Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 April 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

And Remington is still a “dry” town. I. D. Mason of Elwood, was shaking Viands with old friends here last week. Goodland is to have a street carpival. Well, most "everything goes” in that town. Mrs. Arthur Woodin of Hammond is visiting her mother, Mrs. Frank Philippi, at this writing. J. F. Kerns and family left this week for Columbus, Ohio, wheie they will reside in the future. Miss Gertrude Bartoo returned a few •days ago from Terre Haute, where she has been attending school. Mrs. Harvey Gates was called to Idaville last Wednesdav by the death of her aged father, Jacob Moorman. Vole Richcreek of Indianapolis, attended the funeral of his wife’s sister, Miss Ellen Shew, here last week. Anson Fell has announced himself a candidate, for the republican nomination for trustee of Carpenter township. Mrs. Samuel Babb, who has been ■spending the winter with her son Thomas L. Babb at Burlington, lowa, returned to Remington last week. The proprietor of the Wolcott electric light plant is endeavoring to make a contract to run a wire down from Wolcott and light our town with electricity. The remains of Miss Ellen Shew, who »d*ed at Fair Oaks last week from cancer, w«Te brought here for interment. The funeral services were held from the home cite her brother, George Shew. Fowler Leader: The foundation of George Mittens’s big store at Wadena is • about completed. The building is to forty by one hundred and twenty feet with a cellar under the entire building. Mrs. Mary Downing, the aged mother of Mrs. Reuben Crain died at the home ■of the latter, \ '/ 2 miles north of Remington last week, aged 77 years. The remains were taken to Goodland for interment. Recent births: March 18, to Henry Clouse and wife, southeast of town, a daughter; March 19, to Frank Thurston and wife, twin boys; March 23, to 'Wm. Geier and wife, a daughter; March 24, to C. W. Anderson and wife, a •daughter, Among those from out of town attending the funeral of Mrs. Blanchard Elmore on Wednesday of last week, were: Mr. and Mrs. Matt Thompson of Valparaiso; Miss Alice Walker of Chicago; 'George Denham of Cincinnati, Ohio; J. D. Mason of Elwood; Miss Lizzie Ha|lacher and sister of Monticello; Mrs. Noe of Earl Park, and numerous friends from Goodland.

~fo. fmerica . Albert Wood was at Lee Saturday. “Clyde Glark spent Sunday with Clell Clark. Ray Huston to McCoysburg Saturday. Geo. Foulks was in Rensselaer Monday on business. Mrs. C. Underwood Sundayed with Mrs. Jacob Johns. Jacob McDonald killed two wild geese one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Leming spent Sunday with Carey Huston’s. Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks were "Monon goers Saturday. Clair Ginn of Monon, was at Wm. Culps Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Saidley, who has been sick, is some better at this writing. Clyde Clark of near Lee attended ‘Sabbath School here Sunday. Mrs. Saltwell's have moved to his place recently purchased of Jno. Ward. Branson Clark and family and Mrs. Dobbins spent Sunday with Geo. Foulks. Miss Mary Foulks of McCoysburg, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. Earl Foulks visited with his Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clark, the first of the week. Cady Underwood and Grandma Foulks Sundayed at McCoysburg with Richard Foulks ahd wife. Albert Wood and brother Charles spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks. The democrats held a primary convention Saturday at Center school house for the purpose of nominating a township chairman. There was no preaching at the church last Bnndav owing to the absence of the pastor. We did not learn the cause of his absence. Last week Miss Funk of Wheaifield, closed a successful term of school at Banner, and about ten o'clock she was surprised by the patrons bringing in well filled baskets, and after an interesting program by the scholars and some encouraging remarks by the patrons, all partook of a bountiful dinner and parted wishing Miss Funk success in all her efforts at teaching.

Tlttie «y* ea Mance Bearer was a Wolcott goer Saturday. Mrs. George Castor called Mrs. J. W, Ward Wednesday. Mrs. I. W. Ward spent Sunday with Mr. ana Mrs. William Johnson.

Elmer Clark purchased a-horse of Tom Robertson of Wolcott last Tuesday. Rev. Morrow of Wolcott failed to reach the Milroy Babtist church last Sunday, but Sunday school was largely attended. Ray Huston, the leading broncho buster, informs us of having found his lost over-shoe since the disappearance of the snow. James Blakemore, our hustling supervisor, has the same complaint but it doesn't take a bad effect. Jim is all O. K. just the same. We were relieved of one of our bachelor friends this week in the person of the “Flying Dutchman.” He went to work for Alfred Hoover. Uncle Jacob Johns received a pair of rubber boots last week as a present and says he intends hunting frogs as soon as the weather permits. Miss Nellie May’s school closed Thursday, March 24. A large number of the patrons were in attendance, bringing well filled baskets of substantial eatables. Link Parks, our honorable trustee, carrying off first prize for being the biggest pie-eater.

Surrey . James Gilmore spent part of Sunday at home. Frank Leek stopped at Surrey and took dinner Monday. Will Zacher is the champion duck shooter so far this season. Enos Moffttt bought a team of Sam Thornton a few days ago. Uncle Thomas Murphy has recovered so as to be able to be up again. Trevor Wilcox and Frank Chupp spent Sunday night in Rensselaer. Mr. Wm. Yeoman was circulating a petition for an extention of R-F-D-3. Amos Davison of Union bought some stock hogs and cattle of C. L. Parks. John Borntrager received a car load of Stock catlle from Chicago Wednesday. Trustee Wilcox got notice of A bad washout on the county line road in South Newton. Three supervisors have resigned their office in this tp.; something that never was heard of here, before. Our school closes to-day with a splendid program. Miss Parker leaves with the best respects of all the patrons and scholars. Mrs. S. A. Tribbey, who has been spending the winter with her daughter Mrs. C. L. Parks, returned to her home at Argos Monday. Mrs. Turner of Lowejl, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jake Younglas, is having her visit prolonged by two of her children having the mumps. We noticed, an article in the Republican paper where a farmer in this township is contending for the farmers to have rites. I thought you had given up such things as that as we are the ones that do the paying and that is all farmers can stand nowadays.

Forth \Jnion. J. W. Fay lor lost a fine horse the other day. Ed Ritter was hunting seed oats Monday. Al Keener is working for George Davis. Wm. Faylor was visiting at the dredge Sunday. Next Sunday is Easter. Don’t founder on eggs. Amel Stibbie is working for Hickman this spring. Wm. Schultz sold a horse to George Casey last week. The dredge is doing good work and lots of it nowadays. Julius Guildenzoph took dinner with Paul Schultz Monday, Rinhold Schultz made a flying trip to Newton county Sunday. Henry Bronkey was over to see his best girl the other Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Gawl took dinner with Wm. Schultz Sunday. Herman Schultz was seen on the streets of Fair Oaks Monday. A. Rosenbaum was out hunting last week and got a fine lot of ducks. Mr. Jones has left the Davis & Right farm and has moved to Whitley Co. Another new man out for trustee on the republican ticket. He thinks he can win the race. Mrs. Herschman has gone back to her home at Michigan City, alter visiting her daughter and friends for several weeks. Dr. Washburn was called to see the sick baby of August Schultz Saturday evening. There is not much hope for the baby, Ed Lakin is talking of having a telephone put in. That would be very nice Ed, when you can not go to see her you can tell her why. A couple of young gentlemen of this neighborhood went to the river duck shooting last week and if they had got one more duck, each would have had one.

Fair OaKtt. Sunday school was organized at the Christian church Saturday. Rev. Rummel preached at the M. E. church Saturday eve. It is reported that Mrs. Keller will move to Rensselaer in the near future. The democrats of the north end of the township, met here and organized. Saturday. Abe Bringle sold a horse to Clay Harris last week and bought a driving horse of Jap Wright. The Sternburgh dredge is moving right down the line, now. They have a full force of men and are working day and night. They have over a mile of ditch cut. Mr. Barefoot and wife of Chicago, were down and closed the deal for Ran Halleck’s fruit farm the latter part of the week and will move down the last of this week. Rev. C. A. Riley and family of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who are moving to Lions, lowa, stopped here Friday to visit his cousins, Abe Bringle and Mrs. Bruce Moffitt until Wednesday, then went to Julian to visit his uncle, W. L. Bringle a couple of days and resumed their journey Saturday. He has an appointment as pastor in the Congregational church at that place.

Lee. Sore throat is prevalent in this neigh-bor-hood. Frank Phillips of Rensselaer, is visiting near Lee. Mrs. W. O. Carrothers visited at Wm. LaMar’s Sunday. Mrs. Lamport and Mrs. Pape were Monon goers Monday. We don't think there will be many potatoes planted good Friday. Mrs. LaMar’s mother, who has been living with her, has moved to Minnesota. Say. Blue Sea, won’t Albert look surprised when he meets you in the road, but don’t kiss him. ( Yes, Parr, I think we had better take your advice and learn them to stop quarreling or leave them behind. John Johnson, Charley Pape and Malon Lamport hauled hay Monday and Tuesday from South America.

South Labvn. Mr. Edward Tanner is on the sick list. Preaching at Center school every two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe were Rensselaer callers Thursday. Hurrah, for the South Barkley gravel road; mud hub deep. Mr. Chas. Parker and family visited at Rensselaer Thursday. Miss Maggie Lowman and niece visited at Mr. Bulls Monday. Protracted meeting is being held at the Barkley M. E. church. Day Norman has been helping Mr. Wolf pry rocks this week. Mr. and Mrs. George Lowman attended church Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Eldridge Sundayed at the former's parents, Mr. Nathan Eldridge’s. Mrs. J. A. Grant returned home from New Orleans, where she has been visiting her sister tor the past month. Mr. Ivan Ellsworth has returned from Valparaiso where be has been attending school, and Bertha and Ollie are all smiles.

Battm* s "Bridge Hyram Hyde has been quite sick. Elmer Bush was in Wheatfield Monday. The grade has been repaired this week. Zeri Miller called on the Muff ley boys Tuesday. Mrs. Lane visited with Mrs. Miller Tuesday. William Hollier was a Wheatfield goer Saturday. Will Sims moved into his new bouse this week. Notary Public Wells has been very sick this week. Frank Downs visited with the Platt family Sunday. Miss Jones is now a Porter county school teacher, Miss Mabel Wells started to New York this week. Mrs. Lucy Lion visited with Mrs. Etta Bush Wednesday. Dekater Lyon visited with Dave Ross Saturday evening. Mr. Pence of Demotte, was out to the Hodge ranch Monday. Henry Platt moved into rhe Pagel property in Porter this week. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ross visited at the Bush residence Monday. Bub Lane went to the Hebron grade Sunday to push duck hunters. Orpb Lyon and sons, Decater and Desilver were at Kouts Tuesday. J. J. Cum of Valparaiso, was out here duck hunting the first of the week. Mr. Morrison, who has been sick all winter, went to North Dakota Tuesday. The cattle that has been fed on the Phelips ranch, were moved to the Hodge ranch Monday. George Bancroft, who has been push* ing duck hunters at the Bridge, was in Jasper Sunday. Carrie and Hattie Platt visited with Merla Myers of the Finney settlement, one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Funk, the newly made bride and groom, are living ou his father's farm near Hebron.

Mrs. Alva Hershman is ou the sick list.

Mr. and Mrs. Wagner were at Monon Friday. Mrs. Record called on Mrs. Tezlof Monday. The buz saw started again Tuesday at Walter Hershman's, Ed Hershman started to Valpo., Monday for the spring term, Mr. Davis and Mr. Griffen went to Knox Monday on business. Geo. Hershman of Valparaiso, visited at home the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Valpo., are visiting Geo. Stalbaum this week. Miss Flo Hershman has been sick since Monday, we wonder why. Mr. Conrite of Penn., visited Frank Hershman on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Schuler and Miss Wagner called on Walter Hershman Sunday evening. Frank Hershman has been trapping for the last week but has only caught four rats. There are several Kniman men talking of coming here to see if they can get work in the oil field.

Laura. Albert Shigley was a Newland caller Monday. A. Summers was a Wheatfiejd caller Monday. Cyril Steele transacted business in Wheatfield Monday. Bert Knight and Frank Wallace spent Sunday at their homes. Miss Daisy Slaughter is visiting with her aunt, Mrs. E. Taylor. Miss Mitchell of Medaryville, is visiting at the Braddock home. Chas. Pettet of Parr, was in our midst the latter part of last week. Harley Brown of Wheatfield, spent Sunday with Jesse Wynkoop. Miss Rosa Johnson spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Mae Pettet. Blanche Steele spent Wednesday and Thursday with Henry Gilbranson of Aix. Missess Stella Shigley and Jessie Sage were the guests of Blanche Steele Sunday. , Miss Francis Davisson of Aix, spent the first of the week with her uncle, Cyril Steele. The dance given by Mr. Pettet Saturday night was well attended, all reporting an excellent time. Say, Asa, Mrs. Pettet has yet some strings of her dish-rag left, so if you want another bow call and see her. Oak Grove school closed Tuesday. A well rendered programme was given Jby the scholars. All were sorry to loose their teacher, Miss Jasperson, who has taught a very successful term.

Wheatfield. Hello, South America! Are you still with us? P. O. Kennedy was a Rensselaer goer Saturday. The Rebeccas gave an oyster supper Friday night, Will Mutcher spent the week with friends in Valpo. Earl Pierce of Kouts. made his usual trip here Sunday. Mrs. Belcher and son visited Sunday with relatives at D. V. Mike Harrington of Kersey, was in town Monday and Tnesday. Mrs. Yeadley and children of Lacrosse, did shopping here Saturday. George Meyers of Rensselaer, spent a few days the first of the week with relatives. Mrs. Ote Kennedy and children spent Sunday with the former’s parents in Walker tp. Miss Rosa Clark went to South Bend Monday and intends making her future home there. Mrs. John McGlinn Sr„ visited this week with her daughter Mrs. Mattie Holle at Kniman. The Ladies Aid Society will serve an easter supper to-night, in Remley’s hall. Everybody is invited to attend. Misses Manda Funk and Beatrice Langdon went to Terra Haute Monday to attend normal the Spring term. Messrs. Lewis Pinter, George Miller, Lewis Funk and Skeet Hendrickson went to the river Wednesday for a weeks hunting. Hello, Parr! W£ understand that we have now a new S. A. cor., and hope that she and Blue Sea will get along with less quarreling, then we can all attend tbe St. Louis Exposition in a body.

Cen. BarKley. Wm. Gratner was a Rensselaer visitor Friday. Fred Tyler spent last Friday night at Wm. Potts’. Mrs. Wm. Potts was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Gratner Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ancel Potts visited Mr. and Mrs. George Long Sunday. Glen Baker and Laura Reed a ttended church at Center Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Vore spent Sunday at Lon Tanner’s near Valma. The protracted meeting at the M. E. church being conducted by Rev. Fertich, is still in progress at this writing. The Center school came to a close last Thursday, March 24. Vick Comer, the teacher, was somewhat surprised when the patrons came walking ih with baskets filled with all kinds of eatables. All partook of a bountiful dinner A program consisting of declamations, music, etc, was well rendered by the pupils, after which die teacher gave a nice talk to the pupils and patrons, *AII are feeling satisfied that their school has been a success, and would be pleased to have the same teacher with us again next winter.

Tarr. 1 Francis M. Goff and Harvey Davisson were in out* village Tuesday. The farmers around Parr are pretty blue on account of extensive rains. Miss Grace Barkley went to Fair Oaks Monday to work for Mrs. Frank Lambert. Harry Kurrie of Rensselaer, and W. L. Weed were investigating ditches Tuesday. Jacob McDonald and Dan Chatman of McCoyaburg, bought horses of W. L. Wood Wednesday. Jim McColly says the pool room makes a first class hotel as he stopped at the same place again Tuesday night. Nora Phillips of Rensselaer, who has been staying with Ed Leach and family going to school this winter, returned to her home Saturday evening. Billy Skiddle, the landlord of the Parr hotel, had an all nights search for a gentleman's overcoat the other night but failed to find it, returning home the next morning very much discouraged. It appears that the north and south precincts of Union township has united as far as republicanism is concerned, as Chas. Manaerville of the north precinct, was seen in W. L. Wood’s private office Tuesday night, You can guess the rest.