Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 June 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR AreCIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Fred Berger visited his parents at Huntington last week. Mrs. John Merritt of Rensselaer, visited friends here last week. Janies Pefley is improving from a recent operation for gravel. John Zea of LaHogue, 111., visited hii brother, James N. Zea, last week^ Mrs. H. E. Sheetz of Indianapolis is visiting relatives here at this writing. Miss Orpha Timmons is home from Hammond, where she has been teaching, for the summer vacation. Mrs. W. E. Peck was called to Wilson,' Kan., last week by the serious illness of her father, Edward Coover. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Wolcott were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Thomas Mullen a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kay of Washington, Pa„ are here for an extended visit with the latter's parents, Dexter R. Jones and wife. Stephen Yeoman of Indianapolis, and Miss Frances Walker of Indiana Harbor, came home to attend the Freed-Bartoo nuptials last week. E. B. Vondersmith, John O’Connor, A. J. Bellows, James Hogan and C. F. Fisher attended the slate G. A. R. encampment at Winona last week. Charles F. Caise a prominent saloonkeeper of Goodland died at his home in that place on Wednesday of last week from dropsy, after a brief illness. The remains of A. O. Skiff, a former Goodland implement dealer and well known here, were brought to Goodland last Friday for interment. His home has been in Chicago for the past few years. Misses Grace Ott, Hattie and Gertrude Bartoo, Callie Bonner. Ona Wilson, Catharine Hartman, Alice Walker, Ethel Green, and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gumm are world’s fair visitors at present writing. Miss Gertrude Taylor of Wolcott, and Oliver L. Higgs of Chicago, were married in Chicago June 8. They are now on their wedding tour through Colorado, Wvoming and Utah. Mr. Higgs is said to nave extensive mining interests in the west. Miss Taylor was a sister of Mrs. Thomas Mullen of Remington, and was well known here. They expect to reside in Denver, Colo. There was quite a run on the Parker bank here last Friday and Saturday, occasioned by the failure of the Home bank at Goodland, although it had no connection with the latter institution. The bank demonstrated that it was sound by paying checks as fast as presented, and we understand $47,000 in cash was passed out over its counters. Finally the depositors, like the dutchman, found they could get their money, and didn’t want it. Considerable of the withdrawn cash was brought back and redeposited Monday, we unders.aud. Business men here considered the bank perfectly sound, and it was country people who got needlessly scared.

East WalKer Wm. Reinhertz was a Wheatfield caller Wednesday. Miss Clara Gilbransen did shopping in Rensselaer Friday. Arthur Craig, who has been staying with his sister at Kouts, returned home Sunday. Mrs. Ed Wesner and son, Ernest spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wesner. Messrs. Wm. Jasperson and John Schreiber attended longe at Wheatfield Monday evening. Miss Carrie Jasperson took supper with Mtsses Effie and Ethel Fisner Thursday evening. Mrs. Warren and daughter Hattie of Btoutsberg, spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Zick. • Miss Mable Nelson has been visiting for the past week with Miss Marie Wilmington of near Dunnvilie. Leo Laßerge, who has been working in the oil fields of Gilliam for the past few weeks, returned home Sunday. Quite a number from this vicinity attended the commencement exercises at Wheatfield and Dunnvilie last Thursday. Adolf Geisler of Chicago, who has been visiting with his sister, Mrs. A. Meyer for a few days, returned home Monday. Misses Marie Erickson and Ruth Simonson of Chicago, returned home Tuesday after a week's visit with friends in this vicinity. Mrs. C. Jasperson and daughter Anna, departed for Chicago, Sunday, where they expect to visit with friends and relatives for a short time.

Fair OaKs. Bruce Moffitt returned from Ohio Monday. We had a nice shower Monday, which was very much needed all around. Mrs. 8. B. Thornton of Sorgum Valley, spent Sunday with her parents here. Abe Brmgle and wife took dinner with his parents in South Newton Sunday., ‘ ‘ 4

Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Thomas went to Joe Brown’s Tuesday for Strawberries. Rev. Rummel and family of Chicago, attended the children's day exercises here Sunday eve. Miss Jennie Cottingbam of Chicago, came down Tuesday to spend a few days with relatives. Abe Dekoker and wife of Demotte spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents James Clifton’s. Captain Alison Keeney, who has been at Hoopeston all spring with Jack Right's norSes, spent a couple of hours in Fair Oaks Saturday. Mrs. Cottingbam and son went to Brookston last week to attend a brother-in-law's funeral and visit relatives and friends for a week or two. The sad news came to us Tuesday of the death of uncle Brunce Harrington, an old and highly respected citizen of Union. Of late years he has resided on bis farm with bis son Scott, near Demotte. Our children’s day exercises which took nlace Sunday eve at the Christian church, was very largely attended. The crowd couldn’t near all begin to get in the house, and the exercises were the best that ever were held in Fair Oaks.

Forth \7ni6n. Hulda Krugar is able to be about again. Julius Schultz hauled hogs to Parr Monday. Paul Schultz was visiting at Gus Hilcher’s Sunday. Adolaf Schultz went to Parr on business Saturday. Amel Stibbie went to Fair Oaks on business Monday. Michael Stibbe and wife were visiting at Lease's Sunday. It looks as if we will get some new bridges put in soon. Henry Bronkey was visiting at Steel’s Saturday and Sunday. Paul Weigins and family were visiting at Christ Schultz’s Sunday. George Casey shipped a car-load 6f hogs to Chicago this week. A 1 Keener is breaking his driving horse single for the Fourth. Fred and Rinebold could have used two-seated rigs last Sunday. Agnes Schultz talked of going to Rensselaer to work this week. All the bovs and girls are planning how to go to the Fourth of July. It sounds as if the sheep-skin band has moved to this neighborhood. Julius, you certainly didn’t stay at home that long, but wtyjre was you. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schultz were visiting at Christ Schultz’s Tuesday. Fred Krugar attended the dance at Lane’s Saturday and reports a good time. Mike, how did you like to get up last Saturday night? But who was that visitipg you. Look out, Amel, if R. S. gets a-hold of you he will make you hunt your hiding place. Amel Stibbie has made a new mash. Amel says he will get to go to Stoutsburg quite often now. Laura and Minnie Johns of Wheatfield Center were visiting friends in Union township Saturday and Sunday. Say. Edward, this must be the second time you plowed in your foot. Take CBre for the third time it might be worse. We have been having fine weather now, you bet. Corn is up and looks alright but some folks are not through planting yet. Hello, Mr. Kalinski, where did you learn to make that kind of a fence? You haven't invented that patent yourself, this is sure.

Wheatfield. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blue, June 19, a son. J. P. Hammond was in Hammond Tuesday on business. Mrs. Earl Wilmington of Dunn's did shopping here Tuesday. Mrs. Orrin Brewer of Kouts called upon friends here Tuesday. Miss Minnie iTinkham gave music lessons at Demotte Tuesday. Miss Elva East visited this week with the Misses Clark at Wheatfield Center. Mrs. Jane Tilton of Baum’s Bridge did shopping here Wednesday afternoon. Miss Anna Lidtke went to Medaryville Monday for a week's visit with relatives. Mrs. Mary Clark returned home Tuesday after a week's visit with friends at Kouts* John Connor of Demotte, visited Tuesday and Wednesday with Wheatheld friends. Miss Coral Gilbranson went to Aix Saturday for a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilbranson and family,

Miss Pauline Gilbraneon returned hone with her Tuesday evening. Messrs. Aaron ‘ Tmitnons- and Beit Vandercar called on friends here Saturday evening. Messrs. Alva McNW and Edward Lidtke attended the Derby race* at Chicago Saturday. Miss Anna Knapp, whose home is ‘south, spent the week with Mrs. Frances Pauiaen. Messrs. Lars Gilbranson and Ike Wilson spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr. Scieight at the river. ’ Miss Larra Miller, who hat been working at Lacrosse for the past two months, reamed home Saturday. . . The Demotte boys played the Wheatfield Juniors at this place Sunday. Score 20 to o in favor of the latter. Misses Lblu Willianms, Anna and Mary Hop of Palmer, spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mutchler. Misses Sadie Gilbranson, Beatrice Langdoh and Manda Funk returned from Terre Haute, Wednesday where they have been attending school. Every effort is being put forth by the citizens of Wheatfield, to make the coming Fourth of July celebration, the best one held in these parts for many years. An invitation is extended to the people of other towns and surrounding country to come and enjoy that day with us.

Surrey Corn is looking fine. No excitement at present—no one gets married nor goes Crazy. Oats will be rather short unless we get more rain soon. Mrs. Turner of Lowell spent a few days with her sister. The strawberry crop is rather short on account of the dry spell. Quite goodly number attended church services at Vaughn last Sunday. We understand the town of Goodland is getting some experience in the banking business. If the Iroquois ditch is kicked out it will be too bad, for we will willingly do all that has been asked of us. Mr. and Mrs. Keily of Springfield, Ohio, are making a short visit with their daughter Mrs. L. M. Wilcox. Business being rather pressing at this season of the year. Mr. Kelly returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Kelly is going to stay a week or two yet.

McCoy sburg Rue and Ross are striving to see who* gets the first letter. J. M. McDonald made a flying trip to Rensselaer Tuesday. R. V. Johns and family spent Sunday with relatives at Palestine, R. S, Drake and family entertained visitors from Monon over Sunday. W. A. Blunk and the blacksmith of Rankin were in our burg this week. Scott Robinson started the first of the week to see the sights at St. Louis. Miss Mary Foulks is visting her cousin, Veda Spencer, near Wolcott this week. The Hines’ and Crowder’s attended a dance over in Pulaski Saturday evening. All report a good time. W. R. Lee and family went to St. Louis Tuesday to take in the fair and will also visit a brother and sister in Nebraska before returning.

West 'BarKJey More rain wanted. Miss Maude Walker is sewing for Mrs. Add Shook. Mrs. Horatio Ropp called on Mrs. Wells Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lester Schreiner called on Mrs. Geo. Mackelfresh Monday., Fprg Rayne and family called on Korah Daniels Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams of near Aix visited Everett Puliins’ Sunday. Miss Ethel Sage spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents at Laura. Mrs. Robert Shook of Fowler, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cbas. Puliins. Mrs. Horatio Ropp and daughter Coral called on Mrs. Garry Snedeker Wednesday. Blain Wood and wife and Mrs. Brooks of Parr, visited Frank Snyder’s Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Burns and Belle Richmond spent Thursday with John Richmond's of Pleasant Grove. It is an old saying and also quite true, that young folks onljr qUarrel to get to “kiss and make up.' Messrs. Ike Marlatt, Ike McCurtain and Fred Lemna attended the dance at Mr. Sage's Saturday night. Some one asked Everett Brown if he found his way to Pleasant Grove Sunday night, or Monday morning, rather ? Thomas Tanner and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Sunday and also attended church at Center Sunday afternoon. The commencement exercises held at the Barkley M. E. church were very well attended and an excellent .program was rendered by the class and Rensselaer orchestra.

yp. Imerica . Mrs. Geo. Wood was at Lee Tuesday. Clell Clark was a Wolcott goer Monday. Albert Wood is ditching forChailes Smith. Peter Foulks went to Rensselaer Wednesday. Wm. Barlow was at Lee on business Monday. Willard Johnson was a Monon goer Tuesday. Wm. Chapman was a Monon visitor Wednesday. Ray Huston was in McCoysburg Tuesday evening. Fred Saltwell is improving his newly purchased place. Thos. Huston of Roselawn spent Sunday with his brother, Carey. Carey Huston attended the Woodmen’s Lodge Wednesday night. Thomas Iliff has just returned from a visit with relatives at Rose Lawn. Wm. Iliff and wife spent Sunday with the latters father, Harvey Jonas. Mrs. Fay Lear, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saltwell, Wednesday. Quite a number from here attended childrens day exercises at Palestine Sunday eve. Henry Beaver and wife called on f'randtather Larsh, who is in poor health, ast Wednesday. Mrs. Carey Huston and daughter Mable, visited with the family of Ed Bruce Wednesday. w Preaching at the church to-morrow at ii o'clock and childrens day exercises in the evening at 7:30. Wm. and Thos. McDonald of Wilders, spent Sabbath with old friends here, returning home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Foulks and Mr. and Mrs. Cady Underwood spent Saturday evening with H. Davis and family. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson were called to Monon Wednesday, the latter’s mother, Mrs.; Perry Beaver, being seriously ill. D. Z. Clark and family, J. R. Clark and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank May, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. George Liston ate strawberries with Z. J. McCashen’s last Sunday.

Tine Croxfe Hurrah! for hot weather. Andy Ropp has built a new addition to his barn. Fleet Lakins was seen going north Sunday night. Miss was seen at church Sunday night with Mr. , for once in a year. Master John Torbet is improving very fast from the effects of a broken arm. Miss Flossie Torbet returned home Sunday after a week’s visit with her sister, Mrs. Cratie Cragen, at McCoysburg. Quite a large crowd attended commencement at Valma Tuesday night. Owen Callahan carried off the prize for the best speaker. James Torbet, wife and son Charley.

George Daqmis wife kfid son Ira, ate strawberries Sunday with Will Jordan and wife of. Newland. Those that took dinner at Frank Hayes’ near Blackford Sunday were, Will Florence and family of Rosebud, Bessie, Harvey and Lee Meyers.

“Baum's Bridge fßaum’s Bridge items were received last week too late for publication.— Ed ] Dan Rich was among us Tuesday evening. Orph Lyon and son Dekater were in Kouts Monday. •• Mr. Crosby of Valpo, called on Mr. Downs’ Saturday. Etta, May and Gertie Clark picnicked at the river Monday. Paul Possin and wife visited with the Tilton family Sunday. Mr. Sigler of DeMotte is hauling baled hay for Pence this week. John Sims who is suffering with typhoid fever, is no better. Mrs. Rillie Shade of DeMotte, visited with her little sons, at this place Sunday. The men started the task of getting out piling in the Morris timber this week. Rev. Marshall of Medaryville. was the guest of James Clark, from Thursday evening until Sunday morning. Miss Pearl Crosby returned to their home in Valparaiso Saturday after working for Mrs. Downs a f%w week. Mr. and Mrs. Zeri Miller visited a few days this week with her daughter at Valparaiso, Mrs. Rosco Rogers. Zed Sexton and mother of Hebron, came Monday to visit with Hallier’s and to put up a monument for the formers little daughter, Bertha, at the Myers cemetery. Five surveyors are busy surveying the Morns Ranch this week and are dividing it into forty and eighty acre tracts, as a great deal of the ranch has been sold in small amounts.

T>unn*)itle. KANKAKEE TE. COMMENCEMENT The Commencement of Kankakee township was'held at the M. E. church on Thursday evening, June 16, in the presence of a crow led house of appreciative listeners, who listened with rant attention, to the deliverance of able ad-' dresses by the six graduates. All acquitted themselves in a very credital le monner. After the reading of the papers by the graduates, Supt. Hamilton addressed the class for a short time upon the necessity of being well equippi d to meet the problems of life, after which he presented to them the diplomas. Trustee Maionev, after making a short address to the Gold Star Ciass upon bring punctual and steady, presented the Gold Stars. The program was interspersed with songs bv D. V. Glee Club and a solo by Miss Behles. At the close of the exercises the graduating classes of 1903 and 1904 and friends, were entertained with an ice cream supper at the Treichel hall, at which all had an enjoyable time, eating the best ice cream ever sold in DtmnVillei i. Following are the pames of the graduates: Mr. Berl Asher, Mr. Ira Albin, Mr. Walter Seeguest, Miss Anna Rasmussen, Miss Edna Witt, Miss Efiie Fisher. The judges, awarded to Miss Edna Witt the honor of having the best essay; Miss Effie Fisher 2nd; and Miss Anna Rasmussen 3rd. We wish to congratulate the members of the class of 1904 for their success and sincerely hope that life will be one continual ovation for them.