Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 March 1902 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Wm, Geier was in Logansport Sunday. Turner Merritt was in Rensselaer Tuesday. Joseph Milner was a Wo'cott caller Wednesday. /. Will Bell spent Bunday with friends in Goodland. Rev. Middleton was in Rensselaer on business Tuesday. Mrs. Abbie Thompson visited friends in Chicago this week. Alf Elmore visited his grandson in bluffton, Ind., this week. Miss Gertrude Cooper spent Sunday with friendsjn Goodland. Miss Ona Ferguson of Wolcott, spent Sunday with the Misses Canine. Mrs. Bond and daughter Clara, were guests of relatives in Oxford over Sunday. Walter Gillam was called to his home in Delphi last Friday by the death of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Swank of Chalmers, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tribby. It is said that E. F. Emery, now of Jennings county, was married some tnonths ago. Stephen Yeoman of Indianapolis, was the guest of his parents here several days this week. Mrs. Hal Sheetz and mother, Mrs. Spencer, left Wednesday for their new home in Indianapolis. Mrs. Grant of near Logansport, was the guest of her son, Ira Grant and wife here during the past week. Mr. J. S. Moorhead has been in quite poor health this winter. The old gentleman is about 78 years of age. The Mrs. Harper and Dye and Miss Anna Harper attended the funeral of Mr. Dibell at Wolcott, Monday. Miss Lula Coppock of Indianapolis, came Saturday to trim for Miss Harper during the spring millinery season. Lowell Parker and Arthur Hartman, who are attending school at Richmond, Ind., are home on a spring vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Will Patton of Monticello, were guests of the latter’s mother Mrs. Lucas, Tuesday and Wednesday. Max Harner came home from Goodland Tuesday, the hardware store whe>e he was employed having been destroyed by the fire Saturday night. an iss Mary Harlacher, formerly of this! city, was married Wednesday evening at 'the borne of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. <2. E. Harlacher, at Monticello, the happy man being Mr. Charles Tevis, a well-to-do young farmer of near Monticello. The numerous friends of the bride here extend congratulations. A fire broke out in Goodland last Saturday night about 10 o’clock and destroyed five business buildings, Burgess' hardware store, the postoffice, Toyne’s grocery, the Goodland Bank and Stein’s clothing store. A crowd from here took the <ld fire engine and went down but arrived too late to give them much assistance. The wisdom of Mr. Babcock, while conducting the Press here, in advocating and finally, through his efforts, securing a fine system of waterworks in preference to electric lights, has olten been demonstrated in Remington. Several times our town would have been practically wiped out by fire had it not been for our waterworks. The recent experience of Wolcott and Goodland makes us appreciate them the more.

BLACKFORD.

Ccorge Jenkins is seriously sick. Mr. Lesh has four horses for sale. And "Doc" Nichols wants to be county *rea surer! “Winter still lingers in the lap of Spring," it seems. Abe Miller has moved on his new farm just north of Blackford. There have probably been more changes in Barkley tp., farmers this year >than ever before in its history, Nathan Eldredge, who is a candidate for the nomination for county commissioner against Fred Waymire, is an old and much respected resident of Barkley tp. He is a straight, upright, honest man, against whom not one word can be said. His opponent for the nomination is a newcomer who has held his residence in another district until three weeks ago. Which of these men, good people, should receive the nomination by all equity and justice? Now that the county council has appropriated money to pay that Burford judgment and the commissioners have allowed the same, perhaps some of our misguided republican friends will believe there was something in The Democrat's statement r three years ago, that Jasper county was paying for two sets of stationery and receiving but one. Like sts expose of the Gifford railroad fraud and numerous other steals, time has proven conclusively that it was correct sn its statements.

DUNNVILLE.

Spring is coming. Miss Della Henry is recovering very vapidly. Warren White went to San Pierre last Tuesday. John Finn made a trip to Pittsburg the other day. Rev. Morrow preached at this place last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross of Momence, visited in these parts the first of «he week. The young people of Oak Grove are organizing a singing school. If you have any harmony about you come over and join. Prof. Taylor leads and conducts dhe class.

The schools of Kankakee tp., with the exception of Miss Henry’s, will soon come to a close. The teachefs are thinking of casting their monetary nets into the ocean of the Board, of Trade. If you don't lose it is all right. Rosellen May Lemon, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lemon, was born May 15, 1897, and departed this lite March 12, 1902, aged 4 years, 9 months and 27 days. The parents of the deceased have the sympathy of the community in the ir affliction. Frank McCarthy says that love is a grand delusion, fantastically gowned in the clothes of a Nymph, which is sent forth to crush the jnner nature of un-i-uspectii.g young men and to place upon their once fertile head the round bald spot.

NEWLAND.

Harry Gifford began sowing onion seed Friday.

John Richmond of Pleasant Grove, will move here one day this week. Henry Toomiqe and John Akers were at Francesville on business Thursday. Dallas Nichols, formerly of Parr, has moved to our town and will work on the railroad this summer. John Ahlers and sister Mamie, visited their sister, Mrs. T. M. Callahan, from Saturday till Monday. 8. R. Nichols of Valma, was a visitor here Friday. He treated all the boys to cigars. He would like to be county treasurer. Charles Page will move from hereto Gifford Monday so as to be nearer to his work. Oscar Russel has moved from the southern part of the state and will occupy the house vacated by Page. Mrs, Alexander Rennie of Providence, R. L, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. S. J. Williams, a few days last week. She left here Saturday for Rensselaer on her way to Washington state to visit friends.

SOUTH NEWTON.

Andrew Shipman is ditching for Mr. Reed. Lura Yeoman and Nettie Elijah have the measles. Miss Nora Keithly called on Mrs. Lamson Friday afternoon-. Mrs. Shipman and daughter Milly, called at Mrs. Bringle’s Friday. John Goetz, who has been on the sick list, is reported some better at this writing. Several of the young people called on Nora Keithly at H. C. Pierson’s, Friday evening. W. D. Bringle and family spent Sunday with the former’s parents, W. L. Bringle and wife. Bruce Stevens, who has been visiting relatives in this vicinity, has gone to work for W. D. Bringle. School began Monday after a two weeks vacation 011 account of the measles in the school, with Clara Goetz as teacher, as the regular teacher, Mary Goetz, was sick.

VALMA

Sam English called on Isaac Walker Monday. Bertha Nichols, who has been sick, is improving slowly. • Louis Hefferlm was the guest of John Newcome Sunday. Rena Newcome was the guest of Anna Wrightsman Sunday. Belle Walker called on Rena Newcome Monday evening. Author Waymire was the guest of Charles Murray Sunday. Mrs. Isaac Walker was the guest of Mrs. Victor Walker Friday. Henry Gilbransen spent Friday and Saturday with James Newcome’s. Joseph Miller and Asa Wrightsman spent Saturday and Sunday at Parr. Lucy Fish, who has been staying at Sam English’s has gone to Water Valley. We were sorry to see Lucy go, but she said she wouldn’t stay long.

LEE.

Mrs. Thomas Jacks is improving. Mr. Pritchett of Attica, was at Lee on business last week. Dorman Cade moved into his new house south of Lee last week. Chas. Deveil hauled corn for Mr. Lamport the first of the week. F. B. Rishling and family and L. M. Jacks spent Sunday with S. L. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Rishling and Mrs. Carrothers called on Mrs. M. | Johnson Sunday afternoon. Schools closed here last week till the fall term commences. They were closed a few days sooner than expected. Bob Lawrie, Bert Andrews and John Hall took their tanks and packed up and went back to Monticello, after several days hunting here.

PLEASANT GROVE.

Horses and mules for sale or trade at J. A. Randle's. Sim Marion and John Burris called on William Marion, at Knox, last week. Garrett Snedecker and Ralph Lewis called on Charley Day Sunday. Everett Brown and Charley Bussell were hunting at the Kankakee last week. Levi Miller’s little boy has been very sick with quinsy but is belter at this writing. Mrs. Amanda Miller returned to her home al Medaryville after a few days visit with relatives in this vicinity. Brooks Snedecker is tall but his boots were not tali enough to escape the water at dredge ditch Saturday morning. And still another accident occurred last Sunday with John Archer and his 8ir r. J he .“ orseß got scared gnd ran oft and left his buggy sitting on a burr-oak stump. He had to hire a rig to take his girl home.

INDEPENDENCE.

Miss Nancy Hufford called on Cora Wray. Lee M yers spent Sunday with Leonard Hays. » Mrs. S. H. Hopkins called on Mrs. George Ott Friday. Johnnie Williams commenced work for Korah Daniels Monday. Will Florence and family of Rosebud, spent Sunday with Frank Hays'. Bowman Switzer and family of near A ix, called on Korah Daniels* Bunday. Mrs. Susie Arnold spent Sunday with her brother, John Lesh, of near Rosebud. Joel Wray went to Wheatfigjii Tuesday and expec.s to start to Dakota next Monday. Jacob Lesh, Mrs. Van Lesh and daughter Dainty, called on Susie Arnold Tuesday. Van Lesh started for Dakota Tuesday, expecting to take a claim ptovidiug he likes the country. John Hopkins and wife, Blanche and Grant Hill and Leonard Renicker will start for Dakota Monday from Rensselaer. C. M. Hopkins and family, John F. Hopkins and wife, Blanche, Johnnie and Frank Hill spent Sunday with John Renicker and family.

DEMOTTE.

L. A. Sayers' school is closed for this term. Mrs. Fay Granger is visiting in Hammond. Kersey has the banner Sunday School of Keener. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Freel’s infant son is sick with lung fever. 2} Easter services at the M. E. Church next Sunday eve. All invited. Preaching every two weeks at Kersey by Eider Shreeves. All invited. Mr. Stanley has moved into the house lately vacated by Charles Spencer. Ed Freels is confined to the house on account of the dislocation of his ankle. Arthur Frames of Hammond, spent a few days at home in Demotte last week. Mr. Fleming, the organ agent"' has moved in the house vacated by Mr. Curtin. There will be a social at Mrs. Jesse Tyler’s Saturday eve. Come and have a good time. Frank Sigler, our enterprising meichant, has moved into the Posy house on R. R. street. Robert VanDusen’s youngest child has been quite sick with lung fever, but is better at this writing. ; i&lf Mrs. Whne has opened a millinery and dressmaking shop in E. Sayers' store building on North Main street. Easter services a’. Kersey on Easter Sunday at 2 p. m., under the auspices of the Christian church. All are invited. It is our understanding that our old friend and ex-trustee, Bard Sigler, will soon become a citizen of Demotte again. Frank O'Donald, who moved from Demotte a year ago to Illinois, has moved back again and will make this his future home. We had quite an interesting temperance meeting in the M. E, church Sunday evening, consisting of recitations and an able discourse by Rev. S. R. Shreeves.

GILLAM.

No oats sowed this week. Thomas Wheeler went to Medaryville Tuesday. Mrs. John Kosky called on Mrs. Bart Reed Friday. Bart and Ella Reed went to Medaryville Thursday. James Blankenship visited his brother in Rensselaer Monday. Take your butter and eggs to John Bisher’s for good prices. Mrs. Robert Johnson and Sam Johnson went to Francesville Tuesday. Mrs. Bart Reed called on Mrs. J. Blankenship Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Pauhe Rusk, who have been quite sick, are on the mend. James Blankenship and wife and Jno. Kosky were in Francesville Friday. Matt Zimmer of Walker tp., visited his farm here Thursday and Friday. Cecil Culp has moved over on the prairie, miles south of Francesville. Ray Stevens run an old nail in his foot last Friday and has a very bad foot. Misses Ella and Millie Walters were guests of James Blankenship's Sunday. Tom Wheeler io rejoicing all because a little girl came Sunday to live with them. Larkin Logan hauled straw Tuesday and bis load upset. He bad quite a time reloading. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McDaniel have moved and the man that rented their place has moved in. The Gillam school closed Tuesday with a big dinner which was enjoyed by all the hungry ones.

John Kaupka contemplates drilling a well on his farm soon. John says he has went dry long enough.

FAIR OAKS.

Biuce Moffitt went to Chicago Tuesday. Bruce Moffitt and wife visited his father and mother last Sunday. Bud Hammond has been hauling corn from here out to the farm this week. Charley Barker and Joe Winslow are going to farm on Pat Mullaney’s farm this summer. C. L. Eggleston was down to his farm the first of the week and ate wild goose with his people. Candidates have been very numerous for the last week or ten days and cigars don’t care who smoke. Mrs. James Clifton and Mrs. T. J. Maiiatt went to Lowell for medical treatment last Sunday. Mrs. Elmer Moffitt of Dyer, who has been visiting relatives for the past week, returned home Sunday.

John Card* r, wife and little boy, who have been down about Laurel for the past two weeks visiting with relatives, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Fannie Cottingham and Mrs. Fannie Bringle went to Chicago to the Lakeside Hosj ital the first of the week to undergo a surgical operation. John Kight got home Saturday from the southern part of the state where he bad been to a throughbred horse sale. He purchased two fine fast horses, two and four years old. Mrs. David Winslow, who has been to Indianapolis for the last four or five weeks having a cataract taken off of her eye, returned home Tuesday. Her sight is all right now. George Graves and family of Chicago Heights, who came down to attend his father’s funeral, attended the birthday dinner of grandma Cox on Tuesday. She was 69 years old. Grandfather Graves, a former resident of this place, but of late years lived with his children at Chicago Heights and near Wheatfield, died last Thursday of a paralytic stroke and heart trouble, at his daughter's, Mrs. Walter Wiseman’s, near Wheatfield, at the age of 8j years. There will be a peanut social given at the Moffitt school house Saturday night, the 22d. The ladies are requested to bring two bags of peanuts and the gents are invited to bring the money to buy them. Prizes will be given. Edith Moffitt, Teacher.

WHEATFIELD.

F. W. Fisher and W. A. Brown, members of Wheatfield Lodge I. O. O. F., who accompanied the remains of Joseph Klanska to Sheldon last Saturday, returned Monday. They speak in glowing terms of the courtesy shown them by Sheldon Lodge 1. O. O. F., while there.

OBITUARi.

Joseph Klanska, whose death occurred March 14, was born in Germany, March 27, 1854. He came to America in the spring of 1872, locating near Sheldon, 111. He united with the United Brethren church shortly after, of which church he remained a member until the time of death. He was united in marriage with Malina Caughenour, Sept* mber 10,1878. He leaves a wife, two brothers and many friends to mourn his loss. One brother, August Klanska, resides in Kankakee tp., and the other in Germany. He came to Jasper county about six years ago. He was a member of I. O. 0. F. lodge No. 340, at Sheldon, 111., and was also a member of Encampment No. 81, at Watseka. 111. The funeral was conducted by members of the above lodge of which he had been a member for twenty years. The remains were accompanied to Sheldon by members of Wheatfield lodge I. 0. O. F., arriving there at 3 p. m. Saturday. They were met at the depot by members of his lodge and the remains were taken directlv to the iogde room. Funeral services were held at the United Brethern church Sunday at 1 p. m , Rev. Elder officiating, taking as a basis for his sermon, Duet. 12: 9. After singing "We are Passing Down the Valley One Bv One” and "Some Sweet Day, By and By,'" the remains were laid to rest in the Sheldon Cemetery. Many friends sympathize with the wife, brother and other relatives in their affliction, but we should all remember that "God's ways are not our ways."