Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 268, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1914 — REMINGTON ITEMS [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS

Geo. Gray, of Chicago, visited his brother, M. A. Gray and family last week. > C. B. Johnston and family accompanied his son, Walter and family by auto tor a week-end visit in Kokomo with Dr. Minier and family. , Rev, Harry Hopver has moved into the W. E. Peek house, where his parents will also make their home. He is pastor of the Gilboa Center church. The first number of the M. B.- lecture course is Nov. 26. This course’ is under the patronage of the Wp-j man’s Missionary Society, which j has presented a similar series for the past three or four seasons. Mr. and Mrs. Hand and guests, Mr. and Mrs. Milligan, spent Thursday in Lafayette. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Milligan left for their winter home at Daytonia, Fla. On Wednesday Rev. J. B. McNary and family left for their new home in Monticello. Mr. McNary has western Indiana territory whidh he will travel In the interests of the Portland Silo Co. Mrs. Pearl Currans is home from Gary fora few weeks. A parepbteaeher association was organized last Thursday night, when patrons, school board and faculty met in the high school assembly room, electing James Washbum president. A program committee of three was appointed, Mrs. Frank Peck, Messrs. Twineham and Hyman, who have arranged a program for Thursday evening, Nov. 12, of two addresses followed by a round table discussion; and special music by the high school pupils.

. An art exhibit sale by the R. H. S. sewing class under the instruction of Miss Laura Warnock was conducted last Saturday in the vacant rooms west of the postoffice, the use of Which was generously tendered by the owner, Geo. HasCall. Many lines of needlework were shown, both useful and dcoratdve, evidencing much ability and painstaking care on the part of pupils and teacher, A lunch room was also operated, the dainty maidens showing every degree of housewifely ability along the line of fried chicken, oysters, potato chips, etc. The praiseworthy efforts of this class cleared about S6O toward the new piano. Wm,. Townsend has heard the last nail, driven in the interior improvements of his home ion Illinois street. The Various changes have resulted in a modern suite of rooms finished in oak, with hard wood

floors, colonades, plate glass, built in sideboard and bookcases, the whole making an artistic and extremely comfortable home. > The death Of Maxine Alee Kinsell occurred Saturday in St. Elizabeth’s hospital, Lafayette, following a kick by a horse, which left her unconscious for several days. She was moved to the hospital, where an operation Friday revealed the skull at the base of the brain sadly crushed. Never recovering consciousness, this little two and a half year old girl was called to be one of tbe “precious jewels”.- The funeral, service was held at Gilboa Center conducted by Rev Ohas. Fostill, assisted by the Revs. Hoover and Bixou, and interment in the Remington cemetery. The parents have the sympathy otf the. entire community. Word comes from Miami, Fla., that Mr. H. Pierre Branning has been appointed judge of the 11th judicial circuit in that state by Gov. Frammel, and will, hold his first term of court in Miami, Dade county, on Nov. 24th. Judge Branning in considered one of the best read lawyers in Miami He married Edith, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hand, of this city, who was prominent in musical, social and club circles. Quoting from the Miami Metropolis, “Mr. Branning is eminently qualified for the Work and during the years that he has lived in Palm Beach and Dade eounties, a period dating from boyhood, has established himself in the universal respect of the people, his notable success; absolute honesty and wilting service in every good cause, have made him a man to be depended upon.”

Clubs. Mrs. Ira Grant is hostess to the Sew and Sew Club Friday, Nov. 13. Mi-s. Hubert Cornwell receives the Jolly Club Friday, Nov. 20. Study Club was in session the evening of the 9th in the library. Mrs. S. G. Hand and Mrs. Crane were joint hostesses Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Hand residence to the Fortnightly Club and a few special guests. An excellent program was presented, the theme being, “1914 in History.” 801 l call, current events; European situation, Mrs. Hascall; Mexican situation, Mrs. Broadie; President and fils Cabinet, Mrs. Peck. Two course refreshments were served. The next session is a Thanksgiving program in charge of the Mrs. Hand and F. Peck; joint hostesses being the Mrs.;. Lough and Rainier at the home of the former, on Nov. 25.