Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 July 1903 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

REMINGTON.' WEMIWOTOM ft. MIMimH. AEST. I TRAINS. / " T- U '' WEST." B :10 a.m. I Mall and Passenger 9:88 a. m. 9:88 a. m. Local Freight 1132 p.m. 138a.m. Mall and Passenger 532 p. m. 17 a.m. I Passenger (Sun. iFly) 738p.m. Mrs. N. J. Reed was in Wolcott Friday. Miss Mary Peck is visiting relatives at Salem. H. W. Milner was in Rensselaer on business Monday. Mrs. L. B. Elmore of Goodland, was here between trains Wednesday. Henry Barnes of Frankfort, was tEe guest ot Miss Anna Greene, Saturday. Nelson Boicourt of Wolcott, was the guest of Miss June Bowman Sunday. Mrs. Esau Hart fell from a stairway recently and sustained slight injuries. Miss Floy Beal spent the Fourth with her sister, Mrs. Stella Dick, at Watseka. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Milner, south of town, Tuesday, June 23, a girl. Mrs. Hal. E. Sheetz of Indianapolis, is the guest of relatives and friends here. Albert Taber and wife attended the Taber-Pugh wedding at Wolcott Sunday. ) Mrs. W. E. Rich and children visited relatives in Goodland and Brook last week. The Fountain Park programs are now printed and ready for those desiring copies. Mr. Augspberger of Watseka, 111., visited at the home of Ellis Jones over Sunday. Elmer Bull left last week for Alida, Kan., to visit his uncle, Samuel Scripture, for awhile. Horace Fell and wife of Logansport, visited the formers father, A. A. Fell, Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Chas. S. Mellen of Gilman, 111., will open an office over Townsend’s drug store in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Taber gave a reception Monday evening in honor of his brother George and wife. Mrs. Geo. Hemphill of Indianapolis, came Friday for a few weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Burger. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Reeves and baby of Rensselaer, were guests of Turner Merritt and family over Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. L. E. Fisher of Otterbein were Sunday guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Puckett. Miss June Bowman went to New Carlisle, Ohio, Friday for a few weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Maud Helvie. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Latimore and son Joe, and daughter Odna, returned from a few days stay at Kankakee, 111., Saturday. The Ladies of the Presbyterian church held their regular monthly tea at the home of Mrs. Frank Howard, Thursday evening. Mrs. H. C. Bugbee and son Roy, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., are visiting old friends, relatives and neighbors in Benton county. Mrs. Ed Bond and children of Oxford, are visiting the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Esla Hart and other relatives, since Saturday. George Taber, son of O. P. Taber, and Miss Etta Pugh were married Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, at the home of the bride’s mother in Wolcott. Miss Bertha Sanford, who was with us last winter and is at present at Rensselaer, spoke and sang to a large congregation at the M. E. church Wednesday evening. Sad news came this week of the death of Helen Murphy, the little daughter of Prof, and Mrs. W. R. Murphy, wh3 now reside at Redlands, California. She died oi diptheria. Steve Yeoman and sister Dell, and Misses Ethel Greene and Ida Beal leave to-day for a pleasnre trip of eleven days. They will visit Washington, D. C„ Boston and New York City. We understand that Berlie Parks will close out his boot and shoe store here and this fall will go to Redlaids, Cali., to take charge of property there left by his uncle, the late John W. Parks. Sam May traded his lot, corner of Indiana and Railroad streets, last week for the house occupied by C. W. Hamer. He will not build the hitch barn for which he had the foundation laid. The Presbyterian and Christian C. E. societies held a union service at the Christian church Sunday evening. The delegates grom each society gave very interesting reports from the district convention held at Brook last week.

NEWLAND. Miss Arlie Stevens is on the sick list. Nelson Griggs is working on the dredge this week. , Rol Davis and wife visited Luther Watson in Gillam Sunday. Wm, Hendricks of Y’alma, was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Dennis Brooks visited friends at Gifford and Laura a few days last week. John Huiley and family of Blackford, visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. F. H. Gifford and family of Laura, visited Harry Gifford and family Sunday. Quite a number from here attended the dance at Francesville Saturday night. Miss Day Jordan, who has been attending school at Marion, returned home Saturday. Wm. Parsel and wife of Medaryvilie, visited A. L., and family west of town Saturday and Sunday. A. B. Dunfee and Fred Newland of Dredge No. 3, got jpto an altercation Monday night and the outcome ot it was Duofee got a broken leg. Better not scrap next time, boys.

j , ■ , There wiU be an excursion on the C. & W. V. R. R., the Fourth of July, to the river am) DeMotte. Mesdames Shell and Bowen were in Rensselaer a couple of days last week, the former having dental work done. Frank Walters and Davis Britton of Pleasant Grove, each purchased new wagons of Gifford & Callahan last week.

LEE. Mr. Myers, daughter and husband, came down from Hammond on a visit. N. P. Rishling drove over to Remington to visit his daughter. Mrs. J. C. Lewis. Mrs. Malon Lamport and sister Miss Greenawait called on Mrs. Johnson Tuesday. 8. L. Johnson, wife, mother and sister drove to Francesville Saturday to visit relatives. Mrs. Malon Lamport’s two brothers fnom west of Chicago, came down Wednesday on a visit. Her sister Amy came Tuesday from Momence. J. J. Parcells had quite an exciting runaway Sunday eve, in which he got his buggy tom up but saved himself by jumping out. The runaway was caused by a ditch across the road without any culvert in. It is dangerous to leave roads in that shape.

ASPHALTUn. This is fine weather. Miss Fritz is on the sick list. A. D. Hershman was the guest of H. Record Sunday. Mr. Davis and family visited the-oil field last week. Mrs. Teyne and daughter visited Mrs. Record Saturday. Mr. Williams was visiting at his home here last wetk. Mr. Clark is working for W. M. Hershman this month. W. H. Hershman was doing business in Medaryvilie Saturday. Norman Hershman of Rensselaer, is visiting aj F. M. Hershman’s. Miss Laura Wilcox was visiting relatives in Rensselaer Saturday. Mr. Record and Mr. Farlow were in Rensselaer Saturday on business. The children’s day at South Gilliam Sunday night was very good, and well attended. Say, Mr. Hershman, how are th >se three acres of corn getting along that I and Mr. Benford plowed for you last week?

SURREY. Farming is on the hustle nowadays. Surrey is lively and everybody reads The Democrat. No one wants to get married out here now but Jake Younglas. Nim Hopkins is improving bis farm by putting in some tile. There is a fyie crop of hay commenced being harvested now. Simon Kenton likes to see the building enterprise go on so well he built a new porch. A considerable number of our people attended commencement at Parr last Saturday evening. Some of our boys went to Parr Monday night to see a show, but it didn’t bold long enough for them all to get to see it, they said. Mrs. Louis Fleener and two children of Greensburg, Kan., is here making her mother and brothers, the Thornton families, a month’s visit. S. B. Thornton is having bad luck with his cattle lately. One got its leg broken, one got a hip out of joint, and another fine one dropped dead without any apparant cause. NORTH UNION. Hurrah for Fair Oaks. George Casey went fishing Monday. Agnes and Henry attended church Sunday. Paul Schultz made a trip to Fair Oaks Sunday. A. R. Schultz commenced cutting rye Monday. Gus is hauling wood to Rensselaer this week. Rinhold Schultz killed two wolves last week. Minnie Makus and Gus attended church Sunday. Fred K. and E. 8., were guests of Chris. Schultz Sunday night. John Schultz and his girl were out buggy riding Monday night. Amel Schultz made a flying trip over to John Stibbe’s Sunday eve. Watch out, girls, Herman Schultz has bought a new rubber tired buggy. Amel Stibbie and four or five girls were out riding Sunday afternoon. Well Eddie has sold his buggy. 1 expect he will get a two-seated rig now. Wm. Faylor is looking for a hired girl this week. Now, girls, there is a chance. John Younglas has quit the well business and is getting ready for threshing.

A lady from Milwaukee with her two sooa is visiting at Chris. Schultz’s this week. Adolf Schultz is having his house repapered which was struck by lightning recently. Martha has gone to Goodland to work this summer, but don't cry, Arnold, the will come back again. A young gentleman from Parr comet to dur neighborhood occasionally. Did he come Sunday night, ? WHEATFIELD. A heavy rain came Wednesday night. Bert Vandercar of Tefft, was in town Tuesday night. Trustee Clark was down to the hub on business Thursday. Mrs. W. N. Pence of Demotte, called on friends in town Monday. Messrs. Jim Hanifred and John Moritz of Kersey were in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hill were in Rensselaer the first of the week on business. Mrs. Mary Decrow and sons of Kankakee, spent Tuesday wirh Mrs. Orange Brewer. Mr. and Mrs. Lonny Shaffner of Kouts, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Stembel. Mrs. Mattie Holle of Kniinau, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McGlinn. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holle, Ed Lewark and Joe Smith of Kniman, were in town Saturday on business. Miss Belle Smith left Monday for Detroit, Mich., where she will spend the summer with relatives. Miss Mable Larson of Harvey, 111., came Thursday for a few weeks visit with her cousin, Miss Carol Gilbranson. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Mechling spent the Fourth with her brother. Mr. and Mrs. George Mechlmg, of Walkerton, Ind. Miss Anna Knapp of Chicago Heights, is visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knapp, south of town, for a few weeks. Misses Clara and Hattie Miller of Chicago, came Tuesday for a short visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lue Millerpwho live south of town. The ball game Sunday bet ween the home team and the team from Shelby was the best and most exciting game played here this season. The score was 29 to 8 in favor of Wheatfield. The dance Saturday night was a success in every way. All the neighboring towns were well represented and everyone spent a very enjoyable evening. There will be another dance in Remley.s hall, July iS. FAIR OAKS. Mrs. Chas Gundy is on the sick list this week. Jim Clifton is giving his house a new coat of paint. We got a fine shower Wednesday night which was very acceptable. Ike Thomas and family went to Rosebud Sunday to Children's day exercises. T. J. Joiner returned to Indiana Harbor Sunday, to resume his work as carpenter. Jesse Fry, the owner of the Odell stock of merchandise, and a w holesale man have been having quite a squabble over the same, but it seems Jesse has the inside track on them now. Quite a number from here attended the graduating exercises at Parr Saturday night. Miss Hattie Bardwell worked for Mrs. C. A. Guidy the first of the week, but later went home. W. J. Kilgour, who has beea in Kentucky the past four months, returned home Saturday night. The report came here last week that Jake Spitzer’s wife had quit bun and gone with another man. Mrs. Egleston of Chicago, is spending a week or two with her parents, Mr. Blair’s, two miles south of here. There were several automobiles passed through here last week on their way to the southern part of the state. R. M. Dunn of Demotte, moved down on the Hutchinson farm, a few miles northeast of Fair Oaks, last week. John Kight speut the principal part of last week at Rensselaer with his fast horses. He says they are doing fine. ike Kight and wife went to Lowell Sunday to see their old family doctor. Dr. Gerisb, whose health is very poor. Wilbur Dodge of Streeter, 111., come over the first of the week and shipped his threshing machine back to Illinois. It is reported that Newt McCoy has 1 a job on the C. I. & C. Ky, as foreman over an extra gang, and will take charge Monday. George Brouhard was called by telegraph to Monteray Monday to his brother Oliver’s funeral, He was killed Monday morning at that place. He was working on the railroad when he stepped from behind a car onto another track, where there was some switching being done, and was run over and bad both legs and one arm cut off, and his head was bruised considerably. PARR. Everything very quiet this week. Len McCurtain made a short visit to Fowler this week. Emanul Harshberger has just completed a good barn, Elmer Stephenson is clerking for the Kirk Drug Company. John Reed, Ed Cull and others were fisning Wednesday with good results Mrs. S, M. Pettit and Mrs. Maude Myers visited S. A. Brusnaban’s over Sunday. Mrs. John,Carlin of Hedgewiscb, 111., is visiting relatives at this place for a few days. Edwin Anderson of Englewood, Illinois, is spending his vacation at S. A. Brusnaban’s. Miss Lena Jones of Seymour, Ind;, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Emery Garriott and Mrs. D. E. Hudson. The rain Wednesday was welcomed by those who were not engaged in haymaking. But the hay-makers had to endure it. Martin Reed had a horse killed by lightning Wednesday. It was a close call for Marlin, also, as he was only about two rods away. Miss Lena Jones and D. E, Hudson went to visit Mis. D. E. Hudson Tburs

day who is at the Mary Thompson Hospital, Chicago, and to bring her home if she it able to come. Pickle plantingis a thing of the past in this locality. There has been quite a good many planted. Almost everybody has from 1 to 20 acres each. The party given in honor of Ray and Clara Brusnahan Wednesday evening was well attended considering the weather; about twenty young people assembled. The evening was spent in playing various games and having a good time in general. Come again, good people. r The “Monatch Amusement Company" of Fair Oaks, gave an intertainment at our school house Monday night. From the bills that were posted at different places we naturally supposed we would near or see something, but it was all a fake from start to finish. It took a person longer to read one of their large bills than the show lasted. But it lasted long enough, as the crowd left before they got through, and left them alone so they might practice running their machines, that they may give better results the next night.