Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 January 1900 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

BLACKFORD. Newton Jenkins is on the sick list. Charles Jenkins went to Wheatfield Sunday. John W. Hurley is cutting cord wood for Steve Cod-T. Owen Hurley is visiting, relatives at Westville at this writing. Edward Jenkins spent New Year’s with John W. Hurley and family. Frank Maginess, who has been visiting relatives at Westville, has returned. Lincoln Jenkins apetit Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Rensselaer. Elmer and Fred Stevenson of Parr, visited Burnstown school New Year's day. Moving, cutting wood and sitting by the fire is the occupation of the people at present in this locality. Is our Dunnville cor. the D. V. Dewey of former days? If so. I would like to shake his hand in friendly greeting. Henry Steele has moved into the house lately vacated by Charley Campbell. Wm. Campbell of Rensselaer, moved into property vacated by Mr. Steele. Wm. Whited would be a very welcome Visitor in these parts, if he would take the time to make us a call. The Blackford cor. would like to see that mustache, the correspondent in his vicinity said he was trying to grow. Subscribe for the Jasfbb County Dkmocbat, the best paper published in Rensselaer. It circulates over more territory in Jasper county thon any two papers from that city. It sends 18 papers to Blackford every week. The people know a good thing in this locality, I can tell you, and one of them is Thb J aspnb County Deuoctat.

NORTH BARKLEY.

W. H. Worland is shelling corn this week. J. L. Meyers is moving to Parr this week. Aaron Seitz is visiting friends at Lima, 0., a few weeks. Miss Kittie Callahan visited her parents neaf Comer Sunday. T. M. Callahan and Miss Llszie Ahlers visited in Rensselaer Monday. There was a party at Dicy Zook’s Monday night. All report a good time. Mrs. Al Hann returned Saturday from her visit with friends in Warren county. Mrs. George Robinson returned Tuesday from her visit with friends near Lee. Ethel Hann attended office for Harry Gifford Friday and Saturday of last week. Mr.. Foster of Rensselaer, has moved to Gifford. He will work at the carpenter trade.

The office at Lewiston is completed and Mr. Burns will take charge of the same about Thursday. Lee Jessup of Rensselaer, is carpentering near Comer. He has contracted for a number of houses.

Ira Brown of Gifford, and Miss Sally Denniston of Kniman. were married Saturday. They will begin housekeeping at once at Gifford, where Mr. Brown has a good position. We wish them much joy.

INDEPENDENCE.

Sam Bowers was in these parts a few days ago. Charley Jenkins went to Wheatfield Saturday. Our protracted meetings have come to a close. Joel Wray returned from Wheatfield last Sunday. Edward Miller returned from Ohio last Saturday. Mr. Brubaker of Parr, visited in this vicinity week. Edward Miller and family called on James Miller Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hopkins went to Fair Oaks Tuesday. Jess Nuss and Lon Daniels did business at Rensselaer Monday. Will Hayes went to Francesville Monday, returning Tuesday. Omer Miller of Oakley. Illinois, is visiting friends in this locality. John Hayes went to Chicago last Thursday and returned Saturday. Owen Hurley of Blackford, has been' visiting in Michigdn for the past week. Mrs. Emma Renicker of Rensselaer, called on Mrs. Wray of this place Tuesday. Mrs. Cody of near Kankakee, has been visiting her brother, Picy, the past few days, John Hurley has been hauling gravel for T. 11. Hurley, our Blackford merchant, the past few days. 7 Will Wray went over to Wheatfield to work for George Blocher. Will is engaged in feeding that infernal old animal, a hay press.

Subscribe for The Democrat and Indianapolis Sentinel, pud get them both for SI.OO. .Remember this offer don't last forever, but only till the 15th, Leonard Hayes, G. Daniels and Daniel Hopkins went out on the river skating last Sunday. They skated all day but came home in the evening dragging their hind feet. They are determined not to go any more till spring, when the temperature is more moderate.

The following is ajist of presents presented to Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hayes at their wedding, Dec. 27th: Smith Newel, marriage license; Barkley Epworth League, set of silver knives and forks; John Hayes, fancy parlorlamp; Mrs. F. M. Hayes, fine quilt and cake dish; Mr. and Mrs. Wm Florence, water set; James and Leonard Leffler, silver sugar shell and butter knife; Etta Warner, water set; Lora and Harley Bruce, half dozen linen napkins; Mrs. Smith Newel, doiley, and shaving cup; May Wright, fruit dish; Mrs. E. Bruce, linen towel; Mrs. Hayworth, linen table cloth; Ray Wright, muffler; Mrs. A. K. toeman, doily; James Leffler, linen towel; Daisy Willis, cake plate: Mary Richardson, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Overton, Prof, and Mrs. W, B. Ward, one dozen linen napkins and fancy handkerchief; Mr. and Mrs. D, D. Zook, framed picture; Glennie Cady, linen towel; Guy Zook, stand cover; Lora

Bruce, jewelry box; Mr. Bruce and family, a fine Scotch terrier.

DUNNVILLE.

Trustee Kaupke lost a fine horse last Monday. Mack Rockwell lost one of his hones last Tuesday. John Collins is working for Abraham Gingrich, jr.. at this writing. Mr. and Mrs, Wilson Roddin. departed for their home last Wednesday. • Bis* Netta *>.Conine entertained ber'Mende Witheperty W fiotardayowning.

After an intergum of a week, the schools of Kankakee tp. recommenced, last Tuesday. A number of D. V.’s rising generation attended the New Year’s ball at San Pierre. Miss May Witt who has been visiting friends in these parts, returned to Lafayette last Monday. Mr. Warren White, our lately married chap, is building an addition to his barn, He is all smiles, n"w. Messrs. Lari Wilmington and Olda Vandercair attended Sunday School at San Pierre, last Sunday. Miss Blanche Hill of Wheatfield tp., and D. V., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmington last Sunday. L. B. Collins and Miss May Kellerman, of coffee-pot fame, attended church at D. V. last Sunday evening. Mr. Williamson of Comer, is the guest of George Dunn. Porter is in quest of mink, but the mink don't care. Rev. Mary Edinger of DeMotte, preached two very able sermons at D. V. last Sunday and Sunday evening. George Dunn of Oklahoma, and his Rensselaer girl visit.d the former's parents last Saturday and Sunday. If prosperity has struck you and you have a spare five dollar bill, invest the same in a buggy. Pumpkins don't grow on trees. The words of Duke Hanna are the political currency of the republican world. It passes at its face value in the family of trusts. Marvin Albin and one of D. Vs. young ladies stood on the railroad track a few days ago talking. Be careful, Marvin, about the “keers." In behalf of D. V., I congratulate Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Armstrong, who lately embarked upon the sea of matrimony. May peace be their lot. A SOCIAL CARNIVAL. Life is too short to be spent in weaving a personal web of individual joy, mused Asa Hyde, as he sat likea Plato, in his favorite chair a few day* ago. I, quoth he, will break the rope of selfishness and gather together the great and good of our lovely community under the roof of Oak Wood and enthuse them with the spirit of gayety which is the mainspring of sociability. He chose Thursday evening for the event which was to be an epoch in D. V. history. Thursday evening came and with it intense cold, but notwithstanding the house was comfortably filled; about twenty having answered to the call of the gracious invitation. Prof. Mannan and Hyde entertained the happy audience with ghost stories and fish stories that would raise the hair on a wooden Indian. After four hours of jollity the crowd, after giving tue war whoop of ’’long live Asa.” departed, every one to his lodging.

SHARON.

Farmers busy shelling corn. G. G. Garrison was a Remington visitor last Tuesday. George Shew of Remington, was a visitor here last Sunday. Miss Dora Wood, is reported as being slightly improved. Illinois land-buyers were viewing our country this week. Mrs. Wagner of Chicago, w ill move on her farm south of town. Mr. Kenyon of Remington, was a caller here last Wednesday, Lyman Zea of Rensselaer, was a business caller here last Tuesday. Rev. Stanley will preach here next Sunday evening after Endeavor. Walter Desbrow spent Saturday and Sunday with Sheldon relatives.

D. V. Garrison and wife of Remington, were visitors here this week. A, C. Farmer has moved to the Porter farm, northwest of Rensselaer. Miss Willis of Rensselaer, was in attendance at the Blake-Farmer wedding. Messrs. Reynolds of Sheldon, spent Sunday at W, Desbrow’s, south of town. George Hosmer has nearly two hundred calves on his farm, east of town. Mr. Sampson of Washington, 111., is here this week looking after his farms, D. M. Waymire and family attended a wedding north of Goodland last week.

MattSteffin of Cropsey, 111., is visiting with his uncle, Joseph Nisius, and family, C. Slaughter, our popular blacksmith, is kept busy from daylight until dark. The U. B, church will hold their quarterly meeting here next Friday and Saturday. Mr. Nessle of Kankakee. 111., has moved on to the farm he purchased of Frank Fenter. Misses Reed and Kessinger of Jordan fp., attended the party here last Monday night. Miss Myrtle Hixby of Sheldon. 111., has been visiting with relatives here for several days. A sou.of Mr, Benedict, living east of Sharon, is lying very low with typhoid fever at this writing. Mr. Stahl, of Remington, has rented the Penwright farm, southwest of town, for a term of three years. Our farmers will attend the Farmers' Institute, which convenes in Rensselaer next Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Winrick gave a party New Year's to the young folks. Reports give a large crowd and a general good time. It is reported that a box social will be given at the Blake school house by the teacher, Miss Kenton, on Friday night, Jun. 12. BLAKE-FARMER. A very pretty wedding occurred at the residenceof Mr. and Mrs. A. G. W. Farmer last Sunday evening, the contracting parties being their daughter May, and Mr. Joseph Blake of Remington, Mr Blake is to be congratulated on his choice in securing one of Sharon's most estimable young ladies, w'ho possess that trait of character that goes to make a thorough and Christian helpmate through life. Mr. Blake is one of Carpenter's prominent young farmers, and, like his bride, has many friends who wish them a happy voyage through life. After a visit to the World’s Fair City they will go to housekeeping on a farm owned by Mr. Blake in Carpenter tp.

FAIR OAKS.

The town schools commenced work again Tuesday. Miss Jennie Cottingham and Miss Frances Brady of Chicago, are home on a visit this week. Some time in the near future, Jim Clifton's will move to Frank Hopkins’ farm, near DeMotte, Some of the young people considered It noeeesary to hold “watch matting*’ loot Sunday night. .’ ■■ ' , MarteuOooper ahd WiUfeMeMh<<>f Chfeago, : Westttbo boUdays with'reiatlvet.'wnd'ftltaMda'' latMsvMaHy-

Mrs. Ben Keller and children spent holidays visiting relatives in the country and'at Parr. They returned home Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hopkins of near Blackford, and Miss Blanche Hill of Rensselaer, w ere guests of Mr and Mrs. Hochbaum a day or two this week. Jim Cox's moved over to the Kight farm, 10 miles east of town, and Dick Mallatt’s, who, have been living on the farm for a few mouths, have moved to town,- and occupy the Jim Cox property. «■

WHEATFIELD.

Weather fine but a little “kool.” Lee Fisher is visiting in Ohio this week. Gertie says, ‘‘Oh how I can smile, for he's come back.” Wheat looks bad on account of cold and dry weather. George Swisher and wife spent New Year's with their daughter in Fair Oaks. If you don’t know where the widow went when she got lost, just asa John Biggs. H. Hunsicker and family returned Monday from a two weeks visit in Owen county, Rev. Thorp of N. Judson, exchanged pulpits with Rev. Hickman Sunday evening. Mrs. Del. Brown came home Sunday from a week's visit with her parents in Medaryville. Will Nichols of “Gifford's Garden,” and best girl of Medaryville, attended church here Sunday evening. Will Davis and wife, who have been visiting near Terre Haute for the past two weeks, returned home Saturday. Talk about having zero weather, it has been so cold here that two or three froze their noses, but we are glad we’re not one of them. While Jack Thorne was pressing hay last Saturday he started a fire to warm his can of oil and the wind was so strong the fire got beyond his control and burned 30 or 40 ton of hay. —~ — As Mr. Wheatfield was out driving, the other day, he saw the hay flying in the air and wondered to himself if it was a swarm of ants hunting for spring or a “one-hoss" cyclone in a hay stack? As he came nearer, to his great surprise, he saw it was only Hodge and Miller pressing hay with their little coffee-mill.

Bring Us Your Laundry.

We have the agency in Wheatfield for the Rensselaer Steam Laundry, and can insure our patrons the very best work each week. Chas. Geurber, The Leading Barber.

GILLAM.

Fine weather and good roads. Grandma Bisher is improving quite fast. Yippi Hanson butchered a beef Wednesday. Mrsj. Allie Odem called on Mrs. Ella Reed Tuesday.

Minnie Blankenship visited Ella Reed Wednesday afternoon. Leach took French leave the other day and his whereabouts is unknown.

Somebody ask Ed Blaze why he was so embaressed Monday evening, while playing, “building a bridge,” Come, Ed, don’t be bashful.

Namon and Matthew Lugenbeal and Misses Esther Nelson, Dora Lugenbeal and Gertie Walbun, who spent last week in Winamac, visiting parents and friends, returned Monday. Quite an accident happened to Chas. Gill and wife while on their way home from Rensselaer Monday night. The coupling pin lost out of the front of the buggy and the horses got frightened and ran through Chas. Faris’ door yard and tore the fence down. They were stopped before doing further damage. Charlie got his face scratched up considerable, but not seriously. The young folks gave a pleasant surprise on Jno. Bisher New Year’s night, in honor of his being janitor for several years inthaSunday School. They made him a present of a handsome rocker. They brought the chair in behind him and caught him and carried him and sat him down in it. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Those present were: Mira Logan Austin Rathford Cecil Culp Anna Rathford Jennie Logan JamesCulp Edward Blaze Lizzie Poicel Jerry Miller James Carr Miss Hunter Cecil Faris Alf Bisher Effie Bisher Dora Winters Wm. Prewett Otis Culp Jas. Reed Anna Winters ’ Frank Faris

SAN PIERRE.

[Starke Co.] Frank Foote is visiting friends at this place. Grandpa Williams is on the sick list this week. Johu Payne made a flying trip to Knox last Monday. Miss Agnes Sullivan visited friends at Wanatah last week.

Howard Hobacker was the guest of O. D. Brown during holidays. Mart Bohanan and wife spent holidays with friends ut MeCoysburg. T. W. Green, our city druggist, made a business trip to Knox Tuesday. Mrs. T. J. Agnew visited relatives and friends at Winamac this week.

Miss Mary Jensen of Wheatfield, was visitfriends and relatives in this part of the country the previous week. Olda Vandercarr. who has been working in Illinois for some time, is visiting with his parents three miles west of town. The Monon railroad is putting on extra cross-arms on its telegraph line through this country to make room for more wires. The dance here New Year’s night was well attended. The music'was furnished by six pieces of the Knox band, aud was fine. Prof. Heilman, the principal of the school at this place, tias been visiting with his parents and friends at Knox during holidays. Two south bound passenger trains on the Panhandle run over this division of the Monon last week on account of a wreck on the Panhandle.