Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1902 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. PROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. PROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

C. H. Peck was buyiing goods in Chi* cago this week. A canning factory is being talked cf for Remington. Myrtle Dobbins of Elwood visited her mother here this week. Lotte Hartman was a Goodland caller between trains Monday. George Besse and C. G. Beal were Rensselaer visitors last Friday. Several from here attended the fat Stock show at Chicago last week. Misses Nellie and Myrtle Shand visited relatives in Goodland last week. Mrs. Susan Brown left Friday for Florida, where she will spend the winter. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Adams, northeast of Remington, Dec. 2. Jack Montgomery of Rensselaer was in Remington Wednesday, fixing up the telephone wires. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Coover of Wilson, Kansas, are guests of their daughter, Mrs. W. E. Peck. Dr. Robinson and Bert Spencer are contemplating a hunting trip to Texas after the holidays. Messrs. Earl Thompson and Oscar Huff of Goodland were guests of Remington friends Sunday. Clark Bartee and Harvey Zinser went to Chicago Monday for a few days visit with the former's sister. Misses Violet Thompson and Lizzie Herath of Goodland were guests of Gertrude Cooper Wednesday. Bert Balcom of Chicago came this week for a two weeks visit with his brother, Chas. Balcom, and family. The Presbyterians held their regular monthly tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gier, Thursday eve, Dec. it. As a result of the football game at Wolcott Thanksgiving day, Fred Parcel and Charles Harris are still on crutches. Mrs. Dora Hart and children of Wolcott were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie Morris, south of town, Sunday.

Bert Rich and Miss Bessie Tedford of Goodland, were guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L, Rich, Sunday. Several from here were in Rensselaer last week as witnesses in the trial of John Lamborn vs. the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Rev. Rogers of Brook, who is to fill the pastorate of the Christian Church the coming year, moved his household goods here this week. Messrs. Nelson Boycourt and David Beasy of Wolcott, and John Walker of Rensselaer, attended the R. L. C. party here last Thursday night. The Elmore restaurant was traded for a farm owned by Joseph Grieser. southeast of Rensselaer, last week. The new proprietor took possession Tuesday. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church held their monthly social at the home of Mrs. Mount Jordan north of town. Tne proceeds go for the support of an orphan boy. Daniel Mahoney, a former well-known resident of .Goodland and for several years section boss on the Panhandle at Goodland, died at his home in Chicago last week from Bright’s disease. The case of J. A. Lamborn vs. the Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Co., at Rensselaer last Friday to recover pay for the burning of plaintiff's farm house last February, was decided in favor of Lamborn. There was a contention over Lamborn’s not having paid an assessment which was due. An inquiry was made Wednesday as to the insanity of Lemuel Hollingsworth. Of late he has been threatening injury to the faithful companion of his long life,, as well as bodily iniury to himself. With him it is a general breaking down of health, the mind going first. Drs. Cook, Neighbor and Pothousje held the inquiry. The patient will be taken to Indianapolis as soon as possible.—Fowler Leader. BLACKFORD. Snow, more snow. Christmas is coming. Blackford news is scarce. Uncle John says that he is going to eat another turkey before long. The cold snap caught the farmers with considerable corn unhusked. Newt Jenkins hauled a load of corn to town, for Mrs. Sam Price Monday. Squire Lewis has resigned his official ermine and is once more a plain American citizen, and a good one, too. DUNNVILLE. Xmas is coming. Frank Fisher is on the sick list, Luther Albin has purchased a new organ. Sister Gladys Jones was the guest of Mrs. Newhouse and son last Sunday. Joe Behles, who has been on the sick list for the past few days, is better at this writing. We understand that Bert Ness has purchased a pair of pink slippers to match his coat. Now the question is, what is the color of his coat. George Brett says that if the boys don’t quit chirping so loud when returning from their Sunday night visits, he will have them arrested for bigamy. Sisters Caroline Gilbransen and Elva East of Wheatheld were Dunnville visitors last Saturday and Sunday. The bugPr was pretty well demolished. Mr. inney has our sympathy. No, we art not a member of that band of conspirators, girls. It you would in-

vestigate the promoters of this truthbending industry, you would find them standing on the slippery hill of Delusion, close to the river of Mara, Surely, the life of a correspondent is a strenuous one. No matter what he says, he is attacked by some one. But we ate getting at that point of experience when we enjoy these spasms of mental activity. They prove that the paper is being read. SURREY. Mrs. C. W. Clemans is on the sick list this week. John Lornegan has got the Dakota fever and wants to sell out. Hugh Brusnahan is putting up a new pair of farm and stock scales. T. H. Lang is talking of going to Florida soon to help pack and snip fruit. We see quite a number of movers' teams going along loaded with implements and machinery. It seems that some of the hunters are not onto their job yet, and are hunting on land without any written permit. Go slow, boys. Mrs. S. A, Tribbey of Argos, who has been spending two or three months with her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Parks, is in very poor health at present. Monday, while Charles Alter, John Stuber and Jake Younglas were out hunting, Jake’s gun was accidently discharged, the entire load striking John in the ankle, causing a very bad wound. He was carried to Mr. Burbage’s where he was cared for till the next morning, then was moved to Rensselaer where surgical aid will be near. Rumor is that he will be a cripple for life. His age is about 17, and he was the only support of his widowed mother, Mrs. Kate Young.

HANGING GROVE. J. H. Culp and family visited Arthur Parcels and family Sunday, Olin Stewart is able to resume his duties as teacher, this week. Miss Lilly Lang was the guest of Misses Clara and Irene Lutz, Friday night. Several from here attended the sale of Mr. White’s in Pulaski county last Tuesday, some buying stock. Mrs. Della Snowberger of White Co., spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan, last week. H. C. Johnson and family left for Minnesota a few days ago, where they will make their future home. Albert Warner’s are moving Into the house vacated by Mr. Johnson, The faim was purchased by Mr. Warner some time ago. Last week Arthur Parcels’ moved into the house vacated by Wm. Lewis. Mr: Meyers of Lee will occupy the house formerly occupied by Mr. Parcels. Walter Jordan, a respected young man ot the neighborhood, surprised many of his friends by quietly taking to himself a wife. The bride was Miss Sarah Gilmore of near Lee. They were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Sunday afternoon, in the presence of several relatives and friends. Thev have the best wishes of their many friends.

WHEATFIELD. Mr. Wood of Stoulesburg was in town Tuesday. Don’t forget the box social at Walker Center tonight. Eugene Allen was in Rensselaer Wednesday on bhsiness. Schuyler Ash of Laporte was in town Monday on business. Guy Herring of Gifford was in town Tuesday on business. Mrs. Lottie Meyers was in Rensselaer on business Wednesday. Miss Blanche Steele spent Sunday with her friends at Laura. Mrs. E. Jensen went to Chicago Saturday to stay until the holidays. Mrs. John Knight went to North Judson, Tuesday, to see an optician. Mrs. Nies of Lowell spent the week with her mother, Mrs. Mary Clark. Mrs. William Bush of Parr was in town Wednesday night on business. Dr. W. C. Schwier attended the Medical Association at North Judson Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Will McNiel of Chicago moved on their farm east of town this week. Misses Caroline Gilbranson and Elva East spent Sunday with their Dunnville friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jens Jensen Sundaved with the latter's sister, Mrs. Bessie fiailard, at Medarysville. Mrs. M. Rogers of Chicago is spending a short time with her son and her mother, Mrs. Melsor. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nicoles of Gifford spent a few days this week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicoles. Mrs. Lase Langdon, who for the past three weeks has been visiting relatives in Owen County, returned home Friday. Sunday School Convention will be held at the M. E. church, Sunday, Dec. 2i. Special music by the Choral Union. Everybody invited. August Lidke and family moved this week into the Diselm property on R. R. street for a few weeks, while their house is being repaired. Quite a crowd of young folks went on their first skating trip this winter, last 1 uesday night. They report good ice and a very, very good time. Mrs. Will Clark and daughter Joy, of Medaryville, returned home Monday after a few days visit with her father-in-law, Mr. J. Clark, and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Lane of Taylorsville, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Short of North Judson, spent a few days the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. A. Barlow. Messrs. Harry Pagel and Ray Stoddard of Kouts called on Misses Floa Funk and Rose Clark Sunday evening. Come again, boys; the girls are always glad to see you. Rev. Mr. Harris of Battle Creek, Mich., came Wednesday to assist the Adventist preacher, Rev. Mr. Collins, in the services that are being held in the Christian church. These meetings will continue until the first of the new year.

FAIR OAKS. M. D. Carr moved to town last Monday. M. D. Carr is feeding 300 sheep for McCoy. Honis Raker and wife went to Chicago last Sunday. Mr. James of lowa, is visiting Ike Thomas’ this week. Some fine old-fashioned winter weather the first of the week. The people of our town are preparing to have Christmas exprcises. Mrs. Ike Thomas visited friends in Wolcott the first of the week. There seems to be a sore throat epidemic among the children of our town. William Kilgour, Dick Mallatt and Rodney Dodge will have a joint sale the 18th. Abe Bringle and Sam Thornton butchered five hogs for Tom Mallatt and Cbas. Gundy. S. B. Thornton, wife and mother, Alta Nowels, all of Sorgum Valley, visited Miles Moffitt’s last Sunday. William Zea and wife of Remington, and George Thomas of Hammoud, visit ed Ike Thomas from Saturday unti Monday. Mrs. Stella Grey of lowa, came homel Tuesday to attend her sister’s funeral, She arrived here at two o’clook, too late for the funeral. Dr. Proudly snd wife, Felix Erwin and wife, Uncle Thomas Krv and wife, and Abe Bringle and familv took dinner with Neen Littlefields' last Sunday. Ben Keller and Chas. Manderville, who have been up on the Kankakee hunting and fishing the past month, came home the first of the week. They report having had a good time; caught lots of fish and killed lots of ducks and f[eese. They bought about 25 nice Malards and distributed them among the folks at home. Miss Alice Daywltt, daughter of Barney Daywitt, died last Monday at 2 a. m., after only a week's sickness. She was lo years of age. The family have our heartfelt sympathy. The funeral services were held at the Christian church, Tuesday at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. Hall of Rensselaer. Interment made in Fair Oaks cemetery.