Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1913 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Doing Of the Holiday Week. Holiday week witnessed many re- J unions, friends and relatives com- < ing from abroad to surround a mer- ! ry family table, members of families in ,the. community drawing togetb- ' er in the happy Christmas spirit. One of the largest family gatherings was at the hom.e of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gillam, twentw-two, including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rich, of Goodland; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowman, of Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gumm’s dinner guests were Mr. Esau Hart and Mr. Frank Hart and family, of Wolcott. . ~ Mr. and . Mrs. George Chappell’s guests were Guthrie Morns and family. Mrs. Groves and son, Ross, had a large family gathering. James Washburn and family went to Kentland to the home of Angus Washburn. Mr. and Mrs. Banes and sons spent the day in Wolcott with his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Barnes had under their rooftree Mrs. Barnes’ father and sister, of Ohio, and also their daughter, Esther; home from college. Mrs. Gray and daughter, Millie, were with Charles Gray and family. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Spencer had Mr. Hargreaves an<J family. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Roadifer were with a daughter on her farm home. Miss Sarah Roadifer came from Chicago Christmas day to spend the holiday season. • The holiday merrymaking and showering of Christmas gifts made a flurry in the business world. The merchants all had extra help to assist in the rush which was on early this year. As a result diamonds are now seen on hands which before were gemless. Beautiful fur sets comfort the happy wearer. Graceful plumes add a finishing touch to many a striking winter costume. Baskets of good cheer were left at many a door. It was a season of giving as well as receiving.

Aria Lyons is visiting home folks this week. Mr. Garrison is still very poorly and is unable to be around. James Washburn made a business trip to Kentland Monday morning. - Frank Kelly and son Ralph came Monday morning on business and pleasure. Bert Brook and family spent a few days last week visiting Fowler relatives.

The Carmody property on the west side of town has been rented by H. Wood. Lagripjie is still a common complaint, a new sufferer or two reported every day. The Masons hold a public installation this Friday evening, with the O. E. S. Chapter. Jesse Allman and son, Kenneth, were here a short time last week visiting relatives. The holidays will sonn be over. School takes up January 6th after a two weeks’ vacation. Nina Washburn has been spending her vacation visiting relatives in Earl Park and KentlandMiss Laura Peck accompanied her aunt, Mrs. Max Price, to Middlesboro, Ky., for an extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Howard are visiting his brother, Frank, and other relatives for a few days. The Auto Sales Co. unloaded six 1913 Fords Monday afternoon for a running startbn the new year. Mr. and Mrs. David Foster and little girl are visiting his mother and relatives\during the holidays. A watch party was held at the M. E. church Tuesday eve by a good many, who helped to see the new year in. Will Smalley left Monday morning for Marion, where he intends to take up his work as an electrical engineer. t Mother Allman is still confined to her bed, suffering from the effects of a fall, which has severely injured a hip bone. * "CttfiSWr BesseTsquite sick with apendicitis, being confined to his bed. It is thought an operation will not be necessary. Max Broadie, accompanied by a friend, came from Lafayette Sunday morning to spend his vacation with his parents and look up old friends. Mrs. Bert Bartoo returned to Rensselaer after spending a few days at home. She was accompanied by her daughter, Berea, who Intends to make a short visit with her grandmother. Fountain Park management has secured the Frederick Nell Innes Orchestrlal Band to give two fuH concerts on Thursday, August 21. This rare musical treat should be enjoyed by everyone. The Presbyterians held a congregational meeting after church Sunday morning and voted to build a new church. A building committee was appointed to get things ready for an early start in the spring. The diamond ring which was given by B. F. Spencer to the person guessing the most accurately the time required to burn a large candle displayed in his show window, was given to Jacob Peterson, and the second gift, a doll, was given to Charley Parker.