Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 March 1913 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Henry Brooks is riding a new motorcycle. ' - F. L. Griffin, of Monticello, was in town Saturday. Mrs. Mamie Parks’ infant daugh ter has the measles. * The third quarter high school examinations are being held. Several of our citizens have been attending the revival meetings in Good land. '■.. The Lyric Theatre bias closed this week while it is being remodeled and decorated. Mr. and Mrs. VSrnon Baleom the parents of a daughter, born Fri" day, March 14. \ Fred Bowman is the father of a , son, born last Wednesday, at their home in Monticello. The Methodist ladies will hold an Easter market in Lex Fisher’s store Saturday, March 22nd. Arthur Hawn, of Logansport, arrived Tuesday evening for a short visit with his mother. Ora Lucas has moved his lunch counter to .the room just east of Eckman’s shoe shop. The Young Ladies’ Circle of the Christian church met with Mrs. Elmer Holland Thursday evening. Mrs. Rainier was called to Brookston- Thursday evening by the serious illness of the doctor’s father. J. W. Locke leaves Sunday evening for Burlington, Kans., to visit his daughter, Mrs. Albert Dodge. Wm. Banes has moved his family from the Aunt Mat Timmons’ cottage into the Reed dwelling on Indiana street. Wellington Morris came Sunday to accompany his wife and little daughter home to Chicago Sunday evening. Charles Bonner is staying with his father and sister during the absence of his wife and daughter, who are visiting in Sandwich, 111. The fire bell sounded an alarm last Tuesday about noon, when a small blaze started on the roof of Ben May’s new dwelling on the Wolcot road. No great damage. Rev. E. H. Bull occupied the Christian pulpit Sunday evening in the absence of Rev. Wickham, who is conducting a successful series of special meetings in Vistula, Ind. Mrs. Ralph O’Riley, of Wolcott, has taken her little sister, Blanche-? Dietrich, and will give her a Home for the future. The child has been in the care of Mr. ana Mrs. Melrose since infancy. The officers of the Presbyterian Missionary Society received the members, and by special invitation, every lady member of the church, last Thursday at the home of Miss Alice Jones. Mrs. Howard > Jones was leader. “Work Among the Immigrants,” was the subject of a lecture by Miss Jones. “The Church® 1 of Japan,” an article read by MWI Ross Meyers. The new year books were ready for distribution. Refreshments were served by Miss Jones, Mrs. Bull, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Hartmann and Mrs. Hargreaves. A very happy ending of a pleasant afternoon was a reading by Miss O’Connor, who answered to a hearty recall. Clubs. The Fortnightly annual election was held last Wednesday at the home of Miss Callie Bonner. Officers for 1913-14 are, Mrs. M. A. Gray, president; Mrs. W. E. Peck, Ist vice; Mrs. James Washburn, 2nd vice; Mrs. Crain, secretary; cor. secretary, Mrs. George Hascall; treasurer, Miss Bonner. This club-meets next Wednesday with Mrs. W. E. Peck. Mrs. Maurice Peck received the N. S. Sew Club Wednesday. Mrs. E. H. Bull is hostess Friday to the Sew and Sew Club. Mr. Large is host to the Study Club next Monday at the home of Mrs. Lough. The federation of clubs is planning an evening of entertainment, to be given early in April. The Library committee is beginning work in earnest this week. The Civics committee will soon announce a day for a general town cleaning. The Park committee are starting preliminary work for the season. Miss Ella Whitehead and Orfe Hensler were married last Wednesday at the bride’s home, the services being performed by Rev. McNary. The young couple will be at home on the Hensler farm.

Samuel Skinner, a pioneer in this part of the state, died Wednesday evening, March 12th, at the age of 85 years. The funeral was held In the M. E. church Saturday afternoon, of which church he was the oldest member. St. Patrick’s O. E. S. Celebration. Any Star member who claimed Old Erin as the home of their fam-ily-tree was host to the chapter Monday, March 17th. The “Ooleens” were arrayed in white, while green badges were much in evidence. The worthy matron, Mrs. Somers, as one of the hostesses, announced a short Irish program as follows: Pat’s Love Letter... Harry Spencer Vocal Duet—" When I Dream of Old Erin” Mesdames Locke and Brand St Patrick’s Birthday—Reading by Mrs. Rainier “Old Grimes”—Solo Mrs. Locke An opportunity was given a select few to do homage tp the Blarney' Stone. The following Irish served refreshments of baked beans, cabbage salad, sandwiches and tea: Ladies Somers, Rainier, Smalley, Turley, Stewart, Locke, Brand, and Messrs. J. Hensler and H. Spencer. Games and Jokes made the celebration an affair long to be remembered.