Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 December 1905 — Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Jasper County Gleanings NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.

Trustee Fell was a Rensselaer goer Tuesday. John Hoops has gone to Logansport to reside, Supt. and Mrs. Breeze spent Christ* mas at Shelbyville. M l . F. Busey is spending the holidays at his old home in West Virginia. Miss Floy Beal spent Christmas with her sister; Mrs. Stella Dick, at Watseka. 111. Joe Ulm moved to Jennings county last week and will farm there the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Zinzer of Huntington, are spending the holidays with relatives here. Tom Ha»per, who has been working at his trade at Terre Haute, came home to spend Christmas with his family. Mrs. Howard Olmstead and children of Seneca, 111., are spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Babb.

Lowell Townsend and Vernon Balcom, who are attending school in Chicago, came home to spend the Christmas holidays. Tom Mullen is building a new house on the Thos. Hannon lots in the north* west part of town, which he recently purchased. Mrs. Frank Courtright of Valparaiso/ who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Peter Parks, for some time, returned home last Friday. Roy Guy, who has been in Colorado for several months for the benefit of his health, returned home last week, and is in a very weak condition. He has consumption. Mrs. Chas. Kerrich and two children of Waynesville, Ohio, are visiting her father, Croft Cheek. We understand that Mr. Kerrich will move upon a farm near here the coming year. James Zea returned last week from the mineral springs near Attica, where he has been taking treatment for rheumatism. He was considerably benefitted from the treatment. Remember the Farmers* Institute to be held at Austin Hall, in Remington on {an. 18 and iq. Bert M. Thorne of luntingtoo, and D. F. Maish of Frankfort, are to be the principal speakers. Among those from this vicinity who attended the fat stock show at Chicago last week were: James Hogan, Bert Shuster, Lewis Hunt, Charlie May, Grant Culp, Chet. Dexter, James dowry and J. J. Porter. Hurrah for the Remington K. of P’s, Last Thursday afternoon Wm. Geier, J. D. Allman and Ed Sutherlin drove over to Rensselaer with their pockets full of votes on The Democrat's piano contest and wiped out all opposition, winning out by a plurality of 2,775.

Goodland Herald: /Isaac Wineholdt and daughter, Riley Clark and John Dehner and family, all of Benton county, left Monday for New Mexico. Rilev Clark goes to visit bis daughter who has been there some time, and the others will remain until spring, and if Mr. Dehner finds the climate beneficial to his wife he will remain permanently. Mr. Wineholdt took Andrew Bell’s children with him. Mr. Walter Forbes, who is now clerking in a store in East Chicago, Ind., and Miss Margaret Merritt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Merritt, were united in marriage here Monday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Postil of the M. E. church. Relatives were the only ones invited. After the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents a dinner was served. Monday another dinner was given by the groom’s father, E. C. Forbes, to which all did justice. Miss Merritt has been teaching in Hanging Grove tp., but she resigned her position and Miss Marshall of Rensselaer succeeds her as teacher. The young couple will reside at East Chicago. Your correspondent unites with their many friends in wishing them bon voyige. Lex Fisher was sent over to Rensselaer Saturdav after that fine Chase piano The Democrat gave a wav and which was awarded to the K. of P. lodge at this place. The instrument was brought here Saturday afternoon and unboxed and taken up to the lodge room, where it was tried and found to be all right in every way. The K. of P. bovs are mighty proud of this handsome addition to their lodge room and well they mav be, for it is indeed a prize and comes to them without any expense except a little work at odd times in securing subscriptions to The Democrat. While several of the boys did good work fri this line, yet to Wm. Geier more than all else is due the greatest amount of praise for his very effective labors in securing votes. Long may Will live and long live The Democrat!

OaK GroiJe A happy New Year to all. I. B, Gwin visited at his home in Rens* selaer this week. Misses Dora and Lerie Braddock went to Wheatfield Saturday. John Pettet and J. B. Gwin were Wheatfield goers Friday. Miss Mae Pettet is spending her Christmas vacation at home. Miss Alice Spriggs is spending the holidays with the home folks.

Fred Jessup went to Momence, 111., Monday to have some dental work done. Wm. Stump and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Knapp near Wheatfield. A numbet from here attended the Christmas tree at Wneatfield Friday night. The entertainment given by the Oak Grove school Friday afternoon was a grand success. Mr. Clinger is hauling lumber for a new barn, which he expects to build in the near future. Jesse Wynkoop, Harley Brown, James Keene and Will Asher called at the Jessup home Sunday afternoon. A Sunday school has been organized at Walker Center school house; everybody come and make it a success. James Keene and Edna Jessup attended a party given at the home of Joe Lawrence in honor of his brother and sister. A farewell party —was given at the home of I. Shell Saturday night Light refreshments were served and a jolly good time was had by all present.

Surrey A general good time was had Christmas. Oscar killed a rabbit Monday, but not in time for dinner. The children of John Karr enjoyed a day at home together Monday. Miss Myrtle Gilmore and sister Ethel are at Newman, 111., this week. The Christmas tree and entertainment at Vaughn was a success Monday evening. „ Those that have been attending school at Valparaiso are home for the holiday vacation. C. L. Parks sold nearly 50 Christmas trees, among which were several large ones for the churches. Miss Lillie Lang of Indianapolis, took Christmas dinner with her brother Thomas, returning home Tuesday. Mat Wintian, who got hurt near the Parks place last week, is still at Jake Younglas' but is getting along nicely. Joseph Lane has lost quite a number of good hogs lately, but the cause of their death has not as yet been ascertained. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Thornton went to Fair Oaks Sunday. The latter took sick while there and had to remain until Tuesday. Levi Miller died at his home near here Sunday night after a week's sickness from pneumonia. He was of the Amish faith and a splendid man. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wilcox of Springfield, Ohio, are spending the holidays with their many friends here. Louie is doing a splendid business in the marble and granite trade there and likes the work firstrate.

Fair Oa!(s. Floyd Clifton of Morocco, visited his parents here oyer Sunday. Mrs, Cottingham spent Christmas with relatives at Brookston. Roy Gundy arrived home Saturday from Remington to spend Christmas holidays. "Fish" Gilmore and wife and Jake Spitzer of Lacrosse, spt nt Christmas in Fair Oaks. We were visited by a nice little snow Saturday evening. Just in time to give us a white Chnsimas. John Talbot and family and W. W, McCullough of near Streator, 111., are visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. James Cox with Miss Neva and Donaldson Carder went to Laurel the latter part of the week to spend the holidays with relatives. Tom Mallatt purchased another driving horse last week of his son, J. R. Mallat, of Brook. Uncle Bill Hurley and Leander Kesler went to Brook Saturday and brought the horse home. W. L. Bringle and neice, Miss Christina Flock, stayed all night with his son Abe in Fair Oaks Saturday night. They left on the 7:55 train Sunday for Hibbard, Ind., to visit F. L. Yeoman and wife.for a few days. The wedding of Miss Ethel Arnold and Andy B. Crawford took place at the residence of the bride’s mother on Christmas day at noon. Rev. A. L. Brady of Rensselaer, was the officiating clergyman. The marriage was witnessed by a few of the bride’s relatives. Dos Norman and family of Rensselaer, and Elmer Arnold, a brother of the bride, and his family of wfest of Brook, were in attendance. We join with the many friends in wishing the young couple a long and prosperous life, a path of happiness and sunshine.

The Christmas entertainment at the Christian church Saturday eye was well attended. Everything passed off nicely until some fellows arrived with an extra load of old barley corn on hands. They proceeded to cause a disturbance, which resulted in a little knock down and their being thrown out of doors. Christie Vick and the marshal of Rensselaer came up Tuesday morning armed with a few warrants for some of the rioters, but when they got here they found out that some of the trouble had been settled before Squire Munden. They took a few down with them, while some had gone away to work.

s*. Carpenter, Mr. Ellis called on Chris Gerber Monday. Services were held a Zion church Xmas. Chris Gerber called on Mr. Hoffman 'Friday. ~~ ~ , Mr. Dorsten left Saturday for Ohio to visit his parents. Katie Birkey called to see Amelia Hoffman Monday. Amel and Mary Lehe called on Mrs. Peter Lehe-Sunday. Mrs. Ed Somers and Chris Engle came Saturday to visit relatives. Steve Bowdy left Saturday to visit his brother Wilbur at South Whitley. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoffman spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Gray. Martha Florite left last Wednesday for Chicago to learn to be a trained nurse. Mrs. Grigs of Earl Park, came Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weller. Miss Amelia Hoffman of Logansport, C tme Saturday to visit her parents over holidays. Mrs. Schultz left Saturday for Chatsworth, 111., to visit her parents over holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simonin were Rensselaer goers Thursday. Mrs. D. D. Augspurger and Daniel Augspurger and little daughter Sylvia left Saturday for Terre Haute. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simonin and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Robbins spent Xmas at Henry Hoffman's. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman, Amelia Hoffman, Katie Birkey and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simonin took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Hotier Sunday.

Foresman. Joe says the crane is a gentle bird. Our Xmas tree was a crowded success. Hurrah for Toes! Let the good work go on. F. G. Hancock took Xmas dinner with bis parents at Goodland. Little Steve savs he has an idea of becoming an organist. Success, Steve. Elmer and Clarence Lowe of Goodland, were seen in our town Sunday eve. Mr. Miller has avain taken up his old charge. The prodigal will return. Who next? Prof. Stevens has returued from Holland. He savs he took every trick as he held the right

So-uthtvesf Jordan. Happy New Year. Bud and Charlie Cain are tiling for Frank Eck. Orville Putt has gone to Michigan to visit his sister. Clara Hudson called to see Lydia Augspurger Tuesday. Quite a number gathered at George Wortley's to spend Xmas. Born, Dec. 23, to Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley, a 13-pound daughter, Mr.and Mrs. Andrew Gicks are out visiting Max Weller this week. Miss Della Hines spent Friday and Saturday with the Misses Hudson. Mabel Putt is in Goodland visiting Grace Stitcbnodt a couple of days. Mrs. Frank Putt and two children of Roachdale, are visiting Jno. Putt’s a few days. George Wortley and wife of Logansport, are visiting relatives here during the holidays. Amelia Hoffman, who is attending college in Logansport, came home to spend the holidays.

J~an Pierre To Dutinville: Hold on to your pipes, girls. May, we would like to help you eat those onions. We will again takeup the pen with renewed energy. Spread on the molasses thick while you are about it, Blue Sea. The San Pierre Christmas entertain ment was a grand success. Dunnville was well represented at the San Pierre Christmas entertainment. Co. Supt, Dunn visited our last township institute and pronounced it one of the best in Starke county. We hope all have experienced a merry Christmas and that all may be within bounds of a happy New Year. Philip White, one of the most promising young men of northern Jasper, who has been attending the Danville College, came home Monday evening for a short visit. ' Will and Hulda intend to trot in double harness before another Xmas. Say. Marion, you had better get a bustle; there is only one left and I want her myself. Miss Marguerite Weishaar, teacher of the Badenhoof school, south of town, went to Bremen Saturday to visit relatives and friends. She intends to visit her sister, Mrs. George Alberdeen, who resides at Logansport, on the way home.

Uniman. Fine weather still continues. Miss Anna Ott was shopping at Kniman Tuesday. John Kolb of the Springer ranch was at Wheatfield Sunday. A grand masquerade ball will be given at the Kniman hall to-night (Saturday.) Rev. Father Heidman held services at the Kniman Catholic church Christmas. Misses Birdie Duluth and B. Hanaway •pent Christmas on the Springer ranch. Miss Beatrice and Volney Peer and Roy Wickizer spent Sunday eve with the Misses Anna and Lizzie Jungles, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ott returned Saturday from attending the fat stock show in Chicago. They were accompanied home by their nephew, Charles Hart. Lonely Valley A happy New Year. E. Huber was in Gillam Friday. says, tell her cough is better. Born, Dec. 24, a boy, to Mr. And Mrs. John Biggs. Lilly Karch spent Xmas with her home folks. Will Shirer of Tefft, was in this locality Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Meyers were callers here Tuesday. Henry Meyers was a business caller in Rensselaer Thursday. Emma Miller of Kniman, visited here a few days this week. Chas. Cline is visiting with his sister at Little Point at this writing. Phil Staffer has returned from an extended visit in Benton county. Several from L. V. attended the Xmas tree in the M. E. church Friday night. Burl Asher is spending his vacation with relatives and friends in Owen Co. Mrs. E. Huber was called to Putman Co., Tuesday through the illness of her father.

Mr. and Mrs. P, Hodge and children and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Paine called on us Sunday. Our friend Harry Gilbranson of East Walker, was the guest of Sister Florence Neier Sunday. There will be Sunday school at Walker Center Sunday at 2p. m. Everybody invited to attend. Mrs. L. P. Shirer, who has been visiting with friends in Rensselaer for a few days, returned home Tuesday. Lou Sbirer, one of Lonely Valley’s good farmers, has rented a farm near Rensselaer ><rid intends to move there soon. Mr. Sbirer is a good neighbor and we. are ail sorry to see him go. foe Williams was a Rensselaer goer Wednesday, Charles Wilson spent Sunday with his children here. Mrs. Wiseman was a Rensselaer caller Monday. Rev, Blackburn’s parishoners presented him wi th a fine suit o£ clothes. Miss Mabel Huston and Prof. Mac have been visiting their friends in this vicinity. The Christmas entertainment at the school house last Friday afternoon was well attended. The schools here are closed for the holiday vacation until after New Year’s day. Both teachers are spending their vacation elsewhere. B. D. Comer's gave a Christmas dinner to a number of their friends and relatives. The board was heaped high and all enjoyed a most delightful time. Both the Christmas trees of this vicinity were a great success and were largely attended by the immediate and neighboring vicinity. Special care was taken that all should partake of the Christmas joys.

Sharon Hugh Hurley is hauling corn for Mrs. Gish. Rev Harper preached at Slaughter Sunday. Art Robey attended Sunday school Sunday. Boud Smith made his usual caff Sunday evening. Mr. Jacks is hauling cord wood to town this week. The boys chan varied George Crockett Tuesday evening. Jeanese Richeson is home on her vacation this week. Carrie Lanham was a Rensselaer shopper Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. W. Farmer spent Christmas at Mr. Ricbeson’s. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. W. Farmer visited their daughter May Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Slaughter spent Christmas at Mr. Blankenship's. Kent Blankenship is able to be about after a sickness of malarial fever. Clarence and Carrie Lanham visited Marion Adams and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Y. Slaughter were in Rensselaer Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farmer attended Sunday school and preaching Sunday, Sunday school was well attended Sunday; try and let us always have a large crowd.

[BY ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.] Everybody bad a pleasant Christmas. Mrs. Langhoff returned from Chicago Friday. Rae, C. L. says the mules are excellent travelers. Mrs. Jacks is visiting an uncle in Sullivan, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Crabb returned from Boswell Tuesday. Homer Rogers and wife ate Christmas dinner at Wm. Jacks’. Olive Pollard was the guest of Hazel Jacks Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. W. Farmer are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Blake. Wm. Jacks and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Jacks’ mother at Rensselaer. Walter Desbrow called at Mr. Jacks' Wednesday afternoon. Hurrah for Walter! Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farmer and Carl Adams returned Saturday from the stock show at Chicago. Kosebud Valley. Well, here we are again. Frank Hershman was a Medaryville goer Saturday. Mr. Johnson is pressing hay in this vicinity. James Hershman and wife ate turkey with their daughter Xmas. Quite a number attended the ParkerRecord wedding Xmas eye. Frank Andrews of Budd, 111., visited his brother Charles over Xmas. Dr. Hershman and sister Dollie of Valpo, are at home for vacation. Joseph Moritz of Minot, N. Dak., took Xmas dinner with Rosa Callaghan.

Bennie Woolbrandt was seen driving his bronco through our streets the other day. George and Oliver Hersbman of Rensselaer, and brother Lou of Valpo, are at home for. the holidays. Marguerite Callaghan has accepted the position offered her as cash girl in the Chicago store at Kankakee, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Moritz of Bradley, 111., and the latter’s sister, Rosa Callaghan, who has been visiting at the home of Mr. Callaghan and family, are expecting to return to their respective homes the first of the week. Sloatsburg. , Christmas is over. John Schriner went to Winamac Monday eve. Mrs. Ollie Warren was a caller here Saturday eve. Miss Hattie Warren visited in Rensselaer this week. Andrew Grube was a caller at Joe Grube's Wednesday evening, John Holiday visited with Wm. Whited and wife Tuesday eve. Chauncy and Goldie Grimm are spending the week in Momence. George Coauelin and Calvin Grimm were in town Wednesday afternoon. Several from here attended Catholic church at Wheatfield Xmas morning. Andrew Barbee was called to Fowler last week by the death of a sister-in-law. Mrs. Allen of near Wheatfield, called to see Mrs. Win. Grube, dr., Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Grube, Sr., who has been sick the past week, is a little better at this writing. Pete Grube, Mrs. John Allen and Mrs, C. Chapman of Kankakee, have been visiting with their parents a few days. Parr Mr. and Mrs. Lee Myers spent Xmas at Demutte. Mrs. Frank Shindelar of Chicago, is visiting here. Nellie Garriott spent Christmas with relatives at Hammond. , Urban and Anastatia Carlin of Chicago, are spending the holidays here. The show given at the school house Thursday night was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Conway and children spent Sunday with W. T. Kight's of Roselawn, Fred and Roy Stevenson, Frank and Lennie Brusnahan and Press Garriott came home for Christmas. A recital will be given here Monday night, at the church, by Miss Frances Hamacher of Hammond, assisted by friends. The dance given here Christmas night by Lee Myers was largely attended. Supper was served and everyone had a good time. g

J'outh Walking is all the go nowadays. Mans. Beaver was in Monon Tuesday. Henry Beaver was in Rensselaer Tuesday. A. McCurtain spent Xmas with friends here, George Wood was a Monon goer Tuesday. Floa, how did you like your walk the other night? John Coleman and Chas. Wood were Lee goers Saturday. Thomas Becker called on Miss Pearl Chapman Sunday evening. Chas. Clarke spent Tuesday night with his cousin, Earl Foulks. Mrs. Thomas Spencer visited Mrs. J. R. Clark Tuesday afternoon. Cady Underwood and Dan Chatman were in McCoysburg Monday. John Stewart helped Lon Wood of McCoysburg, butcher Tuesday, We saw M’s lantern the other night and it looked as bright as ever. Ray Huston, who has been working in Wisconsin, spent Xmas at home. George Wood and son James were hauling wood to Monon Tuesday. Will Ellis and wife of Lafayette, visited the Coleman family over Sunday. Wm.Culp and family spent Wednesday with his brother, Jas. Culp of Lee. Quite a number from this vicinity attended the horse sale at Lee Wednesday. Albert Wood, George Foulks and son Earl were Rensselaer goers Tuesday. Chas. Beaver and family and Mrs. Lillie Beaver were in Rensselaer Tuesday. John Stewart and little daughter Clara spent part of the week at Peoria, 111., visiting relatives. Charles and Etta McCashen took dinner Saturday with their uncle, D. Z. Clark and family. Miss Mabel Huston, wno has been at school at Terre Haute, is spending the holidays at home. Mrs. Demmie Iliff of Momence, 111., who has been visiting George Wood and family, returned home Tuesday. Misses Manda and Floa Funk are spending the holidays at Hamlet with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Funk. Louis Beaver, whose illness has been mentioned before in these items, passed quietly away Thursday morning of last week. The funeral was conducted by Rev. F. A. Morrow at the Baptist church

on Saturday morning at to o’clock. He leaves a wife and little son, father, five sisters, six brothers and many friends to mourn his departure.

McCoysburg J. R. Phillips butchered last Tuesday. John W. says bis life is dreary this week. Will Whitaker called on home folks Christmas. Roy Williams called on Miss Mary Foulks Xmas. The weather is fine as could be wished for at this writing. James McDonald is up at Lacrosse on business this week. Charley Marguand is visiting relatives m Kokomo and Ohio this week. Will McDonald called on friends and relatives in McCoysburg this week. Van Wood and wife of Rensselaer, called on the latter’s parents Xmas. Lawrence McDonald and family are visiting the former’s parents this week. Will Coval of Indianapolis, called on R. V. Johns and family last Wednesday. Miss Carrie Ringhisen and Mrs. Anna Wood called on Mary Foulks Tuesday afternoon. The Christmas tree at McCoysburg was well attended —a good program and a fine time, Mrs. Richard Foulks is at Logansport this week, spending the holidays with her brothers and kisters. Lee. Mr. Hector lost a horse Wednesday. J. Culp was a Monon goer Thursday. 0. A. Jacks was a Monon goer Tuesday. Mrs. J. R. Clark was a Monofi goer Friday. Malon Lamport's dressed poultry Tuesday, Granville Lightle spent Sunday with Tom Denton. Born, to Mr. and Mrs.* O. A. Jacks, Dec. 22, a son.

Oscar Beirv of Monon, was a Lee visitor Wednesday. Mr. Wood of Monon, spent Sunday with friends here. John Jones moved on the W. A. Wenrick farm last week. W. O. Carrothers is spending vacation with home folks. Tyler and Hughes' sale here Wednesday was well attended. - Miss Dora Clauson called on Miss Albert Hanna Tuesday. Mrs. Monyhan and family spent Monday at Malon Lamo rrt’s. Miss Grace Watts spent the week with home folks at Monticello. Mrs. George Wood of South America, was in our burg Monday. S. L. Johnson and family spent Wednesday with Luther Jacks. Marion Hanna of Francesville, spent Sunday with Albert Hanna. Lewis Jacks and family spent Monday with S. L. Johnson, near Monon. Mrs. Clara Peregrine and children spent the week with friends near Kersey.