Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1902 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Henry Welsh was a Rensselaer visitor Tuesday. Wm. Shepherd left for Denver, Colo., Wednesday. Remington is {Manning for a big time here the fourth. Helen Geier is visiting relatives in Reynolds since Sunday. Mrs. Price is still very sick at her home northwest of town. Mrs. Emma Traugh of Goodland, was the guest of Mrs Robt. Parker Wednesday. Cora Johnson returned home from Brazil. Ind., Monday after a month's ■visit. Mr. Butler of Richmond, Ind., was the .guest of Kobt. Parker and family over Sunday. Several drove to Rensselaer from here Saturday night to take in the excursion to Indianapolis. Mrs. Frank Meyer of Rensselaer was the guest of Mrs. Maude Reede here several days this week. Miss Madge Maxwell of Logansport came to-day for a several weeks visit with relatives and friends. Dr. C. C. Landon has located here for the practice of dentistry, having given rap locating at S| okane, Wash. Misses Feme Broadte and Frances Yeoman went to Indianapolis Thursday to visit the latter’s brother Steve. Mrs Dibell and grand daughter Mabel of Wolcott, were the guests of Miss Atm Harper several days this week. We understand that Robt. Parker of this place, and Louis Sh iffner of Wheatfield, will establish a bank at Kouts, Porter county. The base bail game between Remington and Wolcott Wednesday afternoon, resulted in a victory lor Wolcott, the score being 15 to 4. Mr. Wm. Kirk, Sr., and daughter. Mr.s. John Penright and, Mrs. Mary Penright of Elßeno, Oklah im.i, came Sunday for an extended visit with relatives. Miss Faye Catmine returned home from Crawfordsville Monday evening, .accompanied bv her sister-in-law, Mrs. Cannine and children of that place. Miss Bertha Poole, a former resident of Remington, later of Valparaiso, was married recently to Thomas H. Carver of Ogden, Utah, and will reside with her husband at Salt Lake. Mrs W. F. Bunnell and son, Boyce, left yesterday lor Voorheesville, N. ¥., called there by a dispatch announcing •the death of Mrs. Bunnell's mother, Mrs. Maria Boyce. - White County Democrat. Mr. Wm. Halhhan and Miss Frances Wahl were married Wednesday evening by Rev. Middleton in their own home, which Mr. Hallihan had prepared for his bride. Only relatives and a few friends attended the wedding.

INDEPENDENCE.

Rain! Rain!! Rain!!! Korih Daniels sold some cattle 'Tuesday. Jacob Hurley’s visited Charley Jenkins’ .Sunday. Edward Barkley did business in Surrey 'luesday. John Hill and wife went Io Wheatfield Saturday. Samuel Hopkins went to Francesville Moi day on business. T> ustee Arnold’s relatives gave him a surjn e Monday evening, l iatik Hill has got a new buggy. What will happen now, Frank? . Several of our people went to Farr *•> ride the goat Monday evening. John William Hurley has a tine onion patch, hut he stays in it early and late. Chmi'S lei.kins commenced cutting rye this week. ■CJiailie is in too big a ’burn.

ASPHALTU.~L

Rob it Zick is plowing for corn. Frank Hershman is pulling weeds. Mr. Snyder is white-coating the church. F.d i rairie is hauling coal for the oil men. Join Hershman is pressing hay this •week Cles"' Stallbaum is home from school at \ a po. \\ . IL Hershman re-planted corn the other iv. Prospects of a corn crop are not verv promising in this locality. Tin adn s aid society will giv.- an icecream social Wednesday night. Jam s Heishman and family were out A'Hitmg tin ir daughter. Mis. Stallbaum, Bundav. Grove Rouse sa\-> that H. R. upset the spring si at and threw his papa out in the tun h. Rye' is damaged badly, oats are also damaged. Potatoes are damaged quite had; fruit crop is looking well.

FAIR OAKS.

Abv Brmgle and wife went to Chicago Sunday. Ne n Littlefield was a Renss laer caller Tuesday. Rev. Allen prtached at the M. E. Church 1 tst Sunday. J R, Kight of Thayer, called on bis brother Isaac, Monday night. Elna Grow and wife of Rensselaer, ■Wisited Charley Gundy’s Sunday. There were 17 tickets sold here for the •excursion to Indianapolis last Sunday. Bruce doflfitt has got lumber on the gr 1 for a new bouse in the south part ■of town.

P. H. Zea is building a new barn on his property. Jim Clifton and Ed Kesler are the carpenters. Uncle William Cox is confined to his room a greater part of his time with what the doctor prononunces cancer of the stomach. Married, by Squire S. M. Lamoine, at his residence near Fair Oaks, June 25, Fred Granger to Bessie Curtain, both bride and groom residents of DeMotte. The groom was born 27 years ago in jasper co.unty, pud except while a member of the 4tnLU. S. Infantry, doing duty for the last three years in the Philippine Islands, has always resided in this county. The bride is one of DeMotte's fair young ladies and also a native of Indiana. They will make their future home at DeMotte.

VALMA

: Plenty of rain at the presnt time. Tom Tanner and family called on I James Lewis' Sunday. I Mrs. M. Galbreath of Chicago, is visitI ing friends and relatives here. S. H. Hopkins passed through here ( Monday, enroute to Francesville on bustI ness. : Mrs. Alf Barlow of Wheatfield, spent Sunday with-her daughter, Mrs. H. Gil- , branson, of this place.

NEWLAND.

Dallas Nichols will move to Gifford Monday. John Norman and wife of Valma, were seen in pur town Sunday, Tom Anderson has returned from his visit to Lebanon, and is ditching here. John Holser and Miss Blanche Steel of Laura, visited friends here Sunday. Tillman Watson and wife visited John Richmond and family here Sunday. Oscar Russell and Jim Anderson went to Indianapolis Sunday on the excursion. John Burris had the misfortune to cut his loot with an ax while cutting wood in the.timber Saturday, Miss Dorothy McCormick, who has been visiting friends here, returns 1 to her home at Sibley, 111., Friday. W illiam Walters of Rensselaer, and Thomas Walters of Pleasant Grove, were Newland callers one day last week.

LEE.

Gus Bernhart spent Sunday at home; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hoover visited here Tuesday. Mrs. F. B. Rishling visited at Reynolds last week. Ivy Carrothers went to Rensselaer Monday to work. Jas. Perie of Rankin, was a business caller here last week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Johnson, June 21, a 11 pound boy. Several from here went to the Milroy Baptist church Sunday night to children's exercises; Mrs. Wm. Hooverand Lase Denton attended the wedding of Guy Hoover and Leia Manis at Wolcott, last week. N. R. Rishling and S. L. Johnson, delegates from Lee, attended the republican county convention al Monticello, 1 uesday. 1

DUNNVILLE.

Wanted, more rain. Mell Wood and Elsie visited at Parr last Sunday. They had a tine time. Philip White says that he believes Phil Armour ought to have some opposition in the hog line. Nickoli Rasmussen is a Walker tp., visitor every Sunday. We are anxious to know what power draws him. Charlie Gross is a regular old dreamer. The other night he dreamed that he was a threshing machine, chock full of barley. Hon. E. Wj Allen and wife’, Mrs. Simon Fendig and Miss Mary Stimson attended church at this place last Sunday. Quite a few of our boys attended the Bohemian annual picnic at Judson last Sunday. They speak very highly about the beauty of the girls. Will Comstock, who worked west of town, went home last Saturday on a sick leave. Will is a tine boy and we hope that he will speedi'y recover. Charlie Booth, who has been in the army for a number of years, is visiting his mother, .Mrs. Gillespie. He intends to say good-bye to army life for a while. The next time that Mr. Gundy wipes his face on a holy’s jacket there will be an eclipse cf the dog star. It was a great crumb of comfort for him to use said coat tor a tow< I. John Hazelbaker will pull horses with any man that attends the 4th of July. Anyone that wishes to compete with him should write hihi at Tefft, Ind, Come, gentlemen, show your pluck. 1 Come over to the Dunn’s Bridge the 4th of July and throw at the African Dodger. Mr. John Hazelbaker, our Benton countv friend, will be the manager ot the African Dodger stand. Come over among us and spend the 4th. The managers of the occassion . have engaged a ballonist from Elkhart I to give an exhibition of scientific ascenI tion. Come, come, come. Let all come. Messrs. Frank Fisher and Hon. E. W. Allen traded horses a few days ago, on a plan that is a novelty in the horse-trad-er’s world, The trade was consumated without resorting to misrepresentation of truth. The children's day exercises at this place will bv held in the afternoon of July 6. A fine program is being arranged, consisting of singing, declaiming and short addresses. Remember the exercises will begin at 2:30, July 6. Let all attend. Come and have a fine time. Hurrah for E. \V. Allen, the next coun.y commissioner from the First district. If the people of Jasper county wish a good, economical administration of county affairs, vote foi Allen. Mr. Allen is a man of the people, for

the people and who will be elected by the people. He has no big pockets to fill, no army of political satelites to sup* port, therefore he will, if elected, put honesty on the throne of county affairs. He considers a clear conscience more valuable than illgotten gain. Therefore, Isay: Hurrah for Allen!

GLLAM.

Corn planting will soon be over. Narnon Lugenbeal went visiting Saturday evening. Wonder where? Miss Sadie Glassford took supper with Mrs. Laura Bishir Thursday eve. Bert Blue and wife of near Francesville, visited Jerry Miller and wife Sunday. Jerry Miller sprinkled his potatoes with London Purple Monday. Ask Jerry why. Gillam is like the old woman that was lightning stroke —the center of attraction. , Jim, if you and Blaine are not more careful your time on the marsh is going to be beat. Mrs. Yeppe Hansen, who has been quite sick with the measles, is able to be about again, Boys, you may write to your girls all you please, for Blaine Overman is Uncle Sam’s man now. Mrs. Jas. Culp, Mrs. Jas. Blankenship and Miss Maude Culp did shopping in l rancesville Monday. Master Robert and Miss Sadie Glassford of Monticello, are visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Reed, at present. Misses Clara and Ada Huber and Mrs. Perry Hodge and daughter Dessie of heatheld, visited Jas. Blankenship and wile Thursday. Jas. Blankenship and Bart Reed are still scrapping with their two hundred acres of corn. We think the boys have about all they can swallow. Messrs. Jennings and Sholtz set up Bart Reed's new binder Tuesday. It is in the oats field now all ready for work as soon as soon as oats are ripe. Rev. D. H. Guild and wife and Misses Minnie and Emma Guild of Medaryville, took dinner with Mrs. Austin Rathfon last Sunday. Rev. Guild preached at Independence in the afternoon and Mrs. Fisher kindly consented to sing a solo, “The Holy City.’’ Last Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, James Blankenship was in the barn with a sick horse, and on coming out of the barn was surprised to find the barnyard filled with buggies, and carriages, and people, and then he happened to think he was 30 years old that day. The crowd numbered 42. Ice-cream and cake were served and the evening was spent in music on organ and guitar by Misses Grace Goldsberry, Ada Huber, Anna Hermansen and Clara Huber, and sing mg and recitations. Those present were: Peter Hermanseu and | Charlie Whitaker wife | Tom Lqgau Frank Wagner and I Maude Culp wife - John Collins Bert Lee and wife < (trace Goldsberry Larkin Logan and wife | Jasper Passe Ed Rockwell and wife | Clara Huber Jerry Miller and wife | Anna Hermansen Bart Reed and wife Ada Huber Wm Jasper and wife I Ivan Jasper Jens Jensen and wife I Alma Hermansen Fred Hermansen and | Ernest Rockwell wife Ethel Hermansen Mrs. Perry Hodge I Herman Hermansen Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Jim wished his birthday come every week.

GLENDALE.

John Bennett was seen in these parts Sunday. Steve Freeman thrashed his miliett Tuesday. Children’s day exercises at Glendale, next Sunday. Jim Lawery went to Francesville Wednesday on business. John Burget of FrancesviHe, was Out to his farm Monday. Several attended the commencement at Medaryville Saturday. Anyone wanting a fast ride would do 'well to call on Pete Rohds. Wallace Leonard and Walter Gasper hauled hogs to Francesville Tuesday. A. E. Miller of Lafayette spent Saturday night and Sunday with Omer Smith. We wonder if Frank Collins is taking music lessons or where he is so much? Ask Frank about it.

WHEATFIELD.

Henry Phillips spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Chicago. Miss Rosa Clark is seriously ill from the effects of a sunstroke of last summer. Miss Clara Hoehn came from Kankakee Saturday for a few weeks visit with her parents. Mrs. Simon Fendig was called to Rensselaer Wednesday to the funeral of Mrs. Tuteur. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hammond spent Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives in Rentselaer. Harry Remley and "Skeet" Hendrickson claim the state championship in pitching quoits. Mrs. Maude Mallatt and daughter Lola, spent the Sabbath in visiting relatives in Medaryville. McGlinn & Clark have taken possession of their livery barn, which they purchased of J. D. Hand. Mrs. Hendrickson of Brook, spent last Friday vyitb her brother Mr. Hendrickson and family at this place. The Kouts junior ball team will cross bats with the Wheatfield Juniors, Sunday, June 29, at 2 p. rn. at this place. Mr. Lewie Paulsen and Miss Frances Greve were united in marriage at the bride’s home, Sunday, June 22, by Rev. Sebring of Medatyville. Mrs Williamson returned home Saturday after a week's visit her parents and friends at Logansport, her little brother accompaning her. ( At the meeting ot the F. & A. M„ Tuesday evening the following officers were installed by the Deputy grand master, Wm. H. Conger, of Plymouth, Ind.: G. O. Stembel, W. M.; F. K. Scott, S.W.; S. R. Hill, I. W.; S. W. Hamilton,Treasurer; E. W. Allen, Secrd-

tarv: H. W. Marble, S. D.; Wm. Lewis, Simon Fendig and Elam Stimson, eacons; B. F. Funk, Tyler. *