Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1902 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

George Besse was a Rensselaer caller Monday. Wm. Bell took in the Chicago excursion Sunday. Mrs. George Gray is visiting in Forest, 111., this week. Rudy Winger was in Wolcott on business Saturday. Orrie Landon is attending dental college in Chicago. Earl Thompson of Goodiand, visited friends here Sunday. C. B. Wineland was over to the hub Monday on business.

Bertha Primer returned Monday from a short visit at Kentland. O. P. Taber moved into his tine house on Main street last week. Curtis, the young son of Rev. Dyke, is suffering from a broken arm. Attorney Westfall and mother now occupy the Arm Lewis property. Miss Emma Ochs is learning the Millinery trade at Mrs, N. J. Reed’s. Henry Barnes of Frankfort, spent a few hours here Sunday, the guest of friends. Steve Yeoman of Indianapolis, spent Sunday here with his parents and many friends. Mrs. M. A. Gray and children and Mrs. John Powell are visiting at Saunemin, 111, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Whitehead are visiting in Peoria, and attending the Carnival. Chas Balcom and Coleman Merritt were in Chicago the first of the week Buying goods. Mrs. A. H. Whitman of Ponoma Cali, came last week to visit old Remington friends. Miss June Bowman returned Wednesday from an extended visit with her sister at New Carlisle, 0. Miss Floy Beal spent a few days in Chicago the first of the week, visiting Miss Golda Lamborn. A petition is being circulated here to change the time of the afternoon train from 5:52 to 8:00 p. m.

Postmaster Ed Peck attended the postmaster’s convention at Hammond Monday and Tuesday. The Remington gun club heid an ail day shooting tournament at Sharpshooter’s Park, on Thursday. Miss June Bowman has returned from an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Maude Hetvie of Christiansburg, O. Mrs. Yola Richcreek and children of Indianapolis, are visiting her brothers and sisters at Remington and vicinity. Misses Katherine and Twonnette Parker went to St. Louis last week to visit their sister, Mrs. Jones Templeton. James Foster of El wood, was the guest of his sisters, Mrs. Jordan, and Mrs. Elmore, a few days the first of the week. The foot hall game at Brook Tuesday between Remington and Brook, resulted in a victory of lo to 5 in favor of Remington. Mrs. S. Brown and daughter, Mrs. Clawson, returned Monday from a week's visit with the former's daughter, Mrs. Barkbouse.

Mrs. Rawlings and sons Ernest and James, have gone to Hutchinson, Kans., to spend the winter with the former's son, Wade Rawlings. Joe Milner has formed a partnership with Ralph E. Ruth at Goodland for the practice of law and has been appointed deputy prosecuting attorney. Mr. Hollenbeck moved Monday from the Phillips property to Mrs. L. A. Ford’s. Mr. Phillips will move back and occupy his own property again. Mrs. Ed Wilson, formerly Miss Gertie Hines of this place, died at her home in Brook a few days ago of consumption. She left one child, a girl two years old. Mr. “Bart” Tedford and Miss Mae Anderson, of Kentland, were married last week and will reside at Kentland. Bart’s old friends here wish him much happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harlacher and daughter, Lizzie, left Friday noon to visit friends in Harrisburg, Williamsport and other points in Pensylvania.—Mouticello Journal. Matt Worden is moving to Rensselaer this week, where he will engage in business in the future. Rumor says his house is rented by one of Remington’s young business men.

Mr. David Shearer of Chicago, and Miss Hhattie B. Chappel, daughter of George B. Chappel of this city, were married Tuesday. They will reside in Chicago, we understand. Rev. Freed, pastor of the Christian church, has tendered his resignation, to take effect the close of the year. Rev. Freed and wife are highly respected by all, and we regret their decision. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Worden attended the Catholic Foresters box social at Kentland on Thursday evening, and the latter was awarded the prize as the most popular lady in attendance, Mrs. Mary Wilkins, better Known as Granny Wilkins, Remington's centenarian, recently celebrated her 103rd birthday, She has lived entirely through the third century, the close of the eighteenth, and the commencement of the twentieth. Frank Rich has purchased the Jackway and Murray elevator at Goodland ana will take posskssion November Ist. We are sorry to lose Frank and his most esteemed family as they are numbered among our very best people.—Brook Reporter. FAIR OAKS. We are having fine weather this week, so far.

Uncle Wm. Kenton was in our town the first of the week. Mrs. John Casey’s house is taking on a new roof this week. Ike Thomas returned from his trip to Rochester a few days ago. P. W. Nelson moved into Bruce Moffitt’s new house last Monday. There were 25 tickets sold here Sunday for the excursion to Chicago. Miss Myrtle Bringle visited her brother, A. M, Bringle, here this week. The viewers are still at work on the proposed dredge ditch, north Of here, Dr. Berkley was called to see Mrs. Kilgour Wednesday eve. She is quite poorly. Our schools opened last Monday with Mr. Hamerton of Rensselaer and Miss Edith Moffitt as teachers. Dr. Proudley was called to Perry LisTuesday to see one of their children, who has malaria fever, Rev. Hall preached at the Christian church last Sunday. He will commence a series of meetings next week. Lawler & Thompson are having a new house and barn built about two miles west of here, on their ranch. Mrs. James Clifton, who has been visiting relatives west of Rensselaer the past week, returned home Wednesday.

LEE. E. W. Maxwell has bought a new gyWill Stiers, east of Lee, had a sale Wednesday. Born, to Mr, and Mrs. Johriie Clark, Oct. I, a girl. Wm. LaMar has sold his farm south of here to L. B. Josserand, The afternoon mail train killed two head of cattle here last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. F.rwin called on Geo. Erwin and wife Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Martin and son Pleas, of Buffalo, are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Amanda Denton. Mrs. J. E. Donaldson and family spent Sunday at her sister's, Mrs, Jesse Allen’s, of Rankin. Sime Parcel and wife of Kentland, attended the funeral of his father, Joseph Parcel, last Friday. A certain married couple of Lee dissolved partnership a few days ago. She went her way and he went his, The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Noland, who has been seriously ill with cholera infantum, is better at the present writing.

KERSEY. B. J. Gifford was in Kersey Monday. George Coquelin is reported no better. Mr. Flanigan is sowing his rye to-day. George M array is some better at this writing. There will be a dance Saturday Eight at Mark Ott's. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grabe visited at Stoutsburg Sunday. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Owen last week. George Hiel and Coral Grimm spent Susday eve at Joe Grube’s. Mrs. Johnson’s daughter, who has been quite sick, is reported better.

BLACKFORD. Frank Schroer and wife went to the hub Saturday. Vilas Price called on Jessie and Harry Gray last Sunday. Lester Schreiner has gone to Illinois for a few weeks visit. Edward and Bert Jenkius went to the hub Saturday on business, George Jenkins visited his daughter. Mrs. Emma Price, Tuesday. Cleveland Price was cutting corn for Mr. Driver the first of the week. Charley Jenkins and wife called on Edward Jenkins and wife Sunday. Fred Schreiner has bought a team of horses and is going to farm the coming year. Anderson Jenkins is building a house over to the city of Parr, where all the rich people go to end their days in peace. Blackford is back to his place again for the good old Jasper County Democrat. You all know it the best paper in the county. Alex Hurley left Tuesday for Oklahoma, where his wife went a few weeks ago for her health, and to visit her father. Alex says he is going to look at the country and is going to move out there if it will do his wife good.

Charley Hopkins says d the Gifford land. He is going to move down on N. R., where we have money to burn. Charley says he could not make enough to buy an old setting hen this year. Well, he is not the only one.

DUNNVILLE. For Judge, Hon. William Darroch. Fred Stalbaum was a Dunnville caller last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. f. O. Cline did shopping at Wheatfield Monday Will Pfeil and Miss Tillie were buggy riding in these parts a few days ago. George Ketchmark and family attended church at Wheatfield last Sunday. Frank Fisher, while riding a horse last Monday, was thrown and hurt quite severely. Charles Behles is developing, in his spare time, a pair of moustache. He looks like a French Marquis. Lee Fisher, our good-natured friend, ate dinner with Charles Sands last Sunday. The visit had no political significance. The ball game last Sunday between the Walker Champions and Dunnville Regulars resulted in a decided victory tor the former,

Ed Schrader and Joe Craig were on our streets last Sunday, wearing the same old smiles. The boys are alright lellows who enjoy life. Mr. and Mrs. Jay McMurray of Rensselaer, visited with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper McMurray, last Sunday and Monday. Quite a few of our people heard Crumpacker's speech at Wheatfield last Thursday evening. From a republican point of view, it was pronounced an excellent oration. Rev. Montgomery, our new M. E. Pastor, preached a fine sermon at this place last Sunday, He is a forcible speaker and has made so far a very favorable impression. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilmington and Miss Molly Schwab and your correspondent, took a speeder ride over to our friend Warren White’s house, last Thursday evening and gave them a surprise. Jim Newhouse thinks that he is the victim of, class restrictions. Jim is under a heavy eclipse of the blues and sees things now through a glass darkly, A few doses of pigeon milk would cure him, we think. We wish to extend to the lately married correspondent and life partner, our best wishes. May their path through life be strewn with flowers so thick that the weeds of trouble can not find a place to grow. May life be to them an everlasting sunbeam.

We met the ladies section of the Coxey army on the streets of Dunnville last Sunday afternoon. They were commanded by a British red-coat and displayed real military tact, during their parade. Whether they will proceed unto Washington is not certain, as the result of their council of war, has not been declared. Joe Hillaid, who is teaching school at Kersey, spent Sunday at home. Joe is an alright fellow, endowed with a rare gift of dignity, which makes his friendship a benediction. We commend him to the keeping of the ladies of Kersey in the spirit of pride. Joe thrives in an atmosphere of affection. The Wheatfield Telephone 111 its last week's issue reported that we had secured a thirty barrel tank for a bath tub. In reply we will just say that if his majesty, the editor of the Telephone, would wash his soul in a pint of clean water, it would lose at once its transparency. It would be reduced front crystal clearness to a fluid resembling Carter's ink. Sisters Mae Witt, Irene Frazier and Neta Miller, who received school appointments in Walker tp., began their school work last Monday. The girls are abundantly able to meet all emergencies and will in this school year, add lustre to the already bright standard of education of Kankakee tp. We are proud of our educational representatives for they possess the grip that makes success.

ASPHALTUn. Plenty of rain every where. F. M. Hersfeman went to Chicago last Sunday. The mail carrier’s horses plaid out the other day. Ed Schrader is running the old home place now. Mr. Fariow is building a larger store at Asphaltuna. Mr. Magrader, fram 111., has been buying hogs at Asphaltum this week. Mr. Grimes is trying to get butter everywhere, but can't make much success at it. There is going to be a iruit supper at West Vernon, Oct. u. Everybody is invited to come.

SURREY. We will &1! be democrats by and by.. The more rain the more spoiled fodder for the cattle. Mrs. C. A. Samson of near Delphi, is spending a few weeks with her son, C. L. Parks, and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sbup of Lowell, made a business trip down here Saturday evening, returning home Sunday. A new ten toller shredder for Jake Yunglas and Dan Warick arrived Tuesday. It is a fine machine with a capacity of 100 bushels per hour. Mr. Jones is having his house raised and a new basement bnilt under it and having it generally repaired, which will add very much to the looks of bis place. While Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parks were visiting the latter’s uncle, Martin Karr, they had the pleasure of attending church at the new church and also a tent meeting at Sage’s grove and on the way home saw the right of Baptism administered to seven persons near the Lamson bridge. May such good work go on.

WHEATFIELD. Lee Fisher of D. V., was in town Tuesday night. Lase Langdon is visiting relatives in Owen Co., this week. George Stembol is having an addition built to his residence. Mrs. Mary Phillips is recovering rapidly from her serious illness. Mrs. -Loony Shaffer went to Rensselaer Monday to stay a few weeks. Mrs. W. R, Robertson has been very sick but is some better at this writing. The “Girls' Reformal Club” met Tuesday night at the home of Sister Flora F unk. Wm. Holle from Kniman, was seen in town Tuesday, smiling at all the ladies in his usual way. Bill Cooper, who lived on the Mac Niel farm, east of town, moved to Barkley tp., this week. Arthur Ponton, Willie Parker, W. Nies and Ord Hanley were over from Kniman Monday. Harry Remley is not seen in the east end of town as often as of yore. We wonder why, we wonder why? Mr. and r *’ A ! Clark and children from Hammond, visited with relatives at this place for a few days this week. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams returned to Rensselaer Monday after a few weeks visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. H ammond.

Mr. Pratt and daughter Pearie, of Hebron, spent the week with his daughter, Mrs. W, R. Robertson, who has been serioudy ill. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Fuller and children drove Rose Lawn Sunday and spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Swisher. Mrs. Maud Mallatt and daughter Lola, returned to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Swisher, Sunday, after spending a few week's with her sister, Mrs. Freu Fuller at Rose Lawn. Quite a number of boys from Dunnville attended church here Sunday night. “What’s the attraction,” we would like to ask? Perhaps brother D. V. can give us a little light on this subject. Capt. Guthrie spoke’ at the opera house here Thursday evening to a very large and attentive audience. The house was filled to overflowing, and the Captain made a most favorable impression upon th-i people.

GIFFORD. School tihgan Monday. Mrs. Bessie Smith is still improving. Harry Gifford was in our town Monday. John Rush called on his best girl Sunday. Pearl Hibbs visited Eva Noland last week. ’ Prof. Perkins returned to Rensselaer, Friday. Dora Rife is working for Mrs. Ida Blackaby. Ray Phillips of Medaryvflle, was in Gifford Sued ay. Lemma Hawkins of Kersey, is visiting her parents. John Reed, who has been quite sick, is better at this writing. Jennie Kimble has a growth in her ear, which is very painful, Bert Ness and James Noland went to Medaryvilje Saturday on business. Will Reffett and Jond Biggstaff of Brazil, is visiting James Noland this week. Earl Lenox has moved his family to Gifford, from Chicago. We welcome them here. Mrs. Maggie Cranford returned home Tuesday from Mont Clair, where she has been visiting her son, Ira. Mrs. James Noland returned home Tuesday from Mont Clair where she has been visiting her father, who is quite sick. Avoid serious results of kidney or bladder disorder by taking Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold i by A. F. Long.