Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1901 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

LEE. ' T. P. Jacks was on the sick list last week. F Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Gray called on friends here Sunday. t Mrs. J. E. Donalson and children spent Sunday in Rankin vicinity. Grace and Mabie Hoover returned to tbeir home at Hammond last week. L. M. Jacks and family drove to Lafayette Saturday to visit his brother, A. JM. jacks. Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Clark spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Eunice McClary. near yVolcctl. i A family passed through here enroute for Wisconsin, a few days ago, going the

GILLAM. Threshing in Gillam will soon be over. Mrs. T rank Wagneris visiting her par■*?nts in Illinois. J. P. Arnbrecht anil wife went to Chicago \V edn isda y. Mrs. Levi Millet, did shopping in Francesville Friday. J. Blankenship and wife visited Kenton Blankenship and wife of Sharon, ednesday. jno. Bisher and Bart Reed hauled sand Monday for the foundation of Jerry llisher's new house. Anybody who is troubled with rats would do well to call on Sam Arnbrecht, Tom Wheeler and Rover. Levi Miller has bought half interest in the tile mill at Pleasant Grove and intends moving near there soon. J. Blankenship < ailed on Frank Wagner Friday. The hoys seemed to enjoy themselves talking over old times and planning for the future.

HcCOYSBURG. A. McCoy was here Sunday. Master Royal Bussell went to Rensselaer Monday. Everett Burns of Wolcott, visited friends here last Sunday. Miss Southard arid Mr. Beaver were here to C. E. Sunday evening. Miss Roe Dennis of Pleasant Ridge, visited at Monticello over Sunday. Mrs. Foster and son Will, visited friends in Rensselaer Wednesday. Several teachers of this vicinity attended institute at Rensselaer this week. Willie Whittaker worked on the Gifford railroad last week in Will Foster's , place. 'She party at F.yestone’s Saturday night •was well attended. Everybody reports a fine time. Jas. McDonald and family visited relatives at Sitka and Monticello last Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Foster and daughters Lucy and Clara, visited her sister Mrs, Reames, near Nauvoo, last Sunday. Lewis F< ster traded his horse “Barney," and $65 to Walter K. Lee for a team of Iwo-year-old mares last week. McCoyshurg is getting a kind of hankerin’ for stiff hats. Wonder where the great master ‘ fancy" will lead us to next? By present indications, ice cream will soon be a thing of the past and will be .replaced by overcoats and kitchen-fries. says that since indulging in a feast of fred-chicken, • has a very bad case of toothache. Well, you’d better consult a reliable dentist. W. R. Lee is building up quite a tiade in hardware. He is selling goods on the Webash Valley route as far north as <« iff ord City. One trial will convince ■vou that he will treat you right. Call am) look at his stock whether you wish to buy •or not. A new cook, in the person of an eleven pound baby girl, arrived at the hotel Sat urdav morning.' Mr. Huston gave vent to his feelings ofj iy by turning Hip-flops and handsprings for half an hour and then he jumped up and yelled for Huston N Bryan until Felix Parker heard Aim nearly a mile away.

DUNNVILLE. For happiness, come to D. V. Rev. Calton preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening. Miss Cora Wheeler who has been at Brook visiting, arrived home last week. M iss Peacock of Rensselaer is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. S. DeAr <nond. Sisters Sena Jasperson and Emma Burger of Walker tp., were in our midst Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Solt of San Pierre, were in the very heart of Kankakee tn., Sunday. The Dr. was seemingly well. Yes, Hon. I. I). Dunn has the finest water well at bis name-sake bridge that you ever saw He desired oil, but waler came. Cousins May and Edna Witt, who have Been in Illinois, arrived home Sunday. May intends to stay but Edna retraced her steps on Monday. Mr. Billy Mutchlrr departed for Valpo, to begin his school work. Billy is going to be a pedagogue, if pedagogues can make him one. He intends to absorb knowledge for a year. My friend of Virgie seems to think dhat we are a member of the long eared • specie. Well, if we had his whislteis we <nnght discover a little resemb.ance But, say, doesn't he remind )ou of the modern bird of Paradise, the grand old gobbler? They both have whiskers. £be only difference, if that can be called difference, is the location of the same. But neverthelers, whiskers are whiskers, no matter if they are found on an ossified cat. We don't wear whiskers.

VIRGIE. Henry Hochbaum ii in Chicago this rweek on buaineu. a R. Shreeves preached Saturday ■evening and Sunday morning at the •tGood Hope church.

How does Mr. Dunuville resemble the father of his country? George couldn’t tell a lie; Mr. Dunuville could but wouldn't. Eider Shreeves of Demotte, will preach at Virgie next Sunday, after Sunday schooL' His text will be . “One Sinner Destroyeth Much Good.” Earl Leech has ordered a htjand newbuggy from Chicago. Now all Earl lacks to make him hapj y is some fair one to help him enjoy it. Mrs. Chas. Wiseman received word Thursday morning of the death of her little sister, which occurred at the home of her aunt, Mrs. John Hill, near Wheatfield. For once old Muse took possession of our classical friend from D. V., and he ground out what Witt Carteton would term a heaven-born production. After having it published in the Jasper County Democrat it seems he became like Judas Iscariot, so humiliated and ashamed that tie does not know what to do, so he lays the authorship of it on the cortespondent from Virgie. Now, Mr. D. V„ we realize you are placed in a pretty awkwaui position, but the best way for you to do IS to own up like the daddy of your country and say as he did, “I did ii with my little hatchet.'

BLACKFORD. Getting cool. Thrashing all over with on N. R, People are plowing for rye and wheat. John Gaffey went to Rensse’aer Wednesday. Hauling grain to market, the order of the day. If any one wants to trade horses, come up around Blackford. . George Warren and family called on Anderson Jenkins Sunday. Bir on Jenkins bought a fine team of Mr. Gunion, near Parr. 'lhe price paid was $260. George McElfresh and Green Thornton were in this locality Wednesday buying stock hogs. Lester Schreiner and your Blackford cor. were at Parr Wednesday on a horse trading expedition. SOUTH NEWTON. The sick are improving. W. L. Bringle is visiting relatives in Harrison county this week. Mrs. Jane Shipman and daughter Milly were in town Wednesday. Myrtle Putt and Artie Clinton were guests of Myrtle Bringle Sunday evening. Mrs. Hamlin Bayier and Miss Clara Goetz attended the teachers’ institute Tuesday. Miss Amy Knowlton, of near town, was the guest nf her cousin, Miss Cena Carr, last week. Mrs. Lettie Clifton visited a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Powell. Dottie and Ray Graf of Chicago, have returned home after an extended visit with relatives and friends.

DeMOTTE. Ed. Freel has moved back to Demotte. John Sigler is able to be on our streets again. L. A. Sayers and wife are attending the institute at Rensselaer this week. Mrs. Gcvige W. Cover of Virgie, was visiting Mrs. S. R. Shreeves Tuesday. Mr. ar I Mrs. M. M. Tyler of Rose Lawn, Here visiting in Demotte Sunday. Oliver Tyler of Wabash, was visiting his i .cle, Asa Tyler, of Demotte, last week. Rheiley Israel of Chestnut, 111., was visiting his sister, Mrs. E. Savers, of this village. Mrs. Asa Tyler is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. M. Troxell, and other relatives of Rensselaer. Mrs. B. Brown and Son Walter, of Crown Point, are visiting her brother, Frank Sigler. F Ider S. R. Shreeves held services at the Good Hu; e church last Saturday eve, Sunday and Sunday eve. Jesse Tyler, who has been in Hammond this summer working at carpenter work, is home for a few days. Quite a number from this village attended the picnic at Water Valley the 29th. AH report a good time. Mrs. Henderson and daughter of Georgetown, 8. C., are visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sigler, who are making their home in Demotte at present. The Demotte Sunday School had a picnic in W. B. Austin s grove at this place on the 28. All enjoyed a pleasant time. It was just the right kind of picnic—no dancing, no merry-go-round, nd gambling. The devil’s tools were not used, therefore bis servants did uot attend.

INDEPENDENCE. Bertha Hopkins called on Velma Lesh Sunday. Cutting up corn has begun in this vicinity. George Hopkins spent Sunday with Roy Tarhit. Ornal Eller of near Surrey, was in these parts Thursday. John Lesh and family of Parr, called on Elias Arnold Sunday. Trustee Arnold and wife attended the institute at Renssela< r Thursday. S. H. Hopkins went to Clinton county Sunday last, returning Thursday. Mrs. C. Arnold has returned from a couple of weeks visit with friends and relatives near Wabash. Will Hays and wife returned home Tuesday after a few weeks visit with friends and relatives in this locality. The Ropp brothers are intending to run the Jacob Lesh cane mill this season, *°f rt * our 01 ne re *dy aD< i bring it over and get some good sorgham in exchange.

Jasper Guy was a Rensselaer caller Monday. Miss Hattie Bartco returned home Monday. Miss Anna Beasley was a Renssselaer caller Monday. Born, to Mr. and Mis. Grant Tarman, Tuesday, a son. The Remington schools will open Monday, Sept. 9. Norman Lally of Michigan City, was a caller here Sunday. N. H. Milner and «on Cary, were Fowler callers Tuesday. Mr<. F. R. Curtis went to the Buffalo exposition last week. E. W. Culp and G. G. Thompson were Rensselaer visitors Thursday. Miss Alice Walker of Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Walker. Wilber Barnes of Elwood, who has been visiting relatives here, returned home Friday. Mrs. Chas. Bartoo and daughter of Louisville, Ky., are visiting E. A. Bartoo and family. Mrs. Van Vors of Monticello returned home Monday after a three weeks visit with Mrs. Powell. Mr, and Mrs. Taber of Chicago, were the guests of O. P. Taber and family several days last week. The Misses Mary Paxton, Clara Zmser and Adda Hawn attended institute at Rensselaer this week. Mrs. Pearl Guy Reed and baby of Medaryville, came last week for a short visit with her father, Jasper Guy. Miss Matie Guy, who has been spending the summer with her sister Grace, at Fort Wayne, returned home Friday. Will Payne of N. Y. City, came Thursday for a short visit with his mother and daughter, who expect to return with him. Mrs. J. S. Barnes and daughter Daisie, returned to their home in Frankfort Tuesday after a week’s visit with friends here. Joe Clark, who recently purchased the Spinney farm, 3 miles northwest of town, has sold the same to C. C. King of Fairbury, 111. Geo. Cutnmons has sold his residence property on Maine street to the Presbyterian people for a parsonage, consideration, $1,600. Miss Margaret Sullivan of Chicago, who has been visiting A. Beasley and family for the past two weeks, returned home Monday. Mrs. Dr. Landen, who was called to Indianapclis last week by the sudden death of Mrs. O. B. Mclntire, returned home Monday. Miss Florence Loveridge, who has been spending the summer with her aunt, Mr*. Pnillipi, returned to her home in Hammond Monday. Cards are out announcing the marriage Sept. 4th of Inez Mae Perkins of this place to Mr. Fredrick A. Partridge of Mishawaka, Ind.—Goodland Herald.

Homer Hardy returned last week from an extended trip to Oregon and Montana. Horses there were too high to justify him in bnyit.g, therefore he returned without any. Miss Carrie Eghart of Chicago, who hasbien visiting her aunt, Mrs. John Robinson, went to Fairbury, 111., Wedneseay for a few days visit with her father before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Culp drove to Lafayette Saturday and spent Sunday with friends there. Mr. Culp also drove out on the Wea plains and he says the corn there will not make an average of to bushels per acre, in his opinion. Corn u poor all the way from Lafayette until near Remington, where it begins to get better and close by town is quite good.

CEDAR RIDGE. Marion Albin has traded for a mule. Singing school closed Saturday evening. Christ Maison was in these parts Sunday. Mrs. Hart has been very sick with heart trouble. There will be a dance at Aiberding's Saturday night. Wilson Nearhoff of Virgie, was in these parts Monday and Tuesday. Chas. Riley was home Sunday. Of course he called on Miss Lizzie. Mr. Newhouse and Misses Jones and McCrary were out boat-riding Sunday. Little Niel Priqj is still very sick at his home in Bucyrus, O. He is gaining slowly but is not out of danger. T. N. Hendryx rode to Wheatfield Sunday but got back to D. V. in time to hear Rev. Calton's farewell sermon. A good crowd went to the dance Saturday nigbt. All had a good time until the ‘scrap" began and then it was a hot time. A large snake has been seen in these partshy two different persons. Onesays it is to feet long, the other said it was 12 feet. It is a blue racer. Donnelly Bros, have secured the services of another expert upholsterer, and are prepared to attend to any and all kinds of furniture repairing and upholstering.

A Communication. Mr. Editor-Allow me to speak a few words in favor of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I suffered for three years with the bronchitis and could not sleep at nights. 1 tried several doctors and various patent medicines, but could get nothing to give me any relief until tny wife got a bottte of this valuable med* icme, which has completely relieved me. —-W. S. Brockman, Bagnell, Mo. This remedy is for sale by Long.