Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM AL L OVER THE COUNTY.

BV OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

'Remington. NIMIMOTON n. n. TIM* TABLt BA-T' TBAimi. I . > • 1 8 I Mall and Panseiiger » 9 tf l *. in Ijooal Freight t I ll:V>a. in. I Mail and Pa»*«*n*t>i I «;<«! 7 If' a. in. i PanMiiiger (Sun. <>'ly ) Mrs. Ahhic Thompson is visiting n-l ttives in Hutchinson, Kan. Joe Kerns has (Tone to Columbus, Ohio, where he has secured a position. Warner Elmore of Bluffton, is here this week looking after business matters Elias Hollingsworth of Anderson, was visiting his daughter, Mrs J. G Tharp, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Benj Walker of Wabash, were visiting relatives here and at Wolcott last week. Joe Meehan and sisters and Mark McNichol visited Mrs. Matt Worden at Rensselaer Sunday. Clarence Bridgeman has disposed of Ins livery business at Greentown, and is thinking ol locating in Remington. Charles Humston and Miss Josephine Crowden, two well known young people of Good land, were married Wednesday. Henry Phelps is clerking in the Bank of Remington, succeeding Chas. Wingei, who will soon leave for Waldenberg, Ark. r Births: Jan. 31, to Howard Stewart and wife, northeast of town, a son; Feb. 2, to August Vos and wife, also northeast of town, a son. A "surprise” was given on Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Baicom Wednesday night of last week, the occasion being in honor of their 18th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Austin of Idaville, former prominent residents of Remington, have gone to Sacramento, Cali., with the intention, we understand, of locating there permanently. Among the marriage licenses issued in Newton county last week we notice that Seth Richcreekto Daisy Getting. We infer that the groom is a son of B, F. Richcreek, a former resident of near Remington, while the bride is a Goodland young lady. The Remington Oil Company, Remington, Jasper county, capital $50,000, was incorporated a few days ago Directors —W. D. Craig, C. H. Cook, James A. Washburn, L. A. Bond, Robert Parker and M. K. Armstrong. The farm residence of Geo. Mitten was burned last evening. The water pipes had been frozen and in the efforts to thaw them out the house was set on fire. The house is valued at SI,OOO. This is the second loss which has befel Mr. Mitten within a month.—Fowler Leader,

Aijc. Jesse Garriott went to Gifford Sunday. Carter Garriott has been helping Van Lrsh put up ice. Irvin Lewis spent Sunday here with the Myers brothers. Miss Indus Wiseman is out after being kept in for several days with a sore throat. Lee Myers is soon to go to Oklahoma where he expects to secure a position in the oil fields. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Norman visited the latter's Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Comer, Saturday and Sunday. Charlie Hurley has purchased the house vacated by Owen Hurley and has moved it to his farm east of here. James Fay has sold his farm to James Knight of Rensselaer. We understand Mr. Fay will move to Parr and Mr. Knight will move on the farm mentioned. Several friends and relatives called at ‘Carter Garriott's Saturday night to inform him that the next day was his birthday. Supper was served and a pleasant evening was had.

Lee. John Johnsou shredded corn Monday. Maion Lamport "buzzed” wood Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Rishling drove to Remington Saturday, returning Sunday and bringing two of tbeir grandchildren home with them. The Methodists and Baptists are holding a revival in the M. E. church. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jacks, last Tuesday, a son. Mother and son doing well, but papa has not cjuite recovered. Last Tuesday Lee was startled out of a quiet snooze by hearing a queer sound. Everybody ran to the door expecting a big 6ght going on, but on looking around they came to. Sam jacks' store and Sam climbing a telephone pole a hallowing: I’m Papa Jacks! Pm Papa Jacks? We will try to get used to the noise.

Fair OaK.s. has all left us again. Charlie Brouhard lost a valuable horse Saturday. We are having a great deal of sickness in this vicinity nowadays. Charley Ferguson and N. Campbell moved back to Fair Oaks from Mt. Ayr. Saturday. The Holiness people held their meetings in the school nouse .Saturday and Sunday evenings. Miss Katie Nelson of Brookston, is staying with her sister, Mrs. Cottingbam, who has been quite sick for the past two or three weeks.

Mrs. S. B. Thornton of Sorghum Val i«*v, visited her parents here from Sunday until Monday. The box social given at the school bouse Wednesday eve was not very well attended, owing to the bad weather. The receipts were about $4. Ransom Halleck will move to Rochester the first of March, where he has made arrangements to engage in the nursery business with bis brother-in-law. He has leased his fruit farm to his brother Charles for the coming year. A very pleasant affair took place at Major Thompson’s Saturday eve. Sixteen of the G A. R’s., came up from Rensselaer Post to surprise him, as it was his 63d birthday. They had a good time. His wife had a fine and very appetizing supper prepared for them, of which they all partook freely. John Thornton proved to be the champion pie eater. Following were the comrades present from Rensselaer: Captain Burnham Captain Wasson S. E. Yeoinuu D. H. Yeoman Isaac Hemphill Benjamin Saylor J. M. Troxell G. H. Maines Tom Robinson B. H. Dillon Henry Wifod Comrade Nab Larkin Potts J. C. Porter Henry Grow John Kresier John Thornton.

Kjniman. Ord Hanley is on the sick list. Wilson Cavinder of Kersey, was in town Thursday. Asa Leech of Virgie, was here on business Tueseay. J. E. Meyers spent Sunday with A. Summers of Laura. Alfred McCoy, who has been sick for the past week, is slowly recovering, George Golding has moved to Dalton, 111., where he will conduct a boarding house. Mr. Clans en representative for Jno. A. Tolman, called on our merchants here Tuesday night. U'm. Hanley, who has been dangerously ill with appendicitis, is somewhat better at this writing. We noticed early Sunday morning our town hall being cleaned up, preparing for the next skirmish. Hcott Cooper and Joe Theis of Virgie, stopped in our town Tuesday for refreshments. while enroute to Wbeatfield. We noticed in the items of the NewsReview cor. where he claims The Democrat cor. failed to attend Sunday school two weeks ago. We want to say to the News-Review that we never mentioned his attendance at Sunday school in our previous items. It was at church we saw him, accompanied by his lady friend. But he seemed to be so deeply interested talking of “A Life Time Insurance Policy’’ that we presume he failed to notice The Democrat cor. Nevertheless, we will be compelled to call this an oversight on his part and say with the poet: Many a flower wa.< born to bloom unseen And lose its sweetness in the desert air.

"Dunn-Ville.

Mrs. Pfiel and her sou Earl are very sick at this writing. Mrs. Newhouse, who has been quite sick, is better at this writing. Mayor Dahlam has become identified with the grain industry, as one of its silent partners. Monroe Williams of Medaryville, who has been visiting friends in these parts for the past few days, returned home Tuesday.

A surprise party was held at the residence of Frank Fisher last Tuesday in honor of his daughter Ethel. A full report will be given next week. Doc. Jones of Hendricks Co., is visiting with friends in these parts at this writing. Mr. Jones is one of Kankakee township's ex-citizens and one of its extiustees.

The suit at Kentiand between our fellow citizen M. S. Rogers and an oil company, resulted in a victory for the former. The decision is very gratifying to the people of D. V. OBITUARY. James N. White was born at near High Point, North Carolina, Jan. 6, 1843, and departed this life Feb. 7, J 904, aged 61 years, 1 month and 1 day. At the time of the civil war, being in sympathy with the North and a firm believer in the preservation of the union, he with his elder brother caine 10 Indiana. At the age of 20 he united with the Baptist church, in which he remained a faithful member until death. In 1865 he was married to Mary E. Asher, who died Nov. 25, 1868, leaving one son, Milton P. who still survives. Oct. 27, 1870, he was married to Sarah F. Jones; to this union one daughter was born, N'etta B, who died Oct. 15, 1871. His second wife died Sept. 30, 1871. He was again married to Nativia Harris, March 27, 1873, who survives him. To this union 8 children were born, four boys and four girls, who survive him. The funeral exercises were conducted at the house bv Rev. Thorpe of North judson, assisted by the Dunnvilfe choir, in the presence of a large concourse of people. Ihe remains were laid to rest in the San Pierre cemetery. Mr. White was one of the ex-trustees of Kankakee township and was at one time the chid cattle buyer of northern Jasper. He was one of Kankakee's most respected citizens. In behalf of the people of this township we extend to the bereaved our heartfelt sympathy.

Surrey. Corn husking is still going on at a lively rate this week. , One winter ended last Friday and another begun Sunday. Have you any hav to sell? is a very common question nowadays. This is very hard times on school childrens’ soles—too much ice. James Yeoman shipped a car load of stock to Chicago Tuesday night. A fine new boy at John Borntrager’s Nothing else would have suited John, Mrs. L. M. Wilcox is again able to leave the house; she has liver trouble.

The prospects are real good for a wedding to take place here before long. Frank Leek was seen smoking and spitting on our streets the first of the week.

Mrs. Clarence Clemens is still suffering from the broken ankle she got last week.

The saw-mill has changed ownership and was remodeled, and Grant has to hustle up now. We will all welcome the new rural route No. 3, and boxes will be bought and put up and be ready for the first delivery.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parks Sundayed at Martin Karr's east of Foresman. Mr. Karr is to soon move from there to Michigan.

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Teachers institute to-day in our town. Mrs. John McGlinn, Sr., is suffering with LaGrippe. Mrs. Rov Blue spent Thursday with Mrs. B. F. Funk. Don’t forget the box social and mask ball at D. V. to-night. Miss Mary Lidtkeand Mr. Earl Pierce of Kouts, where in town Saturday evening. J. J. Wilson of Keokuk, lowa, was in town Tuesday and shipped two car loads of pickles. Mrs. Milton Gundy of Fair Oaks, spent the week with her mother Mrs. John McGlinn. Messrs. Clint Gundy and Frank Cox of Kentland, spent Sunday with relatives at this place. Miss Nellie Wallace of Laura, spent Saturday with her aunt, Mrs. Minerva Swisher, and Sunday with Miss Mary Lidtke at Kouts. Misses Edna Witt, Hazel and Lizzie Herath, and Messrs Clyde Herath, George Sands and Joe Hilliard of D. V., attended the ball here Saturday night.

A number of our young people gathered at the home of Ethel Fisher Tuesday evening to help her celebrate her 18th birthday anniversary Those presfcnt were: Misses Bessie Biggs, Nettie Gilbranson, Caroline Gilbranson, and Messrs Earl Darner and Ambros Hendrickson.

Isphattum.

To morrow is Valentine day. Mr. Toyne is shocking corn this fine weather. Mr. Wagner did business in Medaryville last Monday. Miss Stella Record visited Miss Celia Hershman Sunday. Miss Linton of Foresman, is working for Mrs. Bert Linton. Miss Toyne is working at the Armstrong hotel at present. Mr. Darner has moved in with Mr. Kentner, for the next year. John Hershman from north of Wheatfield, was on our streets Sunday. The fires of the wood choppers are growing larger as the sun is going to the north. Geo. Hershman of Valparaiso, was home on a visit a few days ago,returning Saturday eve. The refinery has laid off all its men but three. They are going to wait till spring it is too cold now to keep their lead lines thawed out. The three that are still there are Messrs. Grimes, Taylor and Linton. The Buckhorn school house was burned down Wednesday night of last week, at three o’clock, It is supposed that the fire caught from the stove. The building was put up six years ago at a cost of about SBOO. and was one of the best in the township. It was insured for S7OO, we understand.

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Sherman Cooper is working for Asa Leech. Fent Churchill was in this vicinity Sunday. Alex Leech was seen in our town Wednesday. S. B. Moffitt shipped two load of fat cattle to Chicago, Tuesday. William Petty, of Englewood, 111., is visiting friends and relatives here. Joe Brown was around with a petition for a R. r*. D. mail route from Fair Oaks. The Peanut Social at Moffitt school was a success. Some ol the boxes were above Parr. The school was closed at Gant this week on account of Miss Swaim’s mother's death. Owing to the rain Friday night the crowd at the box supper at Gant school house was small. Sax Geesa is rejoicing ovfer the prize of a brace and bit, which he recieved at the peanut social. Tip Wiseman husked thirteen rows of corn the other day, all by himself, and they were twenty rods long, too.

Pete said he fought to a draw Saturday night. We suppose be meant he fought till the other fellow bad to be drawn off.

Ben is back in our neighborhood after a few days stay in Rensselaer. His<f>ersonal appearance was somewhat improved by his visit. Worißer what Vick Comer was doing north of Virgie Sunday night? He bad on a knit cap and felt boots, and was prepared forthe cold weather in general.

Geo. Cover has moved into his new house. Jap, bis brother, has vacated the Austin house on Hungry street, in our burg, and now occupies the house his brother vacated. *

Henry Weiss started to his brother's near Remingtou, Monday, and got as far as the high water mark on the grade at the Burk bridge. His horseless vehicle thei stopped and Henry soaked his feet in the chilly water of the Iroquois, while unhitching tne n ules.

Gilt am.

Jno- Johnson has moved on the old Poicel farm, Mesdames Reed and Bisbir called on Mrs. G. H. Comer Friday. Little Essie Comer, who has been quite sick, is about well now. Chas. Vergerson and Jas. Blankenship went to Francesville Monday. Mr. and Mrs.C. Logan visited J. Blaukenship and wife Friday afternoon. Mrs. Chas. Vergerson did shopping at the Gillam store Saturday afternoon. Luther Watson packed his kit and started for Nubbin Ridge Wednesday. G. H. Comer and wife, Chas. Vergerson and Jas. Blankenship all have the gnp. Harve Robinson of Monticello, was seen on the snow-paved streets of Gillam Friday. S. E. Huber and Miss Clara visited Mesdames Comer and Blankenship Friday and Saturday. G. H. Comer, who has been visiting relatives in the southern part of the state for the past two weeks, returned home Wednesday.

Dunns.

Clyde Herath is again working in Porter county. Henry Pfiel has just finished his corn harvesting. F. W. Roberts and family did shopping at Wheatfield Monday. Lizzie Herath called on Mrs. E. E. Wilmington Tuesday evening. We have had a few days of weather that makes one think of spring. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilmington are slowly recovering from their sickness. Mrs. E. t. Wilmington visited at Herath’s Monday night and Tuesday. Frank Herath of Brook, spent a few day* this week with his cousin Henry. George Frazer was seen 01/ou*streets Monday, doing business for C. R. Peregrine of D. V, John East spent Sunday with his family in Wheatfield. John says Herath’s is a fine place to work; he surely knows something. Several from here attended the f uneral of Neuman White at his late residence Tuesday morning, and followed to the San Pierre cemetery. Charles Peregrine of Dunnville, has rented the 70 acre sulk pasture of Pfiel for this winter and has placed a large herd of cattle thereon. Yes, Lizzie, it’s right to accept Christmas presents at any time of the year and also by the would-like-to-be-father-in-iaw; so you did just right. Buck DeArmond is busy husking corn and we can’t determine whether he is ahead or behind with bis work. It looks rather early to harvest a erop, or late, just as you wish to term it. Bert Vandercar has resigned his position as student of telegraphy under Operator Wilmington at the depot, and his brother Olda, who has been working in South Bend for some time, has acceptad his duties and things seem to run as usual again.

J'o. Clell Glark was in Monon Wednesday. Simon Cook hauled corn to Lee this week. Jack Stewart attended church in Lee Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks were Monon goers Monday. Mrs. George Wood was in McCoysburg Tuesday on business. Will McDonald who has been in La Crosse for some time past, returned home Saturday. -- Mrs. and Mrs. I. Johns were in Me Coysburg Monday to see their son and family- Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Johns.

Misses Mable Huston and Belle Clark, and Messrs. Clell Clark and Chas. McCashtn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks. Rev. F. J. Marrow, who is helping with the Lee revival, was in Milroy Wednesday on bis way to his home in Wolcott for a day's visit. Misses Laura and Maggie Barlow, Belle Clark and Manda - Funk, and Messrs. Jess and Mace Barjow, Clell Clark, Albert and Charles Wood spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Cook.

Laura.

Roy Johnson called on friends in DeMotte Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Pettet fell last Sunday and broke her arm. Miss Jasperson spent Saturday and Sunday at home, Jacob Johnson is visiting friends and relatives at Delphi. Mrs. E. Taylor, who has been sick for tome time, is slowly improving. Owen Wallace and Asa Shigfey called on Harley Brown Sunday afternoon. Miss Nellie Wallace spfent the first of the week with friends in Wheatfield. H. E. Gifford of Newland, was in this vicinity Monday, looking after bis farms. Mesdames Cyril Steel and Albert Summers called on Mrs. Taylor Tuesday. Mrs, Albert Shigley visited with her daughter, Mrs. Willis Nearhoff, of Gifford, Tuesday. The dance given by Mr. Brooks’ last Saturday night was well attended, all reporting a good time. The Buck-Horn school house burned Wednesday night of last week, caused by a defect in the pipe. Mr. and Mrs. James Swisher, Mr. and Mrs. Graham, and Jake Melser spent Friday with O. Wallace and family. The show given at Oak Grove school bouse last Wednesday by Mart Lemmons, was certainly a "lemon” show.