mrs. Hitchcock was assisted in serving by her daughter, Miss Bessie.

Death of Clarence Dexter Parks.

Clarence Dexter Parks was born in Benton county, Indiana, April 18, 1889, died September 28th, 1912, at West Lafayette. He was united in marriage to Mayme Sharkey, Dec. 16, 1909. To this union one child was born. Thus he leaves a wife, one child, his mother, one sister, one brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. His father preceded him in 1899 to the other country, and soon after the care of ’the family fell on Clarence, who was ambitious, energetic and always took a father’s place with a smile. Clar-

ence joined the M. E. church when 8 years of age, and was baptized the same year. Everybody that knew Clarence loved him, because of his kind disposition and smiling countenance. But God in his alwise providence has seen fit to call him hence Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. McNary and attended by\a vast number of sympathetic friends, the Knights of Pythias and North Side Sew Club leading the procession; over a score of most beautiful floral tributes being borne by the brother Knights, while the casket was hidden under nature’s dainty

and beautiful gift to man. The pall bearers were Messrs. Vernon Balcom. Gus Merritt, S. Fournier, Wm. Hamilton, Ross Groves and Ernest Swift. , The M. E. choir quartette, Misses O’Dell and Claire Broadle, Messrs. Walker and Thomas, were accompanied by Miss Callie Bonner. The service as follows, was very impressive. “And There’s a Crown for me” Choir Supplication Rev. Crowder “One Sweetly Solemn Thought” Choir Scriptural Reading ... Rev. McNary “Thy Will Be Done” Choir Obituary Sermon—“To Whom Shall We Go?” Rev. McNary Processional Hymn—“ Some Sweet .Day” A long, long line of friends followed the body to the cemetery, where the K. of P. burial service was conducted, by Acting Chancellor Commander W E. Peck, assisted by Prelate Samuel Bowman, Rev. McNary pronouncing God’s benediction over all. Relatives from abroad were:

From Mentone: Grandpa Thomas Parks, Burley Parks and wife, Mr and Mrs. James Marquiss. From Chicago: Mrs. M. N. Campbell and son, Mr. Frank B. Campbell; Mr. and Mrs. George Stebbins and daughter; Mrs. Ed Howe; Mr. Wilbur Wilcox. From Rensselaer: Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Parks, their son, Ray, and wife. Friends from a distance, Mrs. Chas. Dye and son, James; Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Bar tee; Mr. C. F. Jamison and six of Clarence’s friends from the Jamison garage, all from Lafayette.

Echoes of the Horse Show.

The promotors of the horse show were more than pleased with the exhibits of fine animals in every class and men who are interested in raising the standard of horse flesh deem these yearly competitions the best means to accomplish that higher standard for this community. It seems somewhat a pity that the public generally demands that a carnival or exhibit of what may be admissable and more often what is lowest in human qualifications, should accompany these fine specimens of horse flesh. As the carnival feature was lacking in the recent show, it is presumed that the public generally .was disappointed. The promotors were not at all to blame for this lack and the public was given some excellent free exhibitions of trapeze and acrobatic stunts. While some unpleasant features were the outgrowth of carnival liberties, the show from a stockman’s viewpoint was a success.

Seen on the Streets at the Show.

Mr. John Ade, of Kentland. Mr. Grant Tarmon, of Hlinois. Mr. Frank Hart and wife, of Wolcott Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bellows, of Rensselaer, with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Murphy and daughter, of Berwyn, 11l Mr. and Mrs. Baker with a party of Wtfleottfifenfis— Load upon load of our Goodland neighbors; likewise friends from surrounding towns within a circle of 50 miles. - The crowds were enthusiastic over the excellent driving by the ladies and

the feminine spectators were delighted with the driving and the natty new fall costumes worn by the lady drivers. Rounds of applause were forthcoming. . . - ,

One merchant had a heater going full blast those cold afternoons, right on the pavement, to the great comfort of the chilly. Ifiside his store he was dispensing hot biscuits and Steaming cpffee'to his callers at a daintily laid table.

Many elaborate fall gowns, hats and wraps were to be seen. The children each wanted a pony. The K. of P’s kept open house, their windows offering a fine view of Ohio street.

Mr. Ed Sutherland sold his fine black team, the purchaser having been a spectator on the streets, and closing the deal over the telephone the next day. Several of our merchants had “rest rooms” prepared for the weary. We will not give the details of the one or two unpleasant incidents, hoping that future plans for future shows may eliminate any contrbutary causes to lawlessness. The Remingtoin high school beat the Gilboa high school ball team 15 to 7 last Friday in Budreau’s field.

Wm. Banes is moving into the Timmons property on Indiana street. Mr. Parker has purchased the Banes property, into which he is moving. Mrs. Henry Harris and daughter, of Sioux City, left last week for their home after a three weeks’ visit with relatives.

Last Wednesday, Sept. 25th, at high noon, the marriage of Miss Sophia Bressnet and Mr. M. Allen occurred at the home of the bride’s father, Mr John Bressner. It was a family wedding, the couple leaving that evening for Granite City, 111., where they have begun housekeeping.