Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1904 — jasper County Gleanings NEWS PROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]
jasper County Gleanings NEWS PROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.
BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
Mr*. Will Sharkey of Chicago, is visiting her brother, Jde Turner and family. J. W. Jacks rt turned last week from an extended fisit with his sons at Kingman, Kan. The 18-months old babe of Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Greenway died at their home in Morocco last week. John Sharkey, who has been in Washington and Oregon tor several years, is visiting his motner here. Mr*. Charles Pefley returned Thursday from a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Warner, in Rensselaer. Link Parks has been appointed trustee of Milroy tp„ in place of W. T. Smith, who resigned to move to Missouri. Link Parks has been appointed trustee of Milroy tp., in place of Wm. T. Smith who resigned to move to Missouri. Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Pothuisje and children and the former’s mother departed last week for California for an extended visit. Mrs. Charles Pefley returned home Thursday from a several days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Warner, in Rensselaer. George Shew has bought aja. 8o acre farm near Wolf Lake, Noble county, through B. G. Parks’ agency, and will move upon same in a tew weeks, Mr. Edward Prevo and Miss Rosanna Regnier, both of near Wolcott, were united in marriage by Rev. Father Berg at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Jan. 19th. The east bound morning passenger train on the Panhandle run into an open switch at Monticello Thursday morning, derailing the entire train. No one was seriously hurt. Lester Hawn of this place, and Miss Celia Jones of Vevay, Ind., were married at the home of the bride’s parents on Tuesday of last week, and are now visiting Lester’s mother, Mrs. J. W. Jacks. Geo. Miller of Wadena, whose big store at that place was totally destroyed by fire on the night of Jan. 161 b, announces that he will rebuild. His stock is said to have invoiced $25,000 and he carried $16,000 insurance. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The east bound Panhandle passenger train ran into an open switch at Monticello Thursday morning and the entire train was derailed. No one was seriously hurt. It is thought the west bound freight crew the night before had failed to close the switch.
KNIMAN.
Chas. Warner has erected a new front. Mrs. lames Wickeizer is on the sick list. Dr. Rice made a professional call here Tuesday. Zella and Edna Armstrong are also on the sick list. John Wiseman and son of Kersey, were in town Monday. W. Huntington of Valparaiso, was here on business Tuesday. Boys, remember the grand ball in Wickeizer’s hall, Jan. 30. Alice Spriggs of Indiana Harbor, is visiting relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ross of the Morris Ranch, visited the latter's father here Monday. Professor Johnson of Laura, gave a lecture here Tuesday evening on Astronomy. \ A. B. Scotten of Indianapolis, was here Friday in the interest of the D. M. Osborne Co. We noticed at church last Sunday our News-Review correspondent, accompanied by his lady friend. The dwelling of Rachau Bros, was destroyed by hre last Monday morning, but by the speedy aid of the Kniman fire department a part ot the household goods, together with the out buildings, was saved. The loss was partly covered by insurance. Our box Social Saturday evening was a grand success both socially and finan dally. The program was excellent. Proceeds of the evening $14.75* Ruth Hippensteel received the prize for the prettiest girl, and Henry Schmid the prize for the homeliest man. Our Kniman merchant, John Meyers, had quite a narrow escape while going to Rose Lawn last Saturday. His horse became frightened and Overturned the buggy and the result was John received several painful bruises on the head. At this writing he is on the road to recovery.
FAIR OAKS.
Frank Hooper's lost their infant babe Friday. Charley Halleck went to Lake Village Tuesday. Abe Halleck of Rensselaer, was in our town Monday. We'are having plenty of snow and cold weather again. Ran. Halleck spent the first of the weds at Rochester. They had a rousing old time at Tom Florence’s dance one night last week. William Geary’s little boy Guss, is having a pretty bad siege of pneumonia. Harry Zimmerman, our night operator, who has been having a couple of weeks vacation, returneir to his duties • the latter part of the week.
Ed Proudly of Chicago came down last week to spend a few weeks here with his parents. Mrs. Ike Kight went to Chicago the first of the week to see her sister, Miss Anna Spry, who is at the West Side hospital where she had a surgical operation for appendicitis. She is getting along fine. William Fuller will move soon from one of Judge Thompson’s farms to over near Morocco, on Dr. Salisbury's farm. We are sofry to lose them from our neighborhood. Mr. Fuller moves onto a larger farm and where it is better drained than where he was. We hope they will be well pleased and prosper well.
SURREY.
George Marion and family have moved on the Miles Moffitt farm. Festus Chupp has moved on the Prior Rowen farm, where he expects to live the coming season. We see Milt has taken his buggy ofi his sleigh. I suppose he got a little discouraged going alone. Mrs. L. M. Wilcox returned home Sunday from a Xmas visit with parents and friends in Springfield, Ohio. A six-months-old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Zacher was dangerously sick, and a doctor was summoned Sunday. The child is some better at this writing. Tuesday morning the milk train being three hours late, the school teacher did not arrive until nearly noon. The girls entered a sleighing party and went home with Pearl and Dottie Parks, where they spent an enjoyable forenoon.
SOUTH AMERICA.
Tom Johnson was a Monon goer Wednesday Frank Leech of Virgie was in S. A. Saturday night. We wonder if our friend "Laura” has seen Johnnie lately? Mr. Thomas McDonald went to LaCrosse Sunday on business. Mr. and Mrs. George Wood and Geo. Foulks were Lee goers Tuesday. The Culp children are much better at this writing and are able to be out. Fred May of Remington, spent Sunday evening with Miss Belle Clark. Charlie Wood and Fred Phillips attended church in Lee Sunday night. Fred Phillips went to his home in Rensselaer Tuesday for a few days visit. M'lrov as well as the rest of the country are having plenty of snow and sleighing.
Mrs. P. Foulks spent the week north of Wolcott with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Spencer. Perfect Spencer of Wolcott, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Cady Underwood. Messrs. Albert and Charles Wood spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks. Charlie McCashin who has been sick with throat trouble for some time past is improving at this issue. Hello, Kniman, Hello! We are, glad you have changed you political robe and are with us now to stay. The Flinch party given by Mr. and Mrs. D. Benson Saturday night was well attended and a good time enjoyed by all. Several of Milroy's old settlers are expecting to move before spring. We all hate to see them go and only hope they never regret leaving us. John Ward has sold his farm north of the Milroy church to Fred Saltwell. Mr. Ward vacates the first of March and Mr. Saltwell takes possession. Prayer meeting services at the Milroy church Thursday night were well attended. Cora GaUiher led the services and it was an extremely interesting meeting.
PARR.
J. L. Babcock butchered a beef Tuesday. Ed. Barkley is working on the dredge in North Union. Ned Barkley’s moved in their new house Wednesday. Chas. Pettet of Wbeatfield, has rented the Putman f^rm. Frank Donnelly was doing business in town the first of the week. Miss Mae Warren is working for J. S. Lakni while his wife is sick. W. L. Wood went to Williamsport on Saturday, returning Monday. William O. Williams will occupy the house vacated by Mr. Barkley. Homer Wilcox has gone to Dakota to seek his fortune. Luck to him. James and Walt Wiseman of Virgie, were business callers at Parr Teesday. ’ Mrs. Lena Gant moved in Sam Nor-man’s-property in Rensselaer Tuesday. Nate Berger has been shredding for Amos Davison, but the storm made him vacate. The teachers of Union tp. are preparing an exhibit for the school exhibition at the St. Louis exposition. Jacob Gilmore is supporting a brandnew sled on the broad gauge pjan. But he gets there, just the same. Ernest can tell us how cold and just how deep the water is just west of Parr, and could tell more if he wanted to. The last snow made it fine sleighing, and the young people are making good use of it. It is fine sport for them, but oh! 1 pity the poor horses. But I say, go it while you are young, for when you get old you can’t.
I Miss Myrtle Barkley is side with lung fever, but is some better at this writing. John Price's children are also sick. Robert' Stephenson is convalescing, but is still quite sick. His being in more mature years, bis recovery will be quite slow. Cbas. Garriot was up to Chicago to see Dr. A. D. Bevan last week. The doctor thinks be is getting along all O. K., but slow. Charles Rowen had a very narrow escape from losing his band in a buzz saw but escaped with a small cut on the back of his hand. W. L. Wood says he is going to put out about ten acres of onions this year year just for exercise. The law practice must be poor. The Free Will Baptist people are holding a protracted effort here, but have been having very bad weather and small congregations. But prospects are for the better. William Fuller has rented a farm near Morocco, and will move on same in the near future. Mr. Fuller has been on the ranch for four years and we are sorry to have him leave us. Joe Leach's bouse came very near burning Sunday night. Fire was “smelt” and they began to search for it, first Tuning up stairs. But no fire could be seen. They began searching downstairs and discovered it in the north bedroom in one of the beds. One of the pillows was partly consumed and the bedding on fire. Mr. Leach threw the pillow out doors and with a bucket of water the fire was extinguished and the house saved.
ASPHALTUM.
Geo. Wenrick is on the sick list. Everybody is out sleigh-riding. Mr. Gaffey was shopping here Monday. Geo. Wilcox is on the sick list this week. Hello there, Flo., how is that sick horse of your’s getting along? Messrs. Havenbrook and Prane are chopping wcod for Mr. Doon. Mr. Bouk, who has been on the sick list the past week, is getting along very nicely. Messrs. Craver and Antrim were guests of F. M. Hershman and family last Sunday. Hello, Laura; Birdie will give you a smile the next time she sees you, to make you feel good. John Stalbaum is getting ready to move the first of February on his father’s place up near Dunnville. A. D. Hershman is wanting a man to chop wood. Good wages and meals, and plenty of fresh air thrown in. There are not enough houses in Asphaltum yet, as there are four or five families here that want houses, but cannot get them.
WHEATFIELD.
Sam Ritche is suffering with a sprained back. Box social at the Van Pajton school house tonight. Ralph Oliver of Dunnville called on Elva East Sunday evening. Miss Rosa Clark of WheatfieldCenter, spent Sunday with the Misses Funk and Lidtke. Mrs. Mary Phillips went to Chicago Wednesday for a month’s visit with her brother. Miss Elva spent Tuesday with Mrs. Elsie Loughry, who lives three miles south of town. Mr. Ed. Lidtke went to Chicago Saturday for a few days visit with his sister, Mrs. Minnie Norton, returning Tuesday. Misses Caroline and Hanseijii Gilbranson and Mr. Larson Gilbranson attended the funeral ot Mrs. Nelson at Dunnville.
The Wheatfield Maroons gave a box social and dance Saturday night in Remley’s opera hall. Proceeds 570.00. The prize for the prettiest young lady was given to Miss Anna Lidtke, and the one for the homliest man was given to John McGlinn. OBITUARY. Ruth, infant daughter of Charles and Mary Yeagley, was born at Wheatfield, Ind., July 26, 1902, and died Jan. 24, 1904, aged 1 year, 5 months and 28 days, at the home of Mrs. Yeagley’s sister, Mrs. Robert Bunch. Ruth was grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Smith. Every effort to hold her was put forth by skilled physicians, loving parents and relatives, and kind friends; but without avail. She was taken by the reaper Death, who claims all, both old and young; and with the poet we can only say :
“Smooth the darling's silken hair Qy her little brow with teuder cure; Gather the robes in a final fold Around the form that will not grow old. Lay on her bosom as pure as snow, The fairest, sweetest flowers that grow; Kiss her, and leave her, your heart's delight, In peace, baby Ruth will sleep tonight. Weep for the days that will come no more. For the sunbeams flown from heart and door Fora missing step of a nameless grace. For the sweet voice and the loving face; But not for the soul, whose goal is won, Whose perfect joy has just begun; Not for the spirit robed in white And crowned where the angels ure tonight.’’ CABD or THAMKS. We desire to express our thanks to the kind friends and neighbors for their assistance and kindness shown us during the dark hours of our bereavement. Ms. amp Mks. Chas. Ybaglky.
DUNNVILLE.
It is still cold. Miss Mary Brett of White county, attended the funeral ot Mrs. Nelson here last Wednesday. J. N. White, who has been quite sick for the past few months, is a little , better at this writing. Miss Gladys Jones of Virgie, is visiting at this place. She says that D. V. is the best spot on earth. There will be a pie social and musical entertainment at the D. V. school house Feb. 5, Let all come out and help make it a success. John Dunn of Wichita, Kansas, visited with his parents, Hou. I. D. Dunn and family a few days last week. Mr. Dunn reports that so far, Kansas has had no snow. Come out to the social at the Van Patten school house, to-night. Preparations has been made which will make it the best ever held. Let all come out and help make it a great success. Yes, we wonld enjoy the novelty of receiving a Xmas present in January. It would remind us of the Xmas past and gone. We understand, however, that such presents are always sent by a special envoy. OBITUARY. Mrs. Ellen Nelson (maiden name Bergithe) was born in Christina, Norway, Sept. 26, 1851, died Jan. 25, 1904, aged 52 years and four months. She came to the United States in 1872; was married to Christian Nelson, June 29, 1893. She was baptised and confirmed in the Lutheran church. The funeral was conducted at the Dunnville M. E. church by Rev. C. E. Tiller, Lutheran pastor of Chicago, assisted by the Dunnville choir. Interment was in the Wheatfield cemetery. Mrs. Nelson was kind to every one and will be greatly missed in these parts. We extend to the sorrowing friends our sympathy in this, their day of sorrow.
Mrs. Sally Albin, nee Salesbury, was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania, August 8, 1821, and departed this life Jan. 12, 1904, aged 82 yrs./ 5 months and 4 days. While she was a child her parents moved to Michigan and thence to Indiana, where she has since lived. In 1840 she was married to Moreland Albin. To tbis union nine children were boru namely, David, George W., Marion, Mary Ann, Emma, Luther, Ida, Elizabeth and John, all of whom survive her. She also leaves two brothers and a sister, 28 grand-children and 17 great-grand-children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Albin was one of the pioneers of Elkhart Co., where her husband took up a homestead about 1838. Her husband departed this life Nov. 26, 1887. Deceased was a devotee ot the Christian religion, a kind friend and neighbor. Her daily me was always in accordance with the golden rule. We wish to extend to the bereaved children and friends the sympathy of all their friends in this vicinity.
VIRGIE.
Everyone is enjoying a real winter life George Cover, Jr., has moved into his new house. ■ Peter Theis is working on the Springer Rauch. Uncle Sam Yeoman will move on his farm east of here soon. Bill N. says he will get bis corn out the next nice day if it comes on Sunday. Paul Weise has been going north quite often since the social. We wonder why? Asa Leech will probably finish husking his corn next week, if weather permits. S. B. Moffit is taking advantage of the few nice days this week and is getting his corn out. We thought the humming sound that was heard near Virgie the other day was a buzz saw, but we have discovered that | tt was Mr. Theis and O. A. Yeoman, each |at the end of a seven foot cross-cut
Saw dust may still be seen flying in the air. Frazer’s Axle Grease, "best in the world.” Corbin says he tried some of it. on Comer's autogobobble. Paul Weise has been helping Nelson and Hamacher haul their oats they purchased at a sale near Surrey. J. C. McColly and son are cutting saw logs. He is thinking of building an addition on the house he now occupies. We notice here of late that Levi’s name has been mentioned in the "Moonshine” items. Levi, you should display some of those sleigh rides in your own vicinity. The social here Saturday night was a success though the crowd was small. The proceeds were about $lO. Kate Theis received the prize foi the most popular girl, and J. P. Garriott for the most popular young man. The latter prize was a rattle box which Louis Harrington should have had by the right number of votes, but after Press once got possession of the non-musical instrument we knew he would cry if he did not get to keep it.
LAURA.
Dance at Kniman to-night. John Pettet was in Wheatfield Saturday. Cyril Steel was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday. John Holser was a Wheatfield caller Saturday. Grant Davisson spent Sunday with Cyril Steele’s. Byron Newland transacted business in D. V. Tuesday. Elda Cavinder transacted business in Demotte last week, Lewis H. Hamilton visited schools in this vicinity last week. Wm. Johnson and family were guests of Frank Carlson’s Tuesday. Miss Murry of Stoutsburg is the guest of Mrs. Elda Cavinder at this writing. Those from here who attended the dance at Newland Tuesday night, report a good time.
Mr. and Mrs. Elda Cavinder and Lillie Murray were at the county seat Monday. Several from here attended the box social at Wheatfield Saturday night. All report a fine time. Chas. Pettet visited bis sister, Mrs. S. A. Brusnahan at Parr, Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Say, brother Asphaltum, those ear muffs you received at Walker Center are just the proper thing for this cold weather. Say, Mr. Comer, if you’ll come up we will let you have wood cheaper than per cord, Walker township people get it for 87 cents per cord. Quite a few were disappointed Saturday night by arriving at Oak Grove and finding nothing but a dark school house, as the entertainment had been posponed to a later date. Say, Freeman, isn’t this rather early to be planting potatoes? We noted last Sunday morning near Laura where they had been sown for quite a distance. If you expect to ever become a successful farmer you should not plant quite so early in the season, not so close together and cut your potatoes in small pieces. Miss Stella Shigley entertained a number of her friends at a leap year party Saturday night. AH enjoyed a good time. Those present were: Misses: Messrs: Anna Jasperson Jake Johnson Jessie Sage Byron Newland Rosa Johnson Fred Pickner Bessie Br >ok Frank Wallace Lottie Pickner Russel Sage Lilly Murray Owen Wallace Blanche Steele Mr. and Mrs. Sage