Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 300, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1914 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Mrs. Joseph Roy is seriously iM at her home north of town. A daughter was 'born Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Balcom. Mother and child are comfortable in a maternity hospital in Chicago. The death of Mrs. Fritz Ramme occurred Monday at the home southeast of town. An aged husband. a daughter-in-law and one grandchild are left in the home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Markham at the home; interment in the Protestant cemetery. The M. E. Missionary meeting is with Mrs. EJia Parks Tuesday, Dec. 22. The Rebekah lodge has a Christinas exchange dated for Tuesday eve, Dec. 22. Mrs. C. B. Johnston is spendi g the week since Monday in Kokomo with her daughter, Mrs. Minear, who will accompany her mother here for the Christmas season. Ben Williams, of Chatsworth, HL, is visiting his parents over the Xmas tide. The Presbyterian Missionary meeting was 'held Thursday last at the home of Mrs. Fred Hicks. The Ott-Broadie prospecting party in New York state reached home last mid-week. Mr. Broadie is planning to move in March. Mr. Ott has not yet made an investz men t Mrs. Frank Peck was called to Idaiville last Sunday to assist in the care of her father, who is very tow. Mrs. Howard Jones is convalescent in a Ft. Wayne hospital, following an operation for gall stones and appendicitis. Her physician expects to release her from the hospital in time to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Thompson, Where she will remain until able to make the home trip. Mrs. Walter Gumm is planning a reunion of the Hart family for Christmas day. The several churches are planning Christmas programs and Santa Claus treats for old and young. The public schools close Thursday, the 24th, reopening January 4. The Peek brothers’ latest information from New York as to the condition of their brother, W. E. Feck, is more encouraging. He is now under the care df a specialist and is responding to treatment, although still In a critical condition. Isaac Peak came here from Bluffton Sunday and Idft for New York Tuesday, where he will take charge of the farm work with W. E. Peck’s Ross Meyers visited Mrs. Wellington Morris In Chicago iaaf Minnie Todd, of Ft Wayne, ie visiting her sister, Mre. Roush.

Mrs. Sam Thompson visited her mother last week. ’ Miss Amanda Chesterton was visiting relatives here last week. Miss Laura Peck is in Monticello assisting in the Rowman jewelry store. The R. H. S. basketball teams played n Goodiland last Friday. Our girls were victorious bbt our boys were defeated. Mr, and Mrs, Jake Meyers are visiting his parents in Pennsylvania and later will make an extended tour of eastern points. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Schankeman died last Thursday and was taimen to South Bend for interment. \ G./l. Thomas has sold a twotfairds interest in the implement business to Fowler and Norris, of Tipton, Ind. iMr. Orvijl Thomas will represent the remaining third interest in the new flrm, which takes possession January 1. Mr. pnd Mrs. Thos. Samuels are the parents of a hoy, born Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Clubs, Jolly Club—Mrs. Geo. Stpudr, hostess Friday, Dec. 18. Dorcas, Miss Blanche Parks, hostess, Wednesday, Dee. 23. Study Club, Library room Dec. 14. Sew and Sew members had one of the most enjoyable sessions of the year last Friday at the hospitable home of Mrs. Gumm. Early in the afternoon members and baskets were assembled, and for a .time fancy work held sway. The committee in charge soon led the way to the large dining room, where the picnic table lay sprpd under the warm glow of shaded lights, amidst cheery Xmas decorations. And such a feast! No description is adequate. That these indoor-picnics are popular is proven by the fact that the Sew and Sews “always have ’em.” Mrs. Fred Burger came from Goodiland, Iher membership still being retained. Mrs. Wm. Ooover was a special guest The next session is New Year’s day with Miss Minnie Hemphill.

Fortnightly Xmas Exchange. Meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Broadie, the Fortnightly ladies celebrated their annual event the Xmas exchange Opening the afternoon with a short business session, a pleasing literary* program followed: “The White Gift” Mrs. Wm. Ott; Christmas themes, The Night Before Xmas, 1914, in a madern flat, Mre Frank Howard. Amidst a profusion of Xmas colors, bell* carnations, poinsettas, the exchange was conducted as a game of sncrWball , each member holding fast to a tiny ball hanging from an immense suspended snow ball ornate -with Xmas bloom. As

the balls flew, out came the bundles, large, small, contents unknown, and then the fun of seeing What was drawn. A dainty twocourse refreshments with carnation souvenirs were served, the hostess assisted by Mrs. Hittfhdock and Mrs. Clark Bartee. A mtaiature Xmas tree held dainty favors for each guest. Mrs. Wm. Ott Is hostess Wednesday of holiday week. The Dorcas chib exchange will be with Mrs. Fern Ford on Dec. 23, a change in hostesses tor the day ibeing necessary. ,