Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OCR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Carpenter township school will open Sept. 12. C. T. Dye was a Rensselaer automobile visitor Saturday. Alf Snyder of Awada, Wyo., came last week for a brief visit with relatives and friends. Elias Hollingsworth of Anderson is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. G. Tharp, at this writing. Mrs. W. J. Dick of Watseka, Jll„ visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Beal, a few days last week. Joe Fagot has sold his 160 acre farm two miles south of town to Bass Ferguson of near Wadena at S9O per acre. A. J. Bellows has bought the George Thompson 80 acre farm adjoining him, in southwest Carpenter, paying sllO per acre therefor. Recent births: August 16, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hawn of Goodland, a son; August 19, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ostrander at Le Grand, Mich., a son. Mrs. Ostrander will be remembered as Miss Midge Miller, formerly of Remington. Among former residents of this vicinity here last week to attend the assembly, we observed I. A. Leave], and son James, Henry Vincent, James Taylor, Walter Talbert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George Shaull, all of Wabash county; Mrs. Vole Richcreek and children and Steve Yeoman of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Phelps of Monon; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hollett and daughter Bernice of Redlands, Cali, A special from Lafayette last Friday makes the following mention of a former resident of Remington: ••Thinking his team of horseß was worth a million dollars, Frank Stout of Monticello, chartered a special train out of Indianapolis on the Big Four railroad and brought the team to this city, whettMiejvas going to show the horses at the fair next weelt. He asserted that he could make $50,000 out of the horses in one week. When it came to paying $175 express charges on the team. Stout could not produce the monby and the horses were held until the expreskage was jjaid. Stout is in tail. When the American fcxpressCompany’s agent demanded the money due the company, Stout resented the demand and hit the agent on the nose. He was hustled off to jail and will be lined for assault and battery. The team of horses which he thought was worth a million is not worth more than S3OO. and they are very common animals, although they got a ride from Indianapolis to Lafayette in pure Dan Patch style, A later dispatch from Lafayette states that Frank has been declared insane and will be sent to the asylum.

Pine Gro'Oe

James Torbet is on the sick list. We are having some more hot weather, Frank Hayes lost a fine colt last week. Everything is growing fine after the ams. Owen Hurley was seen in our vicinity Tuesday morning. Ed Cramer of Cosy Palace is working for John Hill of Giflord. George Daniels and son Johnnie were in our vicinity Tuesday. Miss Alma Hellengreen is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Bert Lee, in Gillam. 8. M. Hopkins and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lewis, near Valma. Mrs. John Hellengreen spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah McCleary of Independence. , Mrs. John Hurley spent Saturday and Sunday with her father, Mr. George Jenkins, of Nubbin Ridge. Flossie and Roy Torbet of near Independence spent Saturday night and Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Cratie Cragum of near McCoysburg. Those that took dinner with Frank Hayes and family Sunday, were: Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson of Valma; John Hayes and wife of Valma; George Cooper and family; Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet of Independence; Will Florence and family of Rosebud.

East Walter

Mrs. A. Meyer was a Dunnville caller Monday. George Salrin was a Dunnville caller Saturday. Wm. Jasperson took dinner with Harry Neier ot Lonely Valley Sunday. Louie Zick spent Sunday with Wm.* Warren and family of Stout sberg. Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Schreiber and son George were Dunnville goers Sunday. S. A. Salrin and lady friends drove through this vicinity Sunday afternoon. Sister Emma Burger was a guest at 4he Gulbransen home Sunday afternoon. Mr. , you had better label the vinegar jug for fear you should mistake it for syrup. Miss Jessie Meiser of DeLong, is visiting with Miss Sadie Gulbransen for a few days.

I Lewie Grube of near Stontsberg, call- | ed on his lady friend in this vicinity Sunday evening. Misses Anna and Carrie Tasperson called on Mrs. T. Fritz and daughters, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ollie Warren of Stoutsberg, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zick, the first of the week. Clara Gulbransen, who has been working for Mrs. L. P. Shirer for a few weeks, returned home Sunday. Misses Sadie Gulbransen and Jessie Meiser were guests of Miss Anna Jasperson Tuesday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson and Mrs. Carson and daughters of Chicago, were guests of the Jasperson home Wednesday evening.

Bunn-Vitte.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall of Valpo visited in these parts last Sunday. What we want up here, is warm weather, and a gentle rain now and then. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Davis took a drive over into Porter county, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald called on trustee Maloney and wife last Sunday. Joe Fenzil and Philip White took in the sights and peaches at St. Joe last Sunday. L. S. Burrows is erecting a feed barn at his camp, for the especial benefit, of his patrons. David Wesner and Ethel Fisher and Prof. Lee Fisher and Sadie Gilbranson attended league at D. V. Sunday evening. L. S. Burrows is the owner of a new buggy When he comes down the pike in his new chariot, he is the very picture of joy. There will be a recital at the M, E. church, Sept. Bth by Miss Blanche Myer, a graduate of Marion College. Let all come out. Hans Rasmusseq is confined to his bed, on account of blood-poising in one of his legs. We hope that the malady will be checked before it gets too serious. The Misses May Witt, Netta Miller. Hazel Herath, and Messrs. Charles Miller and Omar Wilmington attended the teachers examination at the hub Saturday. We are glad to announce that Sisters Emma Will and Leona Finn made a license on the July examination. We wish to congratulate them upon their good fortune. Messers. William, Omar and Carl Wilmington departed for the world’s fair city last Sundav evening for a few enjoyment of the grandeur now occupying St. Louis. Our D. V. base ball nines are very anxious to play another game with the Walker brethern. To prove that they can win, they to stake a consideration upon their ability. Rev. Day, who has been pastor of this charge for the past year, preached his farewell sermon l^s? Sunday. Mr. Day is an ideal gentleman and we wish him success, wherever he is sent. After they give all the farmers of Kankakee township a good sound thrashing. Collins & Will, our threshermen, are going to invade Porter county, and subjugate the Bundle tribe of that realm. Mr. Miller, has just installed upon the Kankakee river a new gasoline boat which is a beauty in every respect. He is also erecting upon the D. V. side of the river, east of the road to D. V. a cottage, in which he will reside the coming year.

Gillam

Corn is looking fine since the rain. Farmers have commenced to plow. Had another good rain Wednesday. The grain is all threshed in Gillam. Mrs. Toomire and son went to Medaryville Tuesday. Lloyd Lowe called on Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Odem last Sunday. Ross Faris was the happy guest of Anna Hershinan, last Sunday. Cecil Culp and wife took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. James Culp Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Comer visited James Blankenship and wife last Sabbath. Mr. McMurry and wife from Medaryville, took a drive through our town last Sunday. Miss May Stevens was the guest of the Misses Iva and Bertha Toomire last Sunday. - Miss Athena and Master Walter Fischer took supper with Yeppie Hanson and wife Monday. Jas. Stevens, one of our Gillam farmers, was thrown from his wagon last Saturday and dislocated his shoulder. There was no preaching at the M. E. church last Sunday, owing to Bro, Fertick being sick, Bro. Eddie Rockwell conducted the services. Elmer Rathfon and wife and Mr. Fischer and wife of Chicago, who have been here to attend the funeral of their father, Mr, David Rathfon,- returned home Wednesday.

Epworth League services held at the M. E. church every Sunday evening at 7:30. Everybody cordially invited to attend. The meeting will be led next Sunday eve by Miss Anna Hermaoson. Mr. David Rathfon, who has been sick for a long time, died Monday morning at 3:30. The Gillam correspondent was personally acquainted with Brother Rathfon, for about seven years,., visited him many times during his sickness, and allwkys found him ready to talk about the goodness and mercy of God. He bore all his suffering with patience, and often told us he was ready to go. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.Sebringof Medaryville, Tuesday, attended by a host of relatives and friends. Interment in the Independence cemetery.

Fair Oaks-

Grandma Brauhard is on the sick list. Mat Karr is working on his new house this week. Rev. Rummel preached his last sermon here Saturday eve. Miles Moffitt and wife visited their daughter near Sorghum Valley the first of the week. Ransom Halleck of Rochester, arrived here Tuesday eve on business. He says the crops are very slim in his locality. Miss Edith Moffitt is making preparations to build an addition to her house in Fair Oaks. James Clifton will do the carpenter work. The Old Settlers Meeting was pretty well attended, considering the busy time with the farmers, as there were quite a good many threshing at that time. But with all that we had a considerably larger crowd than they ever had at Rensselaer on such occasions. Everybody had a fine time. There was some nice hoise racing. “Bob Allen” took first money in the half mile race. He is owned by Mat Hopper of near Roselawn. “King Henry” took first money in the mile beat. He was owned by the Wiseman Bros, Green Rice Jap Wright’s horses took the rest of the money. The refreshment stands overestimated their business a little and consequently didn’t miss the hole very lar.

Laura .

Dennis Brooks was a Rensselaer caller Monday. Mrs. Graham and son of Westvijle, are visiting relatives here. Misses Jessie Sage and Blanche Steele were in Rensselaer Saturday. Services at Dew Drop to-morrow by Rev. Vandecar. All are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. John Cavindef and son, called on James Cavinder of Kersey Sunday. Messrs. Asa Shigley, Francis Will and Thomas Peterson took in the sights of Chicago Sunday. Lottie Wallace, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Laberge of Valpo., for the past six weeks, came home last Friday. Flossie and Lional Cavinder of Kersey, visited with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, John Cavinder, the latter part of last week, Mrs. Pettet and granddaughter, Mae Pettet were the guests of the former’s daughter, Mrs. Joseph Salrin, of East Walker, Monday. Center Barkley, call the victory yours, for we will not quarrel with you through a paper as highly honored as The Democrat, or over the small amount of advice that has been given you, for we know you are of a stronger intellect and “smarter,” as you stated it last week, "than Miss Laura.” And we don’t wish to quarrel with you or any of your neighbors.

tfi V heat field.

Willie Tinkham was in Medaryville Thursday. Hulda Jensen of Chicago, is visiting at the Jensen home. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders spent Sunday with St. Joe friends. Mrs. Ella Swisher, and Mrs. John Tilton spent the Sabbath with friends in Thayer. Jessie Miser and Sadie Gulbranson of Walker township called on friends here Wednesday. Mrs. Frances Paulsen and Miss Minnie Tinkham were shopping in Valparaiso Tuesday. Miss Dora Sleeter and brothers of Chicago visited this week with Fred Prust and family. ' Herman and Beatrice Langdon went to Owen Co., Monday, for a two weeks visit with relatives. Mrs. Maude Keperling of Thayer, visited the first of the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Swisher. Mrs. Fred Prust and children and Dora Sleeter and brothers spent Monday at the John home in Wheatfield Center. The show Tuesday and Wednesday nights was well attended and every one was well pleased with the nights entertainment.

Parr

The pickle business is flourishing. John Price is erecting a new residence on McCurtain allie. J, L. Babcock made a business trip to Stoutsburg Tuesday. v ' The hum of the threshing machine is heard again in our neighborhood. W. L. Wood and family took in the Fountain Park Assembly Sunday. Good talks were given by Revs. Thorton and Hammerton Sunday evening. Lew, who has been afflicted with rheumatism!?) tor the past two months, is decidedly better. Mr. and Mrs. John Ogborn and Sylvester Grey of Rensselaer, were the guests of J. L. Babcock and family one day last week, "Why are vou so happy this afternoon," asked a gloomy friend on a gloomy day. “It’s a boy," replied the cheerful one. Willie Gilmore got his hand severely bnrned Tuesday by the explosion of a whiskey barrel. Thou snouldst be temperate, Willie. Chas. Rowen got his hand badly hurt Tuesday by getting it caught in some part of the engine. Not serious enough to keep him from work, however. Isaac Brubaker returned to Parr Wednesday morning after an absence of several months. Isaac savs “There’s no plaCe like home.” His family will return later. Prof. E. D. McCurtain of Rock River, Wyoming, returned to his position as Supt. of schools at that place, after spending a short vacation with friends and relatives here. The knights with armors on the wall Were proud in circles gay; And gayest of the gay were they, This was their trysting day. Quoth one, a warrior strong and bold, And many a feat did prove, “We now will hear each comrade tell Us of his lady love.” Sir Galahad was first to rise. His dark eyes gleamed so fierce, And many a knight did rightly mark, He could the darkness pierce. Quoth he, “My lady love is fair. Her eyes a lovely blue; Of all the ladies of the land. The truest of the true. Sir Camelot was next to speak, He was of stature tall, With pleasant smile and bright blue eye, The favorite of the hall, “My lady love's of Moorish blood. Her eyes of darkest hue. And none has ever dared,"’ quoth he, “Than she to be more true.” When all had told his tale of love, Each had his lady praised. The warrior then, with smiling face. Aloff his blade did raise; “They have all spake but one,” quoth he, “Of him you all do know, Arise, and tell us of thy love, Arise! good Sir Benbow! Sir Benbow. be thou not so slack, What brings to thee most joy?” A twist; a jerk; straight up he stood, Quoth he, “A ten-pound boy!”

'Baum's Bridge

Mrs. Shatzley visited Sunday with Mrs. Hallier. Elmer Bush was a business caller at Dunnville Thursday. Threshing coutinued has been on the program all of this week. May Clark attended Miss Kyers’ surprise party Friday evening. Wanted—a gross of spectacles, a gross of chewing gum and a case of pop. • Miss Dorcas Kyes of Valparaiso, spent Monday evening with your correspondent. Messrs. Flones, Shade and Leede called on Orlie Miller at Round Grove Thursday. William Mutchler brought his camera Sunday and took a photograph of the Sunday school. Orlie Miller, who was very ill Sunday, is much better and was able to go to Wheatfield Monday. Rinehold Tresemer returned from Dunnville Sundav evening, accompanied by his brother Albert. John Kyes of Valparaiso, made a professional call at the Clark brothers residence Monday evening. We had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of the East Walker sister, at Rensselaer Saturday. | Mr. Cowell and son of Valparaiso passed through here on their way to Rensselaer Friday evening. Etta and Gertie Clark attended the surprise party Friday evening given in honor of Miss Florence Nyer. Minnie John, Scott Caopler, Elmer Bush and your correspondent took supper with the James Clark family Sunday evening. Mrs. John Myers and children visited Saturday and Sunday in Hebron with the former’s mother, Mrs. Adams, who is quite ill. Revival meeting at the Brey school to-night, conducted by Rev. Marshall, and to-morrow morning and evening at the Christian church at Wheatfield. Messrs E. J. Salsbery, H. Ostrand, Fred Racine and Ross Helmic of Valparaiso, are camping at the Bridge this week, and enjoying themselyes to the utmost. Come out next Sunday and see ohe of the best regulated and largely attended rural Sunday schools in Jasper county. Have just received a new supply of song books; come and help us sing. The surprise party given Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Mutchler, in honor of their son William, was a grand success. A large number enjoyed then£ selves playing games until ushered into the dining room, where ice-cream, cake,

watermelon and popcorn were bountifully spread. The merry party departed shortly after midnight, long to remember that jolly evening.