Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1900 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANS FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANS FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

NORTH BARKLEY. last week. ■' ?•', ’ Bari Hewitt began work oa Dredge Boat No. I Friday. Jerry Levereau has moved to Bast Aad wood farm t* mile east of Comer. Arthur Mechling aad family visited B. F. Funk at Wbeatfield Sunday. * Warnie Wilson and family returned from their visit la Morocco, last week. Fred Stevenson of Parr, la working at the carpenter trade at Gifford this week. George Mechlin* went to Ada, Ohio. Friday to visit friends and relatives for a few Charles Evans of Gifford, will more over Comer’s store and act as rear foreman of B. J. Gifford’s. Billy Whited and T. M. Callahan vUted frienda aad transacted business at Parr one day last weak. lira. Kimble and daughter Bessie, visited the former’s parents near Surrey a couple of days last week.

OILLAJT.

Plenty of mud and water. Grandma Bishir is worse again. Jas Blankenship’s hauled corn Monday. Levi Miller went to Fraaeesville Friday. Somebody ask Lydia if her dream came true. Jas Seed hauled oats to FranoesviUe Saturday. Millie Walters did shopping in Fraueesvilio Saturday. Jas. Culp was the happy guest of Miss Jenule Logan Sunday evening. , Miss Jennie Logau was the guest of her sister and brother Mr. and Mrs. CevjJ Culp Sunday. We wonder where Arthur went Sunday night? Be careful, lots of “acreeh owls’’ in Gillam. Levi Miller and wife visited Mr. Miller's parents near Medaryville Saturday and Sunday. The Bpwortb League will be led by Bev. Keeter, subject: ‘*Ye must be born again.” John 3-7.

Brook Snetticker and wife were the guest* of Jaa. Ulaukenabip and wife Saturday night and Sunday. The hour of Sabbath school at Bethel has been changed, from 10:30, to t o'clock in the afternoon. Everybody cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. Baker and son, and John Clark, were the guests of Jacob Arnbrerht and wife Thursday evening. The evading was spent in music. Jim ought to trade his team of horses of for a span of mules, so Jennie can tell what sort of a team he drives, and not try to get in another fellow's buggy any more. Anybody wishing a neat hair cut or a smooth shave, would do well to call on Jas. Blankenship and Joe Hewit, the best barbers iu Gillam, and prices that will suit the times. Jake Arnbrecht and Esther Nelson, Lydia Arnbrecht, and August Cluster, Sam Arnbrecht, Anna Arnbrecht and Mary and Emma Arnbrecht of Bethel,'attended League Sunday night at Gillam. Epworth league every Sunday evening. Everybody come. The subject for last Sunday eveuiug was, “Bejectiug Christ.” Several good points were made that ought to set the people to thinking, and to choose yethisday whomeyewill serve. Immediately after League was testimony meeting. Several splendid testimonies were given. Everybody seemed free and happy.

BLACKFORD.

Tan Lesh sold one of his homes (art Monday. Mr. Green has be mi cutting wood for Andrew Arnold this week. Prank McC'urtain from Parr, visited Burnstown school Monday. A gentleman from Manchester College was in this locality Monday. Christopher Morgeuegrg. Jr., sent to work for John Lesh west of Purr, the first of the week. The infant child of Mrs. and Mr. Jack George, was buried at the Prater cemetery Monday. Van Lesh traded a eolt for two work horses tlie other day. That must have !>eeu a dick-nailing good colt. Van. Tlie roads in this locality are getting about impassable iu several places, in the form of washout*. The supervisor ought to call out his Working forces and remedy them

VIRGIE.

Mr. Leach and Peter Plummer atteuded church ut Fair Oakx last Sunday evening. Carl Hamncher ami (s«irj«“ Cover just com pleated hauling their corn to the station in time to avoid the bad roads. John ('line of Benton Co., who recently purchased the Sayler placed has moved with hie family and taken possession of his farm Mrs James Wiseman, who has been sick for several weeks, is reported worse this mornla; and Dr. Hartael of R msteiaer, has been called to attend her. The friends of Win. Cover were greatly shocked to learn of his mental couditiou last week, wheu he returned from Lake county where he has been working for several months. Dr. Wells of DeMotte. was called to attend him but up to this writing be shows no marked improvement. W. W. Pfritnraer. Kent lands rising poet whose productions have been pronounced by ma iy competent literary critics to be equal to those of Will Carleton and James Whitcomb Riley, will give an entertainment at Good HopeChristain church in I'uiuu Ip.. Wednesday evening, March 28. A small admission will be charged at the door. Barkley peopl- living outside of small cities are favored with entertainments of *> Mfeh a character, and we speak for K a liberal

SHARON.

Plenty of mud aad water. George Gandy left last Friday for Ford. Co_, 111. Mr. Conrad Loreaa has moved to the D. V. Garrison farm. Frank Feoter. of Bradley, 111., was a visitor here last week. John Teter of Remington, was a caller here last Monday. Albert DavaU has recovered from a siege of malarial fever. Bev. Bochrig preached at the school house last Sunday evening. J. W. Harris and sister spent Sunday with friends over in Milroy. Joseph Seheurieh was doing business in MeL ’Sigmaii has moved to a farm nine mUrn south of Remington. Ask Walter Talbert If he ever enjoyed himself at a sorprise party? Mr. aad Mrs. A. G. W. Fanner were callers Mrs. Wagner, of Chicago, is moving to her farm, three miles sooth of Sharon. John Harris has concluded to quit farming aad will have a sale next Tuesday. Walter Dmbrow has moved to the Puckett farm, one-half mile west of Sharon. The ditches are still running high from the effect of the big snow storm and rain. Mr. Griffith, of Watseka, 111., has moved to the farm be purchased of Joseph Glosser. Pete McDaniel has moved from the Wasson farm to the one he purchased ever In Jordan tp. Charles Bady has returned from Lafayette and has accepted a position with John Zimmer on the farm. John Litterest, of Pike county, Ohio, is spending a few days with friends here, and may decide to locate here. Mrs. Penwright has rented her farm adjoining Sharon to Lou Swartx, and after a few months visit at Mt. Ayr, will go to Oklahoma to reside. There is a shortage of feed among the farmers and it is telling on the price of stock. About one-third of the farmers are hunting feed and it is not to be had at any price, and straw is worth as much as hay usually brings.

PARR.

S- A. Brusnaham's baby Marie, is on the sick list. Jus. Babcock shipped u car load of hogs Wednesday night. D B. Hudson and wife made a business trip to Chicago Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hickman of Rensselaer, visited at Mrs. Hall's Sunday. Grandma Martin of Medaryviile. is visiting her sons John and Charlie, this week. Green Thornton and family were the gueats of Theodore Warne and wife Sunday. Mrs. Ed Warrep of Rensselaer, was the guest of Mrs. Lillian Ben bow Thursday, Mr, and Mrs. Johnson of the Gifford district, spent Sunday with Chas. Martin and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Watt Hopkins of near Surrey, viaited the latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs, Wm, | Blankenship, the last of last week. Mias Nellie Barkley visited at Robert Stephenson's Sunday and attended Sunday school and church in the afternoon. Joe Hammond of Rensselaer, John O'Connor of Kuimau. and Geo. Daniels of Barkley township, were among the business visitors here Tuesday. Lawrence the eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, died Monday night after four months of suffering, and was buried Tuesday afternoon at the Prater (cmstory. A short funeral service was conducted at the residence by Rev. Pierson, The bereaved parents have the deepest sympathy of their friends and neighbors, and we hope they will find consolation in the thought that his sufferings are over forever and that Christ said, “of such is the kingdom of heaven,” Such pore little ones taken so early are indeed “budded on earth to bloom in heaven.”

WHEATFIELD.

Selma Becker is staying at Mr. Preston's. A. Nichols drove over to Medaryville Monday. k Mrs. Fiank Austin visited iu Mouience Sunday. 1 ((dependence cor—How is L. M.. getting a’oug? Teas .indin and family visited Jesse Roots Sunday. Frank ate cake and pickles at Dan Meyer's Sunday. Bert Evans aas the guest of Viola Archer Sunday. Mr. Brim of Valporaiso. was in these parts Tuesday. Oh. for words to describe our roads and weather. Bert Vandercarr called on Miss Blanche Hill Sunday. Ikm Snyder's moved on George Blocher's place Monday, . l. John Hloeher of D. V. did business in these parts Saturday. Dau Hloeher and Joel Wray called on Bert Fleming Suuday. Sara Gray returned Saturday from a brief visit iu Kentucky. M. D. Falvey of San Pierre, was here last week on business. Billy Lang and John Frakin called on Albert Bloc her Sunday. Misses Blanche and Minnie Stump called on •Anna Bloeher Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Uetchler spent Monday eveuiug at Isaac Blocher's. Geo, Fisher is gettiug ready to go to North Dakota the 21 th of this mouth. Charley Lane and family visited friends in this vicinity Saturday and Sunday. We hadqnitea lively town last week, as the bad roadadidn't seem to stop the movers. The man w ho bought the Mat Zimmer farm south of town, moved on the same last. week. Albert and Era Bloeher departed : for Carroll Co.. Wednesday. Albert ’ drove through with buggy and horse. Bra went on the train.

The protracted meeting at the Christian church closed Monday night with two aeeesMr. and Mrs. Charley Brown and family were the guests of John Hilt’s Saturday and Sunday. Joel Wray called on his Bva. last Sunday evening, for the last time before she took her departure. 1 Greely started to see his best girl Sunday night and didn't get there. We suppose the water was too high. Silas Beaehler’s, Simon Hufford’sand Isaac Blocker’s ate dinner With George Blocher’s in their new house Sunday. Charlie Gerber, one of our hustling barbers, has sold out to H. Remley and has gone to Medaryville to take up the same trade. Tommy said he couldn’t have felt much worse if bis mother had told him she didn’t love him; than he did when his girl said no. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mlsch returned last week from a three weeks visit in Kansas. Andrew is well pleased with the country and thinks some of locating there in the near future. The weather and roads don’t seem to hare any effect on the G. T. people of this place, for they go on with the good, work just the same, as there were three who rode the goat Saturday night.

PAIR OAKS.

S. B. Thornton was in town Tuesday, Grandpa Hayes is no better at this writing. Bnos Moffitt is the proud owner of a. span of mules. Mrs. Burket visited her brother and family one day this week. Bdith Moffitt is staying in Bose Lawn with her sister. Mrs. Moore. The snow is fast disappearing, but plenty of water left in its stead George Hurley’s child is better now. It has been very bad with lung fever. Mr. Scho&ied from the Gifford district visited with his family over Sunday. We learn that Mr. White has ordered a carload of lumber for building purposes. Bev. Appleton preached a very good sermon at the Christian church last night. The C. T. U., meets at the Christian church next Sunday night, Mrs. Emma Winslow, president. Bev. Brady closed his meetings at the Christian church Sunday night. We had very successful meetings considering the bad weather.

INDEPENDENCE.

Will Wray went to Parr Wednesday. WiU Cooper i* moving out on the Gifford district. % George Masters has finished his building work at Gifford. Edward Miller and Will Florence of Union tp., are hauling hay from the Arnold farm. Cheasley .Wray sold his hogs to the Burns' brothers Thursday. Charley Hopkins moved into the Lewis property Thursday, Mrs. Nichols and Miss Reed called on Mrs. D. Nichols Monday. Mr. Burket of Manchester, visited with friends in these parts the first of the week. Will Ousley from the Gifford district, has moved in the house lately vacated by Ancel Potts,

REMINQTON.

Miss Sara Licterhaus is visiting here. Lex Fisher was in Rensselaer Saturday. Miss Pearl Jones is home from Evanstou, 111. James Zea, who has been ill, is able to be about again. Mr. C. A. Tar man and family have moved to Milford. lU. Miss Maggie O'Connor is visiting friends in Logansport. Miss Marie Lyons of Brook, is the guest of Mrs. Dan O’Connor. Joe Hawn of Logansport, spent Sunday with his parents here, Mrs, Fred Love and Miss Carrie Mason spent Sunday iu Goodland. James Mangin of Chicago, was the guest of relatives here over Sunday. It is said that George Winters and family will soon move to Crown Point. Miss Anna Harper is in Indianapolis attending the spring millinery opening, Fred Penright and family left for Okarche, Tuesday, where they will make their future home. Miss EllaCarmody of Lafayette, spent a few days here with her mother the first of the week. It is rumored that H. Spangle and family will soon leave for Crown Point, where they wiU make their home. Geo. Mohr and' family who came from Prescott, lowa, last week, now reside on a farm southeast of town. Miss Retta Couwell is still conducting the revival meeting at the M. E, Church and there havc been several conversions. John Wilson, who spent the greater part of the winter iii Georgia, returned homo Saturday und his family will also return in the near future. The investigation of municipal affairs here was a good thing financially for the town, as we are informed that something like $1,350 was discovered to be due the town from an official, aud other sources. It does uo harm to "open the books” once in a while, a fact m hich Remington can testify to the benefits of.