Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 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.

Henry Welsh was a Rensselaer visior Saturday. Several of the business houses here now close at 6 p. m. Mrs. Isaac Westiall of Stone Bluff, is visiting friends here. Jasper Guy was at the hub several days this week, looking after abstract work. J. D. Allman was in Rensselaer on matrimonial business —for another fellow, though —Tuesday. Charley Beal has sold his residence property in Remington and will move to his farm in Montgomery county March ist. Joseph Osborne has returned from Lafayette, where he has been living for some time, and will make his home here in the future. George A. Chappell, our implement dealer, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. He gives his liabilities at about $16,000 with assets of one-fourth that amount. Recentfbirths: Nov. 5, to James Milner and wife, a son; Nov. 5- ,0 James Trachsel and wife, northeast of town, a son; Nov. 6, to Charles Scripture and wife, southeast of town, a daughter; Nov. 9, to Charles Wenger aud wife, southeast of town, a son.

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Fred Arnott and Frank Lewis went to St. Louis Monday to take in the sights at the world's fair. Miss Arietta Stevens of Hersber, 111., is .visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Gifford, this week. Frances Hullihan and James Noland went to LaCrosse on busmess Saturday, returning home Sunday. T. M. Callahan went to Roselawn Friday on business. Quite a good many from here attended the box supper at Center Thursday night. William Dreese of near Francesville, visited at Mr. Lambert s >ver Sunday. B. J. Gifford of Kankakee, 111., was here on business Friday. Mrs. Herman Ahlers, two sons and a daughter of Francesville, were Newland visitors Saturday. Miss Maggie Callahan of Stoutsburg, is visiting her parents west of town this week. Master Ownie Callahan, is clerking in the store this week in Fred Arnott’s place, while the latter is attending the St. Louis fair.

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Wanted Warm weather. Several of the people of this vicinity attended the sale of Mr. Jacobson’s Friday. Miss Gulbransen, who is teaching at Kniman, spent Sunday at her home. I wonder what was the matter with sister "Lonely Valley" last week? Alas, we know why our sister “East Walker" is wearing such a long face. "Don’t worry, Carrie, he willcome back some "sweet day.” Mr. Jacobson’s spent Sunday with Mr. Fisher and family and Sunday night with Mr. Shjrer and wife. The farewell party that was given by Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson Friday night was a grand success in every respect. The evening was spent in dancing and other amusements. We all regret to see Mr. Jacobson's leave. They departed for Chicago Monday. Those present were: Misses Messrs Clara Gulbransen Joe Fenzll Carrie Jasperson Paul White Ethel Fisher David Wesner Sadie Gulbransen Lee F'isher Eftie Fisher Hans Rasmussen Annie Rasmussen George Salrin Clarence Gulbransen Will Salrin Willie Jasperson Harry Gulbransen

South Jordan

Mrs. John Kelly and son Wilt spent Saturday in Rensselaer. Miss Estella Cain spent Saturday with her cousin, Miss Katie Micheal. Elmer Patrick spent Thursday evening at the home of Henry Timmons, Miss Myrtle Putt called on Mrs. Henry Timmons Thursday of last week. ittrs, Charles Harris spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Patrick. Mrs. J. M. Eldrige called on Mrs. Charles Patrick last Friday evening. Arthur Putt has been husking corn at Henry Timmons’ the past few days.

Miss Jean McFarland spent Monday night as the guest of Miss Myrtle Futt. Leonard Keister and David Harris called on the Kelly family Sunday evening. Miss Myrtle Futt spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Putt, of Newton county. Miss Orpha Timmons of East Jordan who has been spending the autumn with her brother Henry, has returned home. Never Fail school was closed on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, the teacher, Miss Jean McFarland, being ill. There will be a box supper at Egypt school house, Saturday, November 19. All are cordially invited to attend. A. E. Rowland, Teacher. A party of the friends of the Bulbs family gathered last Saturday evening to help Mrs. Bullis celebrate her birthday. Oysters were served and every one enjoyed the evening greatly. D —H—started out for a call Sun day evening. He intended calling at the home of Frand Eck, but his heart failed him at the gate. He became afraid of Frank’s number ten and returned without enterning to the house.

Fine Groove.

Fine weather at present. Mrs. George Cooper is on the sick list. Harry Gifford was in our vicinity Thursday. Sunday we had quite a snow storm, and rain also. Marion Cooper's are preparing to move the last of the week. Ed Hellengreen went to the prairie Saturday to husk corn. The party given at Mrs. James Myers, Saturday night was well attended. Bluford, Roy and Maggie Torbet attended the box social at Center Thursday night. Grandpa and Grandma Myers have moved in with their daughter, Mrs. Charley Hurley, of near Blackford,

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Mrs. Clark is still very sick. Mr. Morehouse is still in very feeble health. “Bang-board” music is quite popular on these parts. Nora Snickenberger called on us Sunday afternoon. Arthur Bush has been feeling very miserable the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sayler visited par+of fast-week in Rensselaer, William Mufifley is pressing hay for Mr. Coleman, in Porter county this week Mrs. Lyons, who has been ailing the past few weeks, is much better at this writing. Dekater and Desilver Lyon made their usual Kouts trip Monday. Dekater is recovering rapidly from his accident. William Mutchler and mother went to Valparaiso Sunday. The former to attend school and the latter for a few days visit with relatives and friends.

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S, L. Wells is still a Laura caller. Viola is as happy as a lark—Sim has got home. Corn shredding is all the go in this vicinity at present. Bome of these days John R. Lewis is going to have a hne new barn. Charley Lane is seen going south quite often. Wonder what his attraction is? Mr. and Mrs. Garry Snedeker called on Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Ropp Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson of Kansas are visiting friends in this vicinity. Misses Ethel Walker and Agnes Potts took dinner with Miss Maude Walker Bunday. Fred Tyler and Miss Maggie Lowman called on William Potts and family last Thursday eve. Bert Duggms and lady friend, Agnes Potts, spent Sunday evening with Lura and Viola Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Nichols spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Walker. There will be a box social at Blackford Saturday eve. Nov. 19. Everybody come and bave a good time. Misses Anna Lane and Minnie Hemphill of Rensselaer visited school No. 3 last Monday. Several Centerites visited at Parr the same day.

The box supper at Center School house was well attended. The proceeds being something near $27. George Babcock received a handsome pillow as tbfe laziest man. We hope George will rest easier now than in the by-gone days. Miss Anna Lane received the prize, a handsome dish, for being the prettiest lady.

Fair Oaß_s.

Mrs. Peter Call has been very seriously ill the past week. Mrs. D. L. Keen is visiting relatives near Indianapolis this week. J. R. Mallatt has concluded not to move back to town this winter. Carl Wilson spent Sunday and Monday at home, with his family here. Enos Moffitt and Forida Clifton are husking corn for Sam Thornton this week, Grandfather Gwin of Rensselaer visited his daughter, Mrs. Mnnden, here this week. Joe Fross of near Kniman shipped his household goods from here to Lowell Friday. We had a young blizzard here Sunday. It snowed and blowed very hard most all day. Newt Campbell moved Monday out-of the Harry Odell property into G. I. Thomas’ property on Front street. Mrs. Reyner took her little boy Howard to Morocco Tuesday to Dr, Triplet , to consult him as to his case, as he has been troubled with his stomach for some time. *3 Frank Deweese of Mt. Ayr, while on his way to Indianapolis to attend the I. O. O. F., Grand lodge, stopped off and staid all night with his cousin Abe Bringle, Monday night.

America.

Wm. Culp was in Lee Tuesday. Simon Cook was in Monon Saturday. Chas. Saidla was a Monon goer dayMrs. George Wood was at Monon Monday. Grandpa Foulks was a Wolcott caller Tuesday. Rev. Morrow was in this vicinity Tuesday. Samuel Jacks cf Lee was in this vicinity Monday. Jas. Spencer visited in this vicinity Wednesday. Geo. Foulks and Wm. Culp were at Lee Thursday. Cady Underwood is away husking corn this week. Grandma Barlow is visiting relatives at Sbelbyville, Ind. Preaching to-morrow after Sunday School at 10:60 a. m. A good many are selling their turkeys for thanksgiving market. THbs. Spencer and Wm. Culp were in Rensselaer on business Wednesday. The new blinds for the Baptist church were placed in the windows this week. Mr. and Mrs. William Lehming spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Carey Huston. Charles and Etta McCashen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks. Miss Belie Clark is spending a few days witho Mr. and Mrs. Frank May of Black Oak. Mrs. R. Foulks and daughter Mary of McCoysburg spent Tuesday with Ed. Johnson and family. Mrs. Nellie Lansing and Mr. Moore visited the former’s parents, Wm. Barlow and wife last Sunday. Miss Lizzie Luers, teacher at Lone Star School took her school out on an excursion Wednesday afternoon. Howard Dobbins and family of Oklahoma, are visiting Branson Clark and family and mother, Mrs. Dobbins. Miss Emma Goodrich and Mr. and Mrs. George Foulks spent Wednesday evening with Wm. Barlow and family. Last Wednesday, as Z. I. McCashen was husking com in his field, he came to the house for early dinner and the dinner not being ready he lay down and went to sleep. While sleeping about 35 of his relatives came in the room and called him to dinner. When he awakened he remembered that he was 71 years old that day. He was presented with a fine chair and other presents. After partaking of a bountiful dinner all left for their homes, wishing him many years of life yet.

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Mr. Lane of Union tp., visited our school one day last week. Miss Hazel Drake of Mopon spent Sunday with her parents. Reed McCoy and wife went to Rensselaer Tuesday on business. Miss Mary Wachtel of Reynolds visited ber parents here last week. Geo. Castor and wife of Milroy tp., were at Richard Foulks' Wednesday.

There was no school here Monday and Tuesday on account of the teacher being sick. Jas. McDonald was in the vicinity of LaCrosse and Knox Tuesday on business. Mrs. Detritch and son Otis of Crawfordsville, visited at J. R. Phillips’ this week. Mrs. Richard Foulks and daughter Mary visited relatives in Milroy tp., Tuesday. Mrs. J. R. Phillips and children, Harvey and Dora, and Mrs. Robinson spent Sunday in Rensselaer. Miss Blanche Cook of Rensselaear, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wash Cook. Freeman Wood moved his household goods to Rensselaer Monday where he is engaged in the barber business.

Laura.

Frank Wallace was home Tuesday. Alice Spriggs is home on a short visit. Say, Wilson; how did that sand-bur pie taste? Blanche Steel spent Sunday with papa aud mamma. Mr. Sage and daughter were in Rensselaer Saturday. Anna Jasperson spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Lottie and Josie Wallace were on the sick list last week. W. Vennerof Channahon r 111., is husking corn for Mr. Sage. Jasper Brook has returued from a few days visit at Battle Ground, Ind. Jacob Johnson spent Sunday with his parents at Laura—or with someone else. Mrs. Sage is recovering from the injuries she received from a recent runaway. Owen Wallace, Sam Brook and Asa Shighly went to Kniman Saturday evening to see the show. Nellie Wallace went to Valparaiso Tuesday where she expects to spend the winter with her sister and take music. There will be a box social at the Oak Grove school house, Saturday, Nov. 26. All are invited to come and help to make it a success. Anna Jasperson is teaching another good term of school. Two years ago our school was put on the list of “bad schools,” but Miss Jasperson has put it on the list of “ideal schools. (From Another Correspondent.) Mr. Zigler of North Judson, was in this vicinity last week. Miss Esther Sage was the guest of Miss Stella Sbigley Sunday. Miss Blanche Steele of East Walker was a Rensselaer visitor Saturday. Several from this vicinity attended the show at Kniman Saturday evening. Misses Bessie Jessup and Daisy Pettit called on Mrs. J. Lilly Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pettit and family visited, with Henry Meyer and family Monday. Mesdames Wm. Johnson and Bryon Newland called, on Mrs. Elizur Sage Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilbransen of Wheatfield visited with Cyril Steele and family Friday. Miss Alice Spiggs, who has been working near Wheatfield for some time, returned home last Friday. A box social will be given at the Oak Grove School, Saturday evening, November 26th. Ladies are invited to, bring Poxes.

XO healfteld.

Teachers institute here to-day. Albert Keen was a Demotte visitor Monday. Rose Dark visited Monday with Mrs. Crowell at Demotte. Clara Parker Saturdayed with her parents in Rensselaer. Bertha Swisher of Thayer spent the week with ber parents here. Carol Gilbransen of Medaryville spent Saturday with friends here. H. V. McLelard of Indianapolis, was here this week buying onions. A number from here attended the dance at Dunnville Saturday night Mrs, Mary Phillips of Momence, is vfsiting her daughter Mrs, Roy Blue. Clara and Mabel Hoehn went to Kankakee M onday, for a visit with relatives. Manda and Floa Funk visited Saturday with Mrs. William Holte, at Kniman. Willi Stanley of Squth Bend came Saturday evening for a visit with friends north of town. Nettie Pnist of Lacrosse visited over Sunday here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Fred Pruat. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilbransen and children, Lars Gilbransen and daughter Carol, visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schraeder at D. V.

Phillip Blue and Esther Phillips of Rensselaer, visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blue. Mrs. Joseph Grube and baby are visiting friends and relatives in Momence for a few weeks.

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W. O. Linton took dinner with A. D. Hershman Sunday. Mr. Wagoner lost a horse last Sunday night, supposed to have died of dropsy. The refinery is being torn down preparatory to shipping to the Kentucky Loil fields. F. M. Hershman has completed most of bis ditch, known as the Bouk ditch. He has about 1000 feet yet to complete. They say "The Big Stick” swept the nation. It will be only a matter of time when the nation will be swept by the Big Stick —a panic. Bert Linton has got his patent through, which is a fixing to roll window blinds up and also an attachment to hold curtains. It is just what everybody will want next summer for their windows, or winter, either, as it is a combination for both blind and curtain. To Trade: —A nice home of five acres, all black land, with good ten room house, large barn, fine fruit, joining village; suitable for retired farmer, or hotel and feed business. Will trade for property in this city. G. F. Meyers. Office over Murray’s store.