Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 200, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1913 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Edgar Tribby is in Logansport this week. John Johnson, of Boswell, is spending several weeks in town. Mrs. Ed Maxwell and daughter visited Mrs. Pearl Currans during last mid-week. ' Harry Hargreaves returned from Lake Fbrest Saturday evening, accompanied by his cousin, Hamilton Quayle, who will remain throughout the assembly. Mrs. Carl Somers’ sister, of Otterbein, is here for the park season. Mr. and Miss Lobdell, of New York state, are guests of Mr. Guthrie Morris and family. The Protestant churches have closed during the assembly season. Remington saw the Monon advertising cars last Wednesday. Mrs. S. G. Hand’s sister in Logansport, died Tuesday. John Tharp’s sister is visiting him for a few days, as she is on<a trip to Oregon. Word has been received from Rev. Wickham at Grand Rapids that his wife has successfully undergone an operation in the hospital and is l resting as comfortably as could be expected. He expects to occupy one of the city pulpits next Sabbath. Mr. James Irwin died Tuesday morning at his home on South Ohio street, after a prolonged illness. The funeral was held Friday. Walter Johnson, with his family and sister, Miss Margaret, accompanied by the Taylors, of Illinois, reached here Tuesday noon from a ten days’ auto trip to Mammoth Cave, including also stops in many large cities and at points of interest. It was a very pleasant trip and they are enthusiastic over the cave and Kentucky hospitality. Mrs. Emma Bull Beal, wife of William Beal, died Tuesday after-, noon, August 12th, at the age of thirty years. A bright and cheerful character, even in her last weeks of physical pain and weakness, she will be sorely missed in the family circle and in the activities of church and social -life. Always ready to bear her part, as a member of the Methodist church, she was secretary for several years of the Missionary society, assisting also in the choir. As a club member she was enthusiastic and helpful, being deeply interested in the civic improvement work of the town. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Postill, assisted by a large choir, and attended by a host of friends. The beautiful floral offerings were carried by club sisters. Interment was made in the family lot beside her father. Relatives and friends in attendance were Rev. and Mrs. Markin and daughter, Ethel Markin, of Bellmore; Rev. Luther Markin, Westfield; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bull, of Elwood; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scripture, of Logansport; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dick, of Watseka; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Raymond, of St. Anne; Delbert Pitts and family, Goodland, A. T. Pitts, of Monticello; Mrs. Ida Chapman and son, Ronald, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Sarah Creek, of Rosalia, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. James Sheets and Miss Haywood, of Lafayette.

Fountain Park Items.' Opening day last Saturday with Sunday Schools, G. A. R. and Relief Corps organizations as honored guests, was a big day at the park. Of course it was warn, but the cottagers looked comfortable at home, the long circle of park homes being full and overflowing, with a tent settlement on the river bluff and in the shady grove. The boating is good, swimming is better,'and ice cream cones from Hascall’s or Reeves’ seem the best, for they are always in ude. The platform is offering a good program. Dr. Jones is an active, pleasing platform manager, punctual and ready always with enthusiasm for talent and audience. Sunday a good crowd heard an excellent sermon in the morning and a lecture with a strong message in the afternoon. The Jubilee singera were very satisfactory. Up to date the program is as printed and some extras. Several new families are on the grounds. The Littlejohns, of Kentland, are in the Murray cottage. Mr. Jake Rich and family are out again. Wm. Broadie’s are in their own cottage this year. Mother Washburn and daughter, Grace, of Earl Park, are keeping open house in the Kyle cottage. Mrs. Wilcox is back again after several summers’ absence, with a houseful. Some boy bachelors dispense hospitality from under canvas roofs, while Miss Ethel Smalley is house hostess to a merry party of bachelor maids. Miss Anna Hartley, of Rensselaer, is on the grounds this week. Mrs. McCulloin, of Monticello, came Wednesday to graduate with the C. L. S. class of 1913, and to be a guest of Mrs. Didlake. The boys’ Sunday School class, under Dr. Jones and Mrs. Wolcott now the banner, Sabbath morning because of largest -enrollment and collection. Mrs. Bert Bartoo is at Fountain Park hotel with her daughter. Senator Isaac Stephenson, of Wisconsin, is writing his inemolrs. That is, the senator, who admits that he could never star as a literary person, has employed an able assistant to write them for him. Try our Classified Column,