Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 172, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 July 1914 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Mrs. W. A. Norton and daughter, of Lockport, 111., were house guests of Dr. and Mrs. Landon the fore part of the pash week.— Miss Lucille Babb, of Memphis, Tenn., is spending a vacation with her grandmother, (Mrs. Belle Greene. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Reeves are the parents of a son borh July 16. A son was borh July 14 to Mt: and Mrs. Joseph Graham, their first child. Henry Miller returned Thursday to the Soldiers’ Home at Marion. Mrs. Reeves, of lowa, is'earing for Mr. Bonner and daughter. The latter is (eeovering slowly from a recent attack of sciatic rheumatism. Max Hargreaves returned Sunday from a week** vacation in Chicago. The Junior League served cream and cake Saturday evening in the Zimmerman scale office, neglecting to order a warm evening. Thegrammar grade Goodland at ball last Friday on their own diamond, score 18 to 3. Letters from Denver inform his relatives that “Goz” Hotalling is improving steadily. His many friends here rejoice with his parents. » Rev. and Mrs. Luther Markin, of Middletown, are spending a two weeks’ vacation with his parents, Rev. ana Mrs. T. B. Margin, on their farm. Mrs. Mamie Parks and Miss Grace Sharkey visited in Chicago the past week/ Clyde Reeves*has sold his residence property to Albert Atwood, recently of Downers Grove, 111., who will remodel and make extensive repairs. Mr. Reeves contemplates farm life.- in New- York state. The Willing Workers of the Christian church, had a picnic in the : park Friday evening,, where a program and amusements were enjoyed, followed by a picnic supper in the church basementr The Relief Corps picnic for the G. A. R., held in the town park last Wednesday was well attended. A delicious supper between five and six, was served by the ladies. Florence Langdon has issued invitations to a birthday party Friday, July 24. The third of the union vesper services was held in the town park. Rev. Luther Markin delivered a splendid, sermon to the largest assembly yet Of out of door worshipers. It is gratifying to note the attendance of many who have no church home, but attend these services regularly. Mrs. Bull prolonged her stay in Kentucky to Friday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Merritt are spending a two weeks’ vacation with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hann, in Antwerp, O.

The death of Mrs. James Wingard occurred suddenly (Saturday at 2 p. m. at their newly established town residence. A husband, one. daughter and three sons are left in the immediate family circle. Mrs. Levi Williams and Charles live south of Sheldon. Earl and Frank reside in Jordan township. A prayer service was held at the home by Rev. McNary, who accompanied the funeral party to Sheldon on the 9 a. m, train. A service was held in M. E. church at 10:30 and interment made in the family lot; Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Emma Goss, Mr. and'Mrs. Chas. Hamer attended from here.

Geo. Bartee is very low at his town home. Last Thursday evening h*e suffered a kickTrom tire family driving horse, which in his enfeebled condition, incident to locomotor ataxia, has confined him to his bed practically helpless. Dr. and Mrs. Coleman. Merritt, with her (brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Canine, are enjoying a week’s flshmg on the Kankakee near Schneider. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Broadie, Mm Ella Parks and Miss Blanche spent Sunday arid Monday in Mentone. The ’band concert Tuesday evening drew the largest attendance .of the season. The musicians are mastering more difficult and beautiful pieces for each new Concert.'" Their closing humber was fine. ' Miss Irene Baleom returned from Chicago Sunday, after taking a special preparatory course. An automatic hydrant has been placed in the town park. The Federated dubs are back of this needed improvement. The town council grant the water. Miss Vera Spinney, of Madison, Wis., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Rowe Robinson.^ Clubs. The annual business session of -the Jolly Club was held Friday at the home of Mrs. Rainier. The following were elected for the club season. 1914-15: president, Mrs. Chas. May; vice, Mrs. J. Hensler; secretary, MrS. Turiey; treasurer, Mrs. Geo. Stoudt. The club meets next with Mrs. Stoudt. The Fortnightly iiad an extra business session Monday at the home of Mrs. M. A. Gray. (Miss Wlida Greene is hostess to the Dorcas dub next. Two new members have recently accepted membership, Mrs. Walter Glllam and Mrs. Frank Wingard.