Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1905 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

The mercury was down below zero here Tuesday morning. A Mr. Wright has moved here from Momence, 11. 1, and will open a cigar factory in W. L. Gumm’s store room. Remember the farmers institute here next Tuesday and Wednesday, A. G. Burkhart of Tipton, will be the principal speaker. Recent births: Jan. 2, to Napoleon Morcott and wife, a son; fan. 3, to Thomas O’Neal and wife a daughter; Jan. 3, to Loyd Rextrew and wife, a son. The weather here Wednesday was not very conductive to promoting the observance of that commandment which says something about thou shalt not swear. Miss Della Russel, daughter of W. S. Russell, west of town, who was granted a divorce from her husband, John McLaughlin, in the circuit court of this county a few months ago, and her maiden name restored, was married to a young man from Earl Park this week. The county commissioners have swarded Joseph T. Hutton, of Hammond, architect, the contract to draw the plans and supervise the building of a new court bouse at Kentland. He is given until February Ist to submit his plans for approval. He is to receive 5 per cent of the cost of the building for his services. —Goodland Herald.

| Vleas’l 'Ridge \ ~ This is fine weather for rabbit hunting, and boys are taking advantage of it. Miss Essie Kendall spent Sunday with Miss Cena Carr, south of Rensselaer. Clifford Parkinson returned home Monday, having spent a few days in Frankfort, Ind., on business, Mr. and Mrs. James Lefier, who live four miles northeast of Pleasant Ridge, spent Thursday with their son, Len Lefier. Elmer Greenlee, a six-year- old boy of Charlie Greenlee, has been very ill with a severe sore throat, but is much better now. Alfred Lowman, the new proprietor of our Pleasant Ridge store, has made quite an improvement in appearance by straighenting his stock up in general and purchasing a large wood-alchol lamp, whichs give light, enough to see the smallest prices.

Fair OaKf* Born, to Mr and Mrs James Williams, Jan. 5, a boy. The protracted meeting is going on at the M. E. Church this week. Superentendent Hamilton and trustee Davidson visited our school Friday, Mrs Lambert who was married last week in Chicago, went to Davenport, lowa to live. Misses Mae Leech and Pearl Tanner of Rensselaer, were guests of Miss Pearl Mallatt Sunday. Snow is coming pretty regular nowadays; we also got about 12 or 14 degrees of zero Tuesday morning. G. I. Thomas arrived home last week from a visit to his mother near Logansport, who had a very serious attack of the grip. He reports her improving. Uncle William Hurley, who has been out in Wisconsin with his daughter, Mrs Henry Goff, for the past month, returned borne the latter part of the week. The item in our report last week, stating that John Carter had leased the hotel, was a mistake. William Piatt of Parr, came up Tuesday and bought the hotel outfit, leased the property and will take posession soon.

"Baum's Bridge Back again. Mrs. Almira Miller called upon us Friday. Mr. Parks is marketing bis bay this week. Mrs Dave Ross is reported ill at this writing. Elmer Bush called at Willow Glen Sunday. Ike Flueallen visited Tuesday in this vicinity. Wm. Muffley was a Wheatfield caller Saturday.

James Smith was a Poiter county caller Sunday. I Miss May Walker visited Wednesday with Etta Clark. A. J. Bush and wife were Wheatfield callers Tuesday. Miss Nora Snick called upon yourcorrespondednt Thursday. Mr. Stanley and family are now living on the old Kohler place. Rev. Marshall visited Wednesday and Thursday with the Clark family. Jesse Stanley of Hebron visited Thursday evening with the Bush family A timber inspector of the old Morris ranch is boarding with the Snick family. We understand Alonzo Noakes is suffering from a severe attack of smallpox. May enjoyed a most delightful drive Thursday. Ask her, if you don’t believe it. Frank Downs and Clarence Armstrong are helping Wm. Muffley press hay. Wm Alyea and son of Hebron, took supper with the Bush family Saturdad evening. Fred Lyon, who has spent several years in the Philippines, returned home Thursday to visit with bis parents.

Dunn.'Ville George Sands, who has been very sick for the past' few days, is rapidly improving. William Wilmington and the Misses Yocom called on Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald last Sunday. Marion Sands, departed for Tennessee a few days ago to visit his brother Clarence, who resides there; Frank Fisher and son who have been visiting his parents in Ohio for the pas*, few days, returned Monday. Miss Nora Belcher, who has been visiting her parents east of D. V. for the past few days, returned to Momence Monday, George Hall says that when he goes to see his girl he always goes armed with an excuse which he brings forth, in case her father registers a dissenting opinio n. Our threshing company has traded its outfit tor a brand-new engine and threshing machine. Thus prepared, they intend to give their patrons first class work at reasonable prices. Subscribers of The Democrat in tbe vicinity of Dunnville can pay any amount due us on subscription to Bert Vandercar, who is authorized to receipt for same. The Democrat. A few ot our friends of Wheatfield have a new theory for chasing rabbits, skunks and ground hogs out of their holes, which, when devt-loped, will surely supersede the ferret plau. Their plan is known as the pump-pipe, voice transmitting plan. This is how they do the stunt: When they find a hole occupied by an animal, they simply run a pump-pipe into the hole, and sing some lively song, and thus scare him out.

tOhealfield. Geo. WiHiams ot Rensselaer was here on business Saturday. A number from here attended M. H. White’s sale Wednesday. Mr. Padget of Rensselaer, was in town this week on business. Floyd Cox of Kentlaud spent the week, here with his brother Frank. Elvie East returned from Dunnville Monday from a few days visit with the Sands family. Mrs. Ida Brown and Fred McGlinn spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elza Grow at Rensselaer. The Joint Institute of Kankakee and Wheatfield townships and Wheatfield town was held at Tefft Saturday. All teachers were present and a large number of visitors also.

Gilt am James Rodgers sawed wood Monday afternoon. Emery Johnson called on Miss Bishir Friday evening. James Blankenship was in Rensselaer on business Thursday. James Stevens has gone to Mississippi on a prospecting tour. Edward Toomire was the guest of Miss Ada Waggoner Friday night.

Alf Bishir and Miss Ada Aired at* tended church at Gillam Friday evening. Elder Woods delivered an excellent sermon Friday night at the M. E. church. Clarence and Claude Blankenship spent the Sabbath with Greely Comer and wife. \ The children of James Stevens, who were reported to have the diptheria, are getting belter. The mail carrier was beard to remark the other clay "I am happy.” Now, Earl, v/e wonder why? Chas. Odem and wife and Austin Rathfon and wife attended the funeral ot Mr. Engle at Francesviile Sunday. We wonder if the Lonely Valley correspondent isn’t lonesome since Mark has gone? Never mind, h*t isn't the "only one,” is he?

z+J'o. Imerica.. Simon Cook has been on the sick list also. Albert Wood went to Rensselaer Thursday. We think Wednesday the worst day of the season. True Culp, who has been sick, is going to school now. Miss May Steele visited Miss Agnes Stewart last Sunday. Preaching at the usual hour next Sabbath morning and evening. The teacbe's of Milroy are attending institute at .VlcCoysburg to-day. Mrs. Henry Beaver does not seem to improve very much, and is in very poor health. Perfect Spencer of near Wolcott, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Cady Underwood. Richard Foulks and wife of McCoysburg called on Mrs. Henry Beaver last Sunday afternoon. Thos. Spencer, who is feeding quite a good many cattle this winter, has been hauling hay from John Makeever’s land in this township. vTurkeys are now scarce in this vicinity. Jacks & Clark of Lee bought an amount of us here. They shipped seven tons Xmas from Lee, briuging the company to which they shipped about $2,000. Last week Z. J. McCashen, son Cbas., uncle Jacob Johns, John Stewart and son George, Carey Huston and son Rav, and Geo. Foulks chopped and hauled wood, for the church. Isaac Said la and Wm. Leming have each hauled a load. Now, they say, for an oyster supper the next thing.

florth \Jnion Havfng plenty of snow nowadays. Geo. Casey shipped a car load ot hogs to Chicago last week. Mrs. Paul Schultz is visiting her mother in Newton Co., this week. Amel Stibbie has quit railroading and will go to Wisconsin with his father. Everyone is going to Aix to-day to vote for Wm. Harrod for supervisor. Fred Krugar and Wm. Steward are in tbe game and fur business this winter. Clara and Emma Schultz have gone back to Goodland, after visiting at home lor a few days. Amel and Herman Schultz and Paul Seas took a trip to Hammond, Chicago and Milwaukee last week.

So. /febvton Mary Brusnahan is on the sick list. W. B, Yeoman was at Surrey Tuesday. Mrs. Pauluswas at Gasoway's Sunday. Bruce called at W. L. Bringle’s Monday. James Okers was at Mr. Pierson’s Tuesday. Frank Tebo was the guest of Guy Markin Sunday. Mr. Pierson spent the day with Mrs, Bringie Monday. Mrs. Charlie Weiss was the guest of Mrs. Brusnahan Sunday. Ada Yeoman was the guest of her grandma Powell Saturday afternoon. W. L. Bringie called at H. M. Shipman's Tuesday evening on business. Mr. and Mrs. Pierson called on Mr. and Mrs. Howard Myers Wednesday. Lennie Brusnahan and Clyde Williams were Rensselaer callers Tuesday evening. W. L. Bringie, wife and daughter, Mrs. F. L, Yeoman, spent Sunday with Jesse Bringie.