Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 April 1904 — Jasger County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasger County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Monday is the last day for paying taxes. Dr. Pothuisje and Geo. Hascall were Renselaer visitors Saturday. Miss Katharine Ilesse is taking the school enumeration of Remington. Charlie Tharp left last week for StLouis where he has a position as guard on the exposition grounds. C. F. Fisher, John Mitchell, Jno. Wood, Chas. Petley and Lester Hawn were Rensselaer visitors Thursday. We greatly fear that "Jaybird” will not be a popular campaign air in Jasper county this fall, on account of the bust up of the McCoy bank. Postmaster F. B. Mever and son Jim, of Rensselaer, visited Chas. H. Price here Sunday. Charley seems to continue in about the same condition. The Republican township convention last Saturday nominated A. Fell for trustee and J. H. Allman for assessor. There was no opposition to them. Wm. Flickenstein, who was taking treatment at a Logansport hospital, died at that institution last week. He was aged 32 years. Burial was made at Logansport. C. R. Griffith, Jake Thomas and Webb Reed left last week for Arkansas, tbe the former for Robt. Parker’s town of Waldenburg to do some work for Mr. PaYker and the latter to prospect a little. The Democrat was eagerly sought for and read here last Saturday. It contained the best and most accurate account of the McCoy bank failure of any paper in the county. Moral; If you want ALL the news all the time, read The Democrat. The divorce suit of Mrs. Rose Stout vs, Frank Stout, which has been pending at Winamac, resulted last week in a decree of divorce being granted to Mrs. Stout together with a house and two lots in satisfaction of her claim for money which she entrusted to her husband. She has bought the hotel which she formerly managed at Winamac and will resume her relation as hostess. —Monticello Herald.

Air. V I° hn Renicker has finished his vehicle barn. Albert Harrington is tile ditching for Joe Williams. James Wiseman has a new yard fence and hitch rack. Most of the people in this locality have their oats sown. Miss Shaady, of near Virgie, attended Sunday-school at Brushwood Sunday. Ezra Clark and family, of Rensselaer, spent Sunday with friends in this vicinity. Zebfdee Swaim has his house completed and will move into it the last of this week. As "Uncle Mac" is broke, wonder who will be leader of the "Sweet Singers of Israel” and the “Sheepskin Band”? Guess the Rensselaer yellow jacket has changed his mind about the depositors in McCoy's bank receiving dollar for dollar. A great many of the women and orphans around here have contributed to McCoy’s bank. Miss Nellie Byrd deposited about one hundred dollars on the Saturday before the bank closed.

East WalKer F. C. A. Meyer spent Wednesday at Chicago. Joseph Fenzel was a Dunnville caller Saturday. J. A. Nelson has purchased a fine new set of harness. John L. Hersbman is grubbing for Ed. Wesner this week. Wm. Wesner of Gillam, was seen in our vicinity Thursday. Democratic township convention today (Saturday) at Center school house. Miss Annie Fritz has gone to Michigan City where she expects to work in a factory. Joseph Laßerge was the guest of Mrs. F. C. A. Meyer Wednesday afternoon. Miss Hattie Warren of Rensselaer, is visiting with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Zick. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wesner and son Ernest, spent Sunday with George Nichols and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shirer and daughter Loleda, spent Sunday afternoon at the Jasperson home, Messrs. J. A» Scbreiber, Joe Salrin and William Jasperson attended lodge at Dunnville Wednesday evening. Miss Milize Scbreiber, who has been staying with Mrs. Newhouse of Hamlet for some time, returned home Saturday. We were glad to hear .from D. V., last week through the columns of The Democrat and to know that he was not interred, as we supposed. But to be on the safe side we would advise you not to make any more “nickel” wagers, Bert.

Dtinri'Vilte. Trustee Maloney is taking the enumeration. Spring and his attendants arrived a lew days ago. We wish to congratulate our new gradnates upon their success. Emmons Miller spent Sunday at Dunnville, a guest at the Schrader hotel. v . Jt ,

There will be a dance at the Triechel hall next Saturday evening. Let all come. Nickoli Rasmussen took a carload of cattle and hogs to Chicago Tuesday evening. Look out for wet weather, for Prof. George Taylor is planting his tobacco on high ground. Quite a few of our farmers attended the Osborne demonstration at Wheatfield Tuesday. Miss Tillie Olson, one of our popular storekeepers, was in Chicago a couple of days last week. ■ L. Gilbranson and Mrs. Tinkman, of Wheatfield, spent a few hours with Miss Olson last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross, of Wheatfield, visited with Mr. and Mrs. David Collins last Sunday. W. S. DeArmond, our blacksmith and implement dealer, has the finest display of machinery ever shown in Dunnville. John Gramps, of Porter, departed for Kankakee City last Wednesday, where he intends to work the coming summer. Rev. Day preached at Dunnville last Sunday. Let all come out the next appointment and help make these services a success.

M. Gerber, who lives on the Coffin farm, is devoting Saturdays to the barber trade at Dunnville. All those wishing their looks improved, call on him. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Claspell, of San Pierre, are going to move into the Wheeler property this week, where they will live until they build on their lot in the east part of town.

A Sunday-school was organized ai the M. E. Church last Sunday, with the following officers: Supt„ David Miller; Ass't. Supt., Mrs, Sands; Sec., Arthur Will; Treas., Mrs. L. Gillespie. Let all come out next Sunday and help make it a success. The study of the Bible is the way to receive a liberal education. Messrs. William Will and William Jasperson were formally introduced to the Woodman goat at this place, last Wednesday evening. The goat was so seemingly pleased to make their acquaintance that the boys doubted his sincerity, and a collision followed in which the boys and the goat were the star actors. With the exception of a few bruises, everything is as lovely now as a marriage supper.

o. Imerica. Fred Saltwell spent Saturday in McCoysburg. Thomas Spencer spent Sunday with Wm. Culp. Wm. Barlow was a Rensselaer goer last Saturday. John Woosley spent Sunday with Mance Beaver. Rev. Morrow took dinner with Mr. Saidlai Sunday. Hello, Blue Sea, we would like to hear from you again. Robert Gray, of near Monon, went to Wm. Culp’s Tussday. Carey McKillip and family attended church here Sunday evening. John Lancing, of McCoysburg, spent Saturday with Wm. Barlow. A number of the ladies met and cleaned the church last Thursday. James and Mrs. Nellie May spent Sunday with Miss Mabel Huston. Miss Mary Foulks, of McCoysburg spent a few days with relatives here. Frank and Ross McDonald and Willis Lutz attended church here Sunday evening. Mrs. Alma Clark, of Rensselaer, is spending the week visiting relatives here. House cleaning and garden-making are the women’s chief occupations nowadays. Mrs. White and daughter, Winnie, visited the family of Z. J. McCashen one day last week. Messrs. O. J. Clark and Z. McCashen and family spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foulks. O. A. Jacks and family, of Lee, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank May spent Sunday with George Foulks. Mr. and Mrs. Cady Underwood spent Friday and Saturday with Richard Foulks at McCoysburg. Messrs. Wm. Thomas and Martin McDonald spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in this vicinity. Robert Johns, of McCoysburg, spent a few days this week with his grandparents, Mi. and Mrs. Jacob Johns, Clell and Belle Clark accompanied by their sister-in-law, Mrs. Alma Clark, of Rensselaer, Sundayed with Ludd Clark. Messrs. Fred Dobbins and Wayue Benson, and Miss Winnie Geer and Miss Hamilton, of Palestine, attended church here Sunday evening. Rev. Morrow preached his last sermon of the first year of his labor here, last Sunday morning and night. His theme, "Trust,” was appreciated highly at being helpful and instructive to alb thoughtful bearers. His year’s work has been successful, both spiritually and financially, as a report was made showo*g all iudebtedness paid and money in the "-easury. A committee had been previ. u=!y appointed to solicit subscriptions thi.i a sufficient salary might be raised to justify a call the second year. The peoj responded very generously, a call was made and accepted for his pastorate the coming year, beginning May 8, 1904. On that day, both morning and evening, some special musical selections, consisting of solos and other selections will be given. Every one is invited. The services will continue throreh the week following. We hope all will be interested enough to attend as regular as possible.

So. 'BarKJey, More rain, more rest. Miss Katie Marlatt was ih our midst Sunday. Glen Barker was seen in Center Sunday evening. Miss Besse Brook was a Rensselaer caller Saturday. Miss Anna Lane spent Sunday with Mrs. Eli Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Korah Parker spent Sunday in Rensselaer. Miss Blanche Steele spent Sunday at her home in Laura. Mr. and Mrs. Lemna did shopping in Rensselaer Saturday. Isca Marlatt was a caller on Geo. Machelfreeh Sunday. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lewis died Thursday. Say, Harry, don’t drive your ducks up so early next Sunday night. I wonder what makes it Snow so around Mr, Ropp's place these pretty days? Miss Jennie Marlatt from Chicago, spent Saturday and Sunday with her brother, John Marlatt.

Surrey. A change is wanted. Oats sown last week are coming good. Farming has not a very bright outlook just now. Good spring'weath£r set in last Saturday, but did not last long. The measles have reached this place. C. W. Clemons and the Wilcox families each have their share. There is not so much said about high protection nowadays as there was. I wish we had protected our hard earnings better. Mrs. Lewis Serch, of Chicago, who has been visiting the Zacher family, returned home Wednesday morning. Mrs. McFaden, who accompanied her here, will stay for awhile.

fiebuland. There are eight men on the section gang here now. Chas. Newland has moved to the oil fields where he has a job at $2.00 per day. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Walter, of Pleasant Grove, called on friends here Sunday. George Buch and Ira Blackman are loading corn for T. M Callahan this week. John Richmond of Pleasant Grove was here on business a couple of days last week. Geo. Beedy and wife who live a few miles west of town, were visitors here a couple of days last week. Oats are about all sowed here. The acreage will not be so large this year on account of spring being so backward. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whited of Stoutsburg visited the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Callahan, Saturday and Sunday. Chas. Newland, T. M. Callahan and Gifford & Callahan were losers to the tune of about SI,OOO by the failing of the McCoy bank. We are going to have a pickle factory built here this fall, contracts are being taken now. Already sixty acres have been contracted for. What we want next is a canning factory.

Fair Oafo. Ike Thomas and wife spent Sunday on the farm. P. H. Zea made a flying trip to Hammond Sunday. Rev. Rummel preached at the M. E. church Saturday evening. Jake Spitzer has a position as clerk in Ike Right’s store nowadays. Ran Halleck, of Rochester, was in Fair Oaks the first of the week. Several of our citizens wear pretty long faces since the McCoy bank failure at Rensselaer. Mrs. Maggie Keller attended the mask ball at Middlecamp’s, near Kniman, last week. Joe wife, and Harvey Davison and family, of near Kniman, ate dinner with Frank Goff’s Sunday. John Williams, of Monticello, came up Sunday to see his brother James, who is very poorly with pneumonia. The youngest child of Wesley Odel. of Gifford, died Saturday, and was brought here Sunday for interment. Mrs. Maggie Keller went to Kankakee City Saturday to see her husband who has a position in the car shops there. Oat sowing is of the past, and lots of rain and high water is of the present. We had twenty-four hours hard, steady rain the first of the week. Mrs. E. L. Harlow, living south of the Kent ranch, is not expected to live. She is sick with blood poisoning in the hand, the result of a slight glass cut received some three weeks ago. Dr. Merry, of Mt. Ayr, and Dr. English, of Rensselaer, held consultation Monday and reported that there can be nothing done for her. Later—-She died Wednesday.

XVesl *BarKlcy, Church was well attended at Center Sunday night. Miss Nora Baker attended church at Center Sunday night. / Hello! Glenn! did you find that reporter you were looking for? Horatio Ropp and family were guests of Elmer Sulenberger s Sunday. Mrs. Haniford is visiting with her daughter at Asphaitum, this week. Blanche Steele spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents near Laura. Dallas Nichols and family visited Mrs. Nichols' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Openchain, Sunday. We wonder why Bessie wasn’t at church Sunday eve? Probably her beau didn't come. , Chris Morgenegg, Sr., and family were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Lester Schreiner, Sunday. 1 Mr. Lemna and best girl were out riding Sunday afternoon, enjoying the sweet gifts of nature.

Some people have hard work to get their hens to set, but Mrs. Ropp is even setting her rosters. Mr. and Mrs. James Snedecker and daughter Fairy, visited Garry Snedecker and family Sunday. In reply to Remington's question of last week, about what would become of the "sheepskin" band, we think it will go to Uncle Mack’s Jerry Island. Mr. Ropp he had quite a "Snow" storm around his place Sunday night, but it passed away some time during the night and was raining Monday morning. Miss need not put in her valuable time asking the editor who writes the West Barkley items, for he does not know, and he would not tell if he did —or must not, I mean.

Isphaltum . Mrs. Walter Hershman is on the sick list. Mr. Querry attended Sunday School here Sunday. Otto Schrader was here on business a few days ago. Elbert Antrim is visiting at A. L. Bouk's this week. Ed. Kentner started for Oklahoma City, Okla., Saturday, Mr. Hanley of Kniman, did business here the last of the week. Donk forget the dance at Ed. Schrader’s to-night (Saturday.) Mrs. A. D. Hershman and son are somewhat better at this writing, Miss Sadie Clark of Kankakee, is working for Mrs. A. D. Hershman. Remember the democratic township convention at Center to-day at 2 p. m. Mr. Fillian has moved on the Kentner farm, where he intends to reside for the summer. David Linton who moved from Foresman to Michigan, says he was never in so nice a country in his life, as he is now. Last Thursday night Mr. Miller's butcher shop was robbed, but he says that he didn’t care as much for that as what he lost at the McCoy bank. There has been so much rainfall this spring that the farmers can’t get into the fields to work. They are thinking that they will have to give it up for this time.

tfi Vhealfield. Mrs. Funk was in D. V., Wednesday. Charles Gerber of D. V., was in town Tuesday. George Hudflees left Monday for Indianapolis. Mike Harrington and Wm. King of Kersey, were in town Tuesday. Miss Nellie Delehanty of Wheatfield Center, did shopping here Wednesday. John Allen of Kankakee visited the week with his sick sister, Mrs. Simon Fendig. Mrs. Harrington and daughter Emma of Kersey, attended church here Wednesday. Mr. and Miss Heareth and lady fri end of Dunnville, were in town Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen and son Eugene of Hartford city, visited this week with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Fendig. Mrs. Mary Phillips, who has been visiting her son Henry at Momence, for the past two weeks, returned home Tuesday evening. Misses Minnie Tinkham, Clara Hoehn, and Mrs. Frances Paulsen spent Tuesday and Wednesday with friends in Demotte. A large crowd was present at Osborne Day, held here last Tuesday by the D. M. Osborne Co., in charge of their local agents Ocker & Mannan. The company was represented by Messrs Underwood, O’Brannon, Vanderver and Gilbert, who in a series of talks explained the merits of different pieces of machinery manufactured by their company. In the afternoon a drawing was held in which two sixty-tooth harrows and two four shovel cultivators, besides a number of other articles were given as prizes. The harrows were drawn by Omer Smith, living south of town, and Paul white who lives near Dunnville. The cultivators were drawn by Jas. Smith and the Wesner Bros.

Gillam. Bart Reed hauled wood Saturday. Wanted—A little warm, dry weather. Chas. Verygeson finished sowing oats Saturday. Fred Hermansen went Francesville Saturday. We wonder if don’t get lonesome since school is out? Miss Ragers visited Mrs. Jas. Blankenship Tuesday atfernoon. Mrs. Fred Hermansen’s sister, of Chicago, is visiting her at present. Greely Comer and wife visited Jas. Blankenship and wife last Sabbath. Kenneth and John Parkison visited their grandmother, Mrs. Ragess, Saturday night. # Larkin Logan has improved the looks of his Gillam town residence with a new woven wire fence. J. Blankenship, who has been in Lafayette for two weeks, returned home Thursday evening. We wonder what will become of the “Sweet Singers of Isreal” as well as the "Sheepskin Band." v Owing to the cold weather and late spring, several of the farmers are running short of feed. We wonder why the mail carrier is so long coming from the Geo. Johnson farm to the Gillam store? Perhaps he could tell the reason why.