Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 May 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. -

E. A. Bartoo was a Rensselaer goer Monda v. Turner Merritt was in Rensselaer several days this week. C. G. Austin and wife of Idaville visited friends here last week. A son was born n Mr. and Mrs George Taber of Bluffton, May 8. Mrs. Gus Andrews and children have joined her husband at Wapella, 111. Mrs. J. N. Beg! is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Stella Dick, at Watseka, 111. Remember the democratic primary today to select delegates to the county convention. The afternoon train now passes Remington at 3:51, instead of 6:07, ly; and connects with the T. P. & W. at Effner. We understand that E. T. Harris has sold his property here and will go to Rensselaer to take charge of the Harris bank at that place. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Dye got her foot badly crushed last week by a base-burner falling on the member while being moved. W. E. Holland, B. G. Parks, C. T. Denham, E. Woodkirk, J. W. Thomas. A. B. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Balcom, attended the funeral of J. C. Harris at Rensselaer, Tuesday. Foley’s Honey and Tar is peculiarly adapted for asthma, bronchitis aud hoareness. Sold by A. F. Long, Druggist.

'Dunrx'Oille.

Charles White is putting in tile fur William Fitzgerald. Corn planting is in full blast. What we want is a little sunshine. If you’ve got any large snakes to kill, call on Fast Walker and lady friend. Fishing is getting good now. A few of our local sportsmen have caught a few fine pike. Miss Lydia Sands, who has been at Lafayette for the past few months, returned last month. Miss Hulda Will, who has been working at South Bend for the past few months, returned home last Monday tor a few days stay. John Finn is putting in tile on his home place. If all of the farmers would go and do likewise, the country would soon resemble Paradise or Eden restored. Olda Vandercar called on friends at North Judson last Sunday. He went via Broncho road. He said that the Odd Fellow goat was easy to ride compared to a broncho. Samuel Maguire, who has been visiting in the city of New York for the past few months, returned last Thursday. He said it was cold in New York state when he left, but yet the kettle of politics was more than boiling! OBITUARY. Mrs. Rachel Herath was born in Jonesboro, Ind., Aug. io, 1855; and departed this life at her home near Dunnville, May 8,1904, aged 48 years, 8 months, 28 days. Bhe was married to Henry Herath, Nov. 17, 1878. To this union three sons and two daughters were born, all of whom survive her. to comfort the bereaved husband. Mrs. Herath was beloved by all who knew her and her daily life was a living testimony of Christianity. The funeral services were held at Brook, in the presence of a large concourse of people, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. In behalf of the people of Dunnville and vicinity I wish to extend to the bereaved husband and family the heartfelt sympathy.

Laura.

Ethe! Sage spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Rosa is straightening the crooks in the road with old Bob. C. J. Hobbs and L. H. McCarty were seen on our streets Monday. Pickles! pickles!! pickles!!! Everybody is going to raise pickles. Mr. Peterson and daughter, of Parr, spent Sunday with the Shigo-y family. Mr, and Mrs. John Cavinder spent Thursday with their daughthcr, near Rensselaer. George Lewark and John Night, of Wheatfield, have been caring hay here the past week. Lillie Russell, who has been working near Kouts, was home for a few days the first of the week. Frank Wallace and Bert Knight, of Kersey, spent Saturday evening with the old folks at home. Mrs. Pettit has gone to Parr to visit her son Charles. We are glad to see her able to be out again. Owing to the wet weather Owen spends much of his time on a certain hill about a quarter of a-mila east of Laura. L. H, McCarty, .representing the Bloomington Pickle Co., was here a few day* last week taking contracts for pickles.

The crowd of young folks that went to Newland on the hand-car Friday evening say it was more fun going than it was coming back. Mr. Robinson and Ray Thompson, of were calling on the farmers in this vicinity Thursday. Say, Ray, you should have waited till Friday. Francis, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klinger, caught fire to her clothing Sunday and was seriously burned. Dr. Zencb, of Wheatfield, was called. 1

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We are having winter again. James Akers called at W. L. Bnngle’s Sunday. George Bently ppent Sunday at Mr. Pierson's. W. L. Bringle was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday. Ada Yeoman is visiting her grandma this week. Lily Bowers was the guest of Maud Bringle Sunday. Miss Cena Carr was the guest of Emma Powell Sunday. Bell Wood went with her nephew to Rensselaer Sunday. W. L. Bringle was at Tom Lowe’s Monday on business. Christenia Flock was the guest of Lura and Ada Yeoman Saturday. Bruce and Harley Stevens Sundayed with their mother at Foresman. Lura Yeoman is working a few days this week for Mrs. May Lamson. Nelse Clemons and family spent Sunday syith Mr. and Mrs. Shindler. Henry Paulas and family from near Brook, spent Sunday with his brother, Philip Paulus. Foley’s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can safely be given to children. Sold by A. F. Long, Druggist.

East WalKcr

John Burger is hauling hay this week. Emma Burger did shopping at Wheatfield Tuesday. Miss Milgie Scbreiber of Dunnville spent Sunday at home. Messrs. George and Wm. Salrin were Dunnville callers Sunday. Miss Clara Huber is working for Mrs. George Wesner at this writing. Louie Zick spent Monday and Tuesday of last week at Rensselaer. Messrs Wm. Jasperson and S. A. Salrin boarded the train for Streator Sunday morning. Misses Anna and Carrie Jasperson were guests of Miss Anna Rasmussen Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wesner and son spent Sunday with the former’s brother, Cass Wesner and family of Stoiitsberg. Who said Clara called •on H Thursday afternoon? That is right, Clara, take advantage of leap year, Ferdie and Leo La Berge spent a few days at Valparaiso the last of the week, visiting with their brother George and family. Joe, the next time you go to see her, we would advise you to take the old road and make sure of getting there in time. "The early bird,” etc., you know. Sister West Barklev, we thought you were aware of the tact that there is more than one way of obtaining knowledge. People living in even the lowest apartments may have a fair knowledge of astronomy.

Dunns.

Clyde Herath spent Sunday night at Dunnville. Business at Dunns is on the decline; farmers are all busy. Jim Newhouse, of Hamlet, transacted business here Tuesday. Elmer Roberts transacted business in Dunn's one day this week. Pfiel is farming in full force this week; his wife running a gang plow. Uncle Alf says fishing is no good this week. He is buying beefsteak! The Herath family visited with agent Wilmington and family Sunday. Warren White spent Sunday looking for lost swine which was not lost. Jesse Wilmington is hauling hay from the Powers ranch to his barn this week. Frank Lee and Will Douglas, from Brazil, are camping on the river at the tank. Mr. and M rs. Ed Lewark visited the latter's parents, "Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson, Sunday. Charles Brown, of Mobile, Ala., visited / with his sister, Mrs. W. J. White, Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs''Dicfc Hamilton, oFGoodland, fished with Pfiel's on the river a few days this week, F. W. Powers is hiring his last year's crop of com harvested by women mostly, men need not apply.

. Miss Blanche Hess, who has been visiting with the Herath girls, returned to her home in Brook Tuesday. Thedoots were closed and business suspended at the Powers ranch bouse at Dunns this week, and windows nailed up. Warren White and wife are intending to ride the Rathbone goat at Wheatfield in a few weeks. We wish them a merry ride. Olda Vandercar Sundayed with his lady friend at North Judson, returning Monday. Olda must be a Hearst man; we will see how he votes this fall. A few Wheatfield boys went to the river fishing Sunday and returned with some “boughten” fish. That's right, boys, when you can't catch ’em, buy ’em. Anyone wishing sweet potato or cabbage plants, may get them by calling on E. .E. Wilmington at Dunns' Station. Owing to their failure he will not have any tomato plants, as advertised. Our old friend and neighbor, Arthur White, who moved to North Judson some few months ago, is now working in a cement plant at that place, and intends going into business for himself soon.

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Too cold for corn to do well. Amel Stibbie was home on a visit Sunday. Well, Charley, was the bridge in on time? Our township was able to put in one good bridge. Paul Makus was visiting at his father-in-law's Sunday. Mr. Hack will finish his ditch tbis week, if no bad luck. Chris Schultz and wife were visiting at Mike Schultz’s Sunday. George Casey shipped a car 4oad of hogs to Chicago last week. Wm. Schultz and family were visiting at Adolph Schultz’ Sunday. If you need any farming tools, call on Wm. Hilscher, Kmman, Ind. Paul Schultz was out visiting last Sunday but found no one at home. Frank Middlecamp, of Kmman, took dinner with Paul Schultz Sunday. Rinehold Schultz and Henry Bronkey are making arrangements to go to the world's fair next month. Mike Stibbie’s horses got scared at a dog and ran away with Mike and bis plow. No damage was done, but Mike says that was getting over the ground too fast with a plow.

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Mrs. Geo. Wood went to Lee Saturday. John Steward went to Rensselaer Saturday, Lewis Beaver' was at McCoysburg Sunday. May Steele spent Sunday with Agnes Stewart. Simon Cook's were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Farmers in this vicinity are all busy planting corn. Born. May 16th, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Spencer, a s<sh. Mr. Louks spent Sunday afternoon with Wm. Culp. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chapman were Lee goers Saturday. ’ Misses Belle Clark and Mabel Huston were at Wolcott Saturday. Robert Templeton of Rankin, called on Thopaas Spencer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Johnson were Rensselaer visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ally McCashen Sundayed with Simon Cook and family. Mrs. Maggie Foulks spent Wednesday with ner sister, Mrs. Mary May. Miss Gertie Scott, of Illinois, visited her sister, Mrs. Wm. Chapman, last week. Carey Houston visited with his father, Rev. D. J. Goodland, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Cady Uuderwood and Peter Foulks spent Wednesday in Rensselaer. Aunt Eva Noland is spending a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Spencer. Mr. Jones, of Monon, is spending a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Johns. Wm. McDonald of Wilders passed through here Saturday evening, going to see his best girl. Mary Foulks returned home last week from a visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Foulks. • Miss Mabel Huston went to Goodland Saturday to spend the week with her grandfather, Rev. D. J. Huston. Mr. Lash went to Lee last Sunday afternoon to meet his grand-daughters, Mrs. Dennis Castoand Miss Tillie Casto of Gifford. Born, May 12, to Mr: and' Mrs. Henry Boone, a son, with one head and two bodies, having four feet and three arms, and at this writing is still alive.

Fair Oafo.

People are preparing their ground tor pickles nowadays, J. J. Fry and wife, of Roselawn, were in our town Sunday. Ike Kight and wife spent Sunday at Thayer with J. R. Kight. Can Manderville has been laid up with the measles, but is much better at this writing. E. A. Shepherd, who has been visiting relatives here for a week, returned the latter part of the week to Sandy Hook, N. J.

P. H. £ea and Tom Joiner and son Lanta, took in the excursion to Chicago Sunday. Mrs. Casey returned home Monday, after a week's visit with relatives near Remington. D. H. Yeoman and R. B. Harris were here Friday appraising the McCoy property on the farm. Moses Cbupp moved over into Newton county onto the Mike Duffy ranch the first of the week. August Rosenbaum and family of Rensselaer, visited Mr. Hass, a few miles north of here, last Sunday. It has been reported that Joe Pollock’s family have been exposed to the smallpox. They live abiyit five miles west of town. Mrs. Charles Gundy, who has been under the doctor’s care for some time past, will go this week to Chicago to the Presbyterian hospital to undergo a surgical operation. James Clifton and wife went down west of Rensselaer this week, the latter to visit her parents, and the former went to do some carpenter work. They will be gone a week or more. There was a fair turnout to the dedication Sunday. Revs. Elam and Brady each delivered very able sermons. The people of this place were very thankful for the Rensselaer visitors, who who furnished some very fair music for the occasion. The baseball season opened here Sunday. The Rensselaer team came up to show the Fair Oaks boys a tew things. The game resulted in a victory for Fair Oaks by a score of 10 to 9. It is reported that the Rensselaer team will cross bats with the .Thayer nine here next Sunday. Charley Barker, a section hand on the Monon at this wlace, very narrowly escaped serious injury a few days ago. He was climbing one of the semifore posts at the interlock switch to put up a light. When he got about half way up the post broke off and fell with him. He got pretty well bruised up, but luckily not seriously. John Bruner and Abe Halleck were here last week and rearranged their telephone lines, put in some new poles and and changed the Dixon line from the drugstore onto the Halleck & White switch board. So now anybody in these parts can get service in south and west of Mt. Ayr without going through Rensselaer, which has been a great drawback since the change in the lines at that place.

XOest DarKley.

Wanted — a little sunshine. Services at Center to-morrow night (Sunday). Isaac Marlatt is quite sick at this writing with measles. Leonard Griggs was a Rensselaer caller Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Garrey Snedeker were guests of Brooks Snedeker’s Sunday: Mrs. Ropp had the misfortune to scald her hand quite badly Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Marlatt and Miss Lura Reed visited J. L, Nichols' Sunday. Several young folks of this vicinity attended church at Gifford Sunday evening. Lester Schreiner and family were guests of Mrs. Bchreiner’s parents Sunday. The party at Mr. Gorbus' Tuesday night was well attended, all reporting a fine time. Mr. .and Mrs. James Snedeker visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Nichols, Sunday. Misses Ethel Sage and Ethel Marlatt visited the former's parents at Laura, Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Schreiner and Mrs. Lester Schreiner and son Clyde, took dinner with Geo. McElfresh’s Tuesday.

tt) heatfteld.

Miss Minnie Tinkham visited this week, with relatives in Indianapolis. Miss Laura Miller, of Lacrosse, Sundayed with her parents, south of town. The W'heatfield Maroons will play the Medaryviile boys at that place to-mor-yow. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Ocker and children visited Monday with relatives at Dunnville. Mr. and Mrs. Poulsen attended Grand Lodge I. O. O. F„ at Indianapolis, this week. The Onion Huskers, of near Kouts. will play the Wheatfield Juniors at this place Sunday. Miss Clara Gilbranson, of Walker tp., spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Lillian Kennedy. Miss Rose Clark returned to South Bend Monday morning, after a week’s visit with relatives north of town. Messrs. Will Antrim and Wm. Harrington, of Kentland, spent Sunday with their parents, northwest of town. Mrs, Charles Yeagley and son, of Lacrosse, spent Wednesday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Grover Smith. Henry Phillips, of Momence,spent the Sabbath with his mother, Mrs. Mary Phillips, and other friends and relatives.

The Athletic, ofJKouts. crossed bats -with the Wheatfield Juniors at this place Sunday. Score 7to 11 in favor of the latter. Mrs. Margaret Agnes Delehanty was born November 9, 1859, and died May 6, 1904, of heart trouble. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and 5 children, 2 boys and 3 girls; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Her funeral was the largest ever held in Wheatfield. The funeral was held Monday at 11 o'clock at Wheatfield in the Catholic church. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.