Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 November 1903 — Jasper County Gleanings [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings

From The Democrat’s regular corresponden t s.

FAIR OAKS,

James llalleck is on the si.k list this •meek. r john White put a 'phone in Abe. Brinf gle’s bouse last week. -W<e are having some fine winter \ weather this week. The seats in the Christian church were Tuesday. 3R.ev. Rummel preached at the M. E. church Saturday eve. A. M. Bringle and family visited Emery Cox’s of Barkley tp.. Sunday, vCa3. Burroughs is building a stone ■will under Geo. Marshall’s house this week. IDs ve Winslow is at Indianapolis (hij-uveek having her eye treated for rataraet. A. McCoy shipped something over 1.300 head of sheep from here to Chicago Sunday evening. f j S ' rene Moore and children of up Tuesday to visit her parents this week. . ■Miss Jennie McConnell of Chicago -camedown Monday to spend Thanksgiving at Dora Cottinghamt's. ./Dick Mallatt moved out on the Otis r -vanCh, near Virgie, this week, where he lias a farm rented for next year. The law suit between William Kiljgore and P. H. Zea, which was taken Ttkken from Squ.re Munden’s court a • couple of weeks ago, to Squire Irwin’s at resulted in a decision for de- , fendant Zea. It was heard Saturday. We are very sorry to relate the fact that our esteemed and highly respected railroad agent, P. W. Nelson, will leave here soon and take a similar position at Brookston. The best wishes of everybody in this community goes with him to his new station. Benjamin Floch, an old-time resident . of Jordan tp., but now of the state of Washington, arrived here Sunday and wished his nephew, Abe Bringle, until Monday, when he took the 9:50 train on the C. & E. I. for Julian, near which place be will visit his sister, Mrs. W. L. Bringle, and other relatives, whom he has not seen for about 25 years. It was «good surprise to them as he had not wmtten them for several years.

WHEATFIED.

We had the ftleasure once again ot shaking hands with oar dear old friend, the Laura coorresphpdent, Saturday.

Robt. Mannan of Kniman, called on Anna Greve Sunday. Cyril Steele and daughter Blanche of Laura, were in town Saturday. A number of our young people attended the dance at D. V. Saturday night. Miss Mabel Larson of Chicago, spent Sunday with her uncle, L. Gilbranson. The dance Thursday night was well attended and everyone had a good time. Lee Fisher of Dunnville, spent Sunday evening with Miss Minnie Tinkbam. Miss Coral Gilbranson spent Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Ella Nelson of D, V. The teachers went to Rensselaer Thursday to attend the teachers’ association at that place, returning Saturday. Mrs. Roy Blue went to Rensselaer Thursday for a few days visit with relatives at that place, returning home Monday. John McGlinn has purchased Harmon Clark’s share in the livery barn. Mr. McGlinn will have charge of the barn in the future. Say, E , have you got that gold watch yet? When you get it please notify us as I think we “Otto” be the first ones to hear the good news. Rev. Day delivered an excellent sermon at the M. E. church Sunday evening. In the future he will continue to hold these meetings every Sunday evening.

AIX.

Sunday school every Sunday at Brushwood. Miss Mary Raska is staying with Mrs. Joe Norman, who has been ill for some time. Miss Jessie Lakin gave a party for several of her friends Saturday night A pleasant time was reported. Several people from here attended the box social at No. 3 in Barkley, Saturday night. The social was a success in every detail. Mr. Osborne, the principal of the Aix school, is building a barn for his roadster here. We understand he intends to drive to tchool this winter. While the Aix crusaders were charging on the football class of this place their minister came to the conclusion that he wasn’t the man for that place and resigned, not because he believed in football but because his members were too busy fighting it to come to hear him.

SOUTH NEWTON.

Tom Brusnaban’s picked their turkeys Monday. W. B. Yeoman and family Sundayed east ct town. Dan Williams sold some corn to Mr. Pierson last week. Beni. Floch of Anatone, Wash., is visiting his sister, Mrs. W. L. Bringle. Mr. and Mrs. Bannie Mayhew were at W. L. Bringle’s Sunday afternoon. John Ulrev started for Washington, D. C., Sunday. Mrs. Ulrey starts Monday. Jefferson Smith and wife visited the former’s sister, Mrs. H. J. Larson, Sruday. Miss Alda Bringle spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. F. M Dewesse. Mrs. Woodin and children and Mrs. Jim Davis and son of Foresman, Sundayed at Jesse Bringle’s. Frank Hancock of Foresman, and Miss Gertie Pauius attended church at Mount Hope Sunday evening. Mrs. W. L. Bringle returned home Friday from an extended visit with relatives and friends at Fair Oaks and Mt. Ayr. Foley’s Honey and Tar always stops the cough and heals the lungs. Befuse substitutes. Sold by A. F. Long.

INDEPENDENCE.

Miss Maggie Tarbet has returned from an extended visit with relatives at Indianapolis. The good weather is almost over and the hard-watei weather is coming. We have bad some of it already. We understand that the Box Social at Smith was a howling success, that is, there was more howling than anything else. This school closed Wednesday. The teacher is spending the rest of’ the week eating turkey and attending the teachers’ association at Rensselaer. Maude Walker went home Friday evening to attend the Institute, held at Cozy Palace. She also attended the Box Social at her home school. Thanks are due the Aix correspondent for telling of the things the good people of Brushwood were going to do for playing football near the church. It was funny to see the Aix football captain walk around with the ball under his arm, coaxing the rest of the boys that had collected at the store, to ‘‘go some where and play a little game, any way.”

NEWLAND.

O. Callahan is on the sick list. Corn gathering is about all done in this vicinity, James Snyder of Laura, visited friends here Sunday. Francis Hullihan was at Rensselaer on business Saturday. Geo. Beedy made a business trip to Rensselaer Saturday. Quite a good many onions were frozen during the cold spell last week. Miss Minnie Hemphill visited her parents at Rensselaer over Sunday, __ John Richmond of Pleasant Grove, was a caller here one day last week. John Bowen sprained his ankle while playing ball and has to walk on crutches. Geo. Beedy and Byron Newland each purchased new wagons of Gifford & Callahan last week. John Akers and wife visited their daughter, Mrs. Chas. Page at DeMotte, a few days last week. A. B. Dunfee of Kersey, is. repairing dredge No. 2, which broke down Thursday, It be in running order again this week. There is no cough medicine so popular as Foley’s Honey and Tar. It contains no opiates or poisons and never fails to cure. Sold by A. F. Long.

LEE.

Wm. Lamar is drilling a well. Mrs. Sam Noland is on the sick list. O. A. Jacks went to Monon Monday afternoon. O. A, Jacks was in Rensselaer last Wednesday. John Johnson hauled wood to Grandma Wood Monday. Mrs. Sam Jack was at Mono* Saturday to see Dr. Stuart. Ye Editor: Don’t eat too much turkey Thanksgiving. S. L. Johnson and family visited at N. P. Rishling’s Sunday. Little Eva and Irma Creel and Harry Hanna are on the sick list. L. W. Denton went to Kniman, Monday to vtsit his brother Ed. Mesdames Johnson and Creel visited at Mr. Hannas in Lee Monday. Mrs. Rena Creel returned from Remington a week ago last Sunday. Wm. Lamar and wife and two sons called on Mrs. Johnson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lamport visited at Mr. Monahan’s near Monon, Sunday. Sam Jacks has treated his house to a coat of paint. Otbe'rs also need it. Mrs. Brock and danghter Edna, attended church at Palestine Sunday. Mrs. Daisy Creel returned from Sheldon Friday, where she bad been at work. Miss Vena Lamar and Grandma Brinton were at Palestine to church Sunday. O. A. Jacks is complaining. No wonder—he threw up his socks. Well, we would think be would be sick if he swallowed his socks.

Reward of one pumpkin for pies: A. H. Lewis lost a coat, finder return and claim reward. Mr. and Mrs. James Watson and Charley Martin ana family, visited Will Siiers’ Sunday. We all join in congratulations to Mr and Mrs. Leonard Lefler. May nothing but happiness attend them through life.

PARR.

Miss Mamie Cull is slowly recovering from her sickness. 8. A. Brusnaban shredded corn Tuesday and Wednesday. John Porter is able to be about again after a severe attack of malarial fever. Two new houses are being erected in our burg, one by Ed Barkley and the other by Mart Reed. Ed Cull, our new saloon keeper, sports a fine new suit. Saloon-keeping seems to be a profitable business for him. Frank Reed made a flying trip to Rensselaer Sunday evening, but was seen returning tu the wee sma’ hours Monday morning. Elmer, did you enjoy yourself Sunday eve? We consider your undertaking a great accomplishment, if you are determined and succeed. Len McCurtain is doing a very rushing business. For a first-class shave or hair cut, give him a call, All work guaranteed—if you have the nerve. B. D. Comer attended. institute at Parr Saturday and had the misfortune of losing his “gi ip." Same was found and returned to him Monday morning by his son ‘‘lrish." Hon. W. L. Wood,"our Parr merchant and postmaster, is contemplating having the pleasure of retired life, and intends taking up the study of music as a vocation in the future. Preston Garriot went to Chicago Sunday morning to accompony his brother Chas. home. The latter has been at the Presbyterian hospital for several weeks, taking treatment. Eleven, twenty-one, nlnteen three. There were assembled neat as could be, Fourteen pedagogues in the city of Parr, Some from near and some from far. First we behold Mr. Osborn’s face, With a smile and a walk that is full of grace. Next came “Mac" with a synical smile. Thinking of a ride of about fourteen mile. Poor little Floy with downcast eye. Thinking of days that have gone by; -And Mr. Swartz, so brave and bold. Gave a great sigh when his “story” was told. Edith and Velfaa, from Fair Oaks came down, Full of Wisdom and world wide renowD, Brusnaban came in with a pain and pout. Wished the horrid old institute was out. Tillie met him with great delight, Said his new suit was “out of sight.” Benbow finds it little pleasure To care for his ‘'fresh cow” and “infant treasure.” Etfie thought she had it down pat, Writing a verse in Corbin’s hat; ButF. G. took offepse at the act And said she would have to walk home—that’s a fact. Jesse then, turned on his heel— Said she might ride on his brand-new wheel. Press’ new suit was a sorry sight When he got up from his fall off the bike. Lora to his rescue did run, Quickly brushed the dust from his new home-spun. “Father” Comer smiled to see his children at play; Hoped they would never see a sadder day, Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds; reliable, tried and tested, safe and sure Sold by A, F. Long.

SOUTH AMERICA.

Thanksgiving is over and the turkeys are no more. Ray Huston is in McCoysburg working this week. Mrs. Ward and children were Mohon visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Cook were Reuffl selaer goers Saturday. Miss MabeL- Huston spent Sunday with Mrs. GedTFoulks. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bensen did business in Monon Monday. Dr. Stuart of Monon, called on South America patients Monday. Mr. Biakemore of Chicago, is visiting bis daughter Mrs. Elmer Clark. Jack Goodyear of McCoysburg, was oot to see Barlow boys Saturday. Mrs. Barney Iliff of the “burg” spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Geo. Wood. Dick Foulks of McCoysburg, was in South America Monday, fencing his hay. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Clark of Rensselaer, Sundayed with South America friends. Mr. James and Miss Nellie May of near Remington, attended church here Sunday. Messrs. Cady Underwood and Geo. Foulks were in Monon Tuesday on business. Miss Marv Foulks and Robert Johns spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cady Underwood. Little Charlie Clark is quite sick with throat trouble. Dr. Clayton of Monon, is in attendance, Messrs. Geo. Foulks and Clyde Clark spent the Sabbath near Remington, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank May. Charles McCashin spent the first of the week in Foresman, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alva McCashin. Misses Laura and Maggie Barlow spent Thanksgiving in McCoysburg witlv their sister, Mrs. John Lansing. Several of the young people attended the oyster supper at the Wood schoolhouse in Marion tp. A good time was had. The Bible Day services held at the Milroy church Sunday evening was excellent and a goodly number were in attendance.

Dave Bensen was in LaCrosse last week, looking at farms. He thinks of buying up in that country. Anyone who leaves South America is sure to regret it. Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens and daughter of near Medaryville.and David Culp, of Hanging Grove tp., Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. Wtjl Culp. The box supper given by Miss Elizabeth Luers at the Lone dtar schoolbouse last Friday night was a success, both socially and financially. A large number attended from Rensselaer and McCoysburg. W. A. Herron of Finch, Ark., writes: “I wish to report that Foley’s Kidney Cure has cured a terrible case of klduey and bladder trouble that two doctors had given up." Sold by A. P. Long.

ASPHALTUM.

Corn busking is over. Several of the young people of Wheatfield have a terrible bad cold. Carl Toyne and Miss Record and-Mr. Parker attended church at Gifford. Lue and John Hefferline spent the first ot the week at Mr. Stalbaum’s, I was at Wheatfield Sunday. Everybody was happy as happy could be. In the afternoon the young ladies paraded the streets tili it was time to go to church, looking for beaus. Mr. Gifford ran an excursion up here to Mudge’s power house. All seemed to like the place and building firstrate. There were from seventy to a hundred men came. Mr. Mudge gave them a free dinner, Mrs. Wagner furnishing the dinner for him. Mr. Mudge has the best oil field in Walker tp., and the neatest and best power house in the state, having the same licup by electricity.

DUNNVILLE.

Miss Melzie Schrieber called on Irene Frazier last Sunday. We visited with J. O. Cline and family at Pleasant Ridge Tuesday. John Shirer represented the Wheatfield I. O. O. F. lodge at the grand lodge at Indianapolis last Wednesday and Thursday. While he was in that vicinity he visited the Odd Fellow’s Home at Greensburg. John is enthusiastic over the reception that he received while gone. SAD ACCIDENT. Never in the history of Dunrtville did as sad an accident happen as transpired here last Saturday evening, when Patrick McMannis, Jr., of San Pierre, was killed by a west bound extra train, east of town, while he and a company of four girls and three boys were returning from Dunnville where they had been attending a masquerade ball. They saw the headlight of the approaching train in time to save themselves and handcar, but thinking the light emanated from a switch light they proceeded until they were too close to save the car, thus the accident. The other seven people escaped uninjured, but Patrick, while endeavoring. to save the handcar, was struck by the engine, his head crushed and the body thrown info the ditch. He died within twenty minutes. The remains were taken to the Hotel Schrader and kept until the arrival of his father. | Pat, as he was called by his friends, was a brakeman on a "Three I” passenger train. The inquest was held Monday at Dunnville by Coroner Wright, assisted by Dr. Solt of San Pierre. It seems sad that one so young, with such bright prospects before him, should thus be removed, but it is only a repetition of wbat has happened. The funeral was held at San Pierre Wednesday and interment made in the cemetery at that place. In behalf of the people of Dunnville we extend our sympathy to the parents and brothers and sisters in this their hour of sorrow.

DUNN’S.

Hurrah for Dunn's. We are not asleep if our eyes are shut. Bert Vandercar attended the funeral of Pat McMannus at San Pierre Tuesday. Ducks are few on the Kankakee now. River is too low for water fowls of any kind. £. E. Wilmington and family ate chicken with Warren White last Monday noon. Wn. Wilmington of South Bend, is visiting his parents and many friends at this place. Clyde Herath is working on the Erwin ranch in Porter county. He likes it fine this weather. Miss Lizzie Herath, who has been spending a few weeks in Goodland and Brook, returned home Friday night, saying she had a fine time since her departure from Frog Station,

Mrs. E. E. Wilmington and little daughter Hazle, ate fresh pork with Mrs. H. Herath Tuesday. Payne & Roberts Co. are hauling tile for F. W. Powers this week. They like it fine, saith them. Henry Pfiel is suffering a vacation from corn husking, account a sprained wrist. I'll bet it hurts him 6ome. Buck DeArmond, our celebrated muskrat trapper, is trapping the ditches in the country near about, his luck being good. Thursday was Thanksgiving at this place, although no one celebrated except those who worked usual on the sacred holidays. Roy Vandercar is gathering corn for Ed. Miller this week. He is one of the hustling juvenile corn huskers of this region this season. Will Wilmington visited the Norway school Wednesday P. M. I wonder who be wants to look at away over there any other time than Sunday? Ed. Miller of near Dunnville, is quite busy husking nubbins on his old last summer’s stamping ground, on the farm where Buck DeArmond resides. The farmers in this vicinity are husking corn in full force, many who are just getting a fair start. Hurry up or you will get left, Christmas is coming. The president of the Carpenters Assocation and his forman Wm. Turner were seen on our streets Tuesday. They are building a 2x4 wagon shed addition to the barn on the Power ranch where Ed. Payne lives, I’ll bet Ed. is tickled to see the good work going on.

LAURA.

Miss Jasperson Sundayed at home. Lillian Carch was the guest of Mae Pettet Sunday. Rev. Fettyplace will preach at ©ew Drop tomorrow. Geo. Laberge of Wheatfield, was seen in our parts Monday. Cyril Steele hauled corn for David Wynkoop the latter part of the week. Jake Meyers and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Meyer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Carvinder. A box social will be given at the Oak Grove school, Dec. 12. A good time is anticipated. All are invited. The sale at David Wymkoop’s Monday was not very well attended. The crowd being small things sold at low prices. The season for "Bird” hunting must be a thing of the past as we saw the young man that quite frequently takes such chases going coon hunting Sunday night.

Corn busking is pretty well over with in this locality. Joseph Osborne went to Kankakee, 111., last week to visit his daughter, Mrs. McCabe. John’ Grennard. who has been in Pierpoint, 80. Dak., for several months, returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas were in Indianapolis last week, the latter as a delegate to the I. O. O. F., grand lodge. Sam May has traded his farm for the W. A. Smith restaurant and hotel business at Goodland, and has taken possession of same. Mr. John Roberts and Miss Lizzie Sullivan, both of this place, were married at Rensselaer last Saturday, Squire Troxell tying the nuptial knot. Vernon Journal: Robert Moorhead left Monday for the north part of the state to shuck corn and incidently fly around amoung Jasper county’s pretty girls. T. M. Hibler & Sop will have a big public sale of tnoroughbred horses, cattle, hogs and farming implements at their stock farm in Milroy tp., on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Mrs. G. R. Dickinson was in Rensselaer on business Tuesday. Mr. Dickinson, who has been seriously sick for the past two months, is somewhat better at this writing, we are pleased to note. Goodland Herald: Mrs. Hugh Trealast week traded her millinery store, two pieces of property here and a residence property in Remington to James Shaffer, of Brook, for a farm in jasper county. Martin Klaus, who was grantfed a divorce at the present term or the Jasfer circuit court, went to Rensselaer last riday with Mrs. Lucinda Hollingsworth and Squire Troxell made the twain one,