Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1904 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

C. W. Littlefield took in the world’s fair last week. Dr. Besser visited his parents in Harper, lowa, last week. Lee Foster and Nace Turner spent Sunday in Rensselaer. If you want all the news of Jasper county, read The Democrat. Charles Bonner returned last week from a visit to the world’s fair. Arthuf Roberts, who has been in Montana for the past four years, returned last week ana will remain here for the present. Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. Perry Dirham of Chicago, and Miss Ella Hawkins of this city, to take place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hawkins, Nov. i6th. * The Odd Fellows have traded their lots on South Ohio street for the Green Ijlock on the corner of Ohio and Railroad streets. The consideration was $4,500, the lots being taken at $!,ooo in the deal, Owing to sickness, Hon. Henry Warrum of Indianapolis was unable to be here to speak at the democratic rally Saturday, but good speeches were made by Hon. W. W. Pepple of Michigan City and E. P. Honan qf Rensselaer made a good talk. The attendance was oniy fair owing to the farmers being busy in husking. Hugh Treanor, Jr., and Miss Anna Gimmel ot near Goodland, were married on Thursday of last week, A reception was tendered the newly wedded couple at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Treanor, here last Thursday, evening. John Treanor of Monon and Misses Clara and Nellie Treanor of Logansport, attended the reception.

Fair Oal(s. The farmers have just begun husking corn about here. Miles Muffin's entertained the M. E. minister Saturday eve. Cloyd Clifton went to Elkhart Co., last week to see his best girl. Chas. Halleck took a wagon load of pears to Morocco last Thursday. We have been having some very fine weather which is drying the cortf out fine. v Mr. Sarenson of Chicago visited his two little boys, Cat ter and Howard, who are staying with Dr. Proudly, "i The school teachers Mrs. Nichols of Surrey, and Miss Ethel Sharp and Miss Nellie Gray visited our schools Friday. Rev. Elam the Christian ministei of Rensselaer, failed to till his appointment here Friday evening On account of sickness. Ransom Halleck, who movedTO Rochester last spring, moved back here Saturday. He will move onto Ike Thomas' farm, in the east part of the township, in the spring. The election passed off very quietly here. At this writing we haven't got full reports of the election, only on trustee and assessor,and Harvey Davisson and Ed Lakin got there by a good majority. The Ideal Entertainers will give an entertainment in the M. E. church the gist. They were here a year or so ago and gave an excellent entertainment and will no doubt give a better one now as they have added much more to their program.

South Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Tom Porter called on Mr. and Mrs. John Reed Sunday. Miss Myrtle Keen spent Monday evening as the guest of Miss Lizzie Eck. veral from our community attended the rally in Remington last Saturday. George Timmons of East Jordan spent Monday night with his brother Henry. David Harris called on Miss Lizzie Eck of NortbCarpenter Monday evening. Messrs. John Kelly, Charles Cain and Arthur Putt spent a part of Sunday at Nate Keen’s. Miss Orpha Timmons and Elmer Patrick Sundayed with the former’s mother in East Jordan. Mrs. Charles Patrick and Mrs. Charles Harris spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Virgie. Arthur; Rowland looked quite lonesome Friday evening. Can you guess why? Miss Bringle can. Mrs. W. T. Micheal and daughters and son Roy spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. John Pattee of East Jordan spent Sunday evening with their daughter, Mrs. Nelson McCoy.

The dance at J. M. Elderidge’s last Friday, given in the honor of the seventeenth birthday anniveisary of Miss Orpha Timmons, was a grand success. Everyone who was present wished that they may attend many such gatherings in the future. Miss Katie Micheal and Miss Tena Dluzark are thinking seriously of attending business college of Logansport for the next six months. The friends of the young ladies will regret this very much, as the community would lose by their absense two estimable young ladies who would be a desira addition to any society. A large number of the friends and relatives of Charlie Cain met at his home on Monday evening, Nov. 7, to help him celebrate bis seventeenth birthday. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by everybody present. The guests departed about twelve o’clock, expressing a wish that Charlie may enjoy many such birthdays in the future.

West *ba.rKley Hurrah for Barkley! Clifford Wells visited Guy Ropp Sunday. Glen Baker is working at Ed Parkison's. Mrs. Horatio Ropp was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday. George Haniford took dinner with Roy Ropp Sunday. James Britt took dinner with T. M. Haniford Tuesday. Mrs. J. L. Nichols called on Mrs. William Gratner Monday. George Ropp visited his sister Mrs. G. P. Snedeker Sunday. Frank Snyder and family visited friends and relatives near Laura, Sunday. Mrs. Sam Hopkins and children and Bud Lewis and wife visited James Lewis Sunday. George and Della Haniford spent Wednesday evening at Mr. Ropp’s. Mrs. James Snedeker visited her mother, Mrs. J. L. Nichols, Tuesday. Miss Agnes Potts and Miss Eva Griggs were Rensselaer callers Monday. Miss Ethel Waiker and Miss Viola Reed visited the school at Parr Monday. Mrs. T. M. Haniford is spending the week wrth her daughter, Mrs. Hankins, near Asphaltum. Charley Reed and family, John Marlatt and family and Mrs. Andeb Potts visited J. L. Nichols' Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Gratner called on the latter’s parents, Mr.- and Mrs. James Lewis, Sunday afternoon, Say, Harry; we really thought you liked Roosevelt too well to tear him off, of a hitching post. What did you do with him, anyway? Say, Lura; you and Viola were going some on your wheels the o.ther day, wasn't you? But you want toh'deGeorge when Simmie comes.

Asphalt am Harvey Rouse fell from a ladder and sprained his leg the other day. The people in general have just begun to husk their corn, which is somewhat sappy yet. ;The Jasper Countv Democrat h something every thoughtful person ought to take. It keeps you wide-awake and gives you a belter appetite, Wm. Stalbaum has moved his stock of merchandise from the store box south to the Marker store, I*4 miles north where his goods make a better display. His trade is excellent. One of the oil stills blew up at the refinery Sunday, sending oil and asphalt nearly a hundred feet high. It also caught on fire and was very difficult to extinguish. No one was hurt, but all were badly scared.

Gillam Ed Blaze was a Francesville goer Monday. Perry Deselms and son are working on Geo. Logan’s barn. Mrs. Pad Robinson called on Mrs. Mark Craver Tuesday. Mrs. Nora Faris visited with Mrs. Anna Rathfon Monday. Austin Rathfon and wife called on Mrs. Rogers Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Yeppe Hansen called on Mrs. Rogers Sunday afternoon. Rev. Fertich was the guest of Ed Rockwell and wife Sunday night. Tom Robinson of Rensselaer is having a lot of tile put in on his Gillam farm.

Behold, a poet has risen in Gillam equal to Longfellow. Thro' the kindness of an unknown poet. Mr. Ralhfon Las received a copy of the poet's favorite 'pqem, with which he is very much pleased.

Last Tuesday was a day that will long be remembered in this township. The great fight in,Gillam on the Trustee. The township is republican about 30, nevertheless. Theodore Phillips, the democratic candidate for trustee, went away ahead, receiving 128 votes, to Mr. Craver’s 60. A large crowd staid nearly all night at the school house and had a big log fire. When the reports came from the board there was quite a stir, but the quickest stir was aastward from the school house. Your correspondent was an eye-witness to these things. There is no joking, old coat tails was This seemed to be fun, for all Gillam has something to be proud of, and that is this, that they are not such strong partisians but what they can split their ticket. Friends, thisis the only way to put the best men in office. There are too many office-seekers when politics are all one way.

Vine Crotfe. Hurrah for Davisson! James Torbet and daughter Flossie, were Rensselaer goers Saturday. George Daniels and wife of Pine Grove spent Sunday with Mack Comer and wile of near Aix. Misses Annie and Emma Lane and Charley Lane, spent Sunday with their parents near Surrey. Mrs. James Torbet and Mrs. Charley Shroyer spent Thursday with Mrs. Bud Lewis of near Valma. ♦ Miss Flossie Torbet spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Gertie Downs of McCoysburg. Mr. Hanging Grove and Miss Nubbin Ridge was seen at Brushwood Sunday night to church. What is going to happen?

ts Vheatfield. Lars Gilbranson called on Medaryville friends Sunday. Vick Webb came over from Marion to vote, Tuesday. Bert Vanderear of Dunnville was a visitor here Saturday. Miss Saylor of Rensselaer, visited the schools here Monday. George Sands of Dunnville called on friends here Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pierce of Kouts spent Sunday at the Lidtke home. Mrs. Schreiber and daughter Melzie of Dunnville, did shopping here Saturday. Miss Mildred Halleck of Rensselaer, was a guest at the McGlinn Hotel Sunday, William Mutchler and Willie Asher of Valparaiso visited over Sunday here with their parents. Ward Hamilton returned home Monday morning from Ames, lowa. He went back Tuesday evening. Elva East, who has been at Kankakee the past two months, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John East, this week. Mrs. Gillsabee and child who have been visiting at the Lewark home the past month, returned to her home in Michigan Monday.

East WalKer \ Wm. Jasperson transacted business at Dunnville Wednesday. Miss Blanche Steele spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. J. A. Nelson and family spent Sunday with Lpther Albin and family. Mrs. Ed Wesner and son Ernest, were guests of Mrs. C. Jasperson Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Reinhertz and son Harry Sundayed with Mr. and Mrs. E d Fritz and family. Wm. Wessner and family of Gillam spent Sunday with the former’s brother Ed Wesner, and family. Miss Sena Jasperson returned honie Saturday after an extended visit with friends and relatives at Chicago. The surprise party given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jacobson Friday evening was a grand success. A very delightful evening was spent in singing, playing games and dancing. At a late hour the guests were ushered into the dining-room where a bountiful supper was served. Those present were: Misses Messrs Sadie Gulbransen Lee Fisher Anna Jasperson Clarence Gulbransen Ethel Fisher Arthur Laßerge Effie Fiaber Paul White Clara Hoebn Eerrel White Mabel Hoahn David Weiner Louise caßerge Ferdie Laßerge Carrie Jasperson Wm. Jasperson Anna Rasmussen Hans Rasmussen Harry Gulbransen

Jiorth \7nion. Hurrah for Davisson and Lakin! Good bye, Thomas, we will leave you now. Amrel Stibbie was home on a visit this week. Miss Olga Ritter attended church here Sunday. Agnes Schultz was home on a visit Sunday. Where did you find him last Sunday, Bertha? Hello, Fair Oaks. How is Mr. Thomas getting along? All the boys came home to vote for Davisson Tuesday. Richard Leas and wife took dinner at Christ Schultz’s Sunday. Emma Schultz has gone back toGoodland, after visiting her parents and other friends for a couple of weeks.

J'o. 1 meric a . } ' Mr. Schaaifsman is moving to Parr this week. Mrs. George Wood was at Wolcott Monday. Albert and Charley Wood were Lee goers Monday night. John Somers, Sr., was a Rensselaer goer Wednesday. Services last Sunday at the church were well attended. Our teachers are attending institute at McCoysburg to-day, G. L. Parks and family visited Mr.and Mrs. Simon Cook Sunday. John Sommers, Sr., was in Rensselaer on business Wednesday. Thos. Iliff has returned again after working away for some time. Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks were Rensselaer goers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barlow and the former’s mother were Rensselaer visitors Wednesday! Election in this township passed very quietly. Carey Huston elected trustee and Wm. Culp assessor.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chapman visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, near Aix, this week. Mrs. Lehrning, Mrs. May, Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Foulks attended a quilting bee at Mrs. Underwood's Tuesday. , Marion Robison and Clelle Clark, Misses Belle Clark Emma Goodrich and Mabel Oogbill attended league at Lee Sunday eve. Rev. Morrow went from here Sunday afternoon to begin a protracted effort at Navvoo, but will preach here in two weeks again, in the morning hour.