Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 June 1899 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

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Look out, girl*. -Leri Miller mod wife visited the latter* parent* Sunday. —Subscribe tor Tn Dewcbat aad frt the county aeva. Jte, °* *** * r “ 4 ’ —Bill Prewet* aad wife visited the latter * brother at New Buffalo laet week. —Owlu* to the reeet raia« aaaahtr of farmers are late with eat* fhadar —Mrs. Charlie Whitaker, who haw been quite sick, is able to do bar ora work agoim. —Miss Susie Noland, who ha*he— tidda* her sister, Mrs. Chas. Whitaker, west ho—e Sunday. - Mr. Iso. Pruett'* kowse was —eased a night. We think a tow detective* or blood hound* ought to paa* this way. has bought the troea/ store at Gtßaa* aad will stock It in a short time with gswsais* and dry foods, We wish Mr. Hinber swooeaa. • —Rev- Craven, the treat Misriowary. M years in India, preached to the prqilt of Gillam last Sunday. He taU the people how the mountains, as great difficulties, could ha made email. The text wasTsiah, 11-tt. “F—r

g NORTH BARKLEY.

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—Newman White loot a fine oolt the other —Mr. O. Turner is loading a ear of prop* at D. ▼. Frank Hill was the guest of CharUe —Warren White was the gueetof Miea BoBrett was the goeet of Omer —Mr. Leaibert Collins is healing baled hay ia Porter county at the present. —We had a rip-terror of a rain last Tweeday evening and Wednesday morning. —Mr. Harry Bemley of Wbeatfield tp„ area Wke riding in our vicinity last Sunday, —Grandpa Blocher of Wbeatfield tp., via-" hod friends in this vicinity last Sunday, —Mrs. Lulu DeArmond of Judaoo, was the guest of her D, V. friends, last Monday. —Ou-corn is losing its gold standard appearance and taking on the greenback. —A certain young lady was heard asking this question, “How old is Otto Schrader?’’ —Trustee Benuewaug of Rail Road tp„ Starke Co., was on our roads last Wednesday. —Will Mr. Blackford tell me who Mr. Talma's girl is? The D. V. Dewey is anxious to find out. —Mr. Bill Wilmington and Miss Cindrella attended League at Cedar Ridge, last Sunday evening. —Mias Lillie Peregrine and father went to Chicago last Saturday, to visit friends and relatives. —Elmer Hershman was the guest of Miss Sett a Collins, and talked with Miss Paine, last Sunday. —Quite a number of the D. V. young people attended the I. O. G. T. supper, at San Pierre, May 25, —Why did Elmer Hershman stay all night at Mr. Wilmington's? or rather the latter part of the night ? —Mr. and Mrs. Young of Nebraska, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sands and Mr. and Mrs. David Miller. —When your harness breaks don’t take It to the harness shop but use DeArmond's twine or Finn's wire.

. —Any body wishing corn bread material, should bring their corn to our hustling D. Y. millers, Dunn A Schrader. —Mark Hanna would do well to write a~ book on this subject: “Is Bryan dead?” The editor, 1 think would buy one. —Mrs. Emma Ocker of Wheatfield, was the guest of her mother and sister, mesdames Mannan and Cooper, last week. —Chris Nelson, our D. V. merchant, is decorating his store with a coat of paint. Why didn't he employ the D. Y. painter to do the work? —Curly, the next time you go to League, don't stop with four girls but take a congregation, and be sure that none get away. —Hon. I. D, Dunn has the finest patch of potatoes in our tp. Uncle Isaac believes that a large potato*" patch is a sign of prosperity. -For the aecomadation of the Anti-D. V? eorrespondentites, I have employed W, S. DeArmond. to ray fighting for the coming year. Terms reasonable. —Assessor Fisher was visiting the citizens of Kankakee tp., on official business, last Wednesday, fie reports that his wife and family are stricken with the measles. —Mrs. Lu Dunn of Witehita, Kansas, is visiting Hob. and Mrs. Dunn at the present time. Mrs. Dunn is well known in these parts, having taught school in this tp. —Mr. Floors, oar champion hay presaer, is going to begin pressing hay of the fresh variety in n tow days. We feel safe in saying that Mr. Floor* can put more hay through a press than any mortal man in Jasper county. —Who are members of Mr. Kaupke's capinot? Answer, Prof. T. 9. Maloney, secretary of state; J. N. White, secretary of the treat; Hon. L D. Dunn, attorney-general. Ho wonder Tom is going to forsake school -Mortal.:—Ther* will be a strawberry and ice cream social at the Dunaville school bowse. Jane 7th. The proceeds goes to Rev. Tharp. Ladies are requested to bring a cake. Coase one, come all. The cause merits your —Decoration day was celebrated at San Pierre with appropriate ceremonies. The G A. R. and I. O. G. T. lodges marched in a body to the cemetery where the I, O. G, T. aad German choirs conducted the singing. Rev. Bertram of Knox, delivered the oration, which teemed with unanswerable truths. The exercises closed with the appropriate song of. “God be with you till we meet again,” snag by the I. O. G. T. choir.

INDEPENDENCE.

—Fine proviiig weather and crops looking good. —EH Miller returned from Maryland last Thursday. —Where was Ed Jenkins last Sunday ? Ask —John Leah ot Parr, was seen on N. R, last Sunday. —S. Hopkins transacted business at Bens* seiner Monday.. —George Ott hauled a load of produce to ankrket Monday. —Joel Root returned to his future home last Sunday on N. R. " —Fred Renicker was buying up calves in this vicinity Monday. —Miss Elinor Miller was the guest of Bertha Hopkins last Sunday. —Will Hays of Talma, spent Sunday with his parents of this place. —Have Lang and family were guests of Samuel Hopkins last Sunday. —Charley Nelson of Carpenter Creek, spent Saturday night with C- Snyder. —George Ott had to plant his corn over on account of planting three year old"teed. —Daniel Snyder of Kosciusco county is looking after a farm in this neck of the woods. —Frank'Snjder was seeu buggy riding on our roads with a Rensselaer girl last Sunday. —Mr. and Mrs. Blankenbaker of Parr, visited friends iu this vicinity Saturday and —Newton Jenkins received a letter the other day from at —. For particulars ask Newt. —Probably one of the heaviest rains which this county has had for a long time swept over pur land Monday. —Grant Renicker, who has been working ou Levi Renicker's harm, went to Wheatfield Sunday, returning Monday. —John Hurley has plowed his five acre field off unions up, as the cut-worms and weeds rutasd them, and has again planted it In — Mins Sylvia Hill of Rensselaer and Charley Hopkins attended the decoration exercises at Prater cemetery Tuesday. -The Hopkins boys decorated the road travel over it.

—William Daniels line two stray sheep at his place, an ewe aadayoung lamb. Anyone who is minus of such sheep call on WilL —Mr. Wray went to Rensselaer last Saturday and brought home with him n new corn plow. Looks like soma work was going to bo done. —Will Wray of Parr, attended the German Baptist church last Sunday. I noticed Will made a tremendioui large smile at one of the N. R. girls. —The people of Independence are very much in need of a good, bright preacher. I think the D. V. correspondent would fill the place alright, as he seems to be fuU of bible. “Our program at the Prater cemetery was well carried out on Memorial day. A good crowd was present, there being one hundred and fifty-five vehicles. Some came in lumber wagons, some in carriages and buggies, and some on bicycles. Some came from as far as Wheatfield.

REMINGTON.

Dr. Landon and wife rejoice at the advent of a boy, which arrived May 38th. A number of our teachers attended the examination at the “hub'’ last Saturday. S. W. Thompson, jr., of Monticello, was in our town a few days the first of the week. George Robinson and Fred Parcels of Rensselaer, were girling in Remington last Sunday. Remington and vicinity was visited by a heavy wind and rain storm Wednesday morning. Memorial services were held at the M. E. church. Elder J. D. Carson delivered the sermon. About twenty members of the Rebekah lodge of this place visited the Goodland lodge Wednesday night. F. R. Curtis went to Jennings county Monday. where Hawkins, Curtis & Taber are building a macadam road. Mr. and Mrs. James McMannus of Valma, visited the former's father. Mr. James Clowry, just north of town, last Saturday. Quite a number of ouryoung people attended the concert given by the Wolcott Band at Goodland last Tuesday evening. Mre. John Burger left Monday for a visit with her parents at Denver, Colorado. Miss Blanche will accompany her home. “Bart” Tedford. who has been away from Remington for the past two years, was in town Sunday. He is now working in a meat market at Wolcott. The M. W. A. Camp here is enjoying a healthy growth these days, one or more candidates for Woodcraft being taken into the order at every meeting. The St. John's church people expect to put in the foundations for a fine new church edifice this season, but will not erect the building prop.-r. we understand, until next summer. Word comes from Indianapolis that our former prominent townsman. O. B. Mclntire. lies seriously ill at the home or bis daughter in that city. He is said to be completely paralyzed from the hips down. The corn and oats crop in this vicinity is quite promising. Most of the fields of oats appear rather thin upon the ground, but further than that are quite good. Owing to recent rains there promises to be a luxuriant growth of weeds. The laying of cement sidewalk is progressing finely. While it adds much to the appearance of the town yet we feel that there should be no exceptions, in the way of permitting certain board and gravel walks to remain, making a botch in all. John Poulsen of Goodland, and Frank Wiles of the Fowler Leader, drove over from Goodlandßunday and looked over the various building improvements being made in our town. Frank in ormed us tnat Editor Carr, is going to erect a fine new office building this season.

The construction of the Cuitis A Co., elevator is making rapid headway toward completion and when finished will add much to the facility of the town to handle grain. We are informed that upwards of 300,000 feet of lumber will enter into the construction of elevator and cribs, and that it will fully equipped with all the latest modern machinery for handling Roy James, a young man, who worked on Mr. Johu Lamborn’s farm last summer, but who decided to try the painting business this spring, is now a fugitive from justice. On last Saturday evening he entered the store of Thos. Mullen and secured several blank checks, filling out the same by forging the name of Mr, Lamborn. One of these he passed on W. H. Shesler for $8 and another on John M. Johnson for $7. After transacting such business, he deemed it good policy to withdraw from this locality to avoid the charge. His whereabouts is yet unknown. The funeral of Edward Ravenscroft. one of Carpenter township’s oldest residents, who died at his home northeast of town last Friday, was held from the residence Sunday forenoon. Deceased was born in Hampton county, Virginia, in 18X2, and came to Jasper county in 1855, settling upon the farm where he died. His wife with whom he had lived 58 years, survives him. as also does all of the eight children born as a result of this union. I The children are Mrs. Mary J. Irwin of Rensselaer: David fi. and Sampson of this township; Mrs. Sanih Rank, Chicago; Mrs. Kate Horner, Kingman, Kan.; Henry K., Oklahoma; Jasper 8., South Dak., and Mrs. Isabella Parker of Milroy township. DECORATION DAY. Tuesday morning the bright sun wheeled ber way up a • cloudless dome and the day promised to be quite in accord with the occasion. At 7:30 a. m., the members of the G. A, R. met at Post Hall and from there drove to Gilboa cemetery to strew flowers upon the graves of departed comrades and commemorate their valorous deeds on the field of battle in the preservation of the Union. The address was delivered by Mr. Dawson Smith of Fowler, and was listened to by a large and attentive assembly. After firing the salutes in honor of the dead, the Post returned. At 1:00 p. m„ a committee drove to the Catholic cemetery, there to decorate the grave of their comrade, John Meehan. At 8:00 p. m., the members of the G. A. R. formed in line, headed by the Remington Cornet Band, and the firing squad, composed of soldiers of the Spanish-Atnerican War. Following were the different Sunday schools and citizens. About 8:15, they commenced their march to the Remington cemetery, where a large concourse of people awaited them. After decorating the graves of the dead, they assembled at the speaker’s stand, where Capt. Chas, Price, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, delivered a patriotic address. He referred to the illustrious men of American history, and among other things said: "It was Schley, not Sampson, that 1 drove Cevera into Santiago harbor and upon the high sea made Scrap-iron of that Spanish fleet," and, "I caution you, young men. never join yourself to a party, nor creed, that does, not upheld the

returned to town, all feeling that Decoration day had been a success in every respect.

FAIR OAKS.

Most of the farmers are done planting com. Miles Moffit went to Rose Lawn last Saturday. We have had a pretty heavy rainfall in the last few days. Another drunken dance eras held in town Saturday night. Jack Right of Chicago, attended the commencement Saturday evening. Miaa Lydia Webb of Good Hope, visited friends in town. Saturday and Sunday. Cal. Burress from afar, was the guest of Hits Mary Arnold. Saturday eve and Sunday. Mrs. Al. Moore and children of Rose Lawn, visited in town Saturday eve and Sunday. Mrs. Stella Shehan and baby, of Chicago, visited her parents here Saturday and Sunday. Co. Supt. Hamilton, wife and son, wete guests at P. H. Zea’s, Saturday eve and Sunday. Miss Brady, a sister of Mrs. Nelson, came from Missouri last Monday and is visiting her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Driver of Independence, Barkley township, attended the Holiness meeting here Sunday. Misses Amanda Hoyes. Rose McColly, and another lady whose name we did not learn, attended the commencement. W. E. Moffitt and Mrs, Elmer Moffitt and children of Harris & Vannatta's ranch attended the commencement Saturday eve. Mrs. Fay, whose sickness was mentioned several times, died this (Thursday) morning, about 8:30 o'clock. Interment will be at the Smith cemetery, Friday noon. TOWNSHIP COMMENCEMENT. The commencement exercises at the M. E. church was a decided success. The crowd gathered and the chur. h was soon filled to its utmost capacity. A good sized audience was forced to remain outside. All waited in breathless anxiety for the coming of the graduates, when at length Miss Bertha Watkins of Rensselaer, began playing a march and the class marched down the aisle and took their places on the stage. The names of the graduates and their subjects are as follows: Pearl MaClanahan, “Fiction as a Means of Mental and Moral Improvement.” She did the subject ample justice and won words of praise from many of the spectators. Roy Stephenson. "Individual Liberty.” In his speech he portrayed very vividly the truths we all er joy in seeking after this pearl. Sadie Casey. "Our Destiny.” The young miss presented this subject in a fair manner, and told how we as well as the class, can carve out our “destiny," by dedicating all that we are and all that we attain, to the promotion of virtue and t .e good of mankind. ,loe Winslow, "Advantages of Labor.” He told in h*s way about the many useful things in store for us if we will only labor with ceaseless efforts. Alice Proudley, “Uses of Adversity.,’ This sweet natured girl told in her own kind tone of the many ways in which adversity might be taken as one of the great utilizers to prosperity. Leslie Alter, “Edncatian as a Means.” Leslie showed that there was something every day in life that was on a page in the great book of ''eduation.” Edith Moffitt, “Every Man the Maker of His Own Fortune.” Her talk on this subject was so identical with her own life as to seem like a leaf from her own book. Jennie Cottingham, “Examples of Great Lives.” This fair miss gave in a clear and pleasant way many beautiful illustrations of great lives that one might take as examples of success. Mr. Frank Foltz gave quite an interesting talk to the class, also the Co. Supterintendent and Trustee made some appropriate remarks. We earnestly hope that the rext class of the township may acquit themselves as honorably as the “class of ’99.”

Miss Stella McConnell of Reynolds, and Miss Maggie Loftus of Cedar Lake, attended the commencement. There were also quite a number from Gifford, Surrey, Rose Bud, Parr, and the east part of the township, in attendance.

WHEATFIELD.

Mr. Shivley of South Bend, is here leasing oil land. Robertson, the editor, was at the hub Monday. Decoration day was celebrated in Wheatfield in grand shape. Mrs. Mannan of Dunnville visited M. M. Ocker Decoration day. W r m. Jackson was arrested for prevoke on Fred Clark last Monday. There are about 40 cases of measles in Wheatfield at this writing. E. E. Brown is holding down a job at the 3-1 office. Brown is all right. Do you wear pants? If so call and let Mr. Campbell take your measure fora pair. There are a few persons in town that confess being too slow to catch the measles. B. Vandoozer is repairing the Meyers bouse, where he is going to move his Justice shop.

We understand the minister is getting after church members for playing ball on Sundays. Mrs. Grace Payne of North Judsou was visiting her mother Mrs. Kate Tinkham, at this place last Saturday. Judging by the Dunnville correspondent's sayings, we think that Dunnville's matrimonial fish pond is full and ready to overflow. . The 3-1 has changed time again, so that Wheatfield people can go and return from Chicago iu one day and have three hours in the city. There is a kid ball nine here and we understand they would play any team in thecounty of equal size (not over 16 years) for money, mnrbles or chalk. We saw a man pumping himself a drink at the town pump the other day, and the thought came lu our mind, which end of the pump the sucker was on. Mr. John Campbell has been taking care of the sick at Mr. Couers’ while they have been having a severe attack of the measles. He is a splendid nurse so Mollie says. The Valparaiso Mandolin Club played for the ball at this place last Wednesday eveuiug. They were assisted by Charley Gerber of this place. The boys make fine music. We understand that Blackford had a large turnout Decoration day. But we will say that if yon want to see Nubbin Ridge turn out all that is necessary is to start that hogskin band out iu the lead. One of our young men went over to Rensselaer last Friday to get his license. We do not know what kind of license he was expecting to get, but have leaped to the conclusion that this license would be to teach school, but the next license which he will probably apply tor will he tor a longer term. The business men did honor to the old

places of business daring the exercises. Honest Abe" delivered the memorial oratioaal exercises of the day which sounded to moot people like the opening speech of the republican campaign of 19oJ. His speech seemed to be based on honest money, protection, the advance in packing hay. etc. We understand that a young man of this place asked his mother for some money which she was keeping for him. He explained that he wanted to buy him a shirt. She gave him the money, and. mistrusting that there was something up, she keeping a close watch of the lad and she found that ha gave the money to a man past the age of 21 years who bought the shirt and had it corked up in two bottles. Then the two bottles were hidden under some boards in sight of the boy's mother. The mother went and took charge of the “shirt." and we heard that they contained what most qeople call whiskey. We suppose “shirt” is a new name for it.

VALMA.

Corn most all planted. Too much rain at present. May Wright was the guest of Bertha Nichols Sunday. Charles Hopkins and his best girl, spook Tuesday with the* former's parents near Blackford. What was the matter with the D. . spondeut last week? He has been killing sheep, and got wool in his teeth, I suppose. The commencement will be held at Talma park. Saturday, June 3, with eight graduates from Barkley tp., and three from Marion. Exercises beginning at 1030. a. m. A young man of this vicinity, who happened to be out late Saturday night found it a great difficulty to get into the house, a* the doors were locked. After calling some time for Hie boys whom he thought to be in their room, (hut were not) he made his entrance vi*, the cellar, as he didn't want to awaken the folks at the house. Don't keep him out sa late next time L .

SHARON.

Rain! Rain!! Rain!!! Mrs. Joseph Kellener, living south of town, is among the sick list. George Gundy is the happiest man in town, all on account of a bouncing boy at his home. During the storm Wednesday morning lightning killed a valuable cow for Duvall Bros. Miss May Schenrich has arrived from Peoria. Illinois, and will visit with her parents and friends. Oren Groves is very low with pleural pneumonia at the home of his sister. Mrs. DuvalL Dr. O'Leary of Remington, is the attending physician. There will be a strawberry social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adams tonight (Saturday), given for the benefit of tha Sharon Y. P. S. C. E. Come, every body.