Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1905 — JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS. [ARTICLE]

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS.

Sunnyside

Jess and Bertie Wincoop were with us Sunday, Will Stump and wife and son Winfred were out driving Sunday afternoon. Fred Tessup was quite sick the first of the week but is better at the present. Grandma Kennedy, who has been sick for some time, is not so well at this writing. ■t Asa Stump and family spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cover, in Kankakee tp. Mrs, Frank Austin and children and Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Flora drove through Sunnyside, enroute to Blackford, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cover of Kankakee tp., visited with the latter’s brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stump, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ross and family of Lonely Valley and Mr. Bert Bhig!ey and daughter Stella of Kersey, spent Sunday with the Jessup family. Miss June" Jessup is taking a home course of studies under the teaching of of Prof. De Joseph. The professor is with his scholar two days of each week. A Sunnyside farther found a potatobug on his dinner table the other day, and thus to the bug he ejaculated: “Good heavens! have you g9t to have your potatoes cooked this year?" Sister Stella says if there is anything in the confectionery line that she likes it is kisses. Here is something really sweet. The necessary adjuncts are a pretty girl, a good looking young man and a golden opportunity. Why suffer with spring tiredness, mean, cross feeling, no strength, no appetite? Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well and keep you well. 85 cents, Tea or Tablets. A. F. Long.

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Trustee R. Mannan was through here Monday. Zeri Miller was a Wheatfield caller Monday. Dave Ross took dinner with Elmer Bush Sunday. Brother D. V, was a caller here Sunday evening. Miss Almira Miller spent Monday with Mrs. A. J. Bush. Arthur Bush has several late cabbage plants ready for setting. Mr. Downs and son Frank were through here Tuesday. Mr. Ocker purchased some sweet potato plants Tuesday evening. Mrs. Jane Rich of Harvie came Saturday for a visit with relatives and - friends here. Nellie Hayes, who has been working for Mrs. Hahn the past two weeks, left Monday. Miss Mary Morehouse took supper with the B. B. correspondent Sunday wening. Wm. Arndt and Nellie Hayes called at the correspondent's home Friday evening. Ed Arndt and family of Wheatfield have moved into their new house on the Hodge ranch. Miss Nora Snick of Hebron, and brother, and E. Myers were driving through here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hill es Gifford, former neighbors of this place, were through here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Holiday, Mr. Hanna and Mrs. Shade of Demotte. came for a boatride to the Bridge Sunday. Mr. Walten, the Wheatfield blacksmith, and Irene Gray were married at Valparaiso Monday. So you see, Review Center, your long looked for bells have rung.

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Commencement June 3. Andrew Smith attended church here Sunday. Cady Underwood is on the sick list at this writing. • Mr. Zabel’s, of Lee, Sundayed with Fred. Rishling’s. Mason Bartow and Orlando Mannon spent Sunday with home friends. Revs. Morrow and O’Donnell spent Saturday night with Carey Huston. Miss Mary Foulks, of McCoysburg, spent the first of the week with relatives here. Mr. Lewis, and family, of White county, took dinner with Carey Huston's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Benson, of near Delphi, were visiting relatives here the first of the week. S. L. Johnson and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Sommers, Jr. Martin McDonald and sinter, Miss Mary, of Wilders, spent a few days with old friends the first of the week. Wm. Barlow and family spent Sunday with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, near Rensselaer. Quite a number from McCoysburg were disappointed last Sunday in the time of the baptising, and came in the afternoon. Mrs. Johns was taken sick Sunday evening while at church and was taken home and Dr. Stuart, of Mouon, called. She is some better at this writing. The meetings last week were well attended and very interesting and helpful, Rev. Morrow being ably assisted by Rev. O'Donnell, of Logansport. Four persons united with the ohureh, and a large number attended services Sunday morning, and immediately after, three persons were baptised.

San *Pierre Mr, Cooper la still Improving. Marlon Sands and J. 9. nailed at the White House Sunday.' Mrs. Peehak, who was struck by lightning some time ago, has recovered. Rev. Kuonen's favorite song is, “Amasing grace (Grace), how sweet," etc. Mias Estelle White and ?red Bogs took In in the St. Joe excursion Sunday.

Everett Wyant and children went to Chicago Tuesday to occupy their new home. What is the striking difference between goiug with a fellow and just going along? Ask J. E. Miss Leona Finn, one of Jasper county’s most successful teachers, visited the San Pierre schools Tuesday. Mr. Fensel says that he wished that “St.” was prefixed to his name,~therefore he would be St. Joe. She would then go. A very able sermon was delivered by Rev. Kuonen at. Dunnville Sunday morning and also at San Pierre in the evening. IServlees every two weeks at both places. Miss Netta Miller, who is now at Valparaiso, was shocked by lightning last week, the lightning striking her parasol and glanced off and fractured a nearby fenoe. , Miss Anna Rasmussen, who is attending school at Valparaiso, visited at home Sunday. Returned by the way of Knox, meeting Count, Baron, Marquis De La Uncapher. A band is to be organized in the inear future at Dunnville. Abe Gingrloh says that “mugle has power to soothe the savage and make the girls laugh,” so let the good work move along. The Dunnville horticulturist has now a new Spanish fandango notion about the ohioken Industry. He is letting his hens sit on door knobs and corn-cobs, expecting to have large quantities of screen doors and corn cribs. Say, Gillam, do you remember the time yqu were over this way, trying to sell soothing syrup and giving away gum to the ladles? You were somewhat afraid then you would enter batohelorhood. S. P. does not worry about a chance for matrimony, so don’t call other people too old, because you are the elder. We would not try to be a Mormon, anyhow.

Miss Nora Morris visited in Monon last week. A few farmers have had to replant their corn. Warner Elmore "autoed" over to the hub Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan were in Rensselaer Monday. Henry Welsh and Levi Hawkins were Rensselaer goers Friday. George Besse and Andrew Hicks were in Rensselaer on business Saturday. Miss Hariet Stilman of Vernon, Ind., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Claude May. Miss Lucy Beasley of Enid. Okla., is visiting her father, A. Beasley, and other relatives and friends here. Miss Rose Miller of Wmamac is now installed as stenographer and office assistant in the Bank of Remington. Uncle Henry Welsh, J. J. Porter, Howard Jones and A. J. Bellows and family were Rensselaer goers Wednesday. Mrs, Geo. A. Chappell, who has been in a hospital in Indianapolis for treatment for some time, returned home last week, considerably improved in health. The commencement exercises of the Remington high school were held last Friday night and were largely attended. An orchestra from Rensselaer furnished music for the occasion.

The funeral of Mrs. Charles Bonner, Sr., was held from the M. E. church last Sunday at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Bonner was an old and highly respected resident of Carpenter township. She was aged 77 years. A dispatch from Valparaiso Thursday states that Austin V. Flint, a former resident of near Wadena and well known here, “aged 65, member of the city council, dropped dead to-night just after the close of a special session to fill a vacancy in the council. The excitement of the election brought on a heart attack."

Vunn-cfille Aaron Claspell is painting a house for Conrad Meyers. When vou go away for good, be sure and do not go to Crown Point. Mr. and Mrs. Arunah Bacon called on Mr. and Mrs. James Whited last Sunday. Quite a few of the young folks were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilmington last Sunday. The farmers are busy planting corn. If we can only escape a siege of cutworms, happy we will be. OBITUARY. Louisa Augusta Mills, daughter of Nathan and Souzena Mills, was born April 29, 1854, departed this life May ig, 1905, being at the time of her death 51 years and 20 days old. She was united in marriage to Daniel J. Barker, April 12, 1871, and to this union were born 8 children. 5 boys and 3 girls, all of whom are still living, namely: Lydia J. Mills, Rosa S. Sherrill, Eva A. Hall, Will E. Barker, Geo. D., Owen N., Walter T., and Elwood R. Barker. She leaves these children and many friends to mourn her departure, her husband having preceeded her to that better land. She was a member of the Friends church for several years, later became a member of the I'nited Brethern, in which she remained until death removed her from the church militant to the church Triumphant. The funeral was conducted at the Aix U. B. church by Rev. J. Vandercar in the presence of a large concourse of friends and neighbors. The interment was in the Prater cemetery. Don't let the children suffer. If they are fretful, peevish and cross, give them Hollister's Rocky Mountain -Tea. The best baby tonic known. Strength and health ottow its use. 35 cents. A. F. Long.

North X/nfort Agnes Schultz was home for a visit Sunday. We are having fine weather at this writing. August Schultz is replanting his corn this week. Etta Schultz spent Sunday with Bertha Stibbie. Emil Schultz spent Sunday with Herman Schultz. Emma Schultz spent Friday afternoon with Etta Schultz. Wm. Schultz made a flying trip to Rensselaer Saturday. Emil and Agnes Schultz made a trip to Parr Sunday afternoon. Herman and Emma Schultz attended the dance Saturday evening. Minnie Makus and Bertha Stibbie were Rensselaer callers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schultz visited friends and relatives.at Dividing Ridge Sunday,

\whealf'dC'fr\ The echo of corn planter's is all the go here. Mr. Delehanty was a Porter Co., caller Friday. Johnnie Schatzley was at Wheattield Tuesday. Mr. Schatzley purchased a new water tank Wednesday. Mr. Kennel was visiting his mother, who is very ill, Bunday, Mr. and Mrs. Clawsen did shopping in town Friday morning. Mr. Kennel is visiting his brother Robert at John Schatzley’s. Will Finney and sister Cora were Wheatfield callers Wednesday. Albert Wachoiz bought a fine gray horse of Willie Finney Monday.

Mr, and Mrs. Schatzley were Wheatfield callers Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Myers called on Mr. and Mrs. John Schatzley Friday. Mr. Cauland and children spent Monday with Mr. Delehanty and children. Say, Jay, next time you get into the sugar sack be sure it’s not the salt sack. S. D. Clark and J. Schatzley were Dunnville Sunday school visitors Sunday. Mr. John and daughter Lena were Wheatheid callers Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ferrel, south of town, were driving through this vicinity Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy and children did shopping in Wheatheid Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hallier and son Lee took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Schatzley Sunday. Mr, Delehanty is improving his place by a new fence and fine maple trees set in the front yard. Albert and Rachel Antrim visited the latter part of the week with their sister and family in Medaryville. Mr. and Mrs. John Myers and children went to Hebron Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Myers mother, Mrs. Adams. Earl, the next time you ask Miss to take her home you want to be sure there are not so many listening. Maybe she will then say yes no.

Vine Grox)e.

We are having some fine weather now. House cleaning is in full blast this week on Nubbin Ridge. James Britt and family took dinner with George Daniels and family Sunday. Aunt Mattie Porter and son Charley of Parr, are visiting her neice, Mrs. Jay McMurray, of Pine Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Rhinsmith of GiSord spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Will Nuss of Independence. Wm. Cooper and family of Virgie broke bread Sunday with Mrs. Sarah McCleary and family of Independence. William Price and family of Parr spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, William Nuss and family ot Independence. Day Cheedie and Jimmie Jordan of Newland, and Flossie Torbet of Independence spent Sunday evening with Walter Daniels of Independence. There will be decoration services at the Prater cemetery May 30. Speaking at 2 o’oclock by Hon. E. P. Honan of Rensselaer, and Rev. L. Byrd. —

So. fietoton The farmers are all busy planting corn. Mrs. Paulus was a Rensselaer caller Tuesday. Mrs. Hough was at W. L, Bringle’s Friday morning. Mrs. Allie Potts was at Mrs. W. B. Yeoman’s Friday, Be very careful, Ray, next time you go to see the dredge. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bringle visited Jesse Bringle Sunday. Mrs. Pierson and Ada Yeoman were at W. L. Bringle's Monday. Christenia Flock was the guest of Lura and Ada Yeoman Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. W, B. Yeoman were guests of Reuben Yeoman Sunday. Pearline and Martha Williams have the whooping cough at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Dean visited Mr. and Mrs. Pierson from Saturday until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pierson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H, C. Pierson Sunday. Mrs. Shipman and daughter Mildred called on Mrs. E. Smith Monday, near Goodland. Grace, Clara and Effie Markin were guests of Gertrude, Badie and Bessie Paulus Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Paulus were guests of the former’s brother, Henry near Morrocco. Lee O. A. Jacks was at Monon Friday. Clell Clark is farming the Jones land. Grant Hoover was in this vicinity Sunday. Will Rishling was a Monon goer Saturday. Ben Denton spent Sunday with his mother, Eli Wood and wife spent Sunday with friends here. Lafayette Denton has a new buggy, Look out, girls. Belle Clark called on Annie Hanna Friday afternoon. The Donaldson boys have bought a new driving horse. Harry Clawson was at Hillsboro on business last week. David Goble and wife of Monon were in this vicinity Sunday. Children’s day will be held at Lee June 11. Come, everybody. George Strickfaden of Rensselaer, was in our vicinity Tuesday, Albert Hanna and Harry Clawson were at Rensselaer Saturday. Granville Lightle and Harry Clawson were Remington goers Friday.

Mr. Hector and family spent Sunday afternoon with Harry Clawson's. John Jones and wife and Frank Jones spent Sunday with Charlie Jones. Several from here attended church at South America Saturday evening. Mr, and MrCralt of Monon were driving through our town Sunday. Belle Clark and Mable Cowgiil called ou Merl Carrothers Friday afternoon.

Fair OaK^sMrs. P. H. Zea, with Helen and James, returned from Remington Monday. Mrs. Lintner of Valparaiso is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ed Kesler this week. Ike Kight went to Wolcott Tuesday to pack up and ship his stock of goods here. Rev. Ballard preached to a good sized audence in the M. E. church Sunday at 3P-m. Mrs. Burns of Brookston, came up Sunday to spend a week with her sister, Mrs. Cottingham. Mrs. Pearl, and Miss Bessie Templeton of Newton Co., were guests of Mrs. Alice Irwin Sunday afternoon. W L. Bringle of west of Rensselaer, staid all night with his son Abe, here in town the latter part of the week. Mat Karr has a job of sawing for Halstead Bros, west of Rensselaer. He will move his mill there in a few days. Mrs. Dr. Proudly, with Caster and Howard Sarenson, visited relatives and friends in Chicago a few days last week. Newt McCay, who has been working on Bruce Moffiit's dredge for some time, quit Saturday and went to work on the Otis ranch at carpenter work. It is reported that Tom Mallatt has sold his stock of goods to C. A. Gundy who will take charge of same at once. Tom will direct his attention to the livery business entirely. We are having some nice weather this week and farmers are making good use of it, but it is quite cool of nights and we got a light frost Tuesday night, but it is hoped not enough to do any damage. Mrs. Barker, whose sickness was mentioned last week, died Saturday. The funeral was held at Aix and interment made in Prater cemetery east of Blackford. The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of the community. We received the sad news here Saturday that Florence, the Jittle eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Fry of Roselawn, had died after an illness of some three or four weeks with typhoid pneumonia. She was a bright little girl and loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her parents and her many playmates.

Dr. English of Rensselaer was called to see Mrs. Howell Tuesday, who was quite sick. He made the trip in his auto. They came all right until they struck the sand roads and then it balked, but they coaxed it al.ing until they got within a quarter of a mile of town when it quit entirely and they bad to walk the rest of the way and get a team to pull it to town, and after they gave it a little rest and proper care, with a little peregoric, they started back for Rensselaer.

| So. WalKer \ Everybody is planting corn now. House cleaning is the order of the day around here. Trever Cuborn is working for Jas. Hershman this week. Geo. E. Hershman of Rensselaer visited at home last week. John L. Hershman visited with his brother Sam, at Kniman, Surtday. Mrs. Karch and daughter Minnie attended church at Kniman Sunday. Mr. Tilton of Wheatfield, was on our streets a few days ago on business. Charles Linton has gone to Shelby, where he intends to work this summer. The dressmaker of Dunnville is at Asphaltum now working for Mrs. Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Stalbaum attended the dance at Medaryville Saturday night. .Walter and John Hershman went to the river last Saturday but did not get many fish. Miss Johnson and sister of East Vernon attended Sunday school here Sunday morning. We wonder where Steve S was going Sunday night that he shaved off his mustache? Sister East Vernon was in our midst last Thursday night, smiling and as happy as a lark in the morn. Lewis Hershman returned home Tuesday from Medaryville, where he has betn working for the past two weeks. Mr. Gifford run his train Saturday for the first time since the rain. There were several of his bridges washed out that had to be built before he could get here, but he has got them all fixed now.

Virgie Fair weather at last. Farmers are busy planting their corn. Asa Shreeves is working for Grant Sutton. Miss Ida Shreeves is on the sick list this week. Our village blacksmith is doing lots of work at his trade. Dave Elder went to Rensselaer Wednesday on business^” William Cooper drove to Parr with a load of hogs Wednesday. Owen Grimm visited at William Petty's Saturday and Sunday. Rev. S. R. Shreeves went to Rensselaer on business Wednesday. Miss Gladys Harrington spent Tuesday afternoon with Eva Lak'n. William Petty and Frank Lakin are pressing hay for John Makeever. John Swartz is no better and the doctor has very little hopes of his recovery. Mrs. Shreeves and Mrs. Hibbs spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. A. N. Lakin. Grant Sutton was called to Lowell last week on account of sickness and to attend the funeral of his brother Otto's wife. Sunday school was well attended Sunday. Come out and help to keep up the interest. James Wiseman visited with his sons last week, John and Walter Wiseman of near Kersey. Doctor and Mrs. Lakin drove to Reusselaer Tuesday on business, before leaving for Chicago. Miss Ada Elder spent Sunday with her father and mother of this place, Mr. and Mrs. David Elder. Austin Lakin is preparing to move to Chicago this week where he will take another course in medicine. George W. Cover has been on the sick list for the past two weeks, but at this writing is able to be out again. James Irwin of Demotte is putting a coat of paint on Ora Yeoman’s house and store. He will also do their paper hanging.

Lonely Volley “Hurrah for Wheatfield Center.” We wonder if Minnie saw Sunday? Geo. Hoehn of Wheatfield was a caller here Thursday. The Jasperson Bros, were working here Saturday. Perry Hodge was a caller in Asphaltum Thursday. The perfume of the orange blossoms again float upon the air of this neighborhood.

Henry Meyer and family took dinner with us Sunday. Mrs. L. Miller called on Mrs. P. Smith -Sunday evening. Miss Clara Keen spent Monday with her sister, Mrs. L. Asher. A few from here attended the ball game in Asphaltum Sunday. W. M. Hodge spent Thursday in Gillam, the guest of Greely Comer. Mrs. E. Huber visited the last of the week with her daughter in Gillam. Hazel and Alice Mevers were guests of Minnie and Mable Karch Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith and children of nt r Tt-fft were visitors here Saturday evening. Mrs. Henry Farrel and daughter Marv spent Monday evening with Mrs. E. Huber. Our good natured trustee of Asphaltum was hauling bridge plank here Wednesday. Mrs. Gertrude Neier and daughter and Miss Lura Meyers spent Tuesday with Mrs. M. Neier. We would like to know how some of the Wheatfield Center boys like to put their initials on L. V. mail boxes? Jim Smith says no matter how bad the roads get or how disagreeable the weather may be, nothing can keep him from going over northwest. Several from here contemplate going to the commencement to-night at Tefft, Miss Florence Neier, one of our highly respected young ladies, being a graduate. Albert Antrim of Wheatfield Center was driving through this locality Saturday. Albert must have been happy for he was whistling, and talking to the birds. Joe Croak of Wheatfield was on our streets Thursday, Joe tells us that he is not a lover of love songs, but he does like to hear the song of, “She's My Anna, I’m Her Joe.”

tOhea+field. Malley Clark went to Crown Point for a short visit with relatives. “Skeet” Hendrickson, of LaCrosse, spent Sunday with the home folk. John Allen, of Kankakee, came over to see his parents on the Sunday excursion. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pierce, of Kouts, spent Sunday with her father, August Lidtke. George Tunnison, of Brook Haven, Miss., is visiting Will J. Helmick and family, Mrs. George Tilton and sons are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Collins, at Chicago Heights. Mr. and Mrs. John Lane, of North Judson, were in town over Sunday, the guests of A. Barlow and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilbransoa and daughters spent the week with Barkley township friends and relatives. Miss Belle Smith and Mrs. Schultz returned to Chicago after a fortnight's visit with friends and relatives here. Mrs. Funk, of Hamlet, returned home after a seven weeks stay with her daughters, Mesdames Melching and Remley.

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shaffner and daughter Leona, of Kouts, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Stemble Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blue and son Philip visited Mr. Blue’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip R. Blue, at Rensselaer, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Marion, of Parr, returned home Wednesday from a two weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archer. Mrs. Davis and daughter, who have been visiting the former’s daughter, Mrs. Potter, for the past two weeks, returned to their home at Attica Tusday. Grandma McGlinn, who has been visiting her daughters, Mrs. Maggie Grow, at Rensselaer, and Mrs. Mollie Gundy at Fair Oaks for the past three weeks, returned home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Paulsen and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Mannan spent Sunday with J. H. Tilton and family at Rensselaer. Thelma and Clyde Tilton returned with them for a short visit. While playing ball at LaCrosse Wednesday afternoon, Melvin Hendrickson fell and broke his leg just abo?e the ankle. His brother Ambrose went over after him in the- evening and brought him home. He is getting along as well as could be expected at this writing.

Gillam A. Geopp is working for Geo. Logan this week. Stephen Boze of Buffalo, Ind., visited Jas. Blankenship last week. Miss Daisy Ramey of Medaryville is teaching a class of music here. Miss Ramey was the guest of Miss Effie Odom Tuesday evening. Mrs. S. E. Huber visited relatives here Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Yeppi Hansen visited the Rodges family Sunday. Effie Odom rode her pony and called on grandma Blaze Monday. Billy Hodge of Wheatfield was seen on our streets one day last week. Mr. Odom has improved the looks of his dwelling with a new coat of paint. Jerry Miller and wife attended services at the M, E. church Sunday afternoon. Claude Blankenship, who has been quite sick with pneumonia, is able to be out again. Homer Smith and wife of Medaryville, who have been visiting relatives here for a few days, returned home Thursday. We wonder if a wheel come off Uncle Sam’s mail wagon Monday, the reason Earl was detained so Perhaps —— could give some light on the matter. While Earl was letting his horses rest Monday he climbed out of his. carry-all and began digging in the sand, and after digging to the depth of one inch or more he was rewarded by finding copper.