Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1902 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

D. V. Garrison was a Rensselaer visitor Tuesday. Pearl Morris was a Logansport caller last Saturday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas, fiego, March 23. Guy Henderson of Wolcott, was a caller here Monday. David Gaston of near Goodland, was a caller here Monday. Chas. Shaull went to Greene county on business Thursday. Miss No»a Morris is the guest of relatives in Monon, since Thursday. Miss Emory Stiller visited friends in Ckfodland several days this week. Nora Leave! of near Rensselaer, was the guest of friends here this week. Amos Nichols has been very low with heart failure for the past two weeks. Taylor Anderson of Chicago, was the guest of relatives here over Sunday. Henry Barnes of Frankfort, spent several days with friends here this week; Miss Catherine Greene is the guest of relatives in South Bend since Thursday.

Miss Orpha Timmons of Hainmond, is spending spring vacation with her mother. Miss Violet Thompson of Goodland, was the guest of Miss Gertrude Cooper Monday. Henry Spangle's residence at Wolcott was destroyed by fire on Wednesday of last week. Miss Florence Hawkins spent several days with her sister Ella, at Lafayette this week. Lloyd Cumtni ns, who has been out west for the past two months, returned home Friday. Mrs. Peter Mann and daughter Irene, went to Goodland Tuesday for a short visit with relatives, Matt Sharkey, who has been visiting in Hammond and Chicago for the past two months, returned home Tuesday. Messrs. Marshall and Mitchell, Misses Chilton and Yoeman went to South Bend Thursday to attend the teachers' association. Mrs. C. P. Wright and son Don, of Rensselaer, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Vondersmith, several days this week.

Will 801 l has resigned his position as manager of the Patton poultry house here and expects to take a trip through the west before long. Frank Hardy has given up his position in Little's store at Goodland, and will move to Woodward, Okla., where he has secured a similar position, we understand. George Nicholson and family left this week for the Big Horn Valley, Wyo., where he has purchased 320 acres of land, paying $8 per acre therefor. Ceorge is very much enthused over the prospective future of that section. Dr. Clymer of Goodland and George Fox of Carpenter tp., have also purchased lands there.

GILLAM.

Wanted, tome warmer weather. Millie Walters will work for Mrs. Lowmai. this summer. Bert Demoss and Leah Britton were buggy riding Sunday. Owing to recent rains, the farmers will gel no oats sowed this week. Thomas Logan was the guest of Miss Maud Culp Sunday evening. Jas. Blankenship and Namon Lugenbeal chopped fence posts Monday. The Gillam Cor. attended Epworth League at Gillam Sunday evening. Mrs. J. B. Reed and Mrs. Frank Hacker are on the sick list at this writing. J. E. Collins of Windfall, will preach at Gillam school house next Saturday aught. James Blankenship and wife and Naanon Lugenbeal visited Austin Ratbfon and wile Sabbath. The Christian Sunday School gave a box social Thursday night to get an organ. They made $35, A pair of socks was given to the ugliest man, and they brought sl2. Thomas Wheeler can sympathize with anyone hunting cattle. His cows disaplieared one day last week and after ooking for them fnr two days, he drove borne somebody else's cows and never found the difference till next morning, when his wife discovered it. Foley'* Kidney Cure If taken in time afford* •ecurity from all kidney and bladder disease*. ■Sold by A. F. Ixmg.

WHEATFIELD.

Simon Fendig was on the sick list this week. Miss Clare Hoehn spent the Sabbath with her mother in Kankakee. Ollie Wyant of Kouts, spent a few <lays this week with her brother, Perry Wyant, and wife. Bert Parker returned home Thursday from Hammond, where he had been visiting relatives. April first passed off as usual here, rather “jokily. Everyone ate chocolate caramels and didn’t like ’em. Mrs. Rhoda Knapp of Albia, lowa, is visiting her father, Wm. Webb, and at bar fatner-in-law’s, Mark Knapp's. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tilton entertained the youth of Wheatfield, Friday evening ■n honor of their nephew, Bert Parker, 'Miss Clara Fendig returned to her hone at Rensselaer, Tuesday after finishing her term of school at the Bradtrury. Will Mucbler, who has been in school at Valparaiso for the past three terms, soent Sunday with his parents northeast town.

Misses Anna and Violet Luken of Medaryville, spent a few days this week with their cousins, Misses Anna and Mary Lidtke. P. O. Kennedy, Blanche and Bennie Knapp, Sadie Gilbranson and Manda Funk attended county examination at Rensselaer Saturday. Tom Jensen, Jack Smith, Will Asher, Lee Fisher, and Mr. and Mrs. B. Knapp went to Valparaiso Monday to attend the spring term ut school.

PLEASANT GROVE.

The Randle school let out Friday. Mrs. J. A. Randle went to Chicago last Sunday. Fred Castor went to Medaryville last Saturday on business.

The Snedecker Bros, finished sawing in Gillam last Tuesday. John Culp and lady friend spent Sunday evening in Rensselaer. A new fence is being put in this week around the Brown cemetery. The dance at August Goepp's last Saturday evening was well attended.

John Randle traded horses last week. Be cartful, John, who you are trading with. Sim Marion, left Saturday morning for Valparaiso, where he will attend school.

INDEPENDENCE.

Weather is a little cool and stormy. George Oltridge is working for Eli Arnold. Chesley Wray and family called on Charley Jenkins Sunday. Eli Arnold and family spent Easter with Jacob and Van Lesh. S. Hopkins and son Daniel, and Edward Cramer called on Charley Hopkins Sunday. C. M. Hopkins and family spent Sunday with the former’s parents, John Hill and wife, of the Gifford district. School closed at Cosy Palace Wednesday with a grand dinner, after which exercises of the school were given. Will, Cora and Rena Wray and Miss Nancy Hufford attended the wedding of Isaac Brubaker at Parr, last Sunday.

NEWLAND.

Ben Clouse is here repairing wells this week. Joe Leach of Valma, was a Newland visitor Friday, O. Osborn was at Rensselaer on business Saturday. H. E. Gifford and wife were at Rensselaer Saturday. Miss Day Jordan will leave for Marion Monday to go to school. T. M. Callahan was at Lafayette Monday buying a new line of spring dry goods. A. E. Abersoll, who moved here this spring from Pontiac, 111., moved again Thursday, 5 miles south of Rensselaer. Thos. F. Ruby and family moved to Philadelphia, Hancock Co., Saturday, where they will make their future home.

FORESfIAN.

W. E. Lowe of this place, is about to lose one of his best horses. J. J. McCabe shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago last Thursday. H. Keeu from Goodland, loday is up to see his son-in-law, R. Clinton. Bitt Linton and wife were down from Mt. Ayr last Sunday to see their folks. * George Liston and wife from Brook, made a drive over to Rensselaer today. J. J. McCabe sold his'fine team of horses to Mr. Gleason, the horse buyer. Last Sunday the young boys and girls from Mt. Ayr, paid the young folks al Foresman a visit. Mark Foresman and wife were up from Goodland last Sunday, visiting among their folks. 1 understand that John Bicknell of Brook, will move to this place to run a livery and feed barn. David Linton and bis little daughter made a trip to Fair Oaks to see his son-in-law, C. D. Mallatt. Some of Foresman's young people, one night last week, held a social secret party at J. B. Fores man's. We are once more blessd with the coming of spring, and the farmers are all busy putting out their oats crop. Jake Thomas came home from the southern part of the state Saturday, where he has been working life insurance the past winter. Frank Hancock made a business trip to Chicago yesterday, where he intends to purchase a stock of spring and summer drygoods for his business here. Our school closes Friday after seven months of successful teaching by Lloyd Hershman. His scholars and their parents all wish him back next winter. I see that Elsworth Woodin has bought himself a driving horse. Now, girls, look out for Woodin, foi you will see him taking some progressive drive, without a doubt. Frank Hancock and Ray Foresman are advertising for a wife. We all feel assured that they will have success in getting one. Young ladies desiring straight-forward, good-looking husbands, should answer their ad. Brook was terribly startled Wednesday morn of last week to learn that Mrs. Vance, wife of Prof. E. E. Vance, principal of the Brook schools, bad died early that morning. The remains were taken to their former home near Cincinnati!, Ohio, for interment.

NUBBIN RIDGE.

We had quite a stormy Easter. Ed Parkison was seen on N. R. Tuesday. Fred Schreiner is working for John Gray.

George Jenkins is some better at this writing. Van Lesh 1 eturned from North Dakota last week. Mr. and Mrs. Driver were in Rensselaer Saturday. John Gray was in Rensselaer on business Saturday. Theodore Hurley is recovering after his severe illness. The trustee of Barkley tp., is circulating a gravel road petition. Alec Hurley of Possum Run, worked for John Schroer Tuesday. Mr. Raska buzzed wood for Frank Lakin the first of the week. Willie Durant was visiting Alec Hurley’s Saturday night and Sunday. The Burustown school closed Saturday with a big dinner and a fine program. Philip Durant of Possum Run, is weaving some fence for Mr. Kolhoff south of Rensselaer. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers, last Sunday, Mr. Jay McMurray and Miss Mamie Meyers, were united in matrimony by Rev. Byrd of Brushwood Chapel. The N. R. Cor. joins with their many friends in wishing them joy aud happiness through life.

FAIR OAKS.

Mrs. Dr. Proudly returned from Chicago Tuesday. Eli Hoober is building a new barn in the west part of town. Ed Griggs has rented a farm of Otis and will move thereon in a few days. Mrs. Gundy and Mrs. Kight went to Thayer Wednesday to visit relatives. The grass is beginning to look nice but the snow was pietty hard on it. William Hays has moved on the Templeton ranch to work this summer. Jake Spitger went to Kentland last Monday where he has hired out for the summer. Mrs. Hattie Kesler visited with friends and relatives at Demotte from Saturday until Monday. Hiram Smith, who has been up to Chicago Heights at work, returned home Saturday evening. George Marshall took his mother-in-•law Mrs. Cleaver, of Rensselaer, to Chicago to Lakeside hospital last Tuesday. Ed Tabel has moved onto section 30 of the Otis ranch, and will take charge of the cows and look after the milking of them. Joe Winslow and Charley Barker moved out on the farm the first of the week. Ed Kesler moved into the house vacated by Winslow and Barker. The Easter exercises at the M. E. church were a success sure. The bouse was crowded. The pastor, Rev. Allen, was present and made a few remarks. The supper given by the ladies of the Christian aid society at the school house last Saturday eve was decidedly a success. The net receipts were 537. Everybody enjoyed themselves well.

A very startling incident to the people of Fair Oaks and vicinity occured near here last Thursday, by the crime of Henry Weidrink, a young man who has tarmed on the Kent ranch for the past two years, and was liked and trusted by all who knew him. He was accused of stealing a set of harness from what is known as the Milk Ranch, out near Hopkins Park. He was tracked home and was found mending them. The par* ties went to Squire Lamoine and got out a search warrant and when they made the search they found the set and a set he bad stolen three years ago. They went to Rose Lawn to get out a warrant for Henry and his brother, who was with him, as the stealing was done in Newton county, and while they were gone the boys skipped for parts unknown. He turned his property over to A. D. Washburn whom he owed for a couple of teams.

SOUTH NEWTON.

Sick are improving. Myrtle Bringle was at John Putts* Tuesday. Simeon Wells called in this neighborhood Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tebo were at Philip Paulus' Sunday. Lawrence Bayler began work for H. M. Shipman Monday. Mrs. Allie Potts is working for Mrs. Sage of Jordan township. Several of the young people spent the evening at W. L. Bringle's last Thursday. Mrs. Shipman and daughter Milly, were at Everal Smith's, south of town, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs Fenwick of Jordan tp, and Mrs Heath were at Mr. Powell's Monday and Tuesday. J. V. Bringle has returned to Lohrville, lowa, after a week's visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bringle.

DUNNVILLE.

D. V. is alright. Miss Della Henry resumed her school duties last Monday. W. 8. De Armond has a rushing business in the agricultural line. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilmington, on Easter day, a fine boy. Charlie Sands departed for Terra Haute last Wednesday to attend school. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchmark were the guests ot Mr. and Mrs. Pfeil, last SunOur farmers are putting in more tile this year than ever before. Let the good work go on. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilmington calied on Mr. and Mrs. Warren White last Monday evening. Miss Stella White departed for Danville last Saturday, where she will attend school this summer. Max Finglestem, our traveling merchant, is selling horses here. He has sold quite a number in this country. The Democrats held their convention last Saturday. A fine delegation of democrats will attend the county convention.

We ate easter eggs with Mr. Fisher and family last Sunday. To say that we bad a fine time is not strong enough to convey the truth. HO.l. E. W. Allen will represent the Kankakee democracy at the judicial convention. Mr. Allen is a big hearted democrat, one abundantly able to represent us. The D. V. Girls are bombarding the heart of our new operator. He intends to buy a gatling gun and place it upon the bulwark of his affection to keep the girls from stealing his heart. A good idea. The delegates to th- county convention should remember that Hon. John Finn is a candidate for the nomination of Sheriff. He has purchased a new gang plow, so as to be able to wage a decided battle, if nominated.

The Misses Mae Witt, Irene Frazi-r, Netta Miller and the Messrs. Joe Hillard and Lee Fisher departed for Valpo the first of the week, to drink out of the pedagogical tank They intend to drink until the tank is dry. Miss Fannie McCarthy departed for Rensselaer last Saturday. She was escorted to the depot by a number of her scholars who bid her a temporary goodbye. We hope that the wheel of fate will stop at the number that stands for her return next year.