Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

. George Besse was a Rensselaer visitor Tuesday. Homer Hardy was out from Huntington last week. Geo. Winters and family moved to Terre Haute last week. Oil drillers are drilling for oil on M. F. French’s land, east of town. Jerry Movnihan has bought an 8o acre farm near Warsaw, through B. G. Parks’ agency. Mrs. C. P. Wright of Rensselaer, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Vaudersmith, last week. Mrs. Isaac Westfall spent the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Eliis, at Stone Bluff. Mrs. Stella Dick of Watseka, 111., spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Beal. The remains of Mrs. Joseph Cowden of Goodland were brought here for burial on Tuesday of last week. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Littlefield of Clarion, lowa, spent the holidays with the fbrmers’s mother and brother here. Dr. Littlefield was married Dec. 23, to Miss Grace McNeal of lowa, and came to Indiana on their wedding trip. The G. A. R., and W. R. C. held a joint installation of officers Saturday evening. Jchn R. Wilson of Remington was installingofficer tor the former and Mrs. T. H. Thornton of Rensselaer, for the latter. v A fine banquet was spread after installation, and a general good time was had. Monticello Journal: Miss Anna Harlacher has accepted a position in the State Bank and commenced her duties Monday morning. She has made a faithful, painstaking, accurate, affable and courteous deputy recorder and her presence will be much missed in the Recorder’s office but the bank will certainly gain by her presence. Wolcott suffered another disastrous fire last Thursday night, entailing a loss of about SIB,OOO. The losses include the following: C. W. Baker, brick building, $1,500; E. Lefever, merchant, SIO,OOO, with $9,000 insurance, and H. C. Westfall, furniture, $4,000, with $2,000 insurance. Dr. Walker also lost his dental office and equipments, and the I. O. O. F. lodge room was destroyed. A fire started in about the same place two years ago, doing $60,000 damage. Wolcott has no fire protection, save a small chemical engine.

FAIR OAKS.

Abe Bringle started out on his rural route Friday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henstiel, Dec. 31,* boy, Joe Brown and wife visited at Major Thompson’s Sunday. Charley Gundy and Ike Kight filled their ice house last week. Felix Erwin purchased a fine riding horse last week of Albert Gobel., The pickle company received another car load of barrels here this week to be filled. The dredge on the Kent Ranch stopped work Sunday on account of cold weather. Carrie and Myrtie Gwin of Monon, visited their uncle and aunt, P. H. Zea and wife, last week. Ike Kight, wife and daughter, Mrs. Shein of Lafayette, visited the former's brother at Thayer Sunday. Joe Hamlin, who lived on the Lawler & Thompson ranch, started with his goods for Attica Wednesday. A 1 Blake of Newland, helped put up ice and buck wood and other games of amusement here last week, R. W. Schofield and wife of Michigan City, came down the latter part of the week to attend Holiness meeting. The moving time of the year is drawing near again. There were several teams passed through town Monday. Fred and Anna Hochbaum of Chicago, who have been visiting friends in this vicinity the past week, returned home Sunday.

AIX.

Several of the school boys and teachers returned unwillingly to school Monday^ Frank and Carter Garriott went to Chicago Thursday to visit their brother Clyde, who is employed there by a commission firm. Messrs Rickett and Jones, who have been visiting friends and relatives near here, returned to their homes in Blackford county Monday. Rev. Taylor preached at Brushwood Sunday, after Sunday school, to the largest congregation that has been present for several weeks.

Wanted—A fortune teller or a mindreader to advise the boys of this vicinity when to call on their lady friends, and to tell them when their friends tnean it when they say; “Yes, I'll take you home with me." “ The trial between B. J. Gifford and Henry Toomires, before Squire Comer, was a long one, lasting about two. days. After the jury had been out about an hour they returned with a decision in favor of Mr. Toomires. B. J, appealed the case to the circuit court.

DUNNVILLE.

There will be church at Gifford Sun. day evening. Winter is coming. All nature points to its approach. Trustee Maloney went to Rensseelaer Wednesday on official business. L. Booth, who is working at Michigan City, visited here a few days ago. Mrs. Mannan, who has been sick for some time, is better at this writing. Ambrose is going to write a book on goat culture and the origin of the goat’s hard head. Howard Hofacher of Chicago, who has been visiting friends here, departed for home Saturday evening. John Miller of Logansport. visited here a few days with bis parents. He has a position as switchman there. The “Hello Bill” expression has been relegated to the rear, in favor of Mr. So-and-So. Hereafter, say “Mr. DeArmond.” Ernest Biggs went to Kankakee last Wednesday. We are sorry to lose Mr. Biggs as be had the confidence of all the people here. The question that now confronts us, is: What will this year be notable for? Will it be a year of material prosperity or of industrial depression? Mrs. Gibbs of Michigan, is visiting at the ohirer borne at this writing. She is well pleased with the fine scenery and good people of Kankakee tp. Mrs. George Turner, who has been visiting at Brazil, Ind., for the past few weeks, returned a few days ago. She reports a very enjoyable time. Samuel Gillespie is flashing electric sparks throi gh space, at Knox, for the I. I. & 1., people. As a telegrapher, Sam has no peers and few equals. Charles White, who is cutting ice in the Kankakee, reports the ice is 16 inches thick and of tine quality Our local ice men have their supply all put up. Mr. and Mrs. Rockeubach and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hendrickson and Miss Mollie Schwab, called on Col. Lon. Nees

and family, in Porter Co., last Saturday evening. It is needless to say they had an enjoyable time. Let all attend the Farmers lustitute at Wheatfield next Wednesday. A good program has been prepared and a good time is sure to be the result, Come out. D. V. has a new agent. He was checked in last Monday. Mr. Biggs who has been here for the past few months, is to be transferred to some other place. We wish Mr. Biggs success wherever he goes. Come to the dance at Treicbel's hall to-night and have the best time of your lives. Good music has been secured and good order will be tnaintained. No effort has been spared to make this dance the best ever held "here. The young people of the neighboring towns are cordially invited. The Congress of Kankakee tp., met at the official residence of chief executive Maloney last Monday to ratify the official acts and treaties of the chief executive. The affairs of the township are in excellent condition, all departments of the work being found in up to date style. They failed to recognize Panama, as a sovereign state. Mr. and Mrs. McCullough entertained a few of the young people of D. V. last Saturday evening. A good social time was had until eleven o'clock, when they were invited into the dining room to partake of an oyster supper. The ladies presented Mrs. McCullough with a fine lamp. In behalf of all present we wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. McCullough for their hospitality. Samuel Hendrickson and family of Rensselaer, are visiting their many friends in this vicinity. They are having an enjoyable time eating the fat of the land with their friends. Sam said that he was afraid he would have to divide himself up into a hundred parts in order to fill his visiting appointments. Judge Jacks, the Rensselaer Dude, is wielding the razor for Sam during his absence. The prevention of consumption is entirely a question of commencing the proper treatment in time. Nothing is so well adapted to ward off fatal lung troubles as Foley’s Honey and Tar. Sold by A. F, Long.

ASPHALTUM.

Mrs. Lee is working for Mrs. A. D. Hershmin. The refinery has again started up for a short time. Mr. Hilton and Miss Mitchell called on Mrs. Braddy Sunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hershman, Jan. 3. a daughter. Mr. Miller and family were visiting relatives here this week. Adlord Prane from Michigan City, was visiting Mr. Rouse this week. Mr. Cramer, who has been visiting his wife in Chicago, returned home Saturday. Mr. Goss is having his timber chopped off and is shipping the wood to Kankakee. Mr. Warren of Rensselaer, who has been building a cattle shed for Mr. Zick, returned home Saturday. W. M. llershman has rented Mr. Vannatta’s farm. Mr. Lee will move into the house where Mr. Murpbey moved our, the Utter moving down in Barkley to run a stock farm.

LAURA.

Remember the social at Oak Grove ito-night. Ethel Sage is staying with Mr. Malatt's at present. Freeman Gifford transacted business at Kankakee Saturday. Jessie Sage is staying with Patrick Haltigan's of near Rensselaer. Ross Gifford spent New Year’s with his cousin, Freeman Gifford. Miss Ethel Scott of Hendrix county, Pettet last week. Nellie Wallace is spending a few days with her parents at this place. Jacob Johnson and Byron Newland were Wheatfield callers Friday. Daniel Loughry spent Saturday and Sunday eve at the Shigley home. Joseph Salrin and family were guests of Cbas. Pettet and samiiy Suuday. Jake Meyers and family spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. Guss wishes he was one of Oak Grove’s scholars. We wonder why? Mr. and Mrs. Elda Cavinder and daughter Vera, called on Cyril Steele’s Sunday evening. Ethel Sage entertained a number of her friends Saturday evening at a party. All had a very enjoyable time. Refreshments were served at a late hour, after which the guests departed, wishing for more pleasure-loving friends like Miss Sage. Those present were Bessie Brooks, Sam Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Shigley and family, Byron Newland, Daniel Loughrtf Willis Nearhoff, Roy Johnsi n and Blanche Steele,

WHEATFIELD.

Bay, Anna, .an you say Hello? Elmer Miller is on the sick list. Don’t forget, girls—this is leap year. Teachers’ institute in Dunnville today. B. F. Funk is suffering with a lame back. ’ Ike Wilson departed Monday for $ trip out West. v ‘ Bill DeArmond of Dr. was m town Tuesday evening. Schuyler Ash of Laporte, was in town .Monday on business, r Frank Downs at Baum’s Bridge, was in town Monday evening. Wonder why the girls didn’t go skating Wednesday evening?

B. F. Ferguson of Rensselaer, was in town Monday on business. Ernest Biggs of Dunnvill e, called on friends here Tuesday evening. Miss Elva East went to Dunnville Monday to work for Mrs; Pfiel. Mrs. Bush of Baum's Bridge,did shopping here Wednesday afternoon. Miss Kate Kline of Demotte spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mary. Misses Emma and Laura Miller spent Sunday with their grandparents, south of town. Mrs. Wallace and daughter Nellie, of Laura, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Minerva Swisher. Miss Amelia Miller of Chicago, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, south of town. Grenville Smith of Macdonald, Mich,, spent the week with his sister, Mrs. Ethel Lewaik. Willie Graves went to Chicago Saturday for a few days visit, before going on his western tour. Mrs. Ethel Lewark returned home Saturday after a week’s visit with relatives in Macdonald, Mich. Miss Mae Clark went to Medaryville Wednesday for a two weeks visit with her brother Will and family. Miss Cora Finney and her brother Will of Wheatfield Center, spent Sunday evening with lriends in this city. Mrs. Mamie Grube and daughter went to Solomon, 111., Wednesday for a month’s visit with the former’s mother, Henry Ferrel of Dunnville spent the week with his sister. Mrs. Grover Smith, who lives about one mile south of tuwn. A. F. White of Dunnville called on Miss Belle Smith Sunday evening. Come again, White, she is always glad to see you. Miss Hanseua Gilbranson of Chicago, is spending her vacation with her brother Henry and family, and other relatives. Alfred Arneson returned to his home in Chicago Wednesday after spending a few days with L. Gilbranson and daughter Carol. Messrs. Frank Cox and Clint Gundy of Kentland, spent New Year’s day with their grandmother, Mrs. John' McGlinn, Sr. Miss Clara Hoehn went to Chicago Monday and expects to spent the remainder of the winttr with her aunt, who resides there. We are anxious to know if the South America correspondent walked all by herself from McCoysburg to the Milroy Baptist church? Mrs. Bernardine and son Pete returned to their home in Amboy. 111., Saturday after'a fortnight’s visit with the former’s son, Alfred Bari iw. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keene, Jan. 4, a boy; to Mr. anti Mrs. John Miscb, Jan. 4, a boy; to Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols, Jan. 3, a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Fendig attended the funeral ol Pauline Mossier at Rensselaer Sunday morning, and that of Mrs. Sadie Wolfe at Hammond in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gundy and family of Fair Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Grow and son William of Rensselaer, Mrs. Cox and children of Gifford, spent a tew days of last week with Mrs. John McGlinn, Sr. The young ladies of Wheatfield entertained their gentlemen friends at a Leap Year Party, Friday evening, Jan I, at the residence o’ Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith. Cards and games were indulged in by all. Refreshments, consisting of cake and ice cream were served at 11 o'clock. Music was furnished by the White brothers. Miss Carol Gilbranson entertained a number of her friends Tuesday evening at an envelope party, in honor of her cousins, Miss Hansena Gilbranson and Mr. Alfred Arneson of Chicago. The principal feature of the evening was the making of envelopes by each person, prizes being given to those making the best and the poorest. Miss Flora Funk and Messrs. Henry Phillips and Tom Jensen, the judges, awarded the first prize—a box of stationary—to Miss Minnie Tinkham, and the booby prize—a lead pencil—to Mr. Ernest Hurt. Cards and crokinole were indulged in until 10:30, when a dainty repast of cake and sandwiches was served by the hostess, the Misses Funk and Smith assisting her. The guests departed at a late hour, each pleased with the evening’s entertainment.