Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1904 — Page 8

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

'Remington. 1 MMINOTON R. R. TIMKTABLK. BAHT.' ~j~ TKAIMfI. l_ w,tlT--6:10a.m. Mall and Pa**enger 9:38a.m. 9:38 a. in. Local Freight 12:42 p. m. 1138 a.m. Mall and Pawieiiger OK»p. m. 7:38 a. m. Passenger (Sun, o’ly) 7aßp.ro.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Weiss were in Rensselaer Saturday. Thos. Callighan is quite sick with inflamatory rheumatism at this writing. Joe Meehan and Tohn Bowman attenda dance at Rensselaer Tuesday night. Recent births: Feb. i, to John Peters and wife, a daughter; Feb, ii, to Prank Walters and wife, a son. Mrs. fames Parks was called to Oxford last week by the sickness of John Ken yon’s children, who are down with measles. Mr. O, P. Taber of this place, and Mrs. lea Morris, formerly of this city but of late clerking in a store in Huntington, were married last week. W. A. Phillips who with his wife (now deceased) has been living at the Lafayette soldiers home for some time, has returned to Remington and will again take up his residence here. J. G. Tharp has been suffering from a bleeding gum for the past few weeks and all efforts to effectually stop it have proven unavailing. At this writing an effort is being made to send him to Chicago for treatment, Samuel Seymour, Sr„ aged almost 83 years, died at the home of his son S. M. Seymour, near Spiker, Wabash county, Feb. 4, and the remains were brought to Remington for interment in the Remington cemetery last week. Mr. Charles H. Marquess and Miss Maude Dyer, both former Remingtonians, were united in marriage at Asheville, N. C, Feb. 4. They will, reside at Charleston, N. C., where the groom has a position as draughtsman in the government navy yard. The Mrs. Nate Reed house on North Indiana street, occupied by Ira Rmker, a teacher in the Remington schools, was practically destoyed by fire, or nearly so, about ten o’clock Monday night. Nearly all Mr. Rinker’s household goods were destroyed. The loss on the house was covered by insurance. Mrs. Marion Phelps, aged 80 years, died at her home in Remington Feb. 9. She was found sitting in a chair beside her stove, and the death angel’s visit had apparently been a quiet and peaceful one. The funeral was held last Thursday from the Presbyterian church and interment made in the Remington cemetery. She leaves two sons J. W. Phelps of Remington and M. J. Phelps of Monon and one daughter, Mrs. L. J. Vandervort of Nevada. Mrs. Phelps was a very highly esteemed lady. Thomas Seelye., a farmer residing southwest of town, drove to Goodland with a load of hogs about Feb. 2, sold the hogs and with the proceeds in his pocket went to Chicago, Some days later Geo. Fox a neighbor got a letter from Seelye, written from Chicago, which stated that he intended to kill himself. His brother George and family were notified and the brother departed for Chicago to find him. He was found in the Samaritan Hospital having died but a few moments before the brother’s arrival, He had taken poison at the hotel where he was stopping and had been removed to the hospital. The remains were brought back to Goodland for interment. No known reason for the rash act. He is said to have been drinking quite heavily of late, which may have been the cause. He was about 40 years of age. He leaves a wife and infant child.

fieXVland. [ Geo. Beedy and wife visited H. E. Gifford and wife Sunday. James Ricks visited friends at Galveston a few days last week. W. Truli and Henry Dabnke were here on business Saturday. Freeman Gifford and family of Laura, visited friends here Sunday. Frances-HuMihau went to Riverside, Fountain Co., Saturday on business. Chas. Odom and Geo. Logan of Gillam, were seen on our streets Friday. Mrs. Stevens of Hersher. 111., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Gifford, this week. James Newhouse of Dunnville, took dinner with T. M. Callahan and family Sunday. “ Harvey Robinson of Monticello, sold T. M. Callahan 2500 bushels of corn one day last week. Mrs. Herman Ahlers of Francesville, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. T. M. Callahan, returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Joseph Haddock was called to Chalmers I riday by telegram on account of her brother-in-law being killed by a train on Thursday. Harry Gifford tells us that the rumor spread over Barkley that he had withdrawn as a candidate for trustee is a mistake, and he wants Renicker to understand he will be with him in the race. If Renicker thinks he has him outwinded he is mistaken, he will find him with plenty of wind at the end of the race. Fair Oa^f. We have had a few days nice winter weather this week. Rev. Rummel preached at the M. E. church Saturday eve. Charlie Vanarsdai lost' one of his horses a few days ago. Ed Kesler and family spent Sunday at Dick Mallatt’s, in the country. ! Miss Ethel Arnold went to Rensselaer Friday to work for H. D. Washburu’s.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Mrs. Cottingham, whose sickness we mentioned some time ago, don’t seem to improve any. Mr. Wilson, the showman from Remington, spent the week with Moses Chupp's family. There were quite a number from here attended the Shindler sale Friday. Property sold well. Charlie Vanarsdal’s little boy who has been very poorly the past three weeks with pnemonia, is improving slowly. The supper given by the ladies of the Christian Aid Society Saturday eve was fairly well attended; all had a good time. The weather has been cold so long the ground is frozen until there are great cracks, large enough that one can run his hand in. Mrs. Fannie Bringle is under the care of Dr. Proudly, with a complication of diseases, this week, but is some better at this writing. The school in the advanced room is dismissed this week, on account of the teacher, Miss Tucker, who is very sick with Pnemonia. The show which was given in the M. E. cbuich Friday eve by Professor Wilson and others of Remington, was rather a slim affair. Jessie Moffitt and best fellow spent a few days with the former's grandparents, William Bringle's, west of Rensselaer, last week. Mothers can safely give Foley's Honey and Tar to their children for coughs and colds, for it contains no opiates or other poisons. Sold by A. F. Long, druggist.

Cen. “BarKJey. Glen Baker called on his best girl Sunday evening. Bert Duggins spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Vore. Miss Viola Reed was the guest of Miss Ethel Walker Sunday. Church was well attended at Center School house Sunday night. We wonder why Vick Comer was all smiles Saturday and Sunday? Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Vore Sunday. Carrie Lowman and sister Maggie were the guests of Miss Agnes Potts Tuesday. Several of the rising generation from this vicinity spent a very pleasant evening at the party at Lewiston Saturday night.

Folev's Honey and Tar ia best for croup and whooping no opiates, and cures quickly. Careful mothers keep it in the bouse. Sold by A. F. Long.

IsphaHum. Geo. Wilcox has gone to Chicago to learn the barber’s trade. Frank Lafever went to Pennsylvania on a visit a few days ago. Mr. Smith was the guest of Miss Nellie Stalbaum Sunday evening. Mr. Flugal is working for the Crescent Oil and Gas Co. at the present. Messrs. Fned and John Stalbaum are chopping wood for Ed Schrader. Miss Flo Hershman took dinner with Miss Laura Wilcox Sunday. There was a skating party at Geo. Stalbaum's last Wednesday night. Misses Zelma and Clara Grimes of Kankakee, 111., are visiting relatives here this week, Messrs John and Fred Stalbaum were hauling hay to his farm north of Dunnville, last week. Auother skating party at Walter Hershman’s Sunday afternoon. There were about twenty present. Rev. Marshel, pastor of the Christian church, stayed all night with A, D. Hershman Saturday night. Girls, when you are out looking for matches, please come a little earlier, as Mr. Parker does not like to get up out of bed to wait on you. It has given him a serious cold, for he is an old man.

Pneumonia and LaGrippe. Coughs cured quickly by Foley’s Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. F. long'.

-/o. William Culp is sick at this writing. George Foulks was Lee goer Saturday. Charlie Woods was in McCoysburg Sunday. Thomas McDonald was a McCoysburg visitor Saturday. Miss Nellie May of Remington was in Milroy Sunday evening. George Foulks and Rev. Marrow went to Wolcott Wednesday. W. Barlow and son Mace, did business in Rensselaer Saturday. Frank Lansing of the “Burg" was in Milroy the first of the week. All the South Americans attended revival services in Lee Sunday night. A party of Milroy young people skated to Lee Tuesday night For church. Jesse Barlow spent Sunday in McCoysburg with Mr. and Mrs. John Lansing Mr. and Mrs. Win. Barlow and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Tom Iliff of Momence, 111., spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Wood. Mr. and Mrs. George Wood spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saidley.

Miss Lora Benson of Palestine, spent the Sabbath with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Clark of Rensselaer, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Johnson Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Noland of Lee spent Sunday with her sister and husband, Mrs, and Mr. Simon Cook. Mrs. Frank May of Remington spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. D. Clark. Mrs. Clark is sick with lung trouble. Will McDonald returned home Monday at 11 a. m., after spending Sunday evening with “a friend” near Palestine. It surely is a longer drive over there than we thought. We always knew that a beaver was a very cunning little creature, but now we understand that Mabel says some Beavers are extremely lovable. This is something that we could not understand, but she ought to know, as she has been studying one and its habits frequently in the past two weeks. The last joint institute for MJiroy and Hanging Grove was held at McCoysburg. The session was very interesting and all were sorry it was the last one, as the institute work this year has been enjoyed by all. All the teachers, and Trustees Parks and Stewart were present, besides several visitors.

# A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away. Mr. W.W. Baker of Plainriew. Neb., writes: "My wife had luug trouble for over fifteen years. We tried a number of doctors and spent over a thousand dollars without any relief. She was very low and I lost all hope, when a friend suggested trying Foley’s Roney and Tar, which I did; and thanks be to this great remedy, it saved her life. She is stronger and enjoys better health than she has ever known in ten years. We shall never be without Foley'l Honey and tar and would ask all those afflicted to try it.” Sold by A. F. Long, druggist.

Lee. Meetings are still going on. Mrs. C. A. Holman shredded corn Wednesday. Mrs. J. E. Donaldson was a Monon goer Tuesday S. L. Johnson and family visited his home folks Sunday. Guy Parker visited Miss iva Carrothers Sunday afternoon and attended church in the evening, John Johnson and' Maion Lamport attended Braze McDonald’s sale. The 16 below zero weather kept the crowd at home, so the sale was postponed until the weather warms up.

Winter cdughs are apt to result in consumption if neglected. They can soon be broken up by using Foley’s Honey and Tar. Sold by A. F. Long, druggist.

Dunn*) tile. It is still cold. George Brett is on the sick list with an attack of the lagrippe. John Behles, our new elevator man, presided at Judson last Monday. Mrs. Timmons, who has been sick for the past few weeks, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cooper of San Pierre, called on Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard last Sunday. Miss Cora Wheeler is presiding over the cake and biscuit department of the Schrader hotel. Billy Behles of Chicago, is enjoying the air of the country at the home of his father, Peter Behles. Mr. Archer of Michigan City, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laßerge and family at this writing. Elwood Davis, the celebrated horseshoer of D. V., is nursing an embryo felon. He has our sympathy. Miss Ethel Fisher is the happy possessor of a new gold watch, given her for a birthhay present by her father. Arthur Wills called on us last Sunday. He is wondering when he will fall victim to the leap year proposing propensity. The river is so high that trustee Maloney had to have the ice cut by the bridge, to keep it in the land of the living. Mrs. Newhouse, who has been quite sick, is on the road to recovery. Miss Annie Behles is taking care of her during her sickness. The dance at Treichel hall Saturday evening was well attended. DeArmond and Graves, the D. V„ Harmony club, furnished the music, Valentine day passed without any causalities. No duels were fought nor none impending. For the above blessings, we are truly thankful. Messrs. Bill Floars and Mike Timm, our San Pierre friends, gave D. V. a Valentine call last Sunday. This is leap year, girls. Grab them. Miss Tillie Olson, our new merchantess, is actively engaged in the mercantile business. She intends to sell out the goods, and conduct a firstrdass grocery store. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Malcomb Rockwell, last Friday evening, a fine girl. The report that Mac was so happy he turned hand-springs, has been confirmed. Who are the celebrated cake-eaters of Northern Jasper? Wessener and Fenzil. We can truthfully say that the boys are not selfish. The word isn’t in their dictionary. Frank Sleight, the proprietor of the river hotel, is building a house 'boat for the benefit of those who wish tocamp out. It is built on the plan of Noah’s ark,, with the exception that it has two doors and two windows. It will be drawn to the various camping places by his gasoline boat. When finished, it will be one of the finest boats in these parts. Last Saturday evening, while standing at the bead of the stairs at the Treichel building during an intermission in the dance, Oscar Graves was accidently pushed off the platform and fell to the ground below, striking on bis face, thus bruising himself quite badly. He was carried to the restaurant m an unconcious condition and kept there until the arrival of Dr. Solt, who after the examination declared that no bones were broken. His face was swollen almost

past recognition. We are very thankful that he escaped as luckily as he did. At this writing, he is getting along nicely. The Walker and Kankakee horsemen met at our city a few days ago and organized a horsemens association with the following officers: John Finn, President; Albert Bouk Sec., and Charles Staibaum Treasurer. Mt. Finn, in a short address, outlined the policy that will be followed by the association during the year, which met the hearty approval of all. The social at the D. V. school house Saturday evening was a success, judging it from all points of the compass and from the crowd of young people that inhabited the building during the exercises. The main feature of the evening was the phonographic entertainment given t>y that prince of good fellows, Oliver Turner, interspersed by a few recitations. Col. John Finn, the celebrated auctioneer of Kankakee, presided over the selling of the boxes in bis usual happy way. He held . the crowd spellbound by his retorts and rejoinders hurled at the unsuspected, who asked unnecessary questions. Mr. Finn added another star to his auctioneering crown. In the popular girl contest, Miss May Witt won the crown; proceeds of the evening S2O. In behalf of the teachers, Miss May Witt and Mr. Lee Fisher, we wish to thank all for their attendance and participation.

Varr. Hurrah for Parr! Preston Says it is warmer down south. The sick at this place are improving nicely at this writting. Ocie Wood, who has been quite sick, is now able to attend school. Don’t forget Sunday school is at 2 p. m. and preaching at 3 p. m. James Shook was seen on the streets of our burg one day last week. Tommy Eldridge of near Valma visited relatives at Parr last week. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Norman visited with Sam Norman and wife Sunday. We understand that Clarence E. Nuss and family will move to Illinois soon, We wonder why Jessie Jenkins is so happy? He’s got a new wood chopper. Several young people of this place attended church at Rose Bud Sunday night. Miss Lettie Norman attended the masked party last night, given by Miss Jessie Lakin of near Blackford. Walter, the little four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leach, is very sick with lung fever. Is some better at this, writing. Mr. and Mrs. John Price, Jr., and Misses Lettie Norman and Nellie Garriott attended church at Rose Bud one night last week.

Better Than Gold. “I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervons debility,” writes F. J. Green of Lancaster, N. H. "No remedy helped me until I began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicines I ever used. They have also kept my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitten are just splendid for female troubles; that they are a grand tonic and invigorator for weak, rna down women. No other medicine can take Us place in our family.” Try them. Only 60cents. Satisfaction guaranteed by A. F. Long, druggist.

Laura. Mr. Martin moved to Newland Friday. Mrs. Orlando Wallace is on the sick list. Mr. Graham moved down near Kokomo Thursday. Protracted meeting began at Gifford Monday night. Stella Shiglev was the guest of Bessie Brooke Sunday. Cyril Steele transacted business in Kersey Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Spriggs called on E. Taylor’s Sunday. Frank Wallace spent Sunday with his parents of this place. Freeman Gifford transacted business in Rensselaer Monday. Several from here attended the dance at Kniman Saturday night. Rev. Vandecarr of D. V., will preach at D. D. tomorrow (Sunday). Owen and Nellie Wallace attended the social at D. V. Saturday night. Freeman Gifford and family called on H. E. Gifford of Newland, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Brusnaham were the guests of J. F. Pettet’s Sunday. Mrs. Bruce Castor and daughter Gertie were guests of Mrs Taylor Friday. Misses Anna Jasperson and Blanche Steele spent Sunday afternooa with Nellie Wallace. Messrs Henry Meyers and Chas. Pettet and families were guests of John Pettet’s Sunday.

Escaped An Awful Fate. Mr. H. Bagging of Melbourne, Fla., writes: "My doctor told me I had consumption and nothing could be done for me. 1 waa given nptodie. The offer of a free trial bottle of Dr. Ring’s New Discovery for Consumption, induced me to try it. Resnlts were startling. I am now on the road to recovery and owe all to Dr. King’a New Discovery. It surely saved my life.” Thisgrea cure la guaranteed for all throat and lung dlaeaaea by A. F. Long, druggist. Price 60c and sl. Trial bottle free

XO healfield. George Anderson is sick with the grip, Charles Meyers was in Rensselaer Tuesday. Robert Cash of Baum’s Brdige, was in town Wednesday. Rinold Tresmer of D. V. was in town Saturday eveuiag. Mrs, Crowell of Demotte, was in town Tuesday on business. George Wolard of Medaryviile, is working on the dredge. Miss Nellie Wallace of Laura, spent Sunday frith Miss Bell Smith.

Notice: 1 ii'ii'i' Mam «a—case Anyone needing a Perkins Wind Mill or a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, the two longest life * and easiest running machines that are made. Will save money by baying them of me. J. A. SCHREIBER, TEFFT - - - INDIANA.

William McNeil visited the first of the week with friends in Chicago. Henry Phillips was in Chicago Monday and Tuesday on business. Mrs. Barlow, who has been sick with heart trouble, is slowly improving. Mrs. Kate Tinkham bad a severe attack of heart trouble Sunday night. Charles Blue of Rensselaer spent the Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blue. Frank Cox went to Gifford Wednesday for a two weeks visit with his parents. Wm. McNeil of Kankakee spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. E. T. Biggs. Miss Eva Bush of Baum’s Bridge, attended institute at this place Saturday. Miss Nettie Prust was the guest of Mrs. Grover smith Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Grover smith and son Frank, spent tbe sabbath with friends at Dunnville'. Messrs William Wese and Pete Grube attended the dance at San Pierre Saturday night. Rob’t Mannan of Kniman spent Saturday and Sunday with his sister Mrs. Emma Ocker.

A number of the young people attended the box social and ball at D. V. Saturday night. St. Valentine's day passed very pleasantly, no one being slighted that we have heard ot. * Mrs. Grace Paine of.. Dunn’s Siding, spent the week with her mother, Mrs. Kate Tinkham. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, who live about 4 miles south of town, called on Mr. and Mrs. Sam smith Sunday. Miss Bertha Swisher went to Fair Oaks Wednesday for a visit with her sister Mrs. Macel Fuller. Mr. Ryan and daughter Eliza moved Monday into the Mecheen property, about 1 %, miles from town. Mrs. Minnie Adams and daughter Olive of Kankakee, Sundayed with Mrs, sister, Mrs. Charles Meyers. Mrs. Mary Phillips returned home Wednesday evening after a month’s visit with her brother Judson Ash of Chicago. Miss Nettie Gilbranson and Mr. Ambrose Hendrickson called upon Miss Mary Lidtke at Kouts Saturday evening. Mr. Wondle of Oxford, was here Wednesday and Thursday looking after the interests of his farm six miles south of town.

Mrs. Sam Smith entertained a number of her lady friends T hursday p. m„ for the purpose of organizing a ladies' aid society. Miss Minnie Tinkham and brother Willie and Mrs. Lucy Clark attended the funeral of Mrs. Maude Colling at Lowell, Wednesday. The teachers of Wheatfield and Kankakee townships and of Wheatfield town, held their joint institute at this place Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Elza Grow and son William of Rensselaer, spent the first of the week with Mrs. Grow’s mother, Mrs. John McGlinn, Sr. As Rev. Day failed to put in his appearance Sunday evening, song services and testimonial meeting was held, conducted by Dr. Hamilton. Mrs. Mollie Rogers returned to her home in Chicago .Wednesday after spending a few days with her mother Mrs. Melser and her son Joseph. Isaac Wilson returned home Monday from his western tour and left Tuesday evening for St. Mary’s, Ohio, where he intends spending a few weeks with his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bikosky and daughter Clara of Kankakee, attended the golden wedding Monday of Mrs. Bikosky’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Zimmer, who live about 3 miles south of town. A couple of the Wheatfield boys had better get their trunks packed, as every effort is being made to find the lantern which was taken from the D. V. livery barn last Saturday night. Anyone having any knowledge or the lantern, report to us and we will inform “Reiny” at once.

The most reliable preparation for kidney troubles on the market ia Foley’s Kidney Cure. For sale by A. F. Long, druggist.

Jiorth \Jnion. Mrs. John Stibbie is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Krugar is visiting at Chicago this week. John stibbie made a flying trip to Parr Thursday. Minnie Makus is home on a visit from Goodland. Dr. Steel took dinner with Christ Schultz Monday. Paul Schultz took dinner with Bimon Kessick Sunday. Amel schultz made a flying trip to Rensselaer Saturday. Paul schultz was seen on the streets of Fair Oaks Monday.

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Christ Schultz attended tbe sale at Joe Shindler’s last Friday. Herman Bchultz and Amel Stibbie are making arrangements to go to Wisconsin soon. Fred Krugar made a flying trip to Goodland Friday of last week. I wonder why? A young man of this neighborhood went to Illinois to a wedding. I wonder if it was his own ? Mr. and Mrs. Michael schultzattended the funeral of Martha John in Wheat- ! field tp„ last week. Quite a number of young people of this neighborhood attended the dance at Joe Shindeiar’s Tuesday night. Maratha Louise, daughter of Mr. agA Mrs. Charles John, was bom March 8, 1892, and died February 9, 1904, aged it years, 11 months and 1 day. She died ot ' abcess of the liver*. The funeral was , held from Wheatfield Center schoolhouse Thursday, Feb. n, at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. Baur of Goodland, and interment made in tbe Wheatfield cemetery. An operation was performed on tbe little sufferer just a week before she died, but it was without avail. Her sorrowing parents, one brother and two sisters have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. We loved her more than we can tell, We cannot bear to say farewell. “Dear child,” the beatiful angel said, As little Martha's spirit fled, “Cling closely, dear, and you shall be Borne to the Sacred Heart with me.” The child obeyed and her soul so white, Wrapt in joy unknown fled from her par- ‘ ents sight. —From her little schoolmates, Maggie and Lila Delehanty.

Gillam. Henry Toomire and son Eddie called on James Blankenship Thursday eve. W, M. Gasper, who has been haying the grip, is able to be around again, Mrs. W. M. Gasper called on Mr 9. Chas. Vergeson Wednesday. j Chas. Vergeson went to Francesville'. Friday. \ Sam Pass moved to White county < last Wednesday. J Mrs. Ivy Vergeson and Ella Gasper, called on Mrs. Fred Hermansen Friday. Mrs. W. M. Gasper and daughter Ola, visited Mrs. J. Blankenship Thursday. t Peter Hermansen and wife went to Rensselaer Saturday. Mr. Demoss received word last Friday that his son-in-law had been killed by a train at Reynolds. John Whitaker and wife took a nice drive Sunday to see their daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Bart Reed called on Fred Hermansen and wife Sunday. Little Mable Vergeson is quite sick at this writing. Jerry Miller, Chas. Odem and G. H. Comer hauled corn to market this week. Larkin Logan is having trouble with pumps; one is frozen-and the other won’t work.

Surrey. Thomas Murphy is haring a severe tussel with asthma, Will Reynolds is to move his dairy from here to one mile south. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mallatt of Michigan City. Sundayed at S. B. Thornton’s. Preparations are being made to celebrate Washington's birthday at our school. C. L. Parks lost a fine young Jersey sow last week, by its eating too much fro sen corn. We understand that Mose Chupp has rented a place of Oua Yeoman and will move there soon. There is to be very little moving done here this spring, most of the renters are holding the same places. Uncle John Elder of Idaville, was ooming from there to his son's, O. Elders, living near here, and while walking across the railroad at this place Wednesday, slipped and fell*, cutting quite a gash in his forehead. He was taken in and the wound bound up and was taken to his son's by L. M. Wilcox.

Virgie. Asa Leech lost a good horse Tuesday night. Garfield Swartz of Illinois is visiting hies parents. , j Will Lewis unloaded two carloads of tilj here to be hauled to Amos Davisson's neap Parr. j Wanted:— A second-hand pair of running shoes. For further information see Levi Cooper. Josiah Marshall and wife visited relatives and friends near here last week. They havte been living near Lake Tillage, but will makk their future home in lowa. £ Our Kniman!correspondent who mention-1 ed Joe Theis and Soott Cooper taking red freshments at Kniman in last week's items J must not think their refreshments were! anything else but pure ice-cream and pop. 1 Chas. Weiss and wife spent a few days with! the former's parents, while on their wedding! tour. He heard the tinkle of Chas. Fish's! cow bell one evening and snpposed it was thcJ •‘Royal Yarn Club" ooming to demand theln expected allowance, and, as it was later! found'to be the case, he met them on the! road and satisfied their wants of a Merchant! C. G. A. R. apiece. They will make their nevil home near Wabash, Ind.

A Night Alarm. Worse than an alarm of fire at night'is J Si brassy cough of croup, which sounds like mi children’s death knell and it means death un< less something is done quickly. Foley’s Hon ey and Tsr never fails to give instant reliei and quickly cures the wont forms of croup Mrs. P. L. Cordier, of Maunington, KyJ writes: “My three-year old girl bad a sever* case of croup; the doctor said she could no live. I got a bottle of Foley’s Honey and Taj the first dose gave quick relief and saved he| life.” Refuse substitutes. Sold by A. F. Longj —■ 'ii ■■■ ■ '■ Loans on farms and city proper] ty made by Anetin & Hopkins on the beet terms and shortest timd of any firm in Jasper County. VO oust A OOLO IN ONI DAY M Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. A 1 druggists refund the money Ult falls to curd E. WTGrove’s signature ia on each box. 86c. 1 Sold by A. F. Long. J