Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

The Gilboa township, Benton county, schools opened Monday. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Widmer, August 29. Miss Florence Hawkins is at Petosky, Mich., for the benefit of her hay fever. Win. Barnes of Elwood, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. E. Holland, a tew days last week. Gladys, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks, was buried here last Friday. Hugh Treanor has purchased the old Mrs. Lockwood boarding house property. Consideration SI,OOO. John Berger and Homer Hardy of Huntington, were shaking hands with old friends here last week. According to the Goodland Herald, Ernest Hart has purchased the Hoffman & Hartley hardware store at that place. Mrs. William Balcom and daughter of Ohio. 111., are visiting the families of C. A. Balcom and James Gilbert at this writing. Owing to the resignation of Assistant Principal Hanning, the opening of the Remington schqpls was postponed until next Monday, Sept. 12. Ellis Jones and Burr Porter were also exhibitors of fine hogs at the Wisconsin State fair at Milwaukee this week, having ten head of Poland China there. John Frauheir and Miss Maude Babb, and William E. Scott and Pearl Babb, were married at the home of the brides’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Babb, Tuesday evening. The real and personal property of J. A. Patton, the Goodland and Remingington poultry and ice dealer, will be sold at private sale by Trustee J. W. Oswald, beginning Sept. 19. A half dozen young men from near Remington, including Dan and Wallace Zimmerman and Henry Mischer, Jr„ went to Grandin, No. Dakota, last week to work in a threshing gang. The long expected death of Charles H. Price occured on Wednesday evening of last week, and the funeral was held at Rensselaer last Sunday, attended by Masons, Odd Fellows and K. of P’s. and friends from this place to the number of about one hundred.

*DunnH)ille.

Sister Emma Berber went to South Bend last Sunday. Wilbur Wvnant called on Carl Wilmington last Sunday. Aaron Timmons is afflicted with a sore band, caused by a boil. Joe Hilliard is painting our hotel, thus adding to its attractiveness. Henry Meyers was a guest at the Rasmussen residence last Sunday. Joe Hilliard and Lizzie Herath viewed the beauties of St. Joe last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Malcomb Rockwell called on Mrs. Vandercar last Sunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Seese, Aug. 31, a fine boy. Our operator is all smiles now. We see by reading a Dakota paper that they have Snow there about six feet high. Mr. and Mrs. John Biggs and daughters spent Sunday afternoon at Dunn's bridge. Fishing is increasing in importance. When it gets to be a fad, we will announce it. What we want up here is extremely good weather, with King frost relegated to the rear.

Messrs. T. J. Jones and Thomas McCrory are applying a coat of paint to the school house. Paul White, who has been working at Momence for the past few months, came home Sunday. Lars Gilbransen and lady friend of Wheatfield, were callers at the Burrows camp Sunday. Miss Bessie Fairchild came up last Sunday for a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Schrieber. Mrs. McMurray departed for Boone county last Monday for a few days visit with friends and relatives. The dance at the Treichel hall Saturday evening was a grand success. All that attended had a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Meiser of Monticello and your correspondent called on Mr. and Mrs, Jesse Wilmington last Sunday. While playing ball at Dunn's Bridge last Sunday, John Cramps, a member of the D. V. nine, was struck .with a ball and temporarily disabled. Messrs. William, Omar and Carl Wilmington returned from St. Louis last Sunday, where they spent a week seeing the sights. They pronounce the world’s fair a grand array of magnificence. If you Buck Horn fellows of Starke Co, want to play ball with our Cedar Ridge nine, why don't you say so? Eat a little nerve food ana grit and come down and they will give you a defeat, tailor made. Messrs. William Shirer, Lnie Rasmussen. William Flours, William Wilmington, James Wheeler, Chris Nelson and Mr. Miller, took in the sights at St. Joe |

last Sunday. While thev were there, St. Joe manifested a spirit of quietude. We understand that our unintroducedto friend is thinking about departing lor Jerusalem in the near future. We are very sorry to see her go, as we have enjoyed the Center Barkley items very much, especially the Center Barkley and Laura debate. *

'Wheatfield.

Frank Scleight of Dunn’s, was in town Monday. John McGlinn was a Rensselaer goer Monday. Farrel White was a Momence goer Saturday. "Buck” Dearmond of D. V„ called on friends here Wednesday. Mrs. H. E. Remley spent the Sabbath with relatives at Walkerton. Rose Clark of Wheatfield Center, called on friends here Wednesday. Mrs. Frances Paulsen and Anna Greve were Kouts visitors Tuesday. A large number from this place attended the picnic at Thayer Sunday. George Anderson spent Wednesday and Thursday fishing at the Kankakee. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whited of Stoutsberg, called upon friends here Sunday. Mrs. John Grube of Stoutsberg Sundayed herewith Will Grube and family. Emma Miller, Laura Jenson, Anna Lidtke and Hulda Jenson were D. V. visitors Sunday. Mrs. Pete Zimmer and chilnren visited Wednesday with Mrs. W. N. Pence near Demotte. Mrs. Joseph Hammond and children visited the first of the week with relatives in Rensselaer. Mrs. P. O. Kennedy and children spent the week with George Meyers and family at Rensselaer. Mr. and Mrs. John Parks, who live north as town, spent Sunday with relatives in St. Joe, Mich. J to Hulda Jenson returned to her fiome in Chicago Tuesday, after a week’s visit with E. Jenson and family. Willie Greve of Chicago, spent the first of the week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Greve at this place. Mrs. Roy Blue and son returned home Wednesday evening from Ottawa, 111., where they have been visiting relatives. Ed White returned to his home in Medaryville Saturday after visiting a few days with his sister Mrs. Gusta Biown. Mrs. Mary Phillips, who has been visiting her brother in lowa for tl-e past three weeks, returned home Wednesday evening. Minnie and Nettie Prust returned to their work at Leroy Monday evening, after a two weeks stay with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prust, at this place.

Tine Gro'Oe

Fine weather now. Everybody went to the big show Monday. Frank Hellengreen and Clarence Armstrong of Indpendence are working at Wheatfield. Miss Maggie Torbet returned home Tuesday alter a month’s visit with her sister, Mrs. Crater Cragun, of McCoysburg. Those that broke bread wtth Miss Ethel Walker of Center, Sunday were: Miss Maud Walker of Valma, Roy Torbet, Ed Cramer and Miss Flossie Torbet of Pine Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gassy of Wheatfield, Mr. and Mrs. William Jordan of Newland and Mr. and Mrs. George Danielsand sons Ira and Johnnie, broke bread with Mr. and Mrs. James Torbet and family of Indpendence, Sunday.

Fair Oa^f.

A few of the Fair Oaks people attended the street fair at Brook last week. Quite a number of Fair Oaks people attended the base ball picnic at Thayer Sunday. Miss Christens Floch of So. Newton, visited relatives in and near Fair Oaks iast week. Charlie Bert and family of near Goodland, visited friends in these parts the latter part of the week. ,

There seems to be do end to amusements this year. We are entertained with a medicine show this week. The pickle crop is doing fine. They have taken in something near 4,000 bushels and the vines are still bearing fine. John Zellers of Winamac, was in these parts the first of the week, looking for a location for his sawmill. He will locate on Sam Barker’s land in Newton county. Mrs. Lettie Clifton and daughter, Lula Decorker, of near Demotte, went Tuesday to spend the week with the former’s parents, J. A. Powell's, west of Rensselaer. Captain Keeny, who has been with John Right’s race horse all summer, returned to Fair Oaks Saturday for a few days vacation, then he will return to Peoria, 111., where the horse is at present. S. E. Yeoman and our postmaster, J. C. Thompson, attended the Martindale dinner Friday. They report it the finest and most enjoyable event they have witnessed in many years. Everything that could be thought of to make it a success was on hand. Can Manderville left Monday for Wolcott, where he expects to spend a couple of days at the street fair, thence to Medaryville to attend the old settlers meeting. Then he will go to Watseka and spend a few days. Where else he is booked for we can not say. Everything is still on the move in our neck of the woods this week. Stephen Marken of Kentucky, purchased the Grandma Cox property and took possession of same Tuesday, and George Stowers bought the Harry Odel property. Both sales were made through the Can Manderville and Lemoine real estate agency, we have been informed.

East Walter

Louie Zick was a Wheatfield goer Saturday. Mrs. J. A. Nelson did shopping at Wheatfield Saturday. George and William Salrin were Dunville visitors Sunday evening. Peter and Paul Filion of Asphaltum were seen on our streets Sunday. Miss Emma Burger called on the sisters’ Gulbransen Friday aiternoon. Misses Clara and Sadie-Gulbransen attended lodge at Wheatfield Friday evening. Miss Emma Berger'went to South Bend Sunday to attend the wedding of her cousin, Roscoe Nelson, who is working for Mr. Alien near Wheatfield, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. I. Knapp of Chicago Heights, is visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Webb this week. Miss Hattie Warren of near Stoutsberg is visiting with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Zick, this week. Mrs. C. Jasperson and daughters, Anna and Carrie, were guests of Mrs. J, P. Jacobson Sunday afternoon. Messrs. Harry Neier and Burl Asher of Lonely Valley visited with friends in East Walker Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cass Wesner of near Stoutsberg, spent Sunday with the former’s brother, Ed. Wesner and family. The Walker base ball nine are just as anxious to play the D. V. Stars as vice versa. "Come out boys and show your colors.” Miss Bessie Fairchild of Demotte, who recently returned from Roswell, Mexico, is visiting with her cousin, Mrs. J. A. Schreiber, this week. Misses Nettie Radke and Nellie Brown of Valparaiso returned home Thursday, after a week’s visit with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Reinhertz Sr. Mrs. Carson and daughters of Chicago, and Miss Addie De Lynne, who have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson for some time, returned home Friday evening.

Lonely Valley

Emma, watch Reube or will beat your time, H says, “Clara is my girl." Are you, Clara? Greeley Comer of Asphaltum was here during the week. Henry and Lillie Karch were Rensselaer goers Saturday. Marion Davis and wife spent Sunday at the Neier home. Ye correspondent was buggy riding in Dunnville Sunday. Mr. Peck and Ralph Nichols were visitors here Thursday. Mrs. Fred Karch was driving through Lonely Valley Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. P. Hodge Sundayed with relatives near Asphaltum. Will Asher left Monday for Valpo., where he will attend school. Emma Miller is working for Mrs. Jim Swisher at Wheatfield, this week. Butler Asher was the happy guest of Lizzie Hibbs of Gifford Sunday. Mary Ann Neier visited with Mrs. Jim Clark of Baum's Bridge Thursday, Mrs. John Miscb spent Sunday with her father at Stoutsburg, who is seriously ill.

E. Huber and daughters Ada and Clara, attended the show at Rensselaer Monday. Ambroie Hendrickson of town, is hauling baled hay for the champion hay presses this week. A young lady of L. V., was asked the other day how often she had been kissed, and she replied, "only once.” Mrs. Tar, who has been visiting her Ca for the past week, returned to her ome in Greencastle Thursday. Ben says he is as lonesome as a sick rat since Margret has gone. Never mind, Bennie, there are others.

South Jordan

Mrs. John Kelly left Monday for a few weeks visit with her sister Rose, of Bluffton. Mrs. John Reed spent Friday in Brook at the soldiers reunion and harvest festival. Mr. and Mrs. John Putt called at the home of their son, Arthur Putt, last Sunday. The ball game at James Bullis’ resulted in a score of 14 to 4 in favor of Goodland. Mr. Willie and Charlie Cain are with Mr. Gaunt at this writing, helping on the ditch. Miss Belle Bullis and Miss Myrtle Keene spent Thursday and Friday at the carnival in Brook. Those who attended the dance at Henry Timmons' Friday evening report a very pleasant time. Mrs. Henry Timmons has postponed her visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McCollough, ot Bluffton, Indiana. Elmer Patrick spent Friday and Friday evening in Brook. We will not attempt to say what the attraction is there. Arthur Putt called on Nate Keen Sunday. He wore his cheese-cloth vest, of course, as he wished to make a very favorable appearence. Several from this locality attended the circus in Rensselaer Monday and report it the greatest thing of the kind it has ever been their lot to visit. Frank Smith, ,who has been visiting friends and relatives in Remington and elsewhere for the past few weeks, returned to his home in Omaha, Neb., Sunday. The dance at Frank Eck’s on Thursday evening of last week, given in honor of Mr. Eck’s nephew, Frank Smith of Omaha, Neb., was a grand success. All report an enjoyable time. Several of the young people of th s locality and south, also, attended tl e tent meeting at W. W. Sage’s Sunday evening. Several who had gathered to hear what the minister said were quite disappointed. The confusion issuing from one of the seats was so great that it was with difficulty that the preacher could be beard. A few of the friends and relatives of the Misses Marie and Nellie Eck gathered at their home on Friday eve in honor of their cousin Frank Smith. The evening was spent in playing games, and at twelve o’clock refreshments were served, after which the guests departed, hoping for many more evenings of the same kind in the future.

Vo. America.

Thos. Huston visited his brother Carey last week. Glen Huston is attending school at Rensselaer. Mr. and Miss Cornell were at church last Sunday. Rev. Morrow will preach at Nauvoo next Sabbath. Wm. Barlow and family were in Rensselaer last Saturday. Rev. Morrow took dinner with Wm. Leming last Sunday. Frank Sommers visited his mother and sister over Sunday. Z. J. McCashen and family spent last Saturday in Rensselaer. Mr. SchaSsman and family were Rensselaer goers last Monday. George Foulks and family spent Suuday with Carey Huston and family. Quite a number met at the church Sunday afternoon, to practice singing. Earl Foulks spent the week at Wolcott, visiting friends and attending the fair, One of the fresh air children of Chicago, spent a few days at the home of I. J. Clark. Mrs. Coleman and Miss Nellie Lansing and Miss Laura Barlow spent last week at Lafayette. Mrs. Foulks and daughter Mary of McCovsburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson. Quite a number from this vicinity are attending the street fair at Wolcott this week. AH report an extra good time in general. Preaching services last Sabbath were well attended. Preaching in two weeks, and visitors from Wolcott are expected at that time. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, who are about to leave for Washington, spent last Tuesday and Weduesday with Geo. Fou Iks and family.

Parr

The pickle business is still on top and a-booming. Grandpa Alter, who has been sick for some time, is no better. Everybody is done threshing and the machine has pulled in till millet gets ready. Most everybody that was in posselion of fifty cents took in the show at Rensselaer Monday, Jesse Smith is so very happy; he has been beating the drum all afternoon. We wonder why? The ball game that was to take place hers between Surrey and Pair Saturday, failed to materialize. Mrs. McCurtain, who has been very sick, is some better at this writing. Also her son Len is likewise better. Our merchant, Captain Wilcox of Company M. was called to Indianapolis last week to take a military examination. Mr. John Garriott has the material on the ground for a new warm bouse. He dent propose to have his “taters” frozen again. Wm. Bush who has been working for J. L. JBapcock for the past year, departed for Chicago. Tuesday for a few days sojourn. Mrs. J. E. Alter and Mrs. Toe Pullius started for Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday to visit J. Cecil Alter, who has a position as weather forecaster at that place. J. Preston Garriot, who has' been attending school at Valpo, spent his vacation at home, and returned to Valpo Sunday where he will be in school for the coming year. The Advisory Board of Union tp. met at B. D. Comer's Tuesday, Sept. 6th and made the township levy and authorized the trustee to secure a loan of twelve hundred dollars for road purposes. Let the good work go on. Miss Tillie Malcow and Miss Lora Bruce, former teachers of grand old Uni >n, were visiting at Sol Norm Sn's and other friends a few days this week, and of course came to Parr ter take in the sights; came walking down Ferman street, got a glimpse of the pickle factory, became frightened and at once began to retreat, and the last we saw of them was a big dust up the road, going east.

So. Jiebuton

Mrs. L. Stevens was at W. L. Bringle’s Tuesday. The school at No. 6 will begin the 19th of September. Mary Brusnahan was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday. W. L. Bringle took a load of hogs to Surrey Monday. Mrs. Yeoman and daughter Lvra, was at Mr. Powell’s Tuesday. Mrs. James Clifton of J Fair Oaks, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. James A. Powell. Amy Bringle visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bringle, from Saturday until Monday. W. D. Bringle of Jordan tp., went to Washington State for a few weeks visit with relatives there Tuesday. Miss Christenia Floch returned home Saturday from a. week’s visit with friends and relatives in and near Fair Oaks. Harley Stevens got through work for Mr. Bringle Tuesday and he contemplates working on the stone road near Julian.