Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1902 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Mrs. Geo. Winters was a Wolcott caller Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, Will Beck spent Sunday in Rensselaer. W. R, Archer of Chicago, spent Satur* day and Sunday here. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Parker spent the week at Winona Lake. Mrs. Maude Reed is visiting her parents in Michigan City. Mrs. O. G. Maxwell and Anna Beasley were Wolcott callers Tuesday. Gertrude Cooper was the guest of Goodland friends over Sunday. Miss Bessie Tedford of Goodland spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs. Beck of Rensselaer, visited her son Will and wife here last week. Frank Rich and family of Brook, were guests of relatives here Sunday. Rev. Hall, wife and children of Rensselaer, were callers here last Friday. Joe Kelley and Chas. Ulm went to Minnesota last week prospecting for land. Miss Margaret Merritt is visiting her brother John, and wife at Rensselaer this week. Mrs. Selina Snyder was the guest of relatives and friends in Monticello this week. Mrs. Ezra Bowman and son Dale returned home from Mew Carlilsle, 0., last week. Blanchard Elmore was the guest of relatives in Bluffton several days this week. A. B. Coleman spent Saturday and Sunday with his family who are visiting at Kouts. Boyce Lally returned to her home in Michigan City, after a three weeks visit with relatives here. Jasper Guy went to Baton Rouge, La., and New Orleans last week on business for the Remington rice land syndicate. Dr. Chauticy Landon has fitted up dental parlors at Wolcott and will be there four days of each week. Miss Lila Marshal of LaFayette, who has been visiting Miss Ella Hawkins, returned home a few days ago. Tom Harris, Geo. Jones and James Hogan went to North Dakota last week on land business. Hazel Taylor of Wolcott, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Tom Mullen, several days this week. W. A. Traugh of Oklahoma, whois visiting his brother Dr. Traugh, in Good land was a caller here Monday. The Misses Lola Henderson and Amanda Boicourt of Wolcott, were the guests of Anna Beasley Tuesday eve. Neen Littlefield of Fair Oaks accompanied by his brother, Dr, A. H. Littlefield, of Cbaridon, lowa, were visiting their mother, Mrs. Ruth Littlefield, and other friends here the first of the week. The doctor has a good dental practice at Charidon and is doing well, a fact which his friends here are glad to hear.

VALMA

Threshing has begun in this locality. Bud Lewis and F. H. did business in Rensselaer Tuesday. Mrs. McManus called on Mrs. Chivington Monday evening. Ervin Lewis was home Sunday. He is working for Mr. Smith. Farmers are trying to get their haymade between showers. Job Davis will commence work for Ad Parkison on Monday. James Lewis and wife spent Sunday with Tom Tanner's of Gifford. Bud Lewis and wife spent Sunday afternoon with the former's parents, S. H. Hopkins.' The party at Mr. McManus' held out to be a fine success. The music was well rendered. Quite a crowd of young folks spent Thursday night at Ray Wright’s. They enjoyed themstlves by (laying games and eating ice-cream. It was rather rainy for the ice-cream supper Saturday night, but nevertheless they had a fine time in spite of the rain. Of course Hale and Nellie were there, as it never gets too rainy for them.

DUNNVILLE.

Hurrah for our county ticket! Aaron Timmons was at Wheatfield last Monday visiting the girls. O. Turner took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson were at Wheatfield last Monday on business. Olda Vandercar of Grant Park, 111., visited here last Monday and Tuesday. Hon. E. W. Allen and wife, Mrs. Fendig and Miss Phillips attended church at D, V. last Sunday. Rev. Jesse Hickman preached a fine sermon at D. V„ last Sunday. Let these services be well attended. - Chris Nelson, our hustling merchant, will soon resume business again. His new store building is almost completed. He intends to make prices right. We ate supper with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson last Monday evening. We can truthfully say that they feed their guests well. The Wheatfield girls say so, too. , Mr. Allen, the general manager of the Kankakee Oil Company, is putting down a few more new wells on the Roger farm. He has employed a driller from Ohio to do the work. Mr. Wood and niece of Parr, and Mr. Harry Wood were the guest of sister Elsie Hughes last Sunday. Her Parr visitors were pleased with our country and its people. Come again, please do. The young man that lives over by Wheatfield Center, that lost his spade, the other day, should be careful and not lose his heart. A young man that loses his spade while working, must either be a vinegar drinker or a fish storyteller. The Misses Clara Hoehn, Caroline Gilbransen and Mabel Larson of Wheatfield, were D. V. visitors last Sunday. The girls seem to think that the pies and cakes of D. V., ate better than the pie of their own town. Come again ladies.

The D. V., correspondent extends to you a hearty welcome. Sister Hattie Warren of Rensselaer, is the guest of hdr D. V. friends. She thinks that D. V. is alright. We extend a special stereotyped invitation to the Rensselaer girls to come up and enjoy the beauties of our country. The Camp of Modern Woodmen of D. V. will give a social dance, at Dunn’s Bridge this evening. Refreshments of all kinds will be on the ground and a real fine tithe is anticipated, Col. Jasperson of Walker tp., will be there with nis circular swing. Come, dance, eat, swing and be happy. In the solemn silence of the night, a benighted and much rattled stranger drove into the barnyard of Mr. Rosenback, last Sunday evening, and in tones of sadness inquired the way to Dunnville. Mr.R, wishingto see the shivering, living photo of the distressed, advanced toward the buggy, but before he arrived the lost hastily drove off. We are informed that the nickname of the lost prodigal was our friend Newhouse. The photos of our candidates that graced the front page of The Democrat last week were surely masterpieces of the works of art. Each photo represents the personality of a true man; a man whose very breath is honesty. To support these men, in the coming election, will be a stroke for good government. The party can be truly proud of its candidates. No man in Jasper county can truthfully say anything deiogatory of any one of them. Around the dial that marks a year, the hand of time that governs the deration of Prof. R. A. Mannan’s life, completed its annual circuit last Sunday. This annual revolution does not altogether please Robert, but it cannot be helped. Like the waters that go bouhding over the great Niagara, it cannot be arrested. Last Sunday the young people of Dunnville and Wheatfield assembled at the home of Robert and reminded him that he was one year nearer matrimony. They showed to him by their actions that the) were still his friends and had a friendly int* rest in his welfare. After playing parlor games and having a general good time, Mr. and Mrs. Mannan invited the young people into the dining room where they partook of icecream, cake and pie in a manner that proved they were fortified with a good appetite. All present enjoyed themselves very much. In behalf of the young folks, we wish to thank Mr. and Mrs Mannan for their hospitality.

DEftOTTE.

Mrs. E. Sayers is on the sick list. Charles Curtin has gone to housekeeping. E. Sayers and two sons are at Kersey, pressing s.raw. Charles Spencer is spending a few days at home with his family. # Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Savers were visiting in Rose Lawn last Tuesday. The wife of Dr. Rice is on the sick list, but is better at this writing. W. M. Tyler is having his house newly painted. James Erwin has the contract. Sam M. McGinnis was called lo Medaryville last Saturday by the illness of his father. Dr. C. M. Rice will live on Bush street, and will commence housekeeping in a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Shaftner of Wheatfield, were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Erwin last Saturday. Mrs. M. M. Tyler of Rose Lawn, was the jjuest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Sayers, last Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. S. R. Shreeves’ little baby Zenith, has been quite sick but is some better at this writing. Mrs. Jesse Tyler has gone to Chicago to visit, and be with her husband who is a contratur and builder there. Mr. Smith, the blacksmith, who came ,to this village a few months ago, has I moved back to Kouts, his old home. Vem Sayers returned home Tuesday from Rose Lawn, where he had been visiting his sister, Mrs. M. M. Tyler. Miss Zoda Peck entertained quite a number o, her young friends Saturday evening, the occasion being her i6th, birthday anniversary. Wm. Hickman and family have returned to Illinois after a week’s visit with Mrs. Hickman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Snider, of this village. Tim Curtin, the section foreman, is confined to his bed with severe wounds received by a train while trying to remove his hand-car from the track. There was two accessions to the Christain church at Wheatfield last Sunday evening. Administration of baptism next Lord's day at 2 p. m., Elder Shreeves, pastor. OBItUARY. Miss Sarah Jane Stratton was born in Waverly, Pike county Ohio, in the year 1848;died in Kersey, Jaspre county, Ind., June 24, 1902, age 54 years, 5 months and 18 days. She professed faith in Christ in the year iB6O, and joined the Christain church and lived a faithful christain life until the Lord relieved her suffering. She leaves one brother and two sisters, Mrs. Allman, of St* Louis, Mo., Mrs. Abe Ersinginer of Kersey, and Oliver Stratton. The funeral services were at the house, conducted by Elder Shreeves. Interment in Demotte cemetery.

WHEATFIELD.

James Newhouse of Dunnville, spent Sunday with his best girl. Don’t forget that there will be preaching services to-night and to-morrow night. Miss Minnie Tinkham, who is in college at Valpo, spent Sunday with her mother. Bert Vandercarr, Will Jefferies, and Mr. Behles of Dunnville, were in town Monday. Miss Nellie Wallace of Laura, spent the first of the week with her sister, Mrs. George Laberge. Rev. C. H. Hickman delivered an excellent sermon at the Christian church last Sunday night. Mrs. Grace Jumper*of Lafayette, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gird Hendrickson. Allie Sherman, who has been working in South Bend, spent Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Kalanska. Mr. and Mrs. Paul fossin left for Chicago Wednesday where they will make their future home.

Mr, and Mrs. Sam Archer of Medaryville, spent the Sabbath with Mr* and Mrs. Asa Stump and family. Misses Carrie Gilbransen, Tillie Olson, Mabel Larson and Clara Hoehn spent Sunday in visiting friends in Dunnville. Miss Anna Webb of Coshocton, Ohio, who has been visiting with her grandparents at this place, left for home Saturday.

PARR.

Mrs. M. 0. Gant is on the sick list this week. M. O. Gant is clerking for G, M. Wilcox & Son. Farmers are very busy now harvesting their oats. J. L. Babcock shipped a carload of stock Wednesday. Mrs. I. L. Babcock is still confined to her bed by rheumatism. The dance at this place Saturday night was almost a complete failure. Uncle Isaac Alter was called to Clinton county by the death of a relative. Sam Norman is putting in a foundation west of Virgie for Mr. Leach’s house. Mrs. 8. A. Brusnahan has been sick for the past few days and is no better at this writing. B. D. Comer and son Ernest and William Harrod were in Chicago Tuesday with a load of stock. Every fayner is wanting help now to save what grain he has left, and it makes hands hard to get. Dan Wenck and E. Hershman have purchased the Stutzman threshing machine and will thresh up about Kniman. Amos Alter marketed the first new oats here. They were rushed into Chicago and netted him about 45 cents per bushel. Robert Stephenson s team ran away Wednesday, as he was coming from Rensselaer, throwing himself and wife out and brusing both of them quite badly, so badly that the doctor was called, Roy Stephenson, Leo Brusnahan and Estel Pierson wheeled to Valparaiso last week and called on their brothers and best girls. Roy came home on the train Sunday, Leo wheeled back Tuesday and Estel got lost some place on the route and has not returned yet.

FAIR OAKS.

Doc. Mallatt is cutting oats for A. D. Washburn this week. There is considerable grain being cut with cradles in this locality. Rev. Allen preached at the M. E. church last Saturday evening. A' George Brouhard is cutting sawlogs on Judge Thompson’s land this week. John Kight and best girl attended the street carnival at Lafayette last week. Ors Graves and wife of Morocco, visited Littlefields’ and Erwins' the first of the week. Abram DeKoker and wife are keeping bouse in the widow Hall property, in the west part of town. Abe Bringle and family visited his parents in Newton township from Saturday until Monday. Enos Moffiit has bought a heavy team, and is preparing to go to Brook next week to haul crushed stone. Dr. A. H. Littlefield of Charidan, lowa, was the guest of his brother Neen Littlefield, of this place last week. Mr. Bains, a telegraph operator on the Monon, is calling on 4be young ladies of this place this week. He is quite busv. Grandpa Spry returned from Momence last Saturday where he has been for three or four weeks visiting his son. J. C. Chilcote of Rensselaer, passed through here Wednesday, from Xlount Ayr, with the remains of his mother, which were being taken to Michigan lor burial. Bruce Moffit returned from his trip to Wisconsin, Saturday. He reports a fine hay crop there, and intends going out to begirt htying ab>r tie ties. of next month. The young people’s Christian Endeavor Society at Fair Oaks will give an ice cream social August 2nd in the grove east of the railroad. Everybody invited to come and enjoy the evening.