Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 204, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1914 — Franceville News Notes Clipped From The Tribune. [ARTICLE]

Franceville News Notes Clipped From The Tribune.

Boyd Porter, Orla Clouse and Edward Duvall, of Rensselaer, were the guests of friends here Sunday evening. Trustee F. C. Westphal announces that the Francesville and Salem township schools will open Monday, Sept 7th. W. E. Tennell, of Greentown, has been secured for superintendent. \ Mrs. A. D. Wright, who was quite painfully injured last weelt, when her horse became frightened at an auto truck and ran away, is getting along nicely. She was thrown from the buggy and bruised about the body, but not seriously. Rev. S. C. Rogers left Monday for Robertson, 111., where he officiated at the marriage of his former classmate, Guy Duhirst, and Miss Cora Burner. ; He will return today. Mrs. John R. Hayworth last week traded her residence property for the W. R. Spitler home just across the street, giving a cash consideration for the difference in the values. Possession will be given October Ist.

I. N. Davis was 81 years old last Monday. Father time has been very kind to the old veteran and he looks good enough in health to reach the century mark. Mr. and Mrs. Gilford Jones and daughter,-Helen, of Redkey, W. R. Jones and Judson Fitzpatrick were entertained at luncheon Tuesday the home of Mr. apd Mrs. Floyd Burchard in Rensselaer. Enroute the party visited with Mr. and M r§ . Jbhn Murray in Barkley township. The barn on the Joseph Hill estate north of town, tenanted by Will Timmons, was destroyed by fire from an unknown cause Thursday morning. The loss is partially covered by insurance. Mrs. Mary Gieb, of Rensselaer, jhas returned here and will be the housekeeper at the home of Melvin Maxwell. Miss Disa Longwell, who Jias been staying there, returned to Monon Wednesday evening to take her position in the town school. Guilf Querry has returned to Medaryville, after spending a couple of weeks in Washington, where he attended the national convention of rural mail carriers. Mrs. .Querry and the children, who have been visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pike, returned hpme Friday morning. John Popp, of Beaver, while in town Saturday, was telling his friends a snake killing story that is a thriller of gigantic proportions. John’s reputation for “truth and veracity” has never been questioned and he “unhesitatingly . affirmed” the fact that one day last week he ■killed fourteen rattlesnakes which he found in the hay field on his farm. Eight of them were small and there were three old ones that put up quite a scrap until John finished them with a club. The old snakes each had six rattles, which he is keeping as souvenirs.