Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 October 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Most of the farmers hereabouts have begun cribbing corn. Stand by Carpenter township and vote for Locke for recorder. A large number from here went to Rensselaer Wednesday to hear W. J. Bryan, while several went by rail to Monticello to hear him there. Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Middleton of Linden, Ind., visited friends here last week. Mr. Charles S. Bowman and Miss Alice May Turnei were united in marriage last Fiiday. Miss Twonnette Parker is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Berger, at Huntington, at this writing, W. A. Locke is out this week looking after his recordship chances in the north part of the county. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson attended the birthday anniversary of Mrs. T. P. Jacks at Lee last Sunday. Mrs. H. J. Welsh and daughter of Wabash, visited relatives and friends in and about Remington last week. Hon. James M. Head, congressman from Tennessee will speak at Remington Tuesday night from the democratic standpoint. Blanchard Elmore of Goodland has a class in training here from which he expects to organize a cornet band in the near feature. Twin boys were born Ocr. 15, to Mr. and Mrs. John Penwright of El Reno, Okla. Mrs. Penwright formerly Miss Mattie Kirk of Remington. There is no better qualified man in Carpenter township for trustee than George B. Fox, the democratic nominee. Elect him 10 this office and you will make no mistake. It would seem that the people of Jasper county would hardly want to inject any more McCoy policy in the county treasurer's office, and would want to see that a full settlement of the loss occasioned by the failure of the McCoys was made at the expiration of the present term of Nichols. It is self-evident that this can only be accomplished by defeating Nichols and electing Carr, who is a most worthy man. BIG BARBECUE AT REM INGTON, SATURDAY, NOV. 5. There will be a big democratic barbecue here on Saturday, Nov. 5. There will be roast ox, etc , and a big free dinner. Music will be here in plenty and a fine lime is assured. Hon. Henry Warrum of Indianapolis, W. W. Pepple. candidate for congress from this district, and other prominent speakers Jwill be present. The speaking will begin at 10 a. m. A cordial invitation is extended to the people of Newton. Benton and White counties to be with us,

So. Jiebvton Leo Brusnahan was at home Sunday, W. L. Bringle is hauling away corn this week. Emma Powell came home from the Kent ranch Saturday. Jess Bringle and family were guests of \V. L. Bringle Sunday. Mrs. Charles Lafollett was the guest of Mrs. W. B. Yeoman, Monday, Miss Mary Brusnahan had a flinch party Saturday evening. Quite a number attended. Henry Paul us and family from near Beaver City, were the guests of Philip Paulus Sunday. Clara and Ray Brusnahan attended the flinch party ol Miss' Mary Brushahan Saturday evening. F. L. Yeoman and wife from Claypool, hid., were the guests of W. E, Bringle Wednesday and Thursday.

tfi Vheatfield. Niles Pierce of Kouts was a visitor here bunday. Lars Gilbranson Sundayed at Medaryvtlle with his daughter, Carol. Mr. Huntington of Valparaiso, was a business caller here Tuesday. Tom Jensen is visiting his brother Jens and family in western Illinois. Frank Austin visited over Sunday with his brother and wife at Momence 111. Burl Biggs and sisters attended Sunday school at the Brey school house Sunday. Clyde Witham and Roy Snow of Kersey, spent Monday evening with friends here. Nellie Wallace of Laura spent the first of the week here with Mrs. Minerva Swisher. A number of the school children spent Monday evening at the Myers home, east of town. Lewis Funk, who has been in Walkerton the past two months, returned home Tuesday evening. A large crowd from this city went to Knox and Rensselaer Wednesday to bear Mr. Bryan speak.

Mrs. Emory White returned to her home in Demotte Saturday, after a few days visit with her parents south of town. Anna Knapp who has been visiting relatives in Chicago Heights the past three weeks, returned home Monday evening. Mrs. Gertie Hayes and children of Chicago Heights, visited this week with Mrs. Hayes' parents Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knapp, south of town, Ida Pinter, who has been taking a course in music at Valparaiso, is spending her vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pinter. The students of the High School gave an excellent entertainment Friday afternoon. Many visitors were present aud enjoyed the afternoon's exercises. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mechling, Mrs. B. F. Funk and Mrs. H.E. Remley spent a few days the last of the week with Mr. and Mrs. George Laßerge at Valparaiso. Qeorge Stemble and Simon Fendig met the Bryan train at Knox and accom\ panied the oarty to Monticello and thence to Rensselaer, Wednesday. Several of our people attended the speaking in Rensselaer and all were highly pleased with same.

Asphaltum There was a number from this part to Rensselaer Wednesday to hear Bryan’s speech. There will be preaching at the W. Vernon Christian church next Lord's day, at 3p. m. Pastor, Elam Murphy. Wm. Stalbauin his stock of merchandise one mile north to the Marker store, about the Ist of November. J. D. Wilson of Crawfordsville, up to the 21st of Oct. says,they haven’t had any frost there yet, that the corn blades in many places are still green. The oil field is still “running,’’ and is likely to run for some time. The refinery still stands and also, is likely to stand for some time; but they are not refining anything unless it is gas. The men who are on duty are night-watches. Wm. Hershman has been straightening up about the house and barnyard in general. He has put an addition to his house, painted his barns, scales, wagons and buggies, and has put his vegetables in the cellar for winter use.

South Jordan News is scarse this ,veek. John Hudson called on John Reed Sunday. Mrs. Gaunt called on Mrs. John Kelly Tuesday. Elmer Patrick was a Rensselaer caller Monday. W. F. Michael was a Remington caller Saturday. Miss Mmnie Keen of Rensselaer, was home over Sunday. Mrs. Charlie Harris called at Never Fail Tuesday evening, Dave Harris called at Charlie Patrick’s an evening or two last week. Mr. Dave Harris called on the teacher of Never Fail Wednesday evening. The infant son of Nate Keen, who has been dangerously ill, is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Prough of Goodland, dined with Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly on Tuesday of last week. Charlie Cain, who has been helping Frank Eck on the ditch, was on the sick list a part of last week. Miss Myrtle Putt spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Putt of Newton County. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McCoy spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Pattee, of East Jordan. The siorin Friday evening probably caused a great many who were intending to attend the dance at Mr. Shaffer's to remain at home. There will be a Peanut and Candy Social at Bulbs school house next Friday evening. Everybody invited. Miss Anna Bringle, teacher. Mrs. Walter Blankenbaker spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Keen, where she had been called by the dangerous illness of her brother.

Tine Groxfe. , Fine weather at present. Elias Arnold is doing fine with his gravel road. James Torbet did business in Newland Tuesday. Miss Gustie Sayler visited her parents over Sunday at Rensselaer. Bert Jekins was the guest of Roy and Blufora Torbet Sunday afternoon.

E. P. Honan of Rensselaer is having a fine big barn built on bii place on Nubbin Ridge. / James Torbet, wife son and’ daughter, Bluiord and Flossie, were in Rensselaer Saturday. Miss Flossie Torbet attended the party at Sherman Lewis’ near Rensselaer, Saturday night. We wonder what is the matter with sister Center Barkley that she does not seud in items any more? William Nuss and family spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Will Opencbam and family, of near Gifford. Mrs. Gorman arid son of Rensselaer returned home Saturday after a few days visit with Charlie Shroyer and family. James Torbet, wife, son and daughter, Charlie and Creola, spent Sunday with George Cooper and family of Indpendeuce.

■ ■■■ - ■ ■ Fair OaKsMiss Millie Makeever of near Mt. Ayr., was in our town Monday. Miss Anna Brockus of Roselawn, visited Opal Thomas Sunday. Our first little snow squall came last Friday. It was but a short dash. Rev. Elam of Rensselaer, preached at the Christian church Friday eve. Our Schools are getting along fine now, but we are very much in need of another schoolroom. G. I. Thomas returned home the first of the week from near Logansport where be had been for a week on business. Frank L. Yeoman and wife of Claypool, visited the latter’s brother and sister, Mrs. Bruce Moffitt and Abe Bringle, the hrst of the week. Isaac Fisher, who has been barbering for Cottingham for the bast two or three weeks, has resigned and gone back to Roselawn. J. R. Mallatt is his successor. Rev. Haliday occupied the pulpit in the M. E. church Saturday eve and Sunday at 3 p.m. He will preach again in two weeks. Everybody is cordially ininvited to come out and hear him. ANOTHER DEAD MAN FOUND. Last Tuesday morning, James Cox, who lives on one of Judge Thompson’s farms near Parr, while going about his daily work, came upon the dead body of an unknown man, lying by a hay stack in his field. He had evidently been dead some time, as his face and hands were all sunken away. He was found to have had a revolver in one hand with one chamber empty, and a watch and pocket-book, but no money, in his pocket. Whether it was a case of suicide or not could not be determined as the body was badly decomposed. He also had an envelope in his pocket which bore the address of Neil M. Burton of Fair Oaks, postmarked September 1. Burton works on a ranch near Fair Oaks and the envelope had at one time contained a letter from his brother, E. M. Burton, residing in Montana. How the dead man obtained possession of the envelope is a mystery. The man had worn a hat and a pair of pants bought of Louis Wildberg, a clothing merchant of Rensselaer. He was apparently about twenty-five years of age. The body was brought here and interred in Fair Oaks cemetery the same evening.

Lonely Valley “We all went to hear Bryan” Wednesday. What's the trouble “Nip?” I see Ed has beat your time. Henry Ferrel and wife were Dunnville visitors Saturday. Charlie Neier is visiting relatives in Missouri at this writing. Miss Rosa Callaghan wa/a caller in Lonely Valley Monday. Charlie Vergison of Gillam was a visitor here during the week. Mrs. Andrew Misch spent Sunday with relatives in Dunnville. Misses Clara and Ada Huber visited with the Misses Misch Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. <5. Jumper. Sundayed at the home of L. Asher and wife, Jasper Blankenship and wife of Gillam, were visiting relatives here Sunday. Miss Flo. Neier spent Wednesday with her grand-mother, Mrs. Nate Keen. J. H. Tilton and L. Langdonof Wheatfield, were on the streets of L. V. Saturday, Myrt Price of Rensselaer and W. M. McNeal of Wheatfield, were callers here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Meyers at the home of their daughter. Mrs. Frank Neier. Misses Lilly Karch and Margrette Callaghan of Rensselaer, spent Saturday with the home folks, Mrs. Hays and children of Chicago Heights, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knapp. Mrs. L. Shirer and son ,Rich, and grandma Kennedy were guests at Will Shirer’s, of East Walker, Sunday. There’s fine music in Lonely Valley now, such music that was played in olden times, a tune ou the "bang board.” A son of Mr. Merrit, who has been dangerously ill with typhoid fever for some time, is no better at this writing. Miss Anna Knapp, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Chicago Heights for a few days, has returned home. Say, didn’t Brother Dunnville give Clara good advice? But I don't think

be ought tq advise other people to do something he wouldn’t do himself. Aa we.all know be wouldn’t leave the other fellows girl’s alone.

' Haunt’s "Bridge Les Stanley was over from Porter Sun* day. Mrs. Almira Miller called here Mon* day. Jl Joha Donley was here for a load of bay Saturday. William Muffiev was a Wheatfield caller Monday. Henry Naedham is suffering with a felon at this writing. Chester and Desilver Lyon were Kouts callers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bush called on Mr. and Mrs. Jake Copeland, Monday. Earl Snickenberger and Ed Edgerle were driving through here Sunday. Mr. Cowell of near Valparaiso, passed through here with a load of hogs Sunday moriiing. Mrs. Sheridan and Mrs. Reynolds of Chicago who were visiting with the Bush family, returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Copeland are making preperations to go to Alabama where thev will visit with Mr. Rhoades. Alonzo Hoskins and wife of Benton Harbor, and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Rogers of Valparaiso, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Zeri Miller. We made a mistake in regard to mail route in Porter last week. Though we heard it would start last week, we again heard it would not begin until the 15th of November. Xrthur Bush returned home Wednesday from Chicago where he spent three weeks In the St. Luke's Hospital, but received no benefit. He was accompanied by his aunts, Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Sheridan.

Laura. Some of the farmers have begun husking corn. Mellie Wallace spent Sunday at Wheatfield. John Reed of Gifford, was seen in our town Friday. t Miss lasperson Sundayed at her parents at Tefft Blanche Steele Sundayed with her parents at this place. John Walter is visiting his parents in Boone county for a week. A number from here went to hear Bryan speak Wednesday. Mrs. Elizur Sage and son Russel are visiting friends at Chanuahon, 111. Misses Bessie Brooks add Josie Johnson were Wheatfield goers Saturday. Ask George Ropp if he has got his watch ytt? We guess her father does not care. Mrs. F. H. Gifford is some better at this writing. She has been sick for about two weeks. Jesse Wynkoop Sundayed at home He is working tor D. R. Brown east of Wheatfield. Esther Sage returned Tuesday from a visit with her grandmother, Mrs. H. Butts, of Joliet, 111. Mrs. A. Shigley and daughters Oka, Clare and Pearl visited her son Leslie at Kersey the past week. Willie Vermer and Louis Wilson of Chanmrhon, 111., have been visiting the family of Elizur Sage at this place for about a mouth.

~fo. Imerica. / Mr. Peter Foulkswas at Monon Wed* esday. Mrs. George Wood spent Tuesday in Monon. Charles Wood was a Monon goer Monday. Many Milroy citizens went to Rensselaer Wednesday to see and bear Bryan. Miss Emma Goodrich spent Saturday and Sunday with home friends at Wolcott. , Mrs. Z. J. McCashen and children, Charles and Etta, called on Mrs. George Foulks Wednesday evening. W. H. Barlow and wife, who have been visiting the fair at St. Louis and relatives at other points in Missouri, returned home Wednesday. \

McCoy's burg Hurrah.' for Parker. Mrs. Byron Iliff went to Rensselaer Wednesday. Richard Foulks Sundayed with friends over in South America. \ V Relatives from Monon visited at Roland Johns' during the past week. Dennis Gleason, the horse buyer, was in this locality the first of the week. Jasper McDonald went to Effingham, southern Illinois, the first of the week. < Ereemati Woods is visiting in Rensselaer arid surrounding towns this week. W. R. Foster visited relatives in Lafayette and Colburn from Sunday till Wednesday. Several from here went to Rensselaer Wednesday to hear the speech of W. J. Bryan, the world's greatest commoner. Charlie and Pearl Hines returned from Danville, Illinois, last week and are husking corn for James McDonald. About seventy strong came down over the C. & W. V. Railway aqd from here bv special excursion train to Rensselaer Wednesday. ' We, the people of McCoysburg and surroundings, are like Mr. Bryan, "We do not gamble, but will back the bettors" if some one will solve the problem of who will be our next trustee. The time of husking-pegs, wrist-straps, gloves and all the rest of the outfit that goes to make corn-husking easier, is here. You can find a complete and satisfactory outfit at W, R. Lee’s. Will Foster is now the proprietor of the barber shop formerly owned and conducted by Freeman Wood. He is prepared to give you ail that goes with that line of work. Seeing is believing, so give him a call.

TO EXCHANUB. 35 acres in Kankakee township, all cultivated, orchard, no buildings, 160 acres in Wheatfield township, black land, fair buildings, near station. Owner will take $2,500 in clear property of any kind as first payment. 80 acres in Walker township, all prairie land, lies along large ditch, near station. Owner will take SI,OOO in town property, Dakota or southern land. 81 acres near the Jasper county oil fields. Owner will take SI,OOO in good trade and give long time on the difference. 160-acres in Yaa Buren county, Mich., all cultivated except 20 acres of fine timber, has good nine room house, large barn, seventeen acres of grapes in full bearing and a large amount of other fruit. Owner will take part in clear town property or hotel. 40 acres cultivated, fair buildings- Will trade for live stock. 80 acres, good improvements. Will trade for town property. 160 acres, black land, near station, good buildings. Owner will take clear town property as first payment. 252 acres in Laporte county, well improved, tiled. .Owner will trade for clear property or livery. Clear property in this city to trade for good improved laud and will pay difference. A good seven room house, on three lots, in Fowler. Ind., to trade for property in this city, or land. Several registered stallions and Kentucky jacks to trade for land or town property. Property in Chicago and other cities for land. Also have a large list of fine bottom land in Jackson and Scott counties, Ind., well improved at from $35 to SSO per acre. If you have anything to exchange we can match it no matter what it is. Call or write and make your wants known. You will confer a fuvor on us and we may be able to do you good. g.f. MEYERS. Rensselaer. Ind.