Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1915 — REMINGTON ITEMS [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS

Mrs. Fred Burger spent Sunday with her parents. Earle Sullivan and family spent the week end in Wolcott. The Presbyterian week of prayer is being observed this week. Master Robt. Smalley and Ben this winter with Mrs. Ira Grant. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peck and son returned from Idaville Monday. Li Ives were in Rensselaer Monday. Miss Ida Beal will make her home

Master Wm. Washburn was host to a large ‘‘watch party” last Thursday eve. Master Earle Howard spent the Xmas vacation in Chicago with his grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Spinney were midweek guests of Dr. and Mrs. Robinson. v Mrs. Horace Hobver underwent an operation last wefck in Chicago for throat trouble Our basketball girls are expecting to play the Rensselaer team on Friday evening. The M, E. revival meetings began Sunday evening, Rev. Warriner, pastor, in charge. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Gray entertained a large party of friends last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stoudt werfe at home last Friday evening to some twenty of their friends. Max Hargreaves returned to the city Sunday for the winter term at the University of Chicago. Miss Fleta Gray was hostess last Friday eve for a slumber party, which slumbered on Saturday. Miss O’Dell returned Friday eveixiqg from her vacation trip to Greeileastle and Indianapolis. Mrs. Marquis returned to Lafayette Wednesday, after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Broadie. Nearly ail the business houses are closed of evenings other than Saturday from now until spring. The latest word from New York gives every encouragement to hope for the complete recovery of Mr. W. E. Peck.

Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were initiated in the O. E. S, chapter Monday evening. Refreshment were served. Chas. Beal and Miss Ruth left Sunday for Crawfordsville, after spending the vacation with relatives. . Miss Maud Kline, of Leßoy, 111., has been vioiting her sister, Mrs. Walter Johnston, since Wednesday, Dei*. 30. Miss Garnet McNary left Saturday evening for her home in Monticelio after a week’s visit With classmates and friends.

The daughter of Mr. Troxill, who was kicked by a horse in November, died last Saturday after an interval during which her complete recovery was hoped for. Mrs. M. Beafle, accompanied by her son, William, o-f Whleott, went to W'atseka Saturday evening, and will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Stella Dick,. B. F. Tedford died Saturday, Jan. 2. at his home in Idaville, after suffering for three years with arterial sch'lorosis and bright’s disease. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the United Presbyterian church and interment made in the family lot In Idaville beside a son who died in infancy. Mr. Tedford, born in Carroll county, would, have reached his 69th birthday in February. His early married life was passed in Idaville; then for 15 years he was a resident of this city, where his children grew to maturity; he later returned to Idaville to make a home >for himself and wife, <who with six children survive: Curtis, of St. Louis; Bart, of Kentland; Mrs. Frank Peck, of Remington; Mrs. Win. Hay, of Chicago; Mrs. Ray Friday and Mrs. Merle Readfort, of Idaville. »- ■ - Clubs. The Study Club Jan. 11th in the library. Mrs. Geo. Woods is hostess to the Jolly Club on Jan. 15th. The Dorcas Club annual election was held Jan. 6th at the home of Mrs. L. B. Elmore. The Fortnightly members celebrated their “Bible Day” program Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Ott, answering the roll with Bible quotations. Several quotations were read. Refreshments were served by the hostess with the assistance of Mrs. Walter Johnston. Mrs. Marquis, of Lafayette, and Mrs. Roy Johnston, of Decatur, 111., were out of town guests. The next session is with Mrs, Jas. Washburn on Jan. 13th. Miss Minnie Hemphill received the Sew and Sew club on New Year’s day A large attendance of members and several guests were present. The hostess was assisted in serving by her sister, Mrs. Fred Burger. Out of town guests present were Mrs. Bert Houser, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Roy Johnston, of Deeatur, Ill.; Mrs. Woodward and Miss Louise Hartman, of Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Helvie is the next hostess Friday, Jan. 8, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Morris Peck.