Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 January 1901 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS.

FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

SHARON. Times lively. Grant Daley was a caller in Sharon Sunday. Two weddings arc expected in this Neighborhood soon. Rev. Sines preached to our people last Sunday morning. ' David Hahn was a business caller in .Jlemirsgtofi Saturday. Joe NisPus bought five calves of Walter Disbrow this wrek. Frank Pollard and son are visiting larith his parents in Ohio. Mrs. Joseph Nisius and sou spent last week with Chicago friends. Walter Disbrow wt nt to Remington -Saturday to see Ins be t girl. (), \V. Bowen and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith. W rss Grace Adams is visiting her father Joseph Adams, this week. Mi ss Rosa ahd Pearl McGee spent the ifaulidays with their sister, Mrs. Pollard. John Zitntrer has been visiting relatives in Central Illinois for the past week. Austin Brown and Ben Smith were •callers in Rensselaer Monday morning. Mr. Earle and Ray Adams spent the "holidays with Mr. Mitchell’s at Union •City. Mr. M. I. Adams and family visited Ur. Joseph Blake and family one day last wreck. Bond Smith of Delphi, spent a few -days last week with Homer and George Slaughter. Sharon was represented at a New Year's entertainment near Kniman Tuesday night , Frank Duvall left for Allentown, Illinois, Monday, where he expects to make tiis future home. Herb Toops is talking of going to Nebraska, having disposed of his holdings at public sale. The pie social at the schoolhouse Saturday night was well attended and the tfnes wait off like hot cakes. The farmers are taking advantage of *the hard roads and have moved the greater share of their farm products. Oliver Phillips and wife accompanied Try Misses Zora and Rosa MaGee, came ■over from Wolcott last Friday to visit •with relatives. - Miss Nellie Gray and Pearl Tanner, IMr. Wayne Keer and Clyde Gray of IRensselaer, attended the pie social here Saturday night. C. N. Slaughter, the blacksmith, has juirchased a new air-tight stove. He stiys he has now more time to blacksmith _amd don t have to chop so much wood. The .Sunday school elected its officers Tor the next six months last Sunday, 'with Mr. Farmer, Supt.; Mrs. M. I. -. uiams, assist. Supt.; Miss Mary Adams, •ioect.; Mrs! Lida Smith, Treats.; Miss ZViaude Daley, chorister.

BLACKFORD.

Snow at last. Wonder if winter has come. Schools opened up last Monday after a week’s holiday. Mr. Steve Ferry of Peru, is visiting at rw m. Green's at present. Wm. Daniels sold some cattle to Mr. Randle One day last week. Daniel Lesh had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse one day last week. Charles Jenkins and wife visited several davs up in the hay-seed region last WNse.k. George Jenkins visited atiiis brother’s, V S. Ik Jenkins,’ in Rensselaer, a few days • this week. Edward Jenkins and wife spent Sun*day with the latter’s parents, Mr. and 31 rs. John Hurley.

NORTH BARKLEY.

The party at Will Brady's was well .attended. Taylor Woods of Pari, called on Miss Delia Parker Sunday. EUh Callahan went to Chicago Sunday %»visu her sister John Halladay. Felix Tyler of Hopkins Park, was a Wisitor in these paits a few days last Week. T. M. Callahan will give a blue rock •booting match at Comer, Saturday, Jail. S.«9o*Mr 6. Harry Gifford visited Mrs. Freemun Gifford of Laura, Thursday and -F riday. Albert Hann moved to Hammond Triday, where he has secured a good itwsit ion. Mr. and Mrs. James Steven* of Matoon, 111., are visiting relatives in Comer -and Kersey this week. Lewis Seiti returned to Walkerton after a few weeks visit with friends in and around Comer. Mr. Whahn of Gibson City, 111., is at Comer for a couple of weeks. *le is thinking some of locating here. George McDaniel went to Rensselaer Hjy rail Saturday, via McCoysburg. He 4a the first one to go from Comer bv that tfoote. There will be a box supper at Canada school, Saturday, Jan. 5. Everybody in•yed to come. Ladas, bring boxes and >Qe boys the dough. Frank Parkkk, Teacher.

INDEPENDENCE.

D. Lerfh lost a fine horse last week. Eli Arnold drove over to Parr MonJohn Gaily did business at Parr '**TQarence Maxwell called on Van Lesh '~S* oday. George Daniels drove over to the >fcab Tuesday. Jmel Wray of Wheatfield, was seen in vßbese parts last Sunday, as Miss W*s here.

John Hopkins returned from Clinton county Monday. Miss Cora Wray is visiting in Rensselaer this week. Grant Hill of Wheatfield, is working for Charlie Hopkins. John Renicker returned from Wabash county Wednesday. Daniel Blocher and Will Wray are cutting wood for Eli Arnold. Daniel Blocher of the Kankakee valley legion, visited in this locality last Sunday. Albert and Eva Blocher of Carroll county, visited in these parts last Sunday, after which they went to Wheatfield.

REMINGTON.

J. N. Zea was over to the hub Wednesday. Watch meeting was held in the M. E. church. Henry Welsh was a Rensselaer visitor Thursday. Albert Taber has returned to Culver Military Academy. High mass was held at the Catholic church New Year's Eve. Miss Fanney Jones returned to her school at Chicago Tuesday. Diptheria is reported in the family of Mart Caine, northwest of town. Lowell Parker entertained eight of his friends at his home Monday eve. Miss Ida Blake of Wolcott, visited friends here between trains Tuesday. Josie O'Conner and Mable Clowery of I.ogansport, are visiting relatives here. Miss Minnie Goss and brother Fred, spent Sunday with Rensselaer friends. Roy Didlake of M inticello, made his regular Sunday night visit here last Sunday. Rozella Burton and Elmer Holland returned from their visit at Elwood, Saturday. The Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., will hold its annual meeting here to-day, in Austin hall. Miss Orpha Timmons returned to her school at Hammond, after a week’s vacation at home. Mr. Ernest Shepherd spent a few days of his vacation in Chicago, visiting his brother Bert. Fred Hicks went to Chicago Monday to take a position in J. V. Harwell’s ‘wholesale house. Miss Lucy Hamilton of Goodland, came Saturday for a few da>s visit with her friend, Marie Steeie. Mr. and Mrs. Goss of Secor, 111, spent the holidays with the former’s brother, Charles Goss, southwest of town. The Presbyterian church began revival services on New Year’s night, conducted by Rev. Van Dyke ot Indianapolis. Miss Catherine Mullen and brother Frank, spent Sunday with their sister Mrs. John Sneckenberger, at Wolcott. Mr. Earl Van Voorst of Monticello, returned home Tuesday after a week’s visit with his cousin Miss Pearl Powell. The Rebekah and Odd Fellows' lodges held a masquarade watch party in Austin Hall. A very pleasant tune was reported. The piano given away by our merchants to the organization that received the most votes, was captured by the M. L. church. Misses Ella Hawkins and Mary Bellows entertained their friends at a watch party Monday eve. at the home of the latter, miles south of town. Uncle Alf Elmore has purchased a couple of farms near Wabash, we understand, and will move upon same with his son Warner, the coming spring. We understand “Johnathan Oddstyle" is engaged in writing a book, which he will spiing upon an unsuspecting public some time during the present century. Geo. E. Vincent and son Henry, returned from a prospecting trip to Jennings county. We are not advised as to whether they purchased any lands there or not. Mr. Henry Barnes and sister Mertie, returned to their home at Frankfort, after a week’s visit with friends. Coleman Merritt returned with them for a short visit. Mrs. Maud Helvie returned to her home in New Carlyle, Ohio, after a month’s visit with her parents, Mr. and Mys. Ezra Bowman. Her sister Miss June, accompanied her. Earnest Rawlings, Joe Meehan and Blanchard Elmore, who have been traveling with the band of a ministrel company, returned home last week, the company having suspended. Perry Johnson has bought a 170-acre farm near Roanoke, Huntington county, paying therefor SIO,OOO. He will move upon the same in about two months. J. H. Whitehead is also thinking some of buying there, it is rumored. A. M. Traugh, a former well known resident, now of Goodland, is reported very sick at this writing at the home of bis son Dr. M. G. Traugh, at Goodland. The old gentleman is about 83 years of age, and no hopes are entertained of his recovery at this time. Monday morning about four o'clock the people of Remington were awakened by the sound of the fire bell. The fire was Patton's poultry house which was burned to the ground, but by faithful work of the fire company other near by buildings were saved. We understand that about i,Boo pounds of dressed poultry was consumed. We understand that the loss was covered by insurance.

PAIR OAKS.

School began Monday. Diphtiferia scare it over. You should have watched. Mrs. P, Nelson is in Chicago. Have you formed that good new resolution? John Casey has been suffering from a disabled hand.

Miss Ethel Arnold is suffering from an inflamed eye. Rev. Appleton of Rensselaer, was with us holidays. See Littlefield & Erwin’s )jew prices for the New Year. Mrs. Chas. Gundy is visiting her parents at Kniman. / Paul Zea returned from Chicago, where he spent holidays. Orth Graves and sister Lola, visited friends in Fair Oaks holidays. Mrs. Nora Israel, who spent holidays with her parents, returned home. Charles Baker was called to Fountain county by the sudden death of his father. Yes, maidens, watch for the names ot those handsome bachelors of Fair Oaks. M. W. Bratton returned from Indianapolis, where he Sundayed with his family. The supper given by the ladies of the Christain church was a success in all ways. Miss Sallie Pfrimmer, who is teaching at Thaver, visited friends in Fair Oaks New Year’s day. Jake Spitzer, who has been working in Chicago the past year, is spending a few weeks with “ma." Neene Littlefield and family returned from Remington, where they were visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Scott Harrington and children from near Demotte, are spending holidays with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fry. Roscoe Vonduzenburgof Pittsburg, Pa., is looking over this section of the county with the view of purchasing some land. Mrs. D. Cottingham and Mrs. Sam Richey received the sad intelligence of the sudden death of their father at Brookston. Both ladies went down to attend the the funeral.

GILLAM.

For the latest, ask Jim. Mrs. W. M. Cline Ison the sick list. Quarterly meeting at Bethel next Sabbath. Mrs. Chas. Walters called on Mrs. Wm. Cline Wednesday. Tom Logan was the guest of Miss Maud Culp Sunday evening. Frank Walters has purchased a $lO guitar. Look out for some music. . The boys have taken advantage of the snow and are rabbit hunting these days. S. E. Huber and wile of Wheatfield, visited J. Blanken-hip and wife Thursday. Misses Lydia and Emma Ambrecht and Mrs. Cephas St. Pierre visited Mrs. King Tuesday. Miss Mary Armbrecht, who has been canvassing for the past four months, has returned home for a few days visit. The Gillam cor. attended Epworth League at Gillam last Sunday night. The meeting was led by J. B. Reed, the topic being “The Old and the New.’’ Sam Ambrecht, Cephas St. Pierre, Lydia Ambrecht, Miss Nelia St. Pierre, Aur.a Ambrecht and Miss Agnes Stewart visited Jas. Blankenship’s Sunday evening.

DUNNVILLE.

Wanted—some heaf. Elmer Collin who has been visiting at Logansport, returned last Tuesday. Mrs. Buck DeArmond is improving quite rapidly. She is past danger now. Messrs. Frank Hill and Billy Mucheler of Wheatfield tp., attended church at D. V. last Sunday evening. Messrs. Billie and Johnnie Behles and their chicken-eating sister, Maggie* departed for Chicago last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lane of Kouts, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cullen last Monday. Charlie is a pretty good boy, for a Porterite. The dance at Ketchmark’s hall last Saturday evening was a success, judging from all standpoints. Gjod order, as promised, was strictly mantained. Jim Newhouse is not a philospher or the Cousin of one, but he has launched a saying that has already bedecked his reputation with a halo of fame. This is his maxim: "Don't carry ripe or unripe eggs in your pockets." Rev. Alfred M. Smith D. D, was the guest Jof Miss Emma Henry last Wednesday and Thursday. He preaches private sermons at this place now. They are not for publication, if they were I would buy the copyright. A few of the elite young people of D. V., with their faces masked, walked in on Billy and Annie Behles and gave them an old-fashioned good time. One of the young ladies by donning the garments of a boy, actually passed the scrutiny for a masculine gender. Some people claim that they are the unfortunate victims of our pen, and to these I prescribe a prescription which,, if used, will insure them an eternal rest: First—Behave yourselves, crub your appetites; Second—Clip your velvet tongues; Thirdly—Enter tne realm of immortality. Last Sunday being the birthday of Miss Netta Collins,-a few of her friends congregated at her home to help her celebrate this aniversary. Immediately after their arrival your correspondent, aftet delivering a presentation address, presented her, in the name of her Dunnville friends, a small but good looking doll as a memento of their regard for her, which she very graciously accepted. Following are the names of those present: Messsrs: Jim Newhouse; Howard Hofacher; Fred Booth; D. V. Correspondent, Misses May Witt; Ljdia Sands; Edna Witt; Stella White aud Mattie Witt.