Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1900 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS.

FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

SHARON. Ttmmons Bros, gave a social hop last Saturday night Joseph Nisius was a business caller in Rensselaer last Friday. George Heusen of Rensselaer, was a visitor here over Suuda\.T. W. Daley, with D. M. Ferry & Co., will be hom; about Jan. 4th. Joseph Pollock of McCovsburg, has moved onto the Duvall farm. Albert Farmer and wife of Rensselaer, visited his parents here Sunday. . . . Christmas was duly celebrated at Sharon with appropriate exercises. Mrs. Simmons of Grant Park, 111., visited at Wm. Heusen’s last Monday. Henry Farmer gave a party at his home Monday evening to home friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. W. Farmer spent the week with relatives in Newton county. Mala Garrison will move to Jennings county about Maxell Ist, so we are informed. John Pursley has exchanged his 240 acre farm for Lafayette property. Consideration about $14,000. Mrs. Chilcote will lease her farm adjoining Sharon and build on her farm on the range line, and live there. The moving bee will soon begin to sting. Peter Roy, Lon Swartz, Joseph Scheurich, David Hahn, Wm. Hammond, Burk Bros., Mrs. Chilcote, John Zimmer, Conrad Lorentz, Len Shafer, Walter Talbert, John Pursley and many others are on the list.

NORTH BARKLEY.

Sam Stephenson went to North Judson Sunday. H. Ahlers was at Francesville Friday on business. Less Hewitt did shopping at Rensselaer Saturday. Tom Akers was in Rensselaer Saturday on business! Newell & Grube are shelling corn at Gifford this week. T. M. Callahan transacted business at the hub Thursday. Barney Newland and Jim Hanford were at Lafayette a couple of days fast week. Dr. Charles Walker of Lansing, Mich., is the guest of T. M. Callahan and Arthur Meckiing this week. A. Meckiing and wife visited the latter’s parents, B. F. Funk and wife, at Wheatfield Thursday. a Earl Newland went to Harrod, Ohio, Sunday fora short visit with his parents. He will return after the holidays. I. F. Beach has moved over to the oil fields, where he has secured a good position on a salary of $55 per month.

REMINGTON.

Mrs. Ed Wilson of Brook, was here Saturday. Miss Stella Lock went to Crescent City, 111., to spend a week. Paul Rebolt of Earl Park, was in town between trains Saturday. Mrs. Carmody went to Goodland to visit her daughter Agnes. Miss Mary Peck went to Hammond Thursday to visit friends. Mr. Joe Milner came home Friday to spend Christinas vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Little and daughter Bessie, went to Frankfort Friday. j. M. Howell went to Wilmington, 111., Thursday tor a few weeks visit. The brick work on the new Catholic church was completed last week. George Cummons went to Pennsylvania last week to visit boyhood scenes. Henry Barnes of Frankfort, came to spend Christmas with his old friends. Miss Myrtle Blake went to Forest, 111., Saturday to visit her friend, Stella Miller. Miss Malbe Lute of Indianapolis, was the guest of Mrs. Ica Morris Wednesday. George Streeter of Centralia, Mo, was shaking hands with old friends here lust week. Bessie Davis went to Monticello Wednesday to spend the rest of her vacation., Mr». O. Williams of Windfall, came Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. J. IX Carson. Mr. and Mrs. King Davis anil daughters Ethel and Bessie, spent Christmas at Wolcott. Miss Etta Pugh of Wolcott, was the guest of Miss Bessie Davis Tuesday and Wednesday. Mi. John Dailey and Mr. Heusen of Sharon, were Remington callers Thursday evening. Miss Mary Roberts, who has hern attending school at Bloomington, came home Saturday. Miss Pearl Pettit came Wednesday to spend Christmas with her grandmother Mrs. A. E. Pettit. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Culp and children went to Missouri to visit the former’s parents last Friday. Albert Gray returned recently trom Gowrie, lowa, where he has been for the past couple of years. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rich and family of Oxford, came Monday to visit their parents and relatives. Mrs. Jasper Guy and daughter Mrs. Will Kenyon, went to Naperville, 111,, last week to spend the holidays with relatives. Mrs. Bond and daughter Clara, went to Goodland Saturday to meet the former's son Luce, of Cnicago, who came to make a short visit. Mr. Millard L. Oodyke of New Hampton, lowa, editor of the New Hampton Courier, is spending the holidays with his parents here. Millard was formerly a Remington hoy and has many waitn friends here who are always pleas-d to meet him.

We understand that Sylvester Gray has sold Ins 177 acre farm northwest of town to a Mr. Cunard of Metamora, 111. Consideration $67.50 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Jones Templeton, who have been traveling for the past month, came home Saturday to spend Christmas with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parker. Mrs. Hattie Meyer, the divorced wife of George Meyer, was married Wednesday afternoon, at Rensselaer, to John M. Scripter of Monon. They will reside at Motion, we understand. ■ Misses T'tom Ice and Fanny Hawkins, Miss Dell Yeoman, Lowell Parker,*Ernest Shepherd and Editor Griffin went to Goodland Saturday nigth to attend the "Liquid Air" entertainment, which was reported good. —Li H. Blake returned last week from his Oklahoma visit. We understand he purchased a quarter section of land there for Ins sort Lloyd. John Hams and Henry Turner have also returned, but made no puichases. Mr. E. C. Forbes and Mrs. Effie Malone were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Powell, at 12 o'clock Wednesday, Dec. 26, Rev. Middleton of the M. E. church officiating. They left for Rensselaer, there to take the train for Chicago on a wedding tour. * Rev. J. 1). Carson and family will leave about March Ist for Havana, North Dakota, where Mr. Carson will take charge of a 1440 acre dairy and stock farm. Ihis big farm is owned by a wealthy Indianian who has fitted it up in the finest condition possible; almost anything that money can buy to add to the convenience of the farm or its management has been placed there. An artesian well which flows 500 gallons per minute runs two turbine water wheels which furnish power lor operatfng a creamery, also for grinding feed and olher purposes at the barns. The waste water front the mill flows off into an artificial reservoir of five acres built up above the surrounding lands, and from this streams are turned out through the pasture lands for irrigation, forming a few small lakes and one big lake of fifty acres. The farm is stocked with high grade Cattle, a half interest in which Mr. Carson has purchased. He will manage the ranch on shares, and from what we learn he has very bright prospects indeed. His many friends hereabouts regret very much to lore so excellent a family, but will bv»pleased to know that their lines will be cast 'mid pleasant and profitable surroundings.

BLACKFORD.

I ine weather and good roads. Mrs. Arnold does not improve any. Uncle Bill Campbell is on the sick list. Mamie Meyers is working at Charley Reed s. Newton Price and family spent Sunday at Sam Price’s. The revival meeting at Brushwood is progressing nicely. Anderson Jenkins and wife spent Christmas itj Fair Oaks. Louis McKay of Bradley, 111., is visiting relativesjnjh is locality. Every one can't be satisfied. The Republican man is one of these. Miss Clara Markin, who has been on the sick list is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins are going to spend a few days visiting up around the Kankakee swamps. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith are the proud parents of an B>i pound dishwasher. Good luck to you, Theodore. Married, Christmas day at 10 o'clock at Brushwood, Mr. Edward Jenkins and Miss Lora Hurley. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins and is a promising young farmer. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John. Hurley, and a most popular young lady. Rev. Sines, the Brushwood pastor officiated. After the matrimonial knot was tied, the young couple returned to Mr. Hut ley’s, where a fine dinner was served. I he next day after the infair dinner was disposed of it George Jenkins.’ Your Blai kf< rd cor. <ook them to Rensselaer, where they -took the train for Motion for a short visit.

GILLAAL

We wish you all a happy NVwYear. Levi Mill er went to Francesville Thursday. Ed Faris called on Emma Johnson f riday evening. Catherine Akers visited with her grandmother Sunday. > Ross Faris was the happy and honored guest of Grace GolJsberry. Pete Ilermansen and wife visited J. Blankenship and wife Sunday. Misses Lena and Lizzie Sattwell did shopping in Rensselaer Thursday. Misses Millie and Ella Walters visited Minnie Blankenship Xmas evening. Losse Passe was the favorite guest of Miss Millie Walters Sunday evening. Mrs. Cephas St. Pierre and Wm. Cline called on Mrs. Marion Thursday afternoon. Last Monday Miss Parker not being able to teach school, John Burss took charge of the school. Levi Miller and wrfe and Miss Grace Goldsberry spent Xmas with Mr. Miller's father, near Medaryville. The box social was asuccess financially as $27 were made, the proceeds to go for a library. The boxes went like hot cakes, some as high as $2.25. Mr. and Mrs. Yeppe Hansen. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hermauseii and Miss Eliza Hunter took dinner with Peter Herinansen and wife on Christmas. Last Thursday evening, Ed Goldsberry, John Cline, Wm. Cline and wife spent the evening with Cephas St. Pierre and wife. They were entertained by music on the pian i, violin and banjo, and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves.

INDEPENDENCE.

William Daniels hauled his hogs off Wednesday. Grant Renickers called on Charley Jenkins' last Sunday.

Charley Hopkins and wife drove over to Wheatfield Sunday. Mrs. Bertha l.esh was the guest of Susa Arnold Christinas. Korah Daniels of near Parr, visited Wm. Daniels’ Christinas. Miss Blanche Hill of Rensselaer, visited in these parts Sunday. * Mr. Creger and wife of this place, have left for a two months visit. John Hopkins departed for Carroll Co., last Saturday for a short visit. John Renicker departed for Carroll Co., last Saturday for a short visit. Mrs. M. Lauhglm of Illinois, is visiting relatives and friends here this week. Edward Jenkins and wife-served their infair dinner at George Jenkins’ Wednesday. Daniel Lesh butchered last Saturday with t.m help.of Susie Arnold and Chris. Morgenegg. Miss Bertha Hopkins and brother Daniel,, were the guests of Charley. Jenkins’ Sunday. Isaac Blocher and wife of the Kankakee Valley region, called on Charley Jenkins’ last Sunday. Will Wray and Miss Nancy Hufford of the province of Wheatfield, are visiting in these parts this week. The turkey roast at John Hurley’s ended with a wedding. Lora Hurley and Edward Jenkins stood up and were married by Kev. Stines at the Brushwood church.

WHEATFIEID.

Jack Thorn and familyspentChristmas at Hammond. There will be a mask ball at the opera house New Year’s eve. W. H. Robertson and family spent Xmas with friends at Hebron. Fred Lidtka of Streater, 111., is visiting with relatives here at this writing. Joe Hammond and H. E, Hickman caused 24 rabbrts to send in their time Christmas. * -—-- The CMtistinas tree exercises were well attended and a finely arranged program was carried out. If you wear pants, Henry Phillips would be pleased to take your measure for a pair. Made to fit or no sale. Editor Robertson says it makes hint feel rather small to think of the idea of using some of his Christmas presents. Who said Harry Remley asked the express messenger for an express package before he had mailed the order for same? 0. Kennedy, one of the principals of the Wheatfield telegraph association, is practising with Harvey Davisson at Dunn's Siding at present. Skating is all the go now, if you cannot find a pair, of skates at one livery barn try the other, in case you fail there, try either Moritz or Bernicker's saloon. B. S. Fendig, Rensselaer's hustling fur buyer, was up in this part last Wt\.u, ;3 - day, looking after valuable pelts. Aren’t you glad yours is not worth anything?

DUNNVILLE.

Xmas is past, Mrs. Buck DeArmoi.d is a good deal better at this writing. Ye cot. was the chicken-eating guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Xmas. Monroe Williams of Medaryville, was the guest of ye cor. last Monday evening. Olda Vandercarr, who has beeu working at Grant Park, returned home last Sunday. Who said that Grant Hill likes dried apple pies? His girl, west of Center school house. Manson Wheeler departed for 111., last Monday for a visiting vacation with his brother Roy. The Misses Luba Sands and Emma Henry departed for Winamac last Tuesday for a few days stay. Mike Harrington, our new D. V. boy, is making quite an impression upon the D. \ . girls. \A by, they almost love Mike! Miss Maggie Rekles, who has been working in Chicago, ai rived last Wednesday. She says there is no place like home. She men s that there are no pies like mother’s pies. Our Xmas tree exercises were a success, yea our decorations were a triumph of an. A crowded house plus good order pn ved that the wl ole affair was a success. Instead of a tree we had a Xmas arch and boat, a combination. Miss Fannie McCarthy, our most noble school ma’am, departed for Rensselaer last Saturnay to spend Xmas with her mamma ami friends. As the train pulled out of D. V., she used her handkerchief quite frequently—crying, I guess. I will tell you, most noble lord, Cor. of Gillum, why 1 ant not married. I failed* to recognize the golden opportunity until it swept by me, in Napoleuic glory, leaving me in a state of feeling bordering on the spirit of Ken-tucky during campaign times. The German Medicine Company reigned at Keichmark opera house, last Thursday and Friday evenings. 'Their entertainments were good, but they had the ring of antiquity throughout. Farces and catch-sayings, that evoked the applause of the Pharoahs were given us in homeopathic doses, but if you had a headache or backache they could, for a nominal sum, cure you, through a balm of Gilead. OBITUARY. George Philip Schimmel war born in Germany, May 3, 1820; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Finn, in Kankakee tp., Dec. 17, 1 goo, aged 80 years, 7 months And 14 days. He emigrated to America in 1841, living in New York city, Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Mich, and finally settling in Laporte county, where he lived for forty years. For the past ten years he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Finn. His wife died March 17,1888. To thisunion seven children were born, of which six survive, three sons and three daughters. He reared in apparently good health and the 1 t morning not getting up at the usual 1 <, they went to his bed-side and X u d he had passed away. The remains were interred m the San Pierre cemetery. Tlie children and relatives of the deceased have the sympathy of the community. •