Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1902 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Z. K. Smith was a Giodland caller Monday. John Burge* of Huntington, is visiting son Fred. Mrs. Geo. A. Chappell was a Wolcott caller Tuesday. The widow of Luke Ford moved to Elwood last week. Mr. and Mrs. Qias. Shew spent Sunday in Monticello. A. li. Coleman spent Sunday with his parents in Kouts. Miss Leona Schwerdsman was a Monon caller Tuesday. Mrs. Dr. Robinson spen Sunday with her parents at Goodland. Fred Hicks was in Chicago this week buying new winter goods. Jack Montgomery of Rensselaer, was here on business Tuesday. A son is reported at Will Miller's, at Danville, 111., born Sept. 2. Lowell Parker went to Richmond today to attend Earlham college. Wellington Morris returned home from Motion Sunday to attend school. Bert Marshall and Bert Rhoades of Renssi laer were callers here Monday, Postmaster Peck spent seve’al days this week fishing along the Kankakee. Mr. and Mrs. Jno, Major and son Wilfred, of Rensselaer, were Sunday callers here. Ellis Jones was in Marion and Bluffton on real estate business several days this week. John Jordan and wife, W. O Roadifer arul lames Clowry were Rensselaer visitors Monday. Messers John and Anthony Mitchell went to Crawfordsville, Monbay to attend the fair. Tom Harris expects to go to North Dakota with a party of land seekers next Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Rich and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Harrington were Oxford callers Sunday. Daniel Michael, north of town, was injured while threshing Monday and died Tuesday aboui noon. . Joskph/Meehan was called home from Rensselaer Tuesday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Frank Clowry. Fred Vincent of Goodland, has moved to Jennings county, where he will work for his father-in-law, Matt Ream* Mrs. IsaheJl Green and daughters Anna ami Kaiherme, returned home from South Dakota .Saturday, after spending the summer with relatives. Mrs. Frank Clowry died Tuesday noon after a short illness. Funeral was held Friday morning at the Catholic church. Interment at catholic cemetery. Mrs. George Hargreaves and children returned home from Illinois Monday after a two weeks visit with relatives. Remington is aranging a football team that expects to knock the stars from Wolcott and Goodland the coming Season. Miss Minnie Beasley and Mr. Joseph Milner were married at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. A. Beasley,Wednesbay, St pt. to. Miss Virginia Stamm returned to her home at Hammond Sunday after spending the summer with relatives in Rensselaer and this place. W. C. Kirk, daughtt r, Mrs. John Penwright, all of Elrenn, Oklo., returned home Wednesday after a two months visit with relatives here. Danford Bros, formerly of Rensselaer have leased the old Bowman blacksmith shop on South Ohio st. Ez Bowman and Will Geier have lormed a partnership at the latter’s stand. Harry Wondin, of lowa, is visiting here vith his la her, Everet t|Woodin. Hany lett here eight years ago, and has prosi ered in his Western home. He thinks some of returning to Goodland,— Gv.' . uul Herald. F..tu’ck Carroll, died at his home in Lafayette, Sept. j. He was born in county Mead, Ireland, 77 years ago, and came to the United States in 1847, locating m Benton county. Ten years ago he moved to Lafayette. ’I he attention of the Boswell fair directors is called to the statement that there is jftbo surplus left at Fountain Park assembly. Phete was no “hop ale" stand, or pool selling, cane racket or wheel of fortune, —Fowler Leader. Sometime during the night last Thursday night or early F'riday morning, a baby boy apparently about three weeks old, was left on the door step ol Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Rich of North Ohio street. A note left m the basket stated that it was "born Sept. Ist." No clue to the identity of the party or parties who left it 111 re. We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Will t have adopted the little one. A BAD ACCIDENT. Last week John Sullivan, John Shearer, Nase Turner and "Crip’’ Stout, all lads in their teens, started west to carve their fortunes on the temple of tame. The boys probably beat their way to Chicago, where the glamour of a free and easy life on the plains seems to have waned somewhat with the two former, and they started back home. When near Maynard young Sullivan attempted to jump on a passing train and was thrown under the wheels and one arm cut off near the elbow and the hand on the other arm was badly mangled, but at this writing the doctors think it may be saved. He is still at Hammond at this writing.

INDEPENDENCE.

Elias Arnold and family visited Jacob Lesh Sunday. Geo. Aldridge visted his parents in Rensselaer over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hill were in our vicinity this week, driving a new buggy. Geo. W. Ott and family visited his father-in-law, Wm. McDonald, last Sunday. The carpenters have just about finished Elias Arnold's big barn, crib and grainary. Will Wray and wife of Michigan, made a short visit with his father, Chesley Wray. Mrs. Hattie Ott and children of Chicago Heights, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Korah Daniels. 8. H. Hopkins is hauling tile, and is going to prepare for taking care of surplus water next year. Jack F’rost nipped the muck corn quite hard on Wednesday and Thursday nights of last week, Well, Nubbin Ridge isaboubt threshed out, and all machines broke for the Gifford district. There were three machines on one section last week.

LEE.

Bert McSwaney moved his hay press north ot Lee Monday. Ruhard Cade drove through to Hoopesston, 111., last week. Mrs. M. Lamport went to Momence, 111., Monday on a visit. W. O. Carrothers went to north Newton county to leach school the coming winter. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stires spent from Thursday till Sunday, visiting friends in cheldon, 111. Chas. Dewell has sold his farm, receiving g6o per acre. He intends moving to Lake county this fall. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin returned home to Lafayette last Thursday after several weeks visit with children here. Motion will have a street fair the last two days of this month and first two of next—if they don't change their minds again.

NEWLAND.

Threshing about all done. . ■ James Nolan called on H. E. Gifford Sunday. Mr. Lee of Giilam, is hauling oats to Newtand this week. Miss Arlie Stevens visited frhndsat Medarvville Sunday. John Schriuer took in the excursion to St J oe, Mich., Sunday. Mrs. A B. Dunfee is very sick with malarial fever at this writing. B. J. Gifford began laying steel at the north end of his railroad Monday. John W. Gilger of Minneapolis, Minu., visited T. M. Callahan a couple days last week. Mrs. Minnie DeMoss is on the sick list. Dr. Ackley ol Medaryville, is attending her. T. M. Walter and family and T. M, Callahan and wile spent Sunday at Asphaltum and the oil fields. Francis Hullihan, Bert Camp and Jesse Green of Aydelotte, Ind., visited triends here Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ahlers of Francisville, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bretteracher of Lafayette, visited T. M. Callahan and wife Saturday. Sunday, August 31, being the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. john'N. Baker, living two miles southwest of Newland, friends to the number of about 75 gathered at their elegant new home to celebrate the happy event in a becoming manner. At 12:00 m, a bounteous table was spread and each one tried to do his best to ease its weight. After ail had partaken, they adjourned to the sitting room or to the play ground and enjoyed themselves to their heart's content in games and social conversation, till 6 p. m., when they began to wend their way to their respective homes, each one wishing Mr. and Mrs. Baker many more returns of their wedding anniversary. Many nice ptesents were left behind as a rememberance of the happy event. Foley's Kidney Cure makes the diueased kidneys sound so they will eliminate the poisons from the blood.

DUNNVILLE.

For commissioner, Hon. E. W. Allen. * F. W. Fisher was summoned on the grand jury. J. Vandercar was at Rensselaer on business Tuesday.* The Misses Belcher ate dinner with Mollie Schwab last Sunday. George Brett took a flying trip to Wbeatheld last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wood were guests of Lu and Will last Sunday. Mrs. Marion Albin, who has been quire sick, is better at this writtmg. Mr. and Mrs. Will Shirer, Sr., were guests of Will Shirer, Jr., last Sunday. Mr. Mrs. Edward Biggs and Mrs. Emifia Ocker were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mannan last Sunday.

All who come to our Farmers Picnic, Sept. 20, by train, will be conveyed to the river by Lon Nees’ buss line. Eda Witt, Will Shirer, Mollie Schwab and your correspondent atteuded church at West Vernon Sunday evening. Hon. John Finn has made another addition to his ditch pushing record. When John washes a ditch he simply gets it. M. V. Sands has sold his 160 acre farm in Kankakee tp., to Geo.Stallbaum of Walker tp., who will take possession March tst. Consideration $55 per acre. J. O. Cline is going to begin his land clearing in a few days. Mr. Cline intends to transform his farm into a vertable garden of Eden. Clearing is twin brother to farming. The dance at Mr. and Mrs. Pfeil’s Saturday evening was well attended and an enjoyable time was had. The music was furnished by Dell Brown and Edna Witt, in a manner that evoked much favorable comment. The base, ball game between the Walker and Kankakee tp., boys resulted in a victory for the latter after a very spirited yet friendly game. Both sides made a number of excellent plays. After the game a watermelon feast was held in the interest of sociability. After a few days of sorrow, James Newhouse, has regained his happiness and is now singing with renewed animation, "Count your blessings." There is a secret line connecting his heart with a most lovable one, far away. You who have pity to bestow should burn it and bake pies. The young men from Chicago who are spendingJiieir well earned vacation at the home of Mr. Behles, are having an enjoyable time. Fishing and horseback riding are the sports that are engaging their time. It is said that they have an unappeasable appetite for cabbage and garden sass. Again, in behalf of the Woodmen lodge of Dunnville, we invite the people of Jasper and neighboring counties to our Farmers Picnic to be held at Dunn's bridge, Sept. 20. Extensive preparations are being made in order that this harvest celebration will shine out as a grand success. Come and get acquainted and spend a day on the Kankakee, which for natural scenery is second to none in the state. We intend to make this event a memorable one, the beginning of a new epoch.

McCOYSBURG

Ancei Potts, east of town, is on the sick list. A great many oats have been carred here the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Funk visited the family of W. R. Lee’s Sunday. A goodly number from here attended the Lafayette fair last week. There was a little ball playing in our village Sunday, in which Ikie let the bat slip. The genial County Supt., L. H. Hamilton, ;-nd family spent Sunday with J. R. Phillips. Mrs. Lee and daughter Vera, left Wednesday for a two weeks visit with relatives in Iroquois county, 111. M. Ringiesen has begun hauling out the lumber for his new residence, which he intends to begin at once. From description of the plans, it will certainly be an ellegant home, when completed. The Messrs C'yde Funk, W. Cook and son Robbie, Marion Smith, R. S. Drake and brother-in-law, Chas. Lowe, of Monon, went to the Kankakee Sunday on a fishing expedition. A big catch was reported. Omar. Osborne, one of Jasper’s best teachers, will not be-in the profession this year, having decided to take a course in that most excellent of schools, Purdue, and left Monday of this week to commence his studies. Jos. Stewait, the township trustee, is hauling lumber from here with which to build coal houses at several of the school houses of the township. Wood having got so scarce and high, he found it more economical to supply the coal than wood. He is also reflooring the house at Osborne.

ASPHALTUH.

Cleve. Stallhaum is attending school at Valparaiso. Mrs. James Davis is suffering from a felon. John Ryan of Gillam tp., was buying cattle in Walker last Saturday. Arlie Graver and Flora Hershman attended C. E. at Gillam Suuday eve. Wm. Hershman sold 50 head of cattle last week, and still has some left.

FAIR OAKS.

Everybody goes fishing nowadays. Rev. Hall preached at the Christian church Sunday eve. Bruce Moffitt shipped a load of stock to Chicago Wednesday eve. Mrs. John Munden of Momence, is visiting relatives here this week. Abe Dekoker moved to DeMotte, where he has a school for this win.er.

Quite a number from here attended the I. O. O. F. picnic at Water Valley Saturday, Al. Blake has moved back to Fair Oaks, havirig converted his father’s barn into a house, and lives therein: The parties who went from here some time Brook to haul stone, returned home Tuesday. They report it too hard on their teams. Mrs. Caldwell of Mt. Ayr, who haß been out in Nebraska for the last four or five months visiting relatives, returned home and called on A. D. W’ashburn’s last week. The mile of gravel road the people in these parts expected this fall again, is short a balf-mile as usual. The trustee says he can’t get anv more gravel, but he will find plenty of it for his end of the township, William Shoop, our watermellon man, surprised another man the other night with a load of shot. He dropped his sack of melons and a package with a new hat and a pair of suspenders and a white handkerchief in it. He was evidently on his way from Rensselaer, for the goods had a Chicago Bargain Store wrapping paper around them.

WHEATFIELD.

Don’t forget the dance in Remley's opera house to-night. Mrs. Mary Clark is visiting relatives in Indianapolis this week. Several of out citizens have been interviewed by grand jury this week. Mi§s Nettie Miller of D, V. sj ent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Biggs. Will Remley, who has been out in the western states for the past two years, returned home for a visit with his father and other relatives. Miss Lola Swisher, who for the past five weeks has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Fuller, of Rose Lawn, returned home Wednesday. John Funk, who has spent the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Funk, returned to his home in Columbus Grove, Ohio, Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. George Brower and daugh'er Georgie, from Monon, spent the week with Mrs. Brower’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Brewer. The show Tuesday evening was fine, and the evening being pleasant brought a lartre crowd out to see “Uncle Tom” and the various other characters. The following is Prof. R. A. Mannan’s opinion of the talking telephone: “The telephone has done more to tear down predjudice and exalt matrimony than any|other home-made creature of the past century. May the telephone as a carrier of sweet stories ot love, never lose its power of transmission."

SOUTH NEWTON.

Dan Elijah started for Dakota last Sunday. Miss Laura Yeoman spent a few days this week with her uncle, Fred Powell, east of town. Miss Jean McFarland ot Rensselaer, was '.he guest ot Myrtle Bringle a few days this week. , Mrs. John Earl of Hammond, visited relatives and friends in this vicinity a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. L Bringle are visiting relatives in Illinois and the southern part of this state, Miss Michaels, who has been visiting at Mr. T. Lamson, returned to her home in Union City Tuesday. Allie Potts. Emma Powell and Ada Yeoman visited relatives at Fair Oaks a couple of days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pumphrey of Rensselaer, and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bringle of Jordan tp., Sundayed at W. L. Bringle’s.

QLLAM.

Everybody happy. Mrs. Bell Robinson called on Ella Reed Friday. Jim Blankenship and Ed Baker are cutting cordwood. Jim Stephens and wife visited friends in Medaryville Sunday. Wm. Gasper aud wife took dinner with Frank Wagner and wife Sunday. Bert Blue and wife of near Francesviile, visited Jerry Miller and wife Sunday. We would advise Jerry not to feed so much corn to his horses—they are too Ray. Miss Ida Kimble of Gifford, has been visiting Miss Edna Robinson and went home Saturday. Jas. Ren, Kattie Hubbard and Miss Ethel Wren were guests of Jerry Miller and wife Sunday. Chas. Robinson and Miss Anna Hermansen went to Rensselaer Monday to attend high school. Frank Wagner had a tree of apples that the apples weighed 1 % pounds to IJi pounds. Who can be it that? Misses Edna Robinson, Ida Wagner, Ida Kimble and Venice Wagner visited Mrs. Minnie Blankenship friday afternoon.

GIFFORD.

Mrs. Charles Smith is improving some at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Caster visited friends at Newland Sunday. Clarence Riley is visiting his sister Mrs. Omer Merrel. Quite a number of the young folks attended church at Valma Sunday eve. Mr. Soapher, who has been visiting Abe Harring, returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Bertha Landers of Asphaltum, has been visiting in this vicinity this week. Omer Marrel went to Rensselaer Wednesday and brought back some fine peaches. Prof. W. D. Perkins of Rensselaer, is visiting his father-in-law, J. A. Tinder, this week. John Kimble went to Chicago again Thursday to be with his daughter Mrs. Smith, who is at the Mary Thompson Hospital for treatment. She has had two operations performed in the six weeks she has been there. It is thought now that she can be brought home in about two weeks. Pears and good canning peaches about $1 per bu., extra fancy, large peaches, Elbertas, Engle’s Mammoth. Bronsons, Prolific, etc., about 11.50 per bu. Caicago Bargian Store.