Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1901 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Sam Mitchell was a Kentland caller Tuesday. C. T. Dye went to Chicago Wednesday on business. Mrs. Bond returned Tuesday from a short visit at Oxford. Robert Parker returned from his western trip Saturday. Fred Bowman spent Sunday evening with his parents of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pugh spent Sunday with King Davis and family. Miss Etta Pugh spent a few days with Miss Bessie Davis last week. Mrs. Cambe is still very sick and her friends are constantly with her. Mrs. Ica Morris and son Wellington, were Rensselaer callers Tuesday. Miss Emma Buell of Wolcott, was the guest of Remington friends a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Coover and son Clyde, of Rensselaer, spent Sunday with relatives here. The Misses Anna Beailey and Virginia Stamm spent Sunday with Rensselaer friends. The Misses Clara Bond and Hattie Bartoo returned Tuesday from a few days visit in Chicago. Miss Gerturude Taylor of Wolcott, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Maud Mullen, Monday. Bert Rich, who has been working at Goodland for the past few weeks, spent Thursday at home. Ernest Shepherd spent a few days experimenting in the labratory of Purdue university last week. Mrs. Dr. Landon and daughter went to Pontiac, 111., Monday for a few weeks visit with her parents. Prof. Marshal), wife and daughter, went to Albion, 111., last week to spend the summer with her relatives. Mr. S. Cawley’s barn, about two miles southwest of town, was struck by lightning Wednesday morning and burned to the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Ira W. Yeoman attended the funeral of the former's nephew, Frank Yeoman, near Rensselaer, Thursday of last week. Miss Golda Lamborn went to Monticello Friday to attend the commencement exercises, Roy Didlake, being one of the graduates.

Mrs. Geo. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Maxwell and daughter Ruth, of Goodland, spent Sunday with Orve Maxwell and family of this place. The Remington band, assisted by Paul Rebholtz and several of his boys from Earl Park, gave their first open air concert Thursday evening of last week. The lightning Wednesday did considerable damagd iu this vicinity. A large barn and contents were destroyed near Lochiel. Dye's planing mill and O’Connor’s bake shop were struck in town, but no serious damage done. The Carpenter and Marion township graduating exercises will be held at Fountain Park, Thursday, June 27. The graduates from this township are: Bertrand May, -Henry Grubb, Ruth Bickel, Pearl Babb, and Lena Williamson. Mr. and Mrs. Balthis and Mr. and Mrs. J; C. Gleason of Clifton, 111., Rev. and Mrs. Quavle of Hersher, 111., and H. H. Balthis of Washington, D. C., arrived Thursday of last week to visit relatives here. A reunion was held Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hargravts. Among the real estate sales reported in this locality iccently are the following: Charles Shaull’s farm on the Wolcott road, to Frank Weeks of Fairbury, 111., for SBO per acre; A. D. Wooden's farm, also on the Wolcott-vwatL-Jto-Arthur St. Pierre; at $64.50 per acre; Fred Rose’s 81 -acre farm south of town, and Will Fultus’ 80-acre farm, adjoining to Homer Elliott, of Kankakee, for S7O per acre; Mose Garner’s 80-acre farm, alio south of town, to Geo. Howard, at S7O per acre. The marriage of Mr. Fred Hicks and Miss Hattie Belle Yeoman occurred at the home fitted up by the groom m the north part of town, Wednesday evening, Rev. Freed of the Christian church, officiating. The affair was a very quiet one, only a few intimate friends of the contracting parties being present, and the young couple at once began housekeeping in the property known as the Allman property, which the groom had rented and fitted up. This is a most excellent young couple, and on behalf of their numerous friends we extend hearty congratulations.

ncCOYSBURG.

Commencement to-night. A McCoy was here Sunday. John Johnson has purchased a new buggy. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Josserand visited Mrs. Randle last Thursday.

Lewis Foster and wife were the guests of Mr. Parker’s last Sunday.. Several people ot this vicinity attended the Decoration services at Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. Foster and son Clarence, visited relatives near Delphi this last week. Children’s d.iy at this place was a decided success, and was attended by a large number. The dance at Eyestone’s last Saturday night was fairly well attended. All report a good time. MissGusia Ritter of Rensselaer, was the guest of Misses McDonald and Ringeisen from Saturday till Monday morning. Anybody wishing the latest and up-to-date styles should apply for same at this place or just keep one eye open part of the time. Willie Whittaker quit work for Mr. Poster last week, and begun work foi Sam Holmes, who is not able to any more than be up. R. K. Hoy took his place. While going to town last Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Lutz, Walter and Clare, had a runaway which resulted in dislocating Mrs. Lutz s shoulder. The other occupants escaped unharmed. The tongue of the buggy dropped down on one side, frightening the team of colts which they were driving. The accident was too quick and unexpected to be prevented.

NORTH BARKLEY.

Thurman Smith and wife visited Dr. Dunfee Sunday. Several of the railroad boys were in Rensselaer Decoration day. W. S. Breese and wife visited Frank Archer and wife at Newland, Sunday. Quite a number of Newlandites attended the ball game at Gifford Sunday. Earl Newland was pulling stumps for Harry Gifford on his farm near Laura last week. Quite a number of bo>s from Gifford attended the bowery dance at Kniman Saturday night. A couple of our young sports left for parts known only to themselves, Friday night. We wonder why? Mrs. Harry Gifford and children visited Mrs. George Fanson at Wheatfield a couple of days last week. Mrs. Herman Ablers, son Peter and daughter Katie, visited friends at Newland Saturday and Sunday. Miss Nettie Jordan, who has been teaching school at Sibley, 111., returned to her home at Newhnd last Saturday. T. M. Callahan has the hall rented at Gifford and will give a grand opening ball as soon as it is completed, which will be about June 20th.

VIRGIE.

Eider S. R. Shrieves, at the close of his sermon last Sunday evening, announced that his subject next time would be "Dancing.” Frank Gant, who had a stroke of paralysis recently, was able to visit our place Saturday. We understand his physician, Dr. Moore, holds out strong hopes of his complete recovery. Rev.S. R. Shrieves preached two interesting discourses in Virgie last Sunday. The Elder seems to have a firm grip on the people of this place and when he comes he is almost sure to be greeted with a large congregation. Jasper McMurray and wife was greatly distress* d when they learned last Friday evening that one of their daughters who had been staying with the family of Joseph Theis had left without giving them any information as to where she was going. Alfred McCoy of Kniman, visited our place on Bunday. We did not learn the exact object of his visit but as it was late in the evening we naturally concluded he was looking for some old maid to whom he could confide a few secrets in regard to his luture hopes and prospects. Wm. Wiseman is working on one of the Otis ranches, and by the way, we learn that he is fast becoming an expert in “paling" the cows. Now, girls, if you would like to get rid of that disagreeable task after you have become the wife of some good fellow, you ought by all means to set your cap for William. John Hamacher, who so far as we know was the only representatve from Union tp., in the Spanisn-American war, has just returned home. John informs us that during all his three years service, he never had an opportunity to cock a cannon, consequently no Spaniard or Filipino evei lost hit life at his hand. It was not John's fault, however, as no one responded more quickly or heartily to the call of his country than he. We were somewhat terrified last Monday evening at a strange acting individual, who mysteriously appeared on our streets, and our surprise may well be imagined when he advanced, and in a ftaternal way, extended his ha nd, at the same time quoting: "I've wandered to the village, Tom, I've sat beneath the tree, etc., and giving us a look of recognition that awakened our dormant memories to the fact that we' were clasping the hand of our old esteemed friend,

George Thaylor. George seems to have improved wonderfully by the lapse of time and the instructions given by a good wife, besides, we have no doubt but what he has had the advantage of rubbing up now and then against our classical friend from D. V., as he is a citizen of his burg. In those days of trusts >t is no surprise to learn that two M. D’s have entered into a combination as to how much they will charge when they make wha t they call a professional visit to our place. Now, as the two gentleman do not posess all the medical knowledge in the world, would it not be well for our citizens to combine and let them stay at home, and if they need any medical aid, we will send for some one not in the. trust.

LEE.

John Johnson has bought a new buggy. Hoy Rishling has bought a new horse. Mrs. M. J. Johnson visited in Illinois last week. O. A. Jacks and family spent Sunday at Geo. Holeman's. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Gray were calling on friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hanna spent Saturday and Sunday at Francesville.Several lrom here attended Children’s exercises at McCoysburg Sunday night, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Allen of Rankin vicinity, visited hei sister, Mrs. }. E. Donalson, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Rishling visited their daughter at Remington the latter part of last week. The two small children of J. C. Lewis of Remington are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Rishling. CONTINUED ON LAST PAGE. My little son had an attack of whooping cough and was threatened with pneumonia; but for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy we would have had a serious time of it. It also saved him from several attacks of croup.—H. J. Strickfaden, editor World-Herald, Fair Haven, Wash. For sale by A. F. Long.

May Was a Cold nonth.

The figures of the local weather bureau for last month show this to have been the coldest May in thirty-one years with two exceptions. The mean temperature for the month was 60 degrees, while in 1882 and 1897 the mean temerature for the same month was 58 degrees. The highest point recorded by the bureau’s thermometer was 86 degees, May 2. The highest mean temperature for any day, however, was 74 degrees which was reached both May land 2. The coldest day of the month was May 26, when the mean temerature was 48 degrees. The lowest point reached by the mercury was May 13, when it descended to 41 degrees. The total rainfall for the month was 2 45 inches.—ludianapolis Sentinel.

ROBERT B. GOODRICK.

R B. Goodrick, whose serious illness was mentioned in these columns last week, died at his home on South Division street at 12:15 o’clock Monday morning after about one week’s sickness. An autopsy was held by a number of physicians Monday afternoon, w hich showed that he was affected with softening of the brain and that his head had been injured several years ago, the skull showing an indenture on one side. Goodrick died from a complication of diseases, brain trouble being the chief cause. The fuueral was held Tuesday afternoon, Revs. Royce and Meads officiating; interment in Weston cemetery. Mr. Goodrick came to Jasper county from Morocco three years ago. locating upon a farm near Yirgie. Previous to locating at Morocco, he resided in Warren county. About H years ago he sold off his personal property and came to Rensselaer, and later engaged in the saloon business here. About the time he located here, his wifo applied for a divorce, but ere the case came to trial she died. Goodrick was 43 years and 8 months of age, and has a mother, brother and three sisters residing at Kansas City, Kan., the three latter being present at the funeral, also a sister residing at Rainsville, this state, who with her husband was in attendance at the funeral. “Bob,” as he was familiarly known, was a quiet, good-natured man and had few if any enemies. During his brief illness he received the best of care and attention from his friends. He was probably the largest man in Jasper county,weighing about 300 pounds and being over 6 feet in height.

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