Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1905 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Jasper Guv was in Rensselaer Wednesday, looking after business matters. Wm. Hardy of Huntington is visiting friends and relatives here at this writing. David Powell of Marion, Ohio, visited his brother J. W. Powell a few days last week. Mrs. Perry Washburn of Earl Park visited her son James Washburn last week. J. W. Harris and Sam Dunn departed last week on a prospecting trip to Pawnee, Ok la. "Coley" Merritt has opened a grocery store m the Osborne store room on Railroad street. Mrs. Wm. Kuhlman visited her sons Philip and Peter Ochs at Logansport last week. Clement Schuh and son Joe left last week for San Jose, Cali., where they expect to locate. Mrs. Fred Love and Mrs. Warner Elmore visited the family of J. D. Mason at Elwood last week. Recent births: Feb. 24, to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sommers, a son; March 5, to Mr, and Mrs. Peter Lehe, a son. Miss Nettie Price, sister of County Surveyor Price, has succeeded Miss Mary Paxton as teacher of No. 12. The widow Shipman farm of 80 acres, south of town, has been purchased by Arthur Vincent; consideration SIOO per acre. George Hemphill and family of Otterbein expect to again locate in Remington and George will once more engage in the blacksmithing business here. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gleason of Clifton, lil., are visiting the latter’s sisters, Mesdames K. Smith, B. F. Spencer and George Hargreaves, at this writing. Robert Russell son of Scott Russell west of town, and Miss Mary Paxton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Paxton of Remington, were united in marriage Thursday. We extend congratulations. We are indeed worried about the condition of Will Locke, and fear that the Remington ranks of bachelordom will lose him ere long. He now goes over to see his Rensselaer girl on Saturdays and stays until the middle of the next week. Opals are rare gems, Will.

'Round Mound

Reub and Jake Snow moved their brother Alva to Farr Thursday. Miss Augusta Saylor of Independence spent Saturday and Sunday at home. John Hellengreen and sons Frank and Ed were down on Nubbin Ridge Thursday. George Cooper and family spent Sunday with his son, Will Cooper, and family of Snowflake. Walter, Willie and Willard must have been up late Saturday night for they looked sleepy Sunday. Jim, the next time you go to take to a dance, don’t wait till her mother goes tn ihi kitchen before you ask her. Mr. and Mrs. Nuss and daughter Tena of Independence, and Mrs. McCurtain and daughter Ida and son Frank, took dinner with Will Price and family at Parr. Thursday.

Wheatf'd Ct'r.

Hunting is good on the river marsh. Albert NVachhoitz was a Demotte caller Friday, Come to Wheatfield Center; beats L. V r . all to pieces. Mrs. Clausen was a Wbeatfield caller Monday afternoon, Mr. Kennedy attended a institute Saturday at Wheatfield. Mr. Antrim made a flying trip to Wheatfield Monday. Charles Schatzley, Sr„ was a Wheatheld caller Wednesday. Charles John and P. Ciausen hauled hogs to Kouts Saturday. There will be church Sunday at the school bouse at 3 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Charles John were visiting with Mrs. Danhke Tuesday. Supt. L. H. Hamilton and Trustee Manan visited our school Thursday. Mr. Delehanty and daughter Nellie were Wheatfield visitors Wednesday. Joseph Tanner of Chicago, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. S. D. Clark. John Stevens was cutting wood for Albert Wachhohz the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Howe of Medaryviile are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Antrim this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Clark and Joseph

Tanner visited L.J P. Shirer of Walker Thursday. Mrs. Charles Schatzlev, Sr. was very ill the first of the week, but is better at this writing. What’s the matter, North Union? Is news scarce? Come to Wheatfield Center for news. Wm. Hershman from Bouth Walker, was purchasing cattle and hogs in this vicinity Tuesday. There will be preaching services at the Wheatfield Center school house Sunday, March 19, at 3 p. m. Jim Cane helped F. Antrim haul hay to his new farm this week, where he intends to move next week. Frazer Antrim went to Rensselaer Tuesday where he was still held on the pettit jury, returning Thursday. Johnnie Schatzley is hauling lumber to build a house for strawberry pickers. He has a fine patch of 5 acres. Willie, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Harrington, was severely burned by scalding water Tuesday. He was playing around the room where his mother was washing; she stepped out to get a pail of water when he pulled out the cork to the washer, letting the boiling water onto his legs and feet, severely scalding them. A farewell party was given by Mr.and Mrs. Ginder Tuesday evening. Many friends were present and enjoyed the evening which was spent in playing games and music, after which light refreshments were served. We are sorry to lose such good neighbors and friends, and wish them success in their new home near Hebron.

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How is Demotte, Lee? Elda Cavender moved to Parr Monday. Mrs. Laura Leach is sick at this writing. We are having sleighing again at this writing. Miss said Ray looked fine Sunday night. We think the ducks will go back south again. A large crowd attended church Sunday night. Mr. Harvey goes east quite often. I wonder why? We wonder why Belva likes to read love stories? Bessie Leach went to Fair Oaks Monday on business. We wonder why the two Estles looked so sleepy Sunday? Grace and Pearl Price visited Mr. Hurley over Sunday. Mr. Gilmore is going to move next week, we understand. Elmer Stephenson came home Sunday and made a short visit. Maggie Roudabush and Myrtle Fay called on Mrs. Reed Sunday. John Marion and wife returned to Wheatfield Monday morning. Mrs. Fay and Mrs. Marion took dinner with Mrs. McCurtain Sunday. Those who took dinner with Grace and Vernie Barkley Sunday were Fairy See, Opal Remly and Belva Gilmore.

San Pierre

Hurrah for the Japs. “Lonely Valley,” how is Dave? Whv does Jess Collins have so much Witt? Prof. Smith called on Miss Amanda Knapp Sunday. Church at Dunnville and San Pierre every two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Blufkey have a new boarder, a boy; oh, joy! You should not leave, Anna, just as we began to play a Charade. Rev. E. Knowen gave an excellent sermon at Dunnville Sunday. Mr. Delaney is drilling a new artesian well of the West Baden variety. Look pleasant, girls; Col. Henry Flores has two hundred gallons of sour pickles on tap. The teachers of Railroad tp. held their sixth institute at the San Pierre high school Saturday. Phil seems somewhat consoled this week, as he is expecting a big lump of maple (Mabel) sugar. Miss Maggie Weishaar has returned home from Indianapolis, and is now attending the San Pierre high school. We have learned that Abe Hendricks is going to come back after the rest of of his family. Is it Carrie J. or Annie R. that is going to the northwest? “We will continue the war to the bitter end," sayeth the Grand Dukes of Russia. Wonder if “they," in the capacity of their dukedom, know when the bitter end cometh? Philip White says, “there are others,” so do not worry about the girl, but keep your hat in a convenient place, so that if you get a deep look by piercing black eyes it will mean to get up and git. Mr. D. V. expected to get into a meteoric shower of Cupid’s javelins and

have hit heart punctured. It was somewhat sorrowful to note his lamentable Condition as he reached the crossroads—undecided whether to go to the "Bush” or "Hill’’—with his necktie around his coat collar, shoestrings untied and coat tail flapping in the wind, making a sound like a demon on a March night. He started for the "Hills" near Rensselaer, saying, “Where there is a will, there is a way.” The “world" will certainly, D. V., accept this maxim for its proverbial philosophy, at there is a core of truth in it. “When the (tara send out their radiant light. Or oft’ when the moon Is shining bright, Comes a gladsome smile o'er her face. Knowing that Tom, D., and K. will be in the race. We know that Kane is the one that is sweet, Yet D, is the one she will go to meet. And talk of the stars and real good weather If the value of X«0 plus D., Or the value of Y. would be O. plus T. Then Caesar defeats Pomey is not the bane. But to congregate “Amo" and decline the “Kane.”

So. Walker

Charles Peter was a Wheatfield goer Monday.

Miss Frazier spent Sunday with friends at Dunnville, Mr. and Mrs. Huber were seen on our streets Monday. Gilbert Mitchel was seen on our streets Sunday afternoon. Mr. Fillion moved Mr. Darner to Wheatfield Monday. Better luck next time, B . Irene will try a different way, Sam Griffin was the guest of Miss Frazier Saturday night. David Spriggs spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Kimble, at Gifford. Miss Herath spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Dunnville. Aria Craver and sister took dinner with Mrs. Dave Landers Sunday. Quite a few from here attended the sale at Rachau's at Kniman Wednesday. Miss Herath, teacher at Buck Horn school, visited the Dunnville school Friday. Louis Hershman and Laura Wilcox attended church at Medaryville Sundav evening. William Hershman was north of the Kankakee river buying cattle the first of the week. Say, Dave; you want to practice pulling, before you puli with the railroad men again. Miss Birdie Spriggs and a young gentleman of Laura, were out riding Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Hershman gave a birthday supper for his father last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, from east of Medaryville, took dinner with their daughter, Mrs. John L. Hershman, Sunday. Mr. Eldredge and family are getting ready to move to Michigan, where they are going to make their home for the coming year.

Fair Oaks,

Chas. Swanky made a trip to Fowler on business Monday. „ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. True Culum March 13, a girl. We got another heavy snow Tuesday. so we are having another spell of wiuter Oscar Hurley and wife started foi North Dakota Tuesday where he has a claim. Elza Grow and family, of Rensselaer, spent Sunday with Chas. Gundy and family. Miss Clara Dewitt who has been in Chicago for a couple of weeks, returned home Sunday. The M.E Industrial Society has opened up an ice-cream and lunch parlor one door from the drug store. Ora Sellers and Iva Moffitt took dinner with the latter’s aunt, Mrs S.B.Thornton, of Sorghum Valley, Sunday. The Halleck telephone people are preparing to put in a line from here to the Eggleston farm, 1 l /t miles south of town. G. I. Thomas and John Kight have bought a two-thirds interest in the Wm. Zea hardware and implement store in Remington and will move there soon. We have been informed that the Mt. Ayr musical troupe will give us one of their grand musical entertainments some time in the near future. The teachers’ institute held at Aix Saturday surely was a success, and the patrons showed their loyalty by turning out and surprising the teachers with well filled baskets of good things to eat.

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Aix is still among the living. Mr. Wartz visited Aix school Thursday aiternoon. Miss Nettie Miller spent Sunday with Floy Williams. Orpha Swaim is visiting a few weeks with friends at Delphi. Miss Etta Garriott spent Saturday night with Bertie Hopkins.

Floy Williams and "Mac” spent Sunday eve, with Mable Huston. Andy Hopkins went to work Monday for Charles Morris near Parr. Lelah Wiseman spent Wednesday night with Daisie McClanahan. Mrs. Eva Hall of Fair Oaks is visiting her mother Mrs. Louise Barker. The widow Barker and family have moved in the parsonage east of Aix. Emmett Hopkins left for Illinois Tuesday where he expects to work this summer. Indus Wiseman, and Etta Garriott took dinner with Bertie Hopkins Sunday. Quite a few from this neighborhood, attended quarterly meeting at Parr Sunday. Miss Cassie Akers and Ira Galbreath of Rensselaer, spent Sunday eve with the Wiseman sisters. The institute was well attended here Saturday, and everybody enjoyed a delightful time, and was pleased with the teachers’ work, We wish them all success next year.

DunnxJille

Our friend, Elmer Roberts, lost a valuable horse last week. The masquerade ball at the DeArmond hall Saturday evening was a grand success. , 1 s We wish to extend to all of the new citizens of this township our heartiest welcome. Mr. and Mrs. James Whitehead, formerly of Kersey, have moved into the Powers house, lately vacated by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Payne. Our school captains attended the educational caucus at Wheatfield Saturday. We are glad to say that wherever our school teachers go they always give a good account of themselves. There will be an illustrated lecture at the M. E. church March 18, beginning at Bp. m. Rev. E. Kuonen will, by the aid of the stereopticon, illustrate and explain the manners, customs, etc., of the Swiss republic. Every one is invited to attend. Our versatile friend of San Pierre seems to be a regular perennial spring of distorted information. This he broadcasts, like a Missouri farmer, over hill and dale, expecting, of course, to reap an abundant harvest of bibles. We wish to advise our love-song composing friend of reversible dashboard and lost neck-

tie fame, that he that sows to the wind shall reap a political speech, for you can not expect to gather figs off of willows. Imagine if you can, a vision of lovesickness appearing upon the stage of action, with a boquet of honey suckles upon the lapel of his coat, but minus a necktie. Now draw a mind picture of this same fellow going around, asking the girls if they had his necktie. Now by all that is democratic, what in the world would the girls want with his necktie? Why didn’t he ask the boys where his tie was? Simply because he imagined that his plight would excite a feeling of compassion among the fair sex. Now did it? Why, the girls said that he reminded them of a leap-year proposal, personified, or a first cousin of tather Cupid. The above is a faithful pen-picture of Mr. San Pierre. It is not often that a surprise party of a twofold nature is held, but such a one was launched upou the sea of existence Saturday evening. As Mr. Frank Fisher was seated in his sitting room, talking with Prof. Cannon of San Pierre, who was a guest of the family on that evening, an army of good-natured invaders surprised the sentinel and took the fort, thus capturing the above named. They tore down the flag of comparative silence and exultantly raised the flay of joy. The first cause that actuated the mvasion was the fact that Mr. Fisher had a birthday; the second cause was to surprise Mr. Cannon by holding a reception in his honor. Both of the main characters of this drama were given a surprise that they will not soon forget. The assembled spent the evening in playing games, conversating and in eating the luxuries of life. As the clock began to strike one the crowd dispersed, to meet again in one year. All present had a fine time. To say that Prof. Cannon was visibly impressed, is a tame expression of a fact.

East Vernon

Mr. Price was seen in this locality last week. Mr. Eastburn called on Miss Pearl Smith last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hall were visiting J. W. Johnson's last Sunday. Mrs. Phillips and Ray Phillips were shopping Saturday in Medaryviile. We wonder why the mail carrier don’t stop at the school house any more? Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Phillips and Mrs. F. JrSmith and son Martin, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maddox last Sunday.

Wheatfield,

Township schools begin closing next week. Mrs. Douglass Clark was a Rensselaer shopper Tuesday. John Whittaker was in Chicago this week buying horses. Miss Liza Ryan, of LaCrosse, was in town Tuesday, shopping. Miss Dora White, of Medaryville, was in town a few days this week. W. F. Gibeault, photographer, made a trip to Momence Wednesday. Miss Nellie Wallace, of Valparaiso, visited Mrs. Minerva Swisher Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Adams, of Kankakee, visited Mrs. J. M. Helmick the last of the week. Henry Phillips, of Momence, was in town Tuesday, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Roy Blue. Mrs. Viola Marion spent a few days this week at Parr with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie Leach. Miss Caroline Gilbranson, of Medaryville, attended the K. of P. roll call Wednesday evening. Master Freddie Yeagley, of Momence, spent the week with his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Smith. Isaac Knapp and son, of Chicago Heights, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Knapp, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Adams, of Rensselaer, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hammond this week.

The “election” at the school house Friday afternoon was a success. Several visitors enjoyed the exciting time. Mrs. John Pinter, who has been at Crown Point nursing a sick brother for several weeks, returned home Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Myers and Jim Swisher, who have been at St. Andrews Bay, Florida, since the 10th of January, returned Tuesday to greet the first March storm of this year. The K. of P.’s entertained their sister lodge, the Rathbone Sisters at a roll call Wednesday evening, at their hall. Supper was served them at the McGlinu hotel, and a general good time —one of those you read about —prevailed. There will be an illustrated lecture at the opera house March 27, beginning at Bp. m. Rev. E. Kuonen will, by the aid of the stereopticon, illustrate and explain the manners, customs, etc., of the people of the Swiss republic. Everyone is invited to attend. Mrs. E. Jensen entertained the following ladies at a rag-tacking Monday evening: Mesdames Biggs, Scott, Tinkham, Kalanska, Langdon, Frances Swisher, Minerva Swisher, Whittaker, Zimmer, Smith, Fendig, Remlejr, Hammond and East and Miss Grace East.

Walter Center

Albert Bouk was hauling hay Friday. Homer Smith has moved from here to Kniman. Mr. Merritt was a Rensselaer caller last week. Felitz Moritz is rqovmg to Kankakee this week. Minnie Karch spent Friday night with Mrs. Flora Hershman. Miss Edith Wernick is recovering from the chicken-pox. Mrs. Ben Rouse entertained a few of her Rebekah sisters Wednesday. John Stalbaum and wife spent Sunday with James Hershman and wife. Mrs. Frank Hershman and daughter Flora called on Mr. Callaghan's Sunday. Mrs. Kate Nichols is going in a few weeks to Tipton to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fetcher. Wm. Stalbaum and sister Nellie attended the masquerade Saturday evening at Dunnville, and reported a good time.

Batim 9 s "Bridge

School closes next Tuesday, Mr, Vansant and family have moved to the Bridge. Mrs. Etta Bush visited Friday with Mrs. Zeri Miller. Harry Margison is now working over near Hebron. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes were Wheatfield callers Saturday. Elmer Bush called upon Janies Clark Monday evening. Wm. Muftley helped William Hallier butcher Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbreath were Porter callers Thursday. Mrs. Flueallen visited over Sunday with her daughter at Kouts. Marie Morehouse and sister Allie were Porter codnty visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Downs called upon Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ross Friday. Orph Lyon sold one of his horses to Dr. Hackett, of Kouts last week. Mrs, Burl Flueallen returned Thursday after a few weeks' visit with relatives at Parmer. Al Crawford and wife passed through here Sunday. They have moved to Boone Grove. We understand a young man from Wheatfield calls at Round Grove quite oiten with his pockets full of “sasafras hearts." Frank and John Dittman are getting up a fine pile of summer wood. Now, some of you girls might talk sweet to them before it is too late.

J~o.

Cleil Clark was in Rensselaer Saturday. Mrs. Geo. Wood and son James were Lee goers Saturday. Geo. Coleman spent Saturday and Sunday in Lafayette. Cbas. McCashen called on J. R. Clark and family Sabbath eve. Carey Huston attended institute at McCoysburg last Saturday. Miss Emma Goodrich spent one night this week with Carey Huston’s. Joseph Clark and wife look dinner George Foulks last Wednesday. Mrs. Johns spent the last of last week with her son Roland at McCoysburg.

Jesse Barlow returned borne last week from an extended visit in Missouri. Thomas Johnson, Sr., and Thomas Johnson, Jr., were Lee goers Monday. Mans. Beaver and Mable Cogbill at.ended League at Lee Sunday evening. Our teachers attended their last institute for the year at McCoysburg Saturday. Mrs. Peterkin of Lafayette came Thursday morning to visit the Coleman family. Miss Etta McCashen, who has been visiting her brother Alva, returned home Saturday. Geo. Foulks and family and Miss Emma Goodrich took dinner Sunday with grandpa Foulks’. Louis Beaver and wife visited their brother and family, Roland Johns, at McCoysburg Saturday. D. Z. Clark and wife and Frank May and wife of White Co., spent last Sabbath with I. J. Clark and family. As J. Beaver was returning home from Sabbath school last Sabbath his horse ran away, and although he was dragged some distance, he was not hurt seriously. The horse became loose from the buggy by striking a tree, and went home. Sickness in this vicinity has abated somewhat. At present Simon Cook’s children are sick and some others are having colds. We have had a great amount of sickness this winter and two old residents have been taken from us whose faces will be missed by all.

So. Jiebulon

W. L. Bringle was a Parr caller Wednesday. Alva Yeoman was a Mt. Ayr caller Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bringie were at Mr. Huff's Saturday. Ada Yeoman was at her grandma Powell’s Sunday. Lura Yeoman was the guest of Mrs. Claude Williams Sunday. Mrs. Pierson and neice were guests of Mrs. Bringle Wednesday. Mr. Tebo and Mr. Weiss were hauling posts the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markin called on Lura Yeoman Sunday eve. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Yeoman were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Wright Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markin, Sadie and Bessie Paulus, and Alva Yeoman were guests of George Markin’s Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Cline, Mrs. Mittie Dewese, Mrs. Lydia Stevens and son Bruce were guests of W. L. Bringle’s Sunday. Several of the young people from this locality went over to Mr, Holmes’ to hear the graphophone one evening this week. All reported a nice time.

Pleas 9 1 "Ridge

Mr. and Mrs. Len Lefler speut Sunday with James Lefler’s. Elbert Dunham and Mr. Hunter from Tennessee, are now at Guy Parkison’s. What is the matter with Carrie Lowman’s housekeeper? Can’t he hire one? Mrs. Fred Warling spent the afternoon with Mrs. Alfred Lowman Tuesday. W. S. Lowman and daughter and Mrs. Alfred Lowman, attended the funeral of the infant child of Jesse Eldridge at Parr Sunday. Mrs. Amos Shesler’s mother and sister returned home last Saturday from Woodland, 111., where they have been visiting relatives and friends. D. W. William, who has moved into the neighborhood recently, is a minister, and will preach at pleasant Ridge school house next Sunday morning at 10:30 a. m. All are invited to attend.

Lonely Valley

Hello, Laura, we are awake this week. Little Goldie Hodge is on the sick list. Mrs. A. Woolbrant has been on the sick list, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Allen were callers here Friday. Kate Karch spent Thursday evening with Alice Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. L. Asher were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hodge Sunday. Mrs. T. Callaghan, of South Walker, called on friends here Friday. Lou Grube, of Wheatfield, wc:s the guest of Henry Misch Sunday. Dr. Zeuch, of Wheatfield, drove through this locality Saturday. Mrs. Mary Ann Neier spent Wednesday afternoon with her son Frank. Our East Walker friends, Clareuce and Elmer, were on our streets Friday. Charles Cline took dinner with us Sunday, Charley is very fond of cake. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers and family Sundayed at the home of Mrs. Pettit. Trustee Bouk drove through here Thursday, smiling like an autumn sunset. There is a young man in L. V. who is in a peck of trouble, siuce he read the new marriage law. He says the girl he wants is a little ci oss-eyed and he does